In New Hampshire spring is means maple sugar time. We still had snow when the word went out and I puzzled that one for a little while, but maple sugaring was in full swing. If you have never had maple syrup - you just don't know what you are missing. It takes a long time to make and a lot of love/labor go into the making, but it is well worth it.
I used my new machine for most of the quilt. Fused fabric into a scene, placed the sugar house, then proceeded to zig-zag and sew all kinds of branches, etc. This piece really took off!
It has been accepted in the League of NH Craftsmen's Fair at Mt. Sunapee this summer in Living With Craft, which is a juried sale venue. Let's hope it goes to a good home!
Carol, congratulations on having this quilt accepted into a juried show. It is truly a work of art. Tell us about your new machine!
ReplyDeleteI bought a Janome 7700 QCP. I have been a Bernina girl for about 25 years, but wanted something with more fancy-schmancy stitches. This one has 250, so that should keep me happy for a while.
DeleteJust love this. Brings back so many memories of the sugar house!!!!! Great job!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt and narrative capture an entire story, and reminded me that growing up, we had store-bought Log-Cabin maple syrup that was in a metal container that actually looked like a log cabin ! Congrats on this piece being accepted into a juried venue .. Way to go !
ReplyDeleteStunning piece Carol!!! Congratulations on the acceptance into the Craftsman's Fair - that's quite an honor! Your attention to detail is fantastic; perspective, scale and composition just perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning piece. The sugar house is delightful. I am so glad the winter is over.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful piece, Carol, and how exciting that it is in a juried show. I know it will find the perfect home. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and great use of fabrics! I thought maple syrup came from the supermarket! Congrats on being juried into the Craftsman's Fair!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to experience the maple sugar time. Your quilt is so charming and detailed that I feel like I could be there now. How fantastic that it is juried into the Craftsman's Fair! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece - it depicts a spring time so very different from any I have ever experienced. It seems so peaceful
ReplyDeleteYes, spring here is beautiful, and right after there is mud season. LOL!
DeleteLove all of those little "metal" buckets hanging on the trees! Great quilt and am so pleased that The League thought so too! You and your new sewing machine seen to be made for each other!
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