My quilt idea all began with the unexpected gift of a charm pack with the loveliest of ladies, Judith - Just Jude, sent me.
Siblings Together 2013 was being launched by Lynne about the same time and things just fell into place. Besides it gave me a chance to try out a pattern that I had wanted to for a while. Disappearing Nine Patch with sashing between all the blocks.
As I was piecing the top, another equally lovely lady, Helen - Archie the Wonderdog, contacted me to say she had been given some fabric that would be really good to back this quilt and she sent it on to me. So really this whole quilt was a total collaboration between friends. That fact makes it all the more special to me.
I love how the colours pop against the white. And how the swirly, whirly quilting stands out too. I bound the quilt with the same fabric as the back. It seemed to be the one fabric I had which had colours that perfectly worked with the quilt top.
I am so pleased with how the quilt turned out because I think it is a perfect quilt for a young girl, bright and cheery. It is a pleasure to be able to do something small to help this charity and hopefully make a child smile when life has dealt them a less than perfect hand.
There might be another Siblings quilt being made in this house, but not by me. That shall be worked on more soon. When there is more to show I will give you an update.
Susan
What a great quilt. Well done.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Susan and I am sure it is going to make some little girl very happy!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty! Did you do the quilting yourself? It looks great and I am sure will become a treasured item.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful and happy quilt!
ReplyDeleteI agree so cheery and such pretty quilting!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful quilt! You have a great eye for color and placement.
ReplyDeleteAh, so cheery! Beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteAnd very curious about this second quilt… More talent in the family?
What a lovely bright quilt. And soemone else in the family is making one! I look forward to seeing that. I just have one side of binding to sew down on my ST quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! I'm so glad I was cheeky enough to ask to look at my friend's fabric before she took it to the charity shop ;o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - a perfect girly gift! Love your quilting too! Don't tell me you've finally persuaded J onto the machine!!! Jxo
ReplyDeleteI love it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt, Susan! It is certain to be well loved and very appreciated. I love that block design and the fabrics are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteIts really lovely and the quilting finishes it beautifully!
ReplyDeleteLove it, love it, love it - fabrics, design and quilting all so beautiful. It's bright, cheery and just what a little girl needs to remind her of a great summer holiday with her sibling. Great job, S!
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely lovely quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. A great collaboration quilt. I love your swirly quilting on this. It make a great impact.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I'm sure it will make some little girl very very happy x
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt. It looks so more complicated than a sashed D9P doesn't it? Great collaboration between friends!
ReplyDeleteI love it. The fabrics in that charm pack are lovely and I love what you have done with them
ReplyDeleteSuch a happy quilt ! I am sure it will be loved by its new owner!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish well done, it looks lovely! :o)
ReplyDeleteWell done old gal xx
ReplyDeletePerfect collaboration, love how the pattern turned out
ReplyDeleteI really love the colours against the white too - works beautifully.
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilt, the colours really pop and the quilting really stands out too. Fantastic
ReplyDeletePerfect for Siblings Together - and the DP9 white thingy is very clever :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so fresh and bright..perfect for a girl. Your quilting is very clever. Di x
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun and happy quilt - the DSP9 patch is a really great pattern for a charm pack too.
ReplyDeleteI really like this soft palette of colors with the white background. You chose a perfect pattern and you are doing a good job leading your girls by example, with you r kindness and charity.
ReplyDeleteIt's really lovely Susan and you're right it will be cherished and loved by someone who has had a hard start in life ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, cheery quilt! While I've seen many disappearing nine-patch quilts, I haven't seen (or didn't notice) any with borders between the blocks. I really like the effect.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely quilt and the swirly whirly quilting is great! :o)
ReplyDeleteIt looks sooo good! A little girl will love it. Did you follow a tutorial for this?or will you write one for us, please?!
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