Sunday, June 28, 2009

On the farm it's rabbit pie day

On Friday I finished my first quilt in a year. I made it for a wee girl's first birthday, so I didn't want to show it off here until she'd received it.

Bunny quilt - close up

I used a stitchery pattern from Bronwyn Hayes' book "Sunshine in My Pocket". I had actually stitched this many years ago, and found it again the other day. My original intention had been to border it with 1930s reproduction fabrics, using similar colours to the stitchery. So that's what I did.

Bunny quilt

I cut a couple of one inch strips from 6 different fabrics, sewed them together and then trimmed them into 2.5 inch "blocks" which I then sewed together again to make up the borders. I added a cute lilac tulip print for the corner blocks, and machine quilted it very simply in the ditch around the stitchery, and then in even lines around the border.

A label is always attached to the quilts I make. I'm usually hopeless at labels, but I have a little helper. It's a book of iron-on transfers for quilt labels. I iron the print onto homespun, and then lay the fabric on a sandpaper board and draw over the print with fabric pens, and then I feel really clever.

Bunny quilt - label

I've got the quilting bug again. And this is what is so nice about not currently working - having the time and freedom to dream and play. I wonder what I'll make next?
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24 comments:

  1. Christina LowryJune 28, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    I love it! It's so beautiful and you have done a wonderful job. I am falling in love with 1930's repro fabrics even more! :)

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  2. Rose RedJune 28, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    Nothing like a wee cute thing to give you back the bug again (whether it be quilting, crocheting, whatever!). Lovely gift.

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  3. m1k1June 28, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    That is gorgeous. You must have a fabric stash that makes you smile every time you look at it. Loving those scotties on the back.

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  4. Leonie GuldJune 28, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Gorgeous!! Would it be possible for a tute (or just some insight) on how to do the binding, for us super beginners?

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  5. EmmaJune 28, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Michelle that's so pretty! I'm sure Grace will love it for many years to come.

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  6. CurlyPopsJune 28, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Awww that's so sweet!
    Grace will absolutely love it.

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  7. MichelleJune 28, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Just gorgeous. I am sure it will be a treasured gift for a long time.

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  8. SmitoniusAndSonataJune 28, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Everything about this quilt is perfect !Gorgeous colours and such a pretty panel .

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  9. GinaJune 28, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Well done you, just lovely.

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  10. BellsJune 28, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    and it's just gorgeous. Such a pretty, clever gift.

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  11. RachelJune 28, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    It's breath-takingly beautiful...

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  12. BronJune 28, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    I love this so much Michelle - it is just beautiful! =)

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  13. woollywotnotsJune 28, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    oh wow, it is so so beautiful and just amazing! Totally wonderful. What a treasure.

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  14. LeonieJune 28, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Gorgeous, Grace is very lucky.

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  15. TaniaJune 28, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Did you say 'time' and 'freedom'? And I was coming over envious of Grace with her quilt!

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  16. Cut&AlterJune 29, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    That is a most beautiful quilt - what a lovely present to receive and cherish in the future. Love your label too! x

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  17. UnknownJune 29, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    That is soo soo cute! I love it! Thanks for visiting my blog and giving me some tips on where to go in Melbourne.

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  18. twitchy fingersJune 29, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Stunning Mick - I'm green with envy; for your talent, for the Quilt (watch out Gracie) and for your time!

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  19. amyJune 30, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    I completely missed your move and am trying to catch up. What a beautiful quilt. I love the label, too.

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  20. willywagtailJune 30, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Gorgeous it is! I love the stitchery.

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  21. Red Pepper Quilts - Rita HodgeJune 30, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    What a wonderful and thoughtful gift! Lucky 1 year old. Love the stitchery!

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  22. LieslJuly 1, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    I *love* the border. And the embroidery is ever so sweet. :)

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  23. SelinaJuly 1, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    truly adorable! love the colours, no wonder you've got the bug!

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  24. LeaJuly 1, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    too cute - can't wait to see what else comes out of your return of quilting mojo

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