I completed another block for my McHenry Historical Crazy Quilt:
Block
16 of my McHenry Historical Crazy Quilt. This is the Gage House, a
hotel built by the Hon. George Gage in 1858. Later it became known as
The Parker House but sadly burned down in 1890. It was replaced by the
current Simon Stoffel building.
This quilt is a work in
progress recording the early history of McHenry's historic buildings.
It's worked in the traditional Victorian style, pieced by hand on a
cotton foundation using traditional fabrics and colors. All embroidery
is worked by hand as well. All lace is vintage or antique.
Next block: The Methodist church.
Bingo
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Good enough.
It could be improved. But when the next row is in, the patch will resemble
a slub. Too many broken threads in one area to align and this ...
6 hours ago
3 comments:
this is really so beautiful--lovely stitch work hugs, Julierose
I love seeing the crazy quilt pattern and the variety of beautiful embroidery work.
good blog and good information, thank you
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