Get yer thinkin caps on fellas an sheilas!

**Wild Dingo** · 22nd September 2007, 06:51 PM

Cause I gots an emergency question for you to help me resolve!!

One of the daughters is getting hiccuped on Dec 1... will be a fantastic day! with family friends and all that stuff on the beach with a jolly grand reception on afters

Now our question for yous lot is easy

What can we make for a pressy for these two galahs?

We would like to incorporate something we both do into the final pressy

me with my wood and Jo with her quilting stuff

So my initial thoughts run sorta like this

Ive got a couple of really NICE redwood veneers quite large and an unusual shape (will take a snap shortly) so I was thinking of a wall hanging... redwood background with a picture (marquetry) of that bride and groom thing that Teejay sent me made with veneers of Lebanon Olive Aframosa and Black Walnut with a thin say 1/2in Oregon frame

The whole thing will be 2 1/2 foot along the longest edge down either side 8in then in a bit on an angle for another 8 or so inches and then a straight run across to meet the other side... strange shape I know... but thats the redwood shape and I kinda like its difference

Now thats me done easy eh

Now to include the missus's thing... quilting... so Im thinking another frame about 6in out from the main pic with the intervening distance a quilt over ply as a framework...

Hard to explain this... but its about the only way I can think of to incorporate what we both do as our art... Tiff is one of those girls who likes hand made with a touch of the personality of the person who gives... so she will always know it was Dad who made the inner picture and Mum who made the outer JUST for her on her special day.

BUT!!

Were open to other suggestions!! Time is moving on here and well the above will take some doing given the state of the shed and the planned move in a few weeks to another house in another area

Soo any other ideas would be great!!

Ps... I have 4 peices of the redwood veneer... I have been considering making her highness a set of side tables with it for the new house and thus why Im askin for other suggestions here!! She knows thats my plan and Im sorta tryin to avoid upsetting her by suggesting the wall hanging idea

**AlexS** · 22nd September 2007, 07:08 PM

Why not do a box with a quilted panel in the lid?

**Wild Dingo** · 22nd September 2007, 07:27 PM

Hey!! Not a bad idea Alex!

+

heres the veneers Im thinking of using

1 - 3 The redwood as you can see its going to end up a bit of an interesting shape

4-5 The lebanese black olive

hang on a tick!

**Wild Dingo** · 22nd September 2007, 07:30 PM

Okay and the Aframosa and Black Walnut crotch

Im sorta tossing up if maybe some Birdseye maple wouldnt be better than the Aframosa... whiter you know? try and bring some distinction to the bride and groom

Anyway... thats the thoughts...

Alex? Im not knocking your idea its bloody good!! Very achievable given time and other constraints just wanted to whack these up to give an idea of the colors and tonings Im thinking of using

Cheers!

And do stop thinking!!

Whatever I end up doing Im RAPT to be able to have some great Ubeaut products to do the finishing with... thanks again to Anymouse and Neil... now back into it!! get the minds rattling!!

**Simomatra** · 22nd September 2007, 07:54 PM

Nice one WD like he idea of the box. If you want to make them separate then why not a box with a curved top like the old steamer boxes and you can feature the nice veneers and add a quilt for the master bed. Both nice prezzies that will be enjoyed for years

Added extra why don't you turn some pens with engraving for the bridesmaids and groomsmen? Something they will treasure for years to come

**Wild Dingo** · 22nd September 2007, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Simomatra

Nice one WD like he idea of the box. If you want to make them separate then why not a box with a curved top like the old steamer boxes and you can feature the nice veneers and add a quilt for the master bed. Both nice prezzies that will be enjoyed for years

Added extra why don't you turn some pens with engraving for the bridesmaids and groomsmen? Something they will treasure for years to come

Now THAT is a great idea Sam!!! Fantastic actually

Cheers
Shane

**frog's wife** · 22nd September 2007, 10:06 PM

Yup,

I woulda said a nice chest for the foot of the bed that holds the extra winter bedding ie. the newlywed's Lurve quilt.

Good thinking everyone

**Ramps** · 23rd September 2007, 12:02 AM

Hey Ding
My wife just suggested a quilt shelf hanger like this

or this

or this ... you could add veneers to this one

another simple one

and another

I;m sure you get the idea
they are going on ebay for between $70 and $130

**Wild Dingo** · 23rd September 2007, 01:39 AM

Gidday Ramps... Appreciate the missus's thoughts mate that would be fine for her highness and Ive got my mind set on one with downlights along the top edge for her...

Id rather like something for both of them you know? something like that would be more in the lines of for Tiff to hang quilts from and seems not to have much at all for Ben... masculine? maybe... Im thinking either an artwork as I first thought of or something that even Ben as mucho as he is would be glad to look upon something he would feel comfortable with... if I do something along the lines of a quilt rack he would feel that it would be only for Tiff you know?

But great idea and one I intend to go with for her highness!! glad you reminded me actually as Ive gotta get that done BEFORE the new place is built!

Cheers!

**Sebastiaan56** · 23rd September 2007, 06:07 AM

Hi Shane,

At the Sydney Quilters show a few years ago there was a Japanese lady showing her work. She was incorporating all sorts of materials into the quilt, tufts, bits of metal etc. Now with a bit of backing the veneer could have some holes drilled around the edges be sewn into quilt fabric. Striking timbers such as the Redwood could be offset with shiny fabric. You could even include our sponsors products to finish the timber as you put it in the quilt. The timber wouldnt have to be flat,

a thought.....

**Ramps** · 23rd September 2007, 01:41 PM

Ding dare I say ... what would a bloke appreciate with quilting in it?
Maybe you need a his and hers

Quilt shelf/hanger for her and something like this

for him

**Wild Dingo** · 23rd September 2007, 07:21 PM

Yeah right like young fellas EVER need more encouragement to drinkies!!

No sea chest it is!! Ive actually been goin chockers out in the cave to that end so watch out for a WIP coming to your computer screen shortly

Cheers and thanks for the suggestions and ideas!!

**wheelinround** · 24th September 2007, 10:23 AM

Shane gues the quilting is machine done

if you had photo of said couple a quilt made from said photo and then a frame made by yourself to show it off 2 for the price of one.

**Yawally** · 24th September 2007, 06:18 PM

What about a cylinder\tube thingy with turned ends etc for their wedding certificate.

Wish them well for their special day, I hope it all goes well.

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