DeVere Daisy
This little quilt started with a trip of a life time. A former student of mine received a grant to work on the Harry Potter films in London. She would be there a month and asked me if I would like to go with her. Of course I said yes. Hubby and I were able to spend a wonderful week in London, before he returned home and I joined Christine in the little town of Kings Langley at an English manor that had been controverted into a hotel called DeVere Hunton Park. Lovely rooms, beautiful gardens, just perfect. I decided that I would make a mini quilt completely by hand while I was there. Had no real idea of the pattern just the colors.
Let the piecing begin. During the days when Christine was working I would work on my quilt, tour some of the other small towns---even found a wonderful quilt shop. I bought Beatrice Potter fabric to add to my little project. Interesting note, in one book shop I purchased a English novel about an American who becomes President. As I read the story was sounding familiar, half way through I realized the novel was based on George W. Bush. I can't recall the name, and I left it for the next visitor to Hunton Park.
Beatrice Potter fabric made up the daisy petals. I just cut the size of the petals and quilted them to the top--raw edge applique.
Completed quilt I called DeVere Daisy photographed in the gardens at Hunton Park. When I returned home I framed the little quilt and have it hanging in a grouping with a plaque that just says "London". Everything in our home has a story. Quilts always tell a story---old or new they communicate their story, we must listen to continue the tradition. Have an enjoyable week and as always---Happy Quilting!
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