Saturday, July 30, 2011

Self portraits

I'm very excited about today's finish.

I've been working with the children in Ella's class to create a class quilt.  They are all about 5 or 6 years old and are in their first year of school. (In Victoria, we call it 'Prep').

Prep quilt - detail

Each child was given a white fabric square with a smaller square drawn on (so I would have some seam allowance) and a selection of fabric markers.

I worked with them in small groups and told them to draw a picture of themselves with some things they liked.

Prep quilt - front

I am so thrilled with the result. I'm pretty sure they (and their teacher) will be too.

The back is a fun colourful fabric piece from IKEA.

Prep quilt - back

I've finished it off with a label and tied it all up with a pretty ribbon ... ready to be given on Monday morning!

Prep quilt - folded

I hope you've done something satisfying today too.

Andi xx

35 comments:

  1. AlisaJuly 30, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Only housework, but that's satisfying to a certain degree too. The quilt is beautiful! Her teacher will surely like it.

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  2. LurlineJuly 30, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Fabulous idea, Andi - this really makes such a gorgeous quilt!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  3. KristieJuly 30, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    This is crazy cute!

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  4. A Spoonful Of SugarJuly 30, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    What a fabulous project - so colourful and fun. The students will be so proud of their artwork.

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  5. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsJuly 30, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Andi this is fabulous, how wonderful to have this gorgeous creation hanging in their class!! And beautifully quilted too. xo

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  6. Jenny from OhjohJuly 30, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Andi this is brilliant!
    You're amazing!

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  7. Quilts on BastingsJuly 30, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    These are such great fun to make Andi - I am sure the teacher will be thrilled!

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  8. ShrutiJuly 30, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    This is so beautiful... If I were the teacher getting this, I'd have tears in my eyes... Its just so special! Loved it...

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  9. ZippyZippyJuly 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    That is one georgous quilt - what a lovely idea! I bet the class loved it :)
    Jacqueline.

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  10. LaraJuly 30, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    What a wonderful idea! It's gorgeous.

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  11. CassJuly 30, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Looks great Andi, I did something similar when Charlotte was in first year of school, got the kids to all write their names, then embroidered them and put thm around the class photo I had printed on to fabric, she loved it so I am sure your teacher will too.

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  12. cauchy09July 30, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    oh, hooray! those self-portraits are adorable and the quilt is beautiful overall. congrats on a great finish!

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  13. meli BJuly 30, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Gorgeous finish. You've chosen great fabrics for borders. It will be a very special memory for the kids and the teacher. Watch out though, because year 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 may be hanging out for their quilts in the years to come.

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  14. LeanneJuly 30, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Tooooo cute Andi who wouldn't love it.

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  15. teddybearswednesdayJuly 30, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Oh my goodness I love it! what a wonderful idea xo

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  16. karlyn JacksonJuly 30, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Andi, this is simply divine....I love it.!

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  17. KittyJuly 30, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Just gorgeous Andi! I love the bright happy colours.
    I'm very satisfied with my sewing efforts today too. 2 pairs of pants for Huckle man. The sewing gods were smiling upon me.
    Have a happy weekend!

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  18. Victoria Findlay WolfeJuly 30, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    It's so pretty!!! The kids and teacher will love it!! Bright happy and oh so special! Hugs!!!

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  19. Katie BJuly 30, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    What a cheerful quilt! The teacher will love it, and I bet the kids are so proud!

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  20. DianeJuly 30, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    What a beautiful quilt! I am sure the teacher will adore it!

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  21. UnknownJuly 30, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Wow, that quilt looks sooo amazing! I love all the materials you've chosen... and the kids drawings are amazing! What markers did you use?

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  22. apiecefullifeJuly 30, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    The quilt is for the teacher? what a lovely idea. the quilt is georgeous!
    I too have been sewing but at this stage it seems so slow.

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  23. MerranJuly 31, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Two baby quilt tops finished today! I will machine quilt one in the next couple of days, but thought I might learn to hand quilt the other one? The label on the prep quilt looks good. How did you do that?

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  24. KristyJuly 31, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    That is absolutely amazing!!! What a wonderful idea and GORGEOUS quilt!!! A treasured keepsake for sure!

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  25. KatiJuly 31, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    What a fabulous and fun idea. I'm sure she'll love it.

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  26. Cath @ chunkychookyJuly 31, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Andi- that is so nice! What a gorgeous idea. I bet she cried!

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  27. HelenJuly 31, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Ohhhhh Andi, she is going to love it! Its a surprise?? I'm thinking of doing something for Milly's teacher who is getting married later this year. If I can pull off the surprise factor.... Can I ask what brand of fabric markers did you use? Have to wash them to set it?

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  28. MicheleAugust 1, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Oh my gosh, how adorable! The kids did a great job with their drawings.

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  29. PaigeAugust 1, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    I truly love this. I teach third grade and would love to try this for my school's auction!

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  30. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    what a fantstic idea. I'm sure it will be treasured and loved.

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  31. One Flew OverAugust 1, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I haven't told you this before but I really think you should be a teacher.

    Investigate x

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  32. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Oh Andi, how gorgeous. I'm sure the children will be thrilled with the result!

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  33. sophieAugust 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Andi - this is absolutely fantastic - and beautiful. What a wonderful idea, I just love it.

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  34. Handmade in IsraelAugust 20, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Wow! It's breathtaking. I am sure your daughter's teacher was thrilled!

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  35. טלטליקהSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    wow!!!
    i like it sooo much!!!!
    I think I'm going to take it as an idea for the end of the year...

    I like your works!!!

    Tal.

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