The design is simple patchwork squares mixed with a few pieced patchwork squares all hand quilted using paper templates. I hardly ever make large quilts, I did once when I first started quilting but never again since ;) This one is big enough to cover my bed nicely I didn't measure it exactly but it is about 185cm by 215cm or 74" x 86"
I used Hobbs Tuscany silk batting and Little Folks voile for backing which makes this quilt so luxuriously soft and light weight despite it's size - I absolutely love it!!
I decided to commit to a bed full of lush AMH prints and made a few folksy flannel pillow cases as well. I am thoroughly enjoying these warm and rich colours in my bedroom and all the different soft textures to snuggle up under at night.
The only problem with my bed being all cozy and warm like this is I never want to leave!
Thank you all for your votes I came in third in the Sew Mama Sew true love contest :) Please check back here Monday as it is my birthday and I plan on doing a little give away to celebrate.
Have a lovely weekend,
x Leila
such a beautiful quilt, and cushions, too !!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The colours are so vibrant, makes me feel all warm and cosy just looking at it :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat finish :-) and I love your headboard too
I'd never get up if my bed looked like that! What a gorgeous quilt. All those gorgeous prints all in one place :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt - I love the last shot with it on your bed. No wonder you aren't keen to get up!
ReplyDeleteOh Leila, it's soooo beautiful! Happy birthday for Monday!
ReplyDeleteseriously a sea of beautifulness! early birthday wishes! tracie
ReplyDeletewauwie!! heel mooi! Ik vergeet t vast daarom zo alvast... Komen jij en lieve Hunter wel eitjes zoeken met pasen? xxx
ReplyDeleteOh that is just one gorgeous bed! Your hand quilting is spectacular and I love it combined with the simple patchwork. So lovely.
ReplyDeleteReally, really pretty :)
ReplyDeleteYour bed looks so warm and inviting! I love that beautiful hand quilting that you did...just lovely! Congratulations on the third place win!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Leila! Its beautiful! And I wouldnt want to leave that bed either... it looks so snuggly and inviting! How did you like the silk batting? I've been interested to try it for a while now...
ReplyDeleteI have been wondering what happened to this quilt, it is stunning! The mix of fibres and fabrics sounds so luxurious
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous Leila, sounds so wonderfully soft and snuggly too :-)
ReplyDeleteSo colorful!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!
It's beautiful Leila! Great quilting too and so snuggly and warm and luxurious. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteit turned out amazing leila. I was actually thinking about this quilt of yours the other day and wondering how it was coming along. Of course you don't want to leave the bed, I wouldn't either!!! :) have a great weekend
ReplyDeletethis is just plain gorgeous!!!! love every bit of it! so warm!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is so rich and full of warm colors I love it. Your work is amazing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely luxurious!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy xxx
Oh Leila ... it's just how I'd imagine you in quilt form ... fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteSmashing results! What a fabulours bedhead too!
ReplyDeleteit's so beautiful Leila. I am quite smitten by your quilting x
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely delicious quilt - it's stunning and your quilting is gorgeous. I'd definitely be staying in bed if I could snuggle in this - heaven!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 3rd place in the True Love comp!
Wow that's amazing!! Love all the fabrics. =D
ReplyDeleteOh that's gorgeous, no wonder you don't want to get up!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the comp results :o)
amazeballs! love it! i am going to whip up some pillowcases for myself that will look quite similar to those on your bed!
ReplyDeleteit's so beautiful Leila! I would never want to leave that bed either! And gorgeous quilting too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - you allow the fabric to do the talking and then add inspired quilting! I'd stay in bed too - can we all fit in! And the little one said "Roll over!..."
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt! I want to touch it. :) Love your bed.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - so unbelievably gorgeous. Congrats on an amazing make!
ReplyDeleteWow, soooo beautiful! I absolutely love your quilting designs.
ReplyDeleteoh it's so beautiful!! I love all the colors AMH uses, and I love the quilting design you used!!
ReplyDeleteOh, congratulations! What a stunning finish. The hand quilting is gorgeous, but I especially like the picture of all the AMH goodness on your bed. Love!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt turned out absolutely beautiful, Leila! I hope you are snuggled up in it and having a great birthday morning ;) Happy birthday, Leila!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so bohemian... I'd never leave it's side again I'm afraid. Fantastic! Enjoy your birthday....
ReplyDeleteI just adore all your creations. This quilt is absolutely beautiful! I featured you today! http://pinkxstitches.blogspot.com/2012/03/five-feature-friday-5.html
ReplyDeletewow, it looks so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNot sure how I missed this one. I love the colours and quilting, it looks fabulous.
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