What was special about making this quilt is that it is for, Electra, who I made a baby quilt for a couple of years ago. I find one of the fun, and challenging, aspects of commissions is working with fabrics and combinations that I might not have picked if left entirely to my own devices......it is so satisfying having a happy customer and making a quilt that will hopefully give many many happy years of snuggle time.
The design is a disappearing nine patch - I have wanted to try it for a while and I think it is as effective as I had hoped. Each square started at 11 inches to give the big block effect we were going for. The back is Robert Kaufman Wide Spot On matched with Kokka Trefle monkeys - I had used the monkeys in Electra's baby quilt so we were delighted when I was able to find some more on Etsy for this quilt too.
Hopefully Electra will enjoy moving into her big girl bed with her Raspberries and Strawberries* quilt to keep her warm and cosy.
Some details:
- 45 inches (115cm) by 73 inches (185cm)
- wadding is Quilters Dream Natural Request cotton
- quilted in slightly wavy lines, randomly spaced
- bound in pink, blush pink, and crimson Klona solids (I couldn't decide which to use!) and hand sewn on the back
18 comments:
Its gorgeous! And how very lovely to be making a "new big bed" quilt for the very lass you made the baby quilt for :-)
It IS gorgeous - such happy colours. Thanks for explaining the quilt block too (I kept staring at it thinking there had to be some kind of pattern in there....) Multi-fabric bindings are always fun.
Oh how pretty,i can only dream of being that skilled.
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I absolutely LOVE this quilt!! Beautiful job!
It's really lovely, so vibrant! You are clever.
Electra's new quilt looks wonderful and so nice that you were also able to include the same material as her baby quilt. I expect both will be treasured in the family for many years to come.
Sarah x
Lovely!! Cx
Ooh, well done, I spectacularly failed for this month lol Looks like a great big girl quilt anyway :o)
This is beautiful!
June
Love the quilt, it's gorgeous. Such lovely colours.
M x
Beautiful quilt, like raspberries & strawberries. DP9 block is so clever isn't it.
This is stunning Julie!
Every time I see one of your quilts I itch to make one too ... your work is just so inspiring :)
Yummy! Love your quilt!!!
Esther
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This is so so lovely Julie, I think the colours ate brilliant, it must feel so satisfying to finish and think that it will be going to a good home :) I hope your enjoying the lovely sunny weather, good for walks :) your quilt has inspired me to try to finish mine tonight, hope your doing well, safxxx
Its beautiful Julie!
That quilt is just so pretty! It also is such a treat to make something for the same person again, feels really good :) I wish I could have a patience for fabrics...
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That quilt is just so pretty! It also is such a treat to make something for the same person again, feels really good :) I wish I could have a patience for fabrics...
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That quilt is just so pretty! It also is such a treat to make something for the same person again, feels really good :) I wish I could have a patience for fabrics...
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