Surprisingly, but according to the plan, it's also the first item from my FAL 2014 list.
If you remember I had a problem with finding the right pattern for the quilt, after I decided that my initial idea wouldn't work. Luckily, with a little (read: huge) help from my friends I discovered this beautiful quilt and tried to recreate it.
It looked perfect for the fabric I had, so I didn't alter anything apart from using a flange instead of the thin border and adding an appliqué leaf.
For the back, apart from the strip pieced out of the remaining scraps, I added some more leaves.
The leaves were fun to make. I started with gathering several leaves in autumn (my sister added a few lovely ones).
Then I scanned them, traced their contours in a graphics program, printed them and used the printout as template for raw edge appliqué.
The quilt still needs a label, but I think I finally know what I want it to look like.
beautiful! The inspiration quilt is gorgeous as well. I really like the addition of the single leaf on the front.
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful and captures the image of autumn just perfectly.
ReplyDeleteWow, it is fantastic! I so love how well these fabrics work using the courthouse steps pattern and the leaves are just a perfect addition. I love the quilting too, it is just a perfect quilt.
ReplyDeleteNie wiem skąd ten pomysł z liśćmi, ale zdecydowanie był strzałem w 10! Taki mały szczegół a pięknie rozweselił i dodał smaku całości. Fajnie, naprawdę fajnie wyszło :)))
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea with the leaves. Living in Canada, this will come in handy!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Congrats on your finishes :o)
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