One day when I was working at the shop, Mrs PennyPot and I were talking about a workshop I wanted to do which would allow a beginner to make a quilt top in a day. I wanted to do something a little more unusual than a 9-patch or railfence quilt which are what immediately came to mind. We thought that using one fabric from a new range, which I loved as a feature fabric in large squares, would help to achieve the make-it-in-a-day aim that I had. Anyway, I went home and we both had a think. Have you ever tried to collaborate with someone by email about a design? It's not easy. Mrs PP would suggest something to me, I would draw it up in QuiltPro and email it to her with my adaptations where appropriate. She then emailed back suggestions, and so we went on. Yes, I know it would have been easier to do it when we were together, but there you are. This is the resulting design, which I thought was a good easy one, although it looks complicated. It doesn't even have setting triangles to worry about. It was certainly a popular one, and we ran the workshop several times, and also sold the pattern or a kit for it. One person loved it so much she made about 4, in various sizes after her first one. I still love this pattern, and one day, I might even get round to making one for myself!
It's a great design - well done to both of you!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Definately make one for yourself.
ReplyDeleteGreat design.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs Gina xxx
That is really lovely and if I ever get to spend a couple of days in the sewing room, the design could well be one of the two childrens' quilts I have waiting to be made ... if that's OK with you? (although I know I will struggle to use just 3 or 4 fabrics!)
ReplyDeleteLove all the cheerful, warm reds!
ReplyDeleteLovely balance between darks & light and between the geometric lines of the quilt and the "organic" shapes of the leaves. Simple and elegant! A winning combination for sure. I can see why the workshop was so popular!
That's a great design for a quick quilt, I love rail fence in all its variations. How do you do the setting triangles then? Do you just make blocks and chop them off at the end?
ReplyDeleteYour right~ it would be a beauty to make any time but a beginning quilter would really feel a sense of accomplishment after making this one!! You got to hook them! ;o) Just lovely!!
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It certainly is a nice design....and if you can do it in a day, that is an added appeal.
ReplyDeleteCool beginner quilt. Good to feature your favorite fabric - Hugs Nat
ReplyDeleteI have been enjoying the picture since you put it up. It's nice to know the story behind it. It is a great pattern.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful pattern. I've got some fabrics gifted to me that aren't really my favorites and I'd like to use them quickly--this just might work for a couple of them.
ReplyDeleteGreat design and lovely story quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great quilt to showcase that fabric fabric!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, no matter how much back and forth it took, this is an amazing beginner quilt, I love the way it looks and that it makes something beautiful so easy to strike a love of quilting into others. Two Thumbs Up!
ReplyDeleteI frequently design long distance for my Mom and it is a bit back and forth but I usually give her several options to choose from.
ReplyDeleteRail fence quilts are one of my favorites and this one is lovely.
Love the quilt. Isn't it amazing how a fairly simple design of rail fence can turn into such a beautiful and difficult looking quilt with the use of fabrics. Love the florals.
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