I’ve been asked a few times where I get inspiration for the quilts I make. And, (as with any of my crafts) the answer is “all over!”
With this next project… it started with a piece of flannel from the clearance bin.
It wasn’t huge (about a yard and a half) but it’s just enough to use for a back of a small baby quilt. I bought it and tucked it away, no t thinking of it again until I saw the Dizzy Daisy tutorial from Missouri Star Quilts. I immediately knew this would be the block!
But I didn’t have any fabric for it. Normally, I would just let the idea marinate, and eventually I’d come across something. But I needed to order some foam for the tote bags I’d planned on making, so I decided to take a look at Layer Cakes too!
The colours and prints were perfect!
The other day, I got everything cut and ready to go.
And of course, sewed up one block just to see!
These flowers are so fun and easy to make. I can whip one up in about 10 minutes, so it’s the perfect project for when I’m waiting on stuff for the day job, and have a little time to kill.
I can’t believe you can make them that quickly!! That will be a very pretty and cheerful quilt.
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That’s a beautiful fabric collection! I was tempted by today’s Daily Deal but I resisted. I really have no more space in my little sewing nook. I can’t wait to get these last quilts quilted and moved out. I feel like I’m suffocating in there.
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Oh, how right you are–perfection! And that’s how I like to do my blocks-in little bursts of time!
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Ooh, this will be gorgeous!
I too have down time between work projects, but I blow it by playing jigsaw puzzles and listening to my audiobooks…hehehe!
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I think it is amazing that you can pop in and out of creativity in little time chunks. I need to try this Val. I normally would not knit unless I had a chunk of time ahead of me. I love the peachy pink!
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Wow, the backing fabric is perfect for the new fabrics and the block design. You definitely have a good eye for color and fabric.
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Pretty ♥♥
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Your new fabrics are awesome and could have been the same line as the backing fabric you have. Love the block and it will be such a cheerful quilt.
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The new fabrics are so delicate and pretty and work perfectly with the backing fabric. I like how you let them “marinate”. 🙂
It will be such a cozy and happy quilt for some lucky baby.
Blessings,
Betsy
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What a perfect match!
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