Tuesday 6 September 2011

Tuesday's treasure

I am very excited about my treasure this week, it is new to me, in fact, it was made for me!!
A quilt hanger, beautifully crafted by a dear old man from church out of macracarpa wood.  I had wanted one of these for a while, had seen them on people's blogs but hadn't found one to buy in New Zealand.  So I printed some ideas from the internet and asked this old friend if he would mind making me one and so he made this and gave it to me on Sunday.  I can't wait to see it on the wall and then I can have fun deciding what to put on it - I get a new shelf to decorate as well as a place to hang a quilt.  It may be a work in progress, being more of a newbie quilter I don't have a wallhanging all ready to go.

It has inspired me to pull out these ...
I bought this pattern in January 2010 from Village Fabrics in Te Puna, near Tauranga, while on summer holiday near there.  I got this far and have Spring to do.  I'm thinking this may be an achievable wallhanging to make for my new hanger.  Hmmm, perhaps!

To see what other treasures are being shared today visit Melody, she has a very beautiful and inspiring blog.
Happy stitching, Wendy

15 comments:

  1. I love your shelf, it is gorgeous! Your friend is very talented! The stitcherys are very cute.
    Michelle

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  2. That is fabulous.. he has done a great job.... be lovely with a wallhanging on it!!
    Hugz

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  3. It's a real treasure !! Where will you put it in your home ?
    Have a nice day !
    Florence

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  4. Hello Wendy,

    Oh Macracarpa is a beautiful wood, you chose well. Enjoy your new shelf.
    happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  5. I don't know that wood but it looks beautiful. What fun you are going to have finding just the right spot for it and the good thing is you can have lots of wallhangings and change them around. You get to do more stitching that way.
    Lovely treasure and very talented friend.

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  6. What a clever friend you have it's going to look fabulous showing off a wallhanging...

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  7. what a lovely quilt hanger Wendy i am sure you will fill it soon

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  8. Wendy, that shelf is indeed a treasure.. It will look beautiful with one of your gorgeous quilts hanging on it..

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  9. How nice of him to make it for you, you have a display area, quilt hanger and a nice reminder of the gentleman, I like the bird house seasons.

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  10. What a beautiful thing to have and even more special because it was made especially for you. Lovely stitching too.

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  11. Your new shelf is gorgeous! Looks like the work of a real craftsman. It's going to look great with whatever hanging you choose to go with. Love your seasons stitcheries and wondering how they all fit together.....

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  12. Such a gorgeous shelf and the wood is beautiful ,it will look wonderful with a quilt on it , lucky you to own such a treasure.

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  13. Oh wow!!! You'll have to show us a picture of it when you decide what to do! I also love what you did in your bedroom- and the resulting picture!! Lol! I'm so sorry to hear about your mum too- I missed that post and when I scrolled down to find your news I felt so bad for you- I'm glad she was surrounded with love.

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  14. Beautiful quilt hanger...my husband makes all of mine and they are so special when made by someone you know. We do not have macracarpa wood here so I'm going to have to look and see what kind of tree that is. Love your embroideries...

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  15. Gorgeous ........ what a work of art, you have a very clever friend. Perfect time of year to stitch 'Spring'.

    Have a lovely day, Nicky

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