The newest issue of Quiltmaker includes the 1st of 6 parts of a new series called "Love Blooms Here". I quite like it - but when I saw the quilt in batiks, rather than "folk art calico", I was sold!
So last night I pieced together the little friendship star blocks, and today I am hand appliqueing the basket block. Here's a little confession: I have a drawer full of batiks, but I have NEVER made a single thing with batik fabric. I think there is plenty of fabric there to complete this project.
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I am making mine with wool felt, but not flannel. I am trying to use what I have in my stash. I look forward to seeing your progress!
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful quilt - looking forward to seeing your progress. It will be stunning in batiks. I love batiks - you may too after working with them. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Love the quilt on the cover of the magazine. I may have to make some in a color each month for my rsc. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI renewed my subscription for the rest of this one. I think I am going to use the basket block as a medallion in my hexie quilt. I just wish there were more hours in the day. Looks like you have a great start on yours.
ReplyDeleteI, too have a big storage bin full of batiks, but have never found anything to use them!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cool project! The batiks are so happy to be used in a quilt :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up!
I have never worked with batiks either. The quilt is striking and your first block is bright and cheery.
ReplyDeleteJust renewed my subscription to Fons and Porter only to see several e-mails that would have included Quiltmaker. How can I get in on that-this quilt is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly how I felt. I was interested when I saw the first picture, but when I saw the batiks I was sold. Love it and hope to start it soon. Great take along applique project with batik and wool!!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the batiks but I have tried them on applique and found them difficult. but they don't seem to fray so there is a trade off. I will be watching your progress. I loved that pattern as well. I am keeping all the issues.
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