So I did it. I cut into the tiny pieces of fabric from my trip to Japan in 2007 (before I was really into sewing and fabric), added some other prints that I love, and made my first square patchwork quilt.
On the back I used the Nano Iro I bought in Japan. Again, I had no idea how awesome Nani Iro was at that point. I added some gold fabric (only 3.5 yards left Kristie!!) and coordinating solids. Can I just say how much I love Cotton Couture? The back of this thing is crazy soft.
I stitched in the ditch to keep it simple.
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| Do you see that black and white pebble fabric? I carved the stamp and printed it in a class with Lizzy House in 2009. |
This is definitely my new favorite quilt. While I still love my first quilt, this one, made 5 years later, has become my new favorite.
And since it was such a pretty location (an office park, *ahem*) I snagged a pic of me with my quilt assistant.
you two look super cute in that last picture! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty quilt! You were so trendy (hello - low volume?) before you even knew it was trendy!
It is very lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour patchwork quilt is gorgeous! The location for the photo shoot is perfect :)
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you used up some 'special' fabric. I have some hand dyed fabrics I bought about 7 years ago! What a great idea to actually use it!! Now you can enjoy it in your beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea. Isn't it good to have them in a format you can use, rather than just squirrelling them away?
ReplyDeleteEeeks! Only 3.5 yards? May need to restock soon!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt, and isn't your assistant a cutie! (But tell him I said "handsome stud")
Cute! I bet you won't even miss stashing them. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! Well done for using up some lovely fabrics...they are much easier to enjoy as a quilt than folded up on the shelf :o)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pic by the way. Beautiful setting for your beautiful quilt
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