Family treasures

I have been designing a new appliqué quilt, hoping to showcase some lovely crotchet work done by my great aunt. The crochet lace was originally the outside trim on a large bed spread. My mother kept it and gifted it to me, hoping I could do something with it.

I had a lovely collection of French General fabrics, which were perfect for the appliqué design, and the lace was added to the outside border. I managed to keep the lace design symmetrical on each side, more to good luck than good management. I can’t believe that it went on evenly on each side, allowing me to mitre the corners.

The appliqué was based on examples of vintage Spanish lace.
Now for the fun of working out how it will be quilted…….