Jack's Quilt

I'm so pleased with the finished look of Jack's quilt. I know it will be used a lot as a floor throw while he's googling away, to keep him warm in the pram, on his cot and bed, and later to make cubbies.... so I'm glad it's a dark colour.

I love giving quilts to people that use them!

 

The seal of approval... he loves it! (Actually, the real seal of approval is that he's pooed on it... yuk! but we don't need to see a photo of that!!)

 

 

The beginning....

The beginning of a 1970s retro patchwork quilt for a retro girl.... (I think the photo is complete on the 1970s carpet... heh heh....)


I've had these Amy Butler fabrics for at least 10 years... I think I bought them on super special for $2 per fat quarter.... and started to make something one rainy afternoon, then changed my mind...

So now I'm playing it by ear... I started by using the pieces cut years ago and joined them in new ways...

 

I really don't know what it's going to look like! Join me on this journey!

 

Gagging to sew

I've been gagging to sew... I just wanted to feel like I'd finished something! So here we go! Three little zippy bags... I love these Australian fabrics - I've just come back from central Australia, and feeling so inspired! I LOVE AUSTRALIA! xo

 

Because it's pretty.....

Because a pretty quilt deserves a pretty back...

 

and now it's ready to be quilted! Oh! I can't wait to see it finished!!

Etchings

Whoot! Whoot! That's the quilt top finished! Ta-da!

I had quite a lot of the Paris map fabric for the outer borders.... while it's quite light, I think it's really pretty... quilts are made to be used - and are easily washed if necessary!!!

There are some interesting bits and pieces left over that I'll play with for the back.. but really... I think that's enough for tonight!

Border Zone

This is the centre of another Persian Tiles quilt - it's made from a jelly roll and a layer cake with border fabrics...... These go together so quickly there are no "before" or "during" photos.. uh oh.....

Right now I am testing out border fabrics... hmm.... what will work?

 

These fabrics are from the "Etchings" range - it's a beautiful range with maps of Paris and architectural drawings with old French buildings......

It's pretty without being too girly. Perfect.

I deserve it...

This poor little 1950s dresses quilt has been on the go for 6 years!!!

I've just added borders and pieced the back.... I like to stitch on a label before quilting to make sure the ownership of the quilt can never be disputed.... when it's quilted right through the label, the quilt can't be easily stolen or disguised...

I'll be giving this to Mum to quilt very soon! Wahoo!

And this quilt will be for me - I deserve it!