Thursday, June 16, 2016

Happy quilt

I almost forgot to post a blog about my Happy Quilt. The name of this patchwork quilt came about via sweet comments from friends on Instagram. I posted a photo of the quilt top a month ago


Inspiration for the design of the quilt came from Karen at Pieces of Contentment and Rita at Red Pepper Quilts. My quilt is lightweight with a flannelette fabric backing. Perfect for Autumn or Spring. 

I used 81 different prints of quilting fabric including some organic cottons. White cotton fabric in between. I quilted wavy lines to hold the quilt top and back together. My first time trying free motion quilting. It's far from perfect. I have a lot to learn. 

Enjoy the photos. . .






Happy Thursday!

It's almost the weekend


Hope you have a great weekend, Julia xx








4 comments:

  1. Julia your Happy Quilt looks beautiful! Great idea to back it with flannelette, making it lightweight. I would have been tempted to add a layer of white fabric between the top and backing. Your quilting looks fine too. Have you only quilted on the white sections?

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  2. Thank you Karen! I'm trying to use up my stash of fabric, without buying more. I barely put a dent in it. I quilted on the white sections and where there are 3 rows of printed fabric I have quilted the middle row. Have a beautiful day, Julia xx

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  3. Great idea with your quilting - enough for stability yet variety to provide interest too. I understand why you chose not to buy extra white as a middle layer only. Our stashes seem to hold more than we think....

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    1. Thanks Karen. You're so sweet! It is a very simple quilt compared to your beauties, and my recent Paperie quilt. I'm saving money for our trip to Japan later this year. So, no money for buying more wadding; yet! After decluttering our home, moving my craft items to another room, folding each piece of fabric.... I have so much fabric for future sewing projects. Julia xx

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