The hanging sleeves and labels
have been stitched on...
time for a photo shoot!
Hand Dyed Backing Fabric
While we had a break in the rain
in this Western Oregon weather,
we set up the photo stand and put the
first quilt up to be photographed.
The working name for these quilts has always been
the Barn Lot quilt series.
They now have a formal name:
100 Years' Gatherin's
Quilt Number 1........The Relics
These are just a few of the old relics
that now live in our barn lot.
They have done a lot of work for us
over the years...
We hauled hay, transported livestock, pulled farm machinery and even 4H animals to the fair with these old relics...
Some of the first miles I ever drove as a teenager, were behind the wheel of the rusty, yellow,
1970 Ford in the bottom right corner above...
Quilt Number 2......Implements
These images represent a few of the farm implements in our barn lot...
Hay rakes, plows, balers, hay mowers.
This quilt has some of my favorite
rust dyed fabrics sewn into it...
The bottom left corner....that round circle is from a rusty brake drum I found in the barn lot that I used to rust dye that piece of fabric...
Quilt Number 3.....Maintaining
Maintenance is a big part of farming...
everything around here requires
a lot of attention from our
maintenance main......The Cowboy
The Cowboy works on the tractors, implements, fences, all of our vehicles, and most everything on this place...
Tools of the Trade...
I used an arc ruler to machine quilt the lines...
This last image is our beloved boxer, Gunnr.
We lost him nearly 3 years ago...
the farm has never been the same without him.
These quilts will be on exhibit soon:
February 1-2, 2019
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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi
LuAnn, these are fabulous! I love the rust dyed fabrics. They are just the right mood as background for your fabulous photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Vicki! Yes, I think those photos finally found a home when they were married to the rust dyed fabric.
DeleteMy Best To You,
LuAnn
You have made some wonderful heritage quilts to commemorate the Kessi Farms. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pamela for your very kind comments.
DeleteLuAnn
Many thanks Pamela for your thoughtful comments.
ReplyDeleteMuch Appreciated,
LuAnn
Love your quilts!! I recognized quite a few of your implements as the same ones my husband sells!! Love your hand-dyed fabrics...they totally make these quilts! Your farm has the best backdrops for photography and showing off your quilts and finally, no rain!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Much Appreciated!
DeleteLuAnn
What a wonderful tribute and story of these quilts! Gunnr looks like he was a doll and loved his farm life too! Thanks for sharing...these will be wonderful as an exhibit!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your very sweet comments Robbie!
DeleteAll The Best,
LuAnn
Thanks a bunch Robbie! We are looking forward to hanging these quilts in our living room from time to time.
ReplyDeleteLuAnn
Wow! Stunning quilts! I wish we were neighbors. I would love to quilt with you and the ladies.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
ReplyDeleteLuAnn