 I didn’t do detailed photos of how I did the frame because besides being pressed for time it is not something that many people would ever want to do…I was delighted with how neatly it went together.
To keep with the frame theme I chose a brown paper coloured fabric for the back and my sister said that it needed to have a framers scribble on the back so we used a lead pencil to write 1994 – 2007 the years that I started and finished the quilt.
I will do a full label with everybodies names and details but in the meantime I have written the details on the fabric with a permenant ink pen.
To give the frame shape I made a seperate shape for each corner that I put on top like the moulding on some frames…the heart in the design just seemed to be appropriate for this quilt…And whilst I am in the corner I will introduce you to the newest little princess born about 6 weeks ago.
To hang it I made the flap of the frame, that folded to the back at the top, into a rod pocket into which I have put a stick to hold the top straight and to the stick I have attached a chain, which came in handy for hanging the quilt out of the wind to take the photos…big image on flicka
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August 5th, 2007 at 1:03 am
Congratulations. It is incredible and you must be so proud now that it is finished. Everyone is going to have so much fun picking out all the little details you added. The frame is an excellent way to pull all the photos together. Thank you for sharing it all with us.
August 5th, 2007 at 2:04 am
Annie, It’s wonderful to see the work complete and the provision for the on going collection of new memories in place. Congratulations on the completion of such an outstanding quilt of memories for your mum. It seems to me that you’ve been true to your words about in stitching the joys and chaos of life into this beautiful crazy quilt. The frame idea turned out so well; it is a remarkable quilt. Best wishes for its part in keeping your family history alive and well known now and in the years to come.
August 5th, 2007 at 4:57 am
Annie, this is magnificent. It has been such a treat watching it progress. Your attention to detail, the special hand-made charms and accessories are so, so creative. With each block telling its own story. The frame is just awesome. The corner pieces really set it off.
There will be BIG tears of Joy in presenting this.
August 5th, 2007 at 6:15 am
I love the corners! It does look like an actual wood frame would. That’s great! The new little princess looks cool tucked in there, like a real photo might be! How exciting to be finished with this long term project, and in time to get it into Canberra.
August 5th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
This is just beautiful, Annie. Your Mum is going to be sooooo happy! I love the frame made out of fabric… it really sets it off. Congratulations!
August 6th, 2007 at 7:05 am
Annie, your Mum’s quilt is fantastic, I have enjoyed watching it’s progress, each detail is perfect and the frame is just the right finishing touch. Love what you did with the corners. I am so impressed, Congratulations on finishing up such a wonderful project.
August 7th, 2007 at 4:27 pm
Annie, it turned out so beautiful. It will be a real family treasure!
August 8th, 2007 at 3:40 am
This is absolutely wonderful! And the fabric frame is awesome!. I have very much enjoyed watching this project come together…