My first project
I made this from 2 flannel/brushed cotton "jelly rolls" from http://www.creativequilting.co.uk/ An old white flannel crib sheet and the green is a lovely fleecy/minky type material that started off as a fitted pram sheet that I bought at a carboot & then never used as the Little Fella was born in June and it was so hot he needed cotton. I backed it with a beige flannel cot sheet that was reduced to 97p for a pack of 2 in Mr T's. It was the perfect size. I followed http://www.crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/ tutorial for the binding instructions, but hadnt realised just how much fabric is lost when you join two pieces together so had scrape every last scrap to have enough!
It also folds into this cushion - its called a "Quillow".
I used the instructions in "Magic Pillows, Hidden quilts" by Karin Hellaby. Which is not really the best title for this book as it is BRILLIANT for beginner quilters. It has lots of simple instructions for putting blocks together quickly & easily. All the blocks are the same finished size so can be used together and there are lots of photos & drawings to give you ideas.
This is stunning - love the colours! Keep up the good work.
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