My IBOL

This week on my day off besides quilting I worked on putting together my Bundle of Love. I read about IBOL on Lakeside Quilting and got to work. My APO box is filled with 20 yards of cotton fabric, sewing notions and knitting needles. As always Squeakey supervised my choices.

Silk Repair

My brother-in-law, Rob, an avid antique collector found this old silk quilt. It was severely worn. In the middle there was a hole through all three layers - probably from a mouse.
I appliqued silk pieces on top of the worn areas and hand quilted the same design.
The border and binding was in good shape.
The hardest part of the project was finding the silk to applique.
I understand it is now hanging over a second story railing away from the dogs.