Monday 1 June 2015

Flower Sugar Quilt



 I have a quilt to share.

I had purchased for my stash some of the delightful Flower Sugar range, from the lovely people at Leicen.  




Showing off my treasures, a friend made the comment that the fabric had particular significance, and even looked very similar to a tattoo he has.  It also turns out that his mother is turning 92 this month!  




 We had a quick chat and we quickly devised a plan to present her with a lovely lap quilt on this auspicious occasion. 







The bunches of roses hold particular significance, so a quilt which utilized the beautiful main fabric as a focus was important.  I made the decision to use the teal, partly as that was what was in the store, and also as it is much easier to keep clean than the white background.




I coordinated the borders, using a smaller scale print, but still the bunches of roses.  


  
The binding, I made the bold decision to use white.  A great choice as it blends beautifully with the top and the backing, which is a sensual flannel in a grey weave print.



 Quilted in an open, all over stipple, this quilt is just divine to touch, and a feast for the eyes.




 I really have enjoyed making this project.








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