I was recently invited by Lecien to join their newly launched Flower Sugar world ambassador program - which means I am one of the lucky few designers who get to play with the new Flower Sugar ranges before they are released to the public. Such a privilige! The first collection I got to sew with is Flower Sugar Fall 2016 which is making its debut next week at the International Quilt Market in Houston. I made a baby quilt. Covered in kisses. Sugary kisses!
The pattern I used is the 'Raspberry Kiss Block' by Rachel of Wooden Spoon Quilts - she has a great tutorial for it here. I wanted a lot of white in this quilt to balance the bold, saturated Flower Sugar colours, so the final design did not become too 'hectic'. I also really love the fact that the fabric in each block is really the 'star of the show' here without having to compete with the other prints.
I straight line quilted it in the ditch in a criss-cross pattern. After reading about all the horror stories concerning Frixion pens (the lines reappearing in the cold!) I used a Hera marker to mark the quilting lines for the first time. I can't say I am a convert. I found it quite hard to see the marks when I was quilting late at night, so there was an element of blind-sewing. Does anyone have any tips on working with Hera markers? Maybe my technique needs improvement!
(My little helper is getting pretty tall!)
I only had a fat quarter bundle to work with, so for the backing and binding I used Flower Sugar Spring 2015 which is in stores now. That hexie print makes the most wonderful backing, don't you think? I also love how well all the Flower Sugar collections work together.
If you would like to win a 10" stacker of this collection and have the chance to sew with it before everyone else, please leave a comment either here or on my Instagram feed telling me what you would make with it if you won! I will pick a winner on Wednesday. Open worldwide. Good luck!
UPDATE - GIVEAWAY CLOSED: The winner of the 10" stacker is @coleandtaffy on Instagram! Congratulations! Thanks to everyone else for entering! x
What an inspired choice of block, Sedef - and the background fabric showcases all the prints so beautifully. The backing fabric is just gorgeous. What a lovely project.
ReplyDeleteA pretty wall hanging for my daughter's room!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt - I would definitely make a small quilt with this beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. I would make a lap sized quilt. Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a lap sized quilt. Something that really highlights this fabric as yours does. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to make a raspberry kiss quilt using that block so I would probably make one just like yours or maybe a cross quilt.
ReplyDeleteI will love to make a granny square quilt for my daughter, last year I made one I though will keep for my daughter, but I chance my mind, and giveaway for my daughter teacher on last day of school .. since I have a ritual of making quilt for my daughter's teacher in every grade :)
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt so much that I think that is what I would do. I also would use that hexie backing! Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt so much that I think that is what I would do. I also would use that hexie backing! Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous, Sedef. How lucky getting to play with that beautiful fabric. I love your backing fabric too. If I was lucky enough to win, I think I would like to make a lap quilt. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness! That is so cute! And the hexi backing absolutely sets it off. Well done. If I were chosen to receive the prize, I would use it for some soft books I've been designing in my head for awhile, but haven't had the right fabrics. These would be perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd gift it to my sister who's a master quilter, and I'm sure she would make a lovely baby blanket with it.
ReplyDeleteI'd gift it to my sister who's a master quilter, and I'm sure she would make a lovely baby blanket with it.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt with this fabric. I'm looking forward to the new Fat Quarter Baby book coming out soon, and would love to use this fabric in one of their quilt patterns. Beautiful fabric!!
ReplyDeleteLove this fabric and would like to make the featured quilt with this fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love feedsack fabrics and these are gorgeous! I think I would like to make the same quilt you made. I need to make a few baby quilts and this is so sweet. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make a lap quilt for my mother. Thank you for showing your lovely quilt and for offering the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would love to make a lap quilt for my mother. Thank you for showing your lovely quilt and for offering the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors for a quilt for my granddaughter
ReplyDeleteI would totally make the sugar kiss quilt that you did! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI just love the quilt you've made using this fabric. Such a pretty fabric. I'd probably try to make a quilt for both of my granddaughters when I can buy more of the collection and other fabric necessary. I know they both would love it.
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric, would make a little girl quilt
ReplyDeleteI would love to use the 10" stacker for my 1930's Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt!!! Love the bright colors and beautiful prints!!!
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I would make small zip pouches for my daughter and her friends!!!
ReplyDeleteI would want to make a baby quilt with it!
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with the fabric. The pattern really makes the colours shine! I love these lines. I'd probably make a baby quilt out of it. Might be a bit 'already done several times' but my friend is expecting her first and I'd like to make her a quilt. She surely would appreciate that and I think this line would be perfect. Thank you so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI would make my new granddaughter a beautiful quilt with this fabric!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quilt. The fabrics are gorgeous. What would I do with them? I have a new grand niece due in January. The fabric would be ideal for a cot quilt. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteHow Precious! I would use this 10" stacker to make my little granddaughter a quilt for her new big-girl bed. These fabrics would be perfect! Love this quilt pattern with them too. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteKay A.
GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sedef! I love this quilt - and that backing is perfect!!
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