I've had the big pattern launch plus giveaway (now closed), now for the juicy behind-the-scenes detail of the next baby quilt ticked off my FAL list!
As I mentioned on Sunday, this pattern was inspired by a manhole cover pattern here in Chiba. Those who know me, know I love a good challenge to work out puzzles, and this was a good one to work out the ratios and then how to construct the actual quilt! It's based on 4 different block designs. I designed it from the very beginning knowing that I wanted to use my stash of Art Gallery Fabrics for it.
I've used a few different ranges - Coquette, Nature Elements, Oval Elements, and Bohemian Soul. I am so in love Art Gallery Fabrics! It's so soft to the touch, and so smooth to quilt - noticeably reduces the drag. And so snuggly! I simply straight line quilted around each pair of Ts to keep it light for my potential niece - it's for my sister, who is due in a few weeks and doesn't know what she's having. If they have a girl, they get it. If they have a boy, well, this goes in the cupboard for the next girl baby in the family.
For the back, I pieced a large T from Nature Elements in Cyclamen and Endless Dream in 2 colorways from Bohemian Soul. Very bold, but I'm learning to step outside my safe little box!
This is the second quilt I've hand bound, and yep, I'm a convert. There, you happy?! Nothing like snuggling under it at night. I was tossing up between 2 Oval Elements - this light pink and a darker pink. I decided this time to go for a softer colour.
It'll be hard to let go of this pretty little thing, but I know it will be well loved by whatever niece ends up with it. And I'll just have to make an AGF quilt for me!
I've used a few different ranges - Coquette, Nature Elements, Oval Elements, and Bohemian Soul. I am so in love Art Gallery Fabrics! It's so soft to the touch, and so smooth to quilt - noticeably reduces the drag. And so snuggly! I simply straight line quilted around each pair of Ts to keep it light for my potential niece - it's for my sister, who is due in a few weeks and doesn't know what she's having. If they have a girl, they get it. If they have a boy, well, this goes in the cupboard for the next girl baby in the family.
For the back, I pieced a large T from Nature Elements in Cyclamen and Endless Dream in 2 colorways from Bohemian Soul. Very bold, but I'm learning to step outside my safe little box!
This is the second quilt I've hand bound, and yep, I'm a convert. There, you happy?! Nothing like snuggling under it at night. I was tossing up between 2 Oval Elements - this light pink and a darker pink. I decided this time to go for a softer colour.
It'll be hard to let go of this pretty little thing, but I know it will be well loved by whatever niece ends up with it. And I'll just have to make an AGF quilt for me!
Another FAL done!
I love your new quilt pattern, and the binding fabric that you chose is really great.
ReplyDeleteWhen I visited Japan, I took a photo of one of the manhole covers because it was THAT pretty. I think it's the only manhole cover I've ever photographed. Ah! Japan. I love you so. :)
ReplyDeleteI went and voted for you! :)
ReplyDeleteStunning Alyce! Love the colours and pattern. It'll be a very lucky baby one day who receives this.
ReplyDeleteThat is just a wonderful quilt would have never thought to do a letter like that just amazing. Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteYour pattern looks like it would be fun to make. I love the fabrics you used.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous quilt :)
ReplyDeleteThe quilting and the binding is my favorite part! A beautiful quilt - thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt. I'm thinking you need to design patterns if your brain can figure out those geometrics so well!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of a lovely soft pastel tetris game, and that's a really good thing! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely Alyce! I have sewn with Art Gallery Fabrics before - must try them (when I have used up some fabric in my stash!).
ReplyDeleteThis is such a nice quilt! I've bookmarked your pattern page so I can get it when I'm allowed to shop again. :D
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is lovely. I'm sure your sister, or whomever receives it, will love it. I would like to see a picture of the manhole cover that your inspiration came from. I've recently been converted to machine binding! I learnt how to hand bind, and then last year discovered how to machine bind, which I do for everything now because I just don't have time to hand bind.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, it's going to be one lucky baby who gets this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful little quilt!! Love the design! Whoop whoop!!
ReplyDeleteArt Gallery fabrics are a dream to work with. Love your new quilt pattern.
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