This quilt will be a gift for Jake's teacher after 2 years of magnificent teaching and support. Jake has come so far in the last 2 years and I give his teacher a significant chunk of the credit. We are so very grateful.
When I asked her about colours she answered that her couches were neutral coloured with red throw cushions (PERFECT!!) but then added that her bedroom was blue and yellow. "I really love blue and yellow" she added hopefully. Not so perfect in terms of the colours I like to work with but I hope I have found a combination that will work in either room.
Fabrics are mostly from Denyse Schmidt's "Picnic and Fairgrounds" range from earlier this year with a few other staples in the mix.
Attempting to channel the great Red Pepper goddess of quilting with this one. This quilt in particular!
Now on to basting and quilting. Hopefully I'll get it done soon so I can relax a little before our family birthday season is in full swing.
Happy stitching to you and yours.
Andi xx
Its beautiful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe top looks great and I am sure it will be loved!
ReplyDeleteI Think it will be Perfect for the Teachers Rooms...
ReplyDeleteWhat a Lovely Gift that She will Treasure.
cheers
You are a godsend. I have this exact quilt waiting for inspiration to strike. Now I have seen how it can be quilted I am keen to make a start. I think you'll be done first as Im still piecing the back from leftovers.
ReplyDeleteThe colours are gorgeous, what a lucky teacher...they don't get enough credit for the fabulous job they do. So generous of you!
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I say it often - you are a clever custard!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see you and yours on Sunday. Man, that boy has grown!!!
And I'm loving your quilty bits.
Jen
Andi you are amazing. This quilt is so gorgeous, Jake's teacher will be thrilled. Have fun with the quilting. xo
ReplyDeleteThis will be a beautiful gift! Love how you combined her color wishes and ended up with the primary colors. It looks so fresh!
ReplyDeleteI think there is a lot of healing power in sewing, too. Enjoy the finishing of this pretty!
xo
It's such a happy quilt top, and what a thoughtful gift. It sounds like this teacher has had quite an impact on your lives!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! And very non-offensive blues and yellows! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing present for what must be an amazing teacher.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt...it will make a fabulous gift!
ReplyDeleteAlso, just wanted to pass on my condolences. I'm just reading your news and I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts at this difficult time. ((hugs))
What a lucky teacher! She will love it and sewing is great therapy I find
ReplyDeleteJust caught your new camera Bag over at Nikki's. So you and very nice!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a lovely quilt - Teacher will feel super-special!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lurline♥
This is a lovely idea. I've done one for each teacher my little boy has had so far. This year he had the same teacher as last year.... my dilemma, another quilt or something different....
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern! Fab fabric!! Love your work AH.
What a special quilt to receive! I love it!
ReplyDeleteHi.. Can you let me know what size strips you used for this quilt? Are they 2.5"? Thanks!
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