my Troika blanket...

As you can see, I have sewn the top of my quilted blanket and I am very pleased with the result. I have to say that, in this case, I had a definite idea as to what I wanted this patchwork to look like and, maybe even more to the point,  what feelings and images I wanted it to evoke in me, and I think I succeeded... Before starting, I was a bit concerned about piecing together very different fabric weights and types but it turned out to be no problem at all. In fact, I actually enjoyed sewing  it all together because I kept being reminded of those 70's quilts that I've seen before which were made up of  a crazy assortment of polyesters, from slinky to jersey...
                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                            Oh yeah, about the feelings and images: warmth, indulgence, nostalgia - being swaddled in blankets and furs in a horse-pulled troika racing through a snowy landscape with white birches in the distance...(yup, I do think it's time again to pull out my well-worn VHS copy of Dr. Zhivago...) Perhaps I should also introduce some fur (faux fur of course) into this design - maybe a furry cushion with some kind of  applique or trim...hmmm...Am I getting a bit carried away?!...

Comments

[mariannealice]

the colours and prints together look amazing...so vibrant!Can't wait to see the finished quilt!

[Beata]

Thanks for the lovely comment! I'm looking forward to finishing the quilt and posting some photos - I just received some beautiful brown chenille to use as backing...Now, I just have to find the time to do it?!...