Monday, January 19, 2009

Lap Quilt

I got some scrumptious Flat Fats I've been eyeing off at Spotlight while I was there the other day and used this pattern from the very talented Amy Butler.


I wanted a 1930's feel with the bonus of it being dark enough to live on the couch and deal with any stray spills etc (you hope it doesn't happen, but with a 6,3 and 2 year old in the house, you never know!). So a few hours of cutting and stitching I went from this:






to this! Viola!

I love the simple almost monochromatic feel to it. Well, I suppose that should be duochromatic?!

I would love to stretch myself this year and branch into risk taking colour schemes. I adore Helen's work as she's never afraid of colour and it always seems to work for her. I am coming to love quilting above all sewing and hope 2009 is the year for me to learn to fly within the craft. I have been drooling over Kellie's amazing work and I am completely smitten with her applique work. I am thinking of making something with applique next up...


I have my Fat Quarter Swap FQs ready to go, I am just needing my little niceties to finish it off and it will be in the post! My EB haby swap is coming together nicely as well.

8 comments:

Cass said...

Looks great Leah

Andrea said...

That is lovely Leah, perfect for a snuggle on the couch in winter. Funny you should mention that other blog, I just discovered it yesterday and can't wait to have a go at some applique.

Natalie said...

Gorgeous quilt Leah! I agree with Andrea, I adore the applique on that blog too.

Terri said...

You clever little kitty! This looks fantastic and will look great on your couch.

AJ said...

Hi leah...Love that pattern for your new quilt...simple but stylish...I can't get the link to work though...can you PM me the link...please

Helen said...

Hey Leah, your monochromatic/duochromatic quilt looks stunning! I hope 2009 is the year of quilting goodness for you too. :)

Rachael said...

that is gorgeous leah! need a hand with picking the fabrics for your coloured aqttempt - I'm hapy to help..you know how much i love colour!

Kylie said...

The quilt looks great Leah - It will go well with the brown of your couch. Hoping that 2009 is a good one for you on the create front. I am starting to think that I shoule become a bear and wake up in 2010.