Himself and I had a lovely day out today, Richmond & Kew Quilters arranged a trip to Hever Castle. The childhood home of Anne Boleyn, it was rebuilt in early 1900 by William Waldorf Astor at a cost of £10 million.
I don't have consent to show pictures of the quilts, so I will add those individuals pics to my "private use" page, (and if anyone would like the montage removed please let me know) but I took lots of other photos too
The castle was beautiful, and I really loved the leaded light Windows - so many ideas for quilts!
And they had some beautiful dolls houses (or "miniature houses")
Difficult to see, but the governess has a sewing machine on her table
If you aren't bored with my photos you can look at a few topiary bushes, and the gardens
Posted with Blogsy
Great photos, Benta! Thank you for the tour. I loved the topiary.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to have a "private use" label! I might have to copy that one day!
Barbara x
Awesome collection. I've always wanted topiary- I have managed to have one plant. I'm too lazy for more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us along.
Always love the history there, great photos and I bet the quilts were amazing.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a lovely place isn't it. Only been there the once when I won the quilt show in 2010 but really must go back. Liked the Leonardo quilt very much!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful montage of quilts! Have to confess my bias as my mother did one of them. we attended the show also and we were impressed with the quality. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, so glad you saw the post
DeleteReceived by email: Dear Benta,
ReplyDeleteI am delighted that you chose my quilt to be one of your montage from the Hever Quilt Show, thank you. Mine is the blue and green log cabin and leaves quilt, and I am Caroline Hannan.
The 'stacked stones' are by Pam Bowles.
All good wishes,
Caroline