In my last post, I said I had grand plans for the day and needed to be off so I could get on with them. It's taken me all week to get back to my blog but I thought I should report on those plans.
For a long time I've been a big admirer of Twig + Tale patterns. They specialise in (to quote them) 'nature inspired sewing patterns'. They have a strong sense of fun and fantasy and recycling is high on their agenda too.
No recycling for me when I stitched up their leaf pattern though. I've had my eye on this set of designs for a while. It was designed as a fundraiser, which was a good excuse to buy the pattern.
I knew YD would love it. I had a major stumbling block for a while, trying to decide what fabrics to use. I was specifically thinking Green. For a Leaf. A bit Boring really. And I couldn't find any that sang to me.
There were several novelty fabrics at my LQS and because YD liked two of them and couldn't decide which was best, I ended up using one on each side of the quilt.
A very easy design. In my pattern there is a choice of four different New Zealand native leaves. (There is a Euro Collection as well). I chose the Kawakawa. I love the shape and also the healing properties of the Kawakawa leaf are well known. It would have been nice if we'd had one growing in the bush on our farm for a photo opportunity but sadly we don't have any here that we know of.
On Monday I was able to deliver it to 'wee' Odie. Apparently he loves it ♥
I made the large size. I think he should get some good mileage out of it.
Oh and I started and finished it all on one day. Very satistying :-)
For a long time I've been a big admirer of Twig + Tale patterns. They specialise in (to quote them) 'nature inspired sewing patterns'. They have a strong sense of fun and fantasy and recycling is high on their agenda too.
No recycling for me when I stitched up their leaf pattern though. I've had my eye on this set of designs for a while. It was designed as a fundraiser, which was a good excuse to buy the pattern.
I knew YD would love it. I had a major stumbling block for a while, trying to decide what fabrics to use. I was specifically thinking Green. For a Leaf. A bit Boring really. And I couldn't find any that sang to me.
There were several novelty fabrics at my LQS and because YD liked two of them and couldn't decide which was best, I ended up using one on each side of the quilt.
The pattern is 'sew around the edge and turn it through' so there was no binding to deal with :-)
Oh and I started and finished it all on one day. Very satistying :-)
'til next time,
happy stitches,
It looks great Raewyn. I get her online newsletters as have bought a few of her patterns & I remember this leaf quilt. Yours turned out wonderful. I love the fabrics you have used - just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGo you! Isn’t it nice to find a quick, simple, but effective pattern. It’s a nice change from a square or rectangular quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea. And in that last shot of the little guy on the leaf blanket--it brought to mind a little frog on a lily pad. So cute!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great and Odie looks like he enjoys it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great - and I love the shape of the leaf! So satisfying to have a one day project too! x
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect idea for a play mat!
ReplyDeletethis leaf/blankie is just so adorable--wonderful work hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely one to make.... and special meanings too...
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What a great quilt for a little!!! I really like the lack of binding - I really hate binding quilts!!
ReplyDeleteThat is one cute quilt!
ReplyDeleteA fantastic design for a play run and easier to make when you only bag it and no binding.
ReplyDeleteCute photo of Odie .....
What a great shape for a play mat.....good job to get it done in a day!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, both the baby & the quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour leaf quilt looks gorgeous, and obviously "baby approved". Must admit that I'd never heard of this designer, so had to go and have a look, interesting things on the site.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely idea for a quilt. It looks wonderful with those fabrics. So good to see Odie enjoying it! How gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy ending to a lovely day for you. Beginning to end adn being loved already!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that a sweet quilt, especially with wee Odie on it.
ReplyDeleteRaewyn - adorable. I can imagine the sense of fulfillment you received from creating this, and in such a short period of time. I am imagining little Odie floating on a lily pad on the pond! Stay well!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt Raewyn, love the shape and that you could get it done in a day.
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