My contribution to this summer's Siblings Together camp is a collaboration with Amanda (Scissors & Thread), as she kindly offered some beautiful Tula Pink - Hushabye strips for the cause, which I snapped up at the point when she was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her baby; she is now a yummy-mummy to cutie-pie James, win-win!
After pondering too long, I added some Kona Snow to make a simple staggered-strip top...
I told you about my backing luck yesterday, unfortunately the bright sunshine today has bleached the pictures a little, but it truly is a very vintage girly quilt!
Before washing it measured 54" x 62", and it doesn't appear to have shrunk much, just enough for some lovely crinkles. In the overall scale of quilts it isn't huge, but to snuggle under on the sofa, or to lay on your bed and look pretty, it fits the bill perfectly.
I quilted each side of the seams with 50wt Aurifil 2021, and bound it in the same fabric as the backing...
I just need to get the label on, and then this can be popped into my Aeroplane bag ready for Retreat.
And in anticipation of both Siblings Together 2014, and dare I even start mentioning, FQR14, I am now also part of the Siblings Together Quilting Bee, producing one quilt per month for a year.
If you are interested in joining a second group of UK-based ladies, there is a flickr thread here, and if you are in continental Europe, Dianne has also started a thread here.
If you have previously made a quilt for Siblings Together in solitude, then maybe a bit of camaraderie would be a refreshing change, or if you have always wanted to join a Bee and already have way too many quilts of your own (oh as if) then a charity Bee could be right up your alley. Again I am sure any contributions of wadding and backing would be much appreciated by all involved.
So with a finish, reveal, good deeds, a tick off my FAL list and last call for my Sew Mama Sew Giveaway, I think I have all the bases covered this evening!
That is such a pretty quilt! Well done chick! Jxo
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I can't wait to see what all the ST bees make - my pompoms have been dusted off and I'm limbering up for the high kick routine...
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilt Hadley, someone will be very happy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt Hadley!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt! Am looking forward to starting the ST Bee - am sure it will be lots of fun :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt Hadley. Looking forward to starting the Bee. x
ReplyDeleteOh it's perfect! Such pretty colours, someone will treasure this!
ReplyDeleteThis is very beautiful and the backing is fab. I would have been over the moon with something like this as a kid. Looking forward to kicking off the bee!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty quilt. Good finish you!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and girly :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous - I love what you did with the fabric and hope I can see it in person at retreat x
ReplyDeleteYour quilt will be loved and cherished! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIts just so pretty Hadley! Well done x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Hadley - I loved Hushabye when it came out and I still love it now! Going to have a look at the Flickr group as our Bee made two ST quilts this year but one a month would be superb for the kids x
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie it looks so cuddly and cosy already!
ReplyDeleteThat is so lovely, I really love strip quilts. And good luck in the bee, it is a great idea, just wish I was a bit more local.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish for a special girl!
ReplyDeletevery pretty :-)
ReplyDeletePerfect wee girl's quilt. I really need to get mine and Rhonda's joint effort basted, quilted and bound...
ReplyDeletelovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteGreat finish and love the backing :)
ReplyDeleteGreat finish and love the backing :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so sweet and feminine! Nice quilting too!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a lovely finish and a beautiful contribution to Siblings Together.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish, really pretty :o)
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