A few days ago I was asked by Dashwood Studios, a new UK quilting fabric manufacturer (woohoo!!!), to make a quilt with their new line, Petite Street by Wendy Kendall. Stockists include Eclectic Maker and Celtic Fusions Fabrics.
On seeing the triangle print, I immediately thought of some log cabin equilateral triangles like this:
But then, after some to-ing and fro-ing with Dashwood, we decided on something along these lines.
And so, a couple of days later, I ended up with this. I have called it Little Boxes because that's what it makes me think of although those of you from a certain generation may end up humming that song for the rest of the day ( ... and they're all made out of ticky tacky ... ).
I straight line quilted a 2" cross hatch using Aurifil 50wt in white.
And then I had this cute idea of adding a bit of selvedge to the quilt because those dots are so pretty.
Would you be interested in this quilt becoming a pattern? I'm wondering whether to take the time to write it up as it was a lot of fun to make and a great showcase for these pretty prints.
That is so cute, hoping for big things for Dashwood.
ReplyDeleteOh this is such a pretty quilt! The sashing really works with this colourway. And adding the selvedge is a lovely touch! Gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute quilt!
ReplyDeleteI'm also living all the dash wood studios fabric and I've been eyeing these fabric up.
I love this! "Yes, please!" to a pattern write-up.
ReplyDeletePretty quilt! The selvedge in the binding is a genius idea. I think a little tutorial on how to do that would be amazing!
ReplyDeleteYes please to a tutorial, it looks lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern and the quilt idea is perfect for it!!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous quilt - I would love to see it as a pattern as I am always looking for patterns that show off the fabric really well :-)
ReplyDeleteWell I could say yes to the tutorial as I love this quilt, but we all know I'd wouldn't even understand it, let alone be able to make it.
ReplyDeleteas soon as I read the title I started singing the song, dammit! Love the quilt though ;-)
ReplyDeleteas soon as I read the title I started singing the song, dammit! Love the quilt though ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think that would be great I always see beautiful fabric then hate to cut it up this would be great for a layer cake and some sashing fab .and I always love straight line quilting
ReplyDeleteI would love the pattern!
ReplyDeleteVery cute quilt! Absolutely write the pattern!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, absolutely pattern material.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful, please make the pattern. It came out beautiful, the pattern, the quilting, everything.
ReplyDeleteYes - do make the pattern love this quilt and really like the fabrics also!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt ~ so sweet! Yes, please make a pattern!
ReplyDeleteA big YES.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is so cute! And now I have that song running through my mind and I can't get rid of it.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see a pattern--it cries out for a layer cake and a white honey bun--would be so simple. And now the earworm--"There's a pink one, and a blue one, and a green one, and a yellow one.........."
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt.....YES to a pattern :)
ReplyDeleteThat,s another yes from me, a new scrappy pattern to drool over. Oh Yes, bring it on.
ReplyDeleteWould love to have the pattern.Cute and easy!
ReplyDeleteYes please, it looks gorgeous and really suits the fabric collection. I love your triangle pattern - that one is running around my mind furiously. I'm thinking something Halloweeny! It would make an amazing wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteLove that bit of selvedge!
ReplyDeleteYes! It is lovely! I have fabric that would love being made in to that!
ReplyDeleteYes, it looks like a terrific pattern for older children and teens. Please can we have the pattern?
ReplyDeleteThis is great and the selvedge is an amazing binding.
ReplyDeleteThe selvedge is perfect-pattern, please:)
ReplyDeleteLove it too, would love size info, tutorial, or whatever! Very nice little quilt!
ReplyDeleteYes you should make a pattern for all of us that are not talented in that department.
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...and they all look just the sameeeeeeeeeeee. Ok, now it's definitely gonna be in my head all day! Lovely quilt, and a pattern on it would be fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThat came out great, I do like large blocks to showcase prints :o)
ReplyDeleteLovely jubbly!
ReplyDeleteI am thinking this is mighty Layer Cake-friendly!
This has turned out fab! And yes I am humming little boxes!!
ReplyDeleteI would be interested in pattern options for this! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! And of course I applaud the excellent use of the selvage!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a pattern for this quilt, but even more I'd like instructions for using selvage for the binding. I have a huge box of selvages, and I'm so tired of using them for potholders!
ReplyDeleteI vote YES on making a pattern. I see where you veered off from the original idea a bit, so a pattern would be nice. Sweet little quilt.
ReplyDeleteYes please, love the quilt!!!! A pattern would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove your use of selvedge and would love to have you tutorial the pattern!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty!
Beautiful quilt! Lovely fabrics! It's great getting a little insight on your creative thoughts, so thanks for sharing. Personally, I would not need a pattern to replicate your quilt. However, I know from being a quilt instructor, that beginner quilts are usually the most popular for those taking the classes. Therefore, I think your pattern would be successful.
ReplyDeleteWhat I would LOVE are the tips/tricks you might have discovered while making this quilt and to hear more about your design process. How do you usually go about choosing the quilt pattern for a given fabric and the quilting design for a given quilt?
I love love love love this quilt! I would love to make it soon, as I have the perfect fabrics for it and I need to make a baby girl quilt. If you could just give the sizes of the squares you cut, I could figure it out (ans sashing)! That would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteMaggie, you're a no reply comment blogger so email me on lilysquilts@gmail.com so I can reply!
DeleteLove it
ReplyDeleteI think it's a wonderful design to showcase these fantastic fabrics. I vote yes for patterning it too!
ReplyDeleteBB
Such a fun quilt - and yes, I remember the song too:)
ReplyDeletePlease Please Please Lynne - I would LOVE to purchase this pattern ....
ReplyDeleteThose are some sweet little boxes! That fabric line sure is yummy! I sure would have loved to see more pics of the quilt.... I didn't get enough! Love that you added some of that selvage to the binding. Quite clever!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, but I gotta say, I love the look of that triangle quilt :)
ReplyDeleteI would love the pattern. It's a great pattern for showing off cute prints like these
ReplyDeleteWould love the pattern - I have some fabric perfect for it!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! I just received my first order of fabric from Dashwood Studio yesterday and I'd love to try this quilt using the Petite Street collection and I'm sure my clients would too!
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