it is more colourful in real life.
The fabrics are Spring Fever & Spring Fling
by Me & My Sister with a few extras thrown in.
Why is it my "token" quilt???
Well, it is predominantly made up of various bits that I have made as a token to my enabling friends when they though I needed to make something they were making . . . .I am not one to not join in . . but there is a limit as to how much I can do and what I do with it when done.
Well, it is predominantly made up of various bits that I have made as a token to my enabling friends when they though I needed to make something they were making . . . .I am not one to not join in . . but there is a limit as to how much I can do and what I do with it when done.
Back in the Covid days - a group of designers gave out some designs for a project called "Love & Hugs Australia". I stitched a number of them to coordinate with some fabrics I had - but had no real plan.
Then Scrub Stitchin' 2023 happened and Chooky proposed a pattern from Moda (Moda-Love-Layer-Cake-Quilt") - so I used those fabrics.
In March 2023, my "enabling" friends decided I should make a Sparrow quilt....I conceded and made 3 blocks - using the fabrics. These "enabling" friends also thought I should make Antique Sampler...no thanks, not at all interested. . . .but I did take two of the EPP shapes and stitched a circle around them instead of the background being a fabric piece with the circle cut out.
Then Scrub Stitchin' 2023 happened and Chooky proposed a pattern from Moda (Moda-Love-Layer-Cake-Quilt") - so I used those fabrics.
In March 2023, my "enabling" friends decided I should make a Sparrow quilt....I conceded and made 3 blocks - using the fabrics. These "enabling" friends also thought I should make Antique Sampler...no thanks, not at all interested. . . .but I did take two of the EPP shapes and stitched a circle around them instead of the background being a fabric piece with the circle cut out.
I was getting close to having enough pieces to make a top . . .I drafted a design...mmm...not really working...I re-drafted it ...ugh...still not happy . . .I needed 2 more 6" pieces on all four sides...plain fabric didn't appeal . . .then - as my self imposed deadline was approaching....(pressure pressure) I figured I could add some 3 and 2 inch strips . . .
The trees are there because I like trees and had the pattern . . .
The trees are there because I like trees and had the pattern . . .
Notes:
Threads used - Solids
DMC Blanc, 03,155,317,451,518,603,647,720,798,822,838,840,988,3860,3861
Variegated
DMC 4050,4126,4502,4508. Cosmo 8008,8055,8056 Anchor 1304,1305,1345.
Cascade House 7355,9325. Jennifer Gail Lavendar. Colour Streams Water Nymphs.
Threads used - Solids
DMC Blanc, 03,155,317,451,518,603,647,720,798,822,838,840,988,3860,3861
Variegated
DMC 4050,4126,4502,4508. Cosmo 8008,8055,8056 Anchor 1304,1305,1345.
Cascade House 7355,9325. Jennifer Gail Lavendar. Colour Streams Water Nymphs.
8 comments:
Looks lovely. Love those fabrics.
That is so much better than a heap of orphan blocks.
The tokens are a good idea. Your Token quilt looks fantastic.
Maybe the name of the quilt should be "the enablers" .....great work, looks terrific.....
All those orphan blocks have grown into a lovely quilt top.
I think your token quilt is stunning and I love the story behind it. The sparrow blocks are awesome!
I recognized the Moda Love pattern right away, and enjoyed reading the journey you took in creating your "token" quilt. It made me smile.
The birds, trees and flowers in your design enhance the Spring/Summer feel of the fabrics.
You have done a great job sewing them altogether.
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