I decided upon this
Instead of the full size quilt per the pattern, I decided to make a lap quilt for myself, as the nights are still quite chilly here in South Australia where we live at the edge of a desert and I needed a new couch quilt to snuggle under whilst watching TV (and crocheting, of course). I found the pattern very easy to follow and the quilt top came together really quickly. I normally plan the exact placement of my fabrics before I sew anything, but I was in a foolhardy mood when I started sewing this (could have been the two glasses of wine I had earlier that night? Ha!). So I just started randomly picking colours from the sushi roll that looked good together, and paired them with some Robert Kaufman Essex Yarn Dyed Linen Blend in Flax.
Jemima hand-quilted her original 'Liberty Belle' quilt, but not having her stamina (or patience) with hand-quilting I opted for machine quilting it in a simple grid pattern.
For the backing and binding I used some of my precious 'old' Petit Fleur that I was talking about earlier.
If you would like to make this quilt, Jemima has kindly offered to give my readers 15% off this pattern and everything else on her website and Etsy stores until the end of September. Just use the code 'DOWNGRAPEVINELANE' during checkout.
Meanwhile in South Australia spring has arrived (finally - it's been a long and cold winter!). People are going around in t-shirts and shorts already, but I am a bit of a wuss so I'm still wrapped up warmly in my jumpers. Our lavender and native daisies are in full bloom, and one of my rose bushes has buds on it, about to burst open. I can't wait for the warmer weather, even though it will give me less of an excuse to make quilts!
Love this quilt and love the quilting! Also - purple daisies!! My daughter would plant these in 'all' of our flower gardens - they look sooooo beautiful with and among the white ones. Enjoy your spring as we slowly slip into our Fall here :)!!
ReplyDeleteYour simple grid quilting is spectacular on this quilt! I'm enjoying following you & seeing the treasures that you make.
ReplyDeleteSeder this is just beautiful - you have certainly done justice to this pattern and your Liberty Belle quilt is stunning.
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