Last year I had the urge to do some sewing through the winter months when I was unable to work on the allotment or in the garden and thought I would try to do some patchwork and quilting. I have made some cushion covers which taught me a lot about block patterns and the scant quarter of an inch seam, read a lot of books on patchwork and quilting and visited several exhibitions.
I decided to embark on a quilt, chose the pattern design, which is based on a quilt made by Linda Seward, calculated how much material was required and have sewn the first 144 squares together, only about 2,000 more to go!
Rather than sew small squares, I have sewn three strips of material together, cut them to size and sewn several of the cut strips together to make the pattern. I think I will be spending most of my spare time during the winter making this quilt, it may be ready in time for spring and the warmer weather.
I used to quilt, so I totally appreciate the time that goes into one. It looks fantastic so far!
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