Mini Quilt an introduction to pieced patchwork
I don't mind admitting I'm not a natural born quilt maker... but I'm ever so pleased with this my first complicated patchwork quilt.
This sweet Mini is made using a new line of fabric 'Sweet Orchard' from Australian designer/supercrafter Sedef Imer do check her out her work is truly lovely.
The Mini Quilt pattern is call PICKING PETALS and is deigned by my friend Taunja from 'Carried Away Quilting'
A great pattern for a beginner, all step by step easy to follow colour coordinated instructions.
I wanted to machine quilt it myself.. also no one in my city does professional quilting and I was too impatient to send it away.
Although I had practiced stippling on a mock front with reasonable success I was just too nervous to do it on the real thing.
Straight line quilting in a diamond pattern seemed to fit the bill and although I did a bit of unpicking I am very pleased with it.
The next step was to choose the binding fabric red or green
I chose red in the end although the green would have been probably better the red would look better on my wall.
Pale blue spot on the back and hand sewing saw it all finished, not sure where in my Making room it will go as I'm still in the process of converting it from functional dressmaking room to sweet craft space.
Happy sewing
Glenis
Glenis, this is just darling and I smiled the whole time I read your post! You are such a multi-talented lady. You are obviously a wonderful sewist, but you also have such a terrific way of selecting fabrics and including extra sweet finishing touches on all of your projects. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you friend, yes colour is my thing and I spend more time selecting and fluffing with my choices than sewing.
DeleteI'm into interior design with the same skills although my house is done except for my sewing room which was always a work space only.
Glenis
BEAUTIFUL QUILT! Hi,this is adorable and I'm going to make one similar,I like it so much! I have some "Sweet Orchard" fabrics that will work perfectly! Thank You for your Blog+Sharing!
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Thank you Linda It looks lovely but I did find I had to be very precise to get it all to line up just so.
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