I have a collection of panels, probably most quilters do ;) but they are rarely the perfect size for the quilt you'd like to make. Adding borders can work, but here my friend Mary cut up the panel (gasp!) and created the classic Attic Windows block to make this panel really come to life.
The Attic Window block adds mystery to the quilt. It makes me feel like I'm spying on this little girl and her brother who are taking a break from riding near this stream. I create an entire backstory to the panel by adding this bit of sashing!
The window sashing really focuses attention to the detail in the panel. Look at that expressive eye!
I intended to do an all-over quilting design on this quilt, but when I sat down at the machine, my hands began a top-to-bottom vine motif. I really appreciate the texture it gives to the front, but the back is even better :)
Every quilt that I help someone to finish makes me happy :)
Mary had a great vision in using the Attic Window block on this panel, and it's an idea I plan to use soon on my own quilt. As a bonus, I now have a new quilting motif entered into my library! Stay tuned for my next installment...I have 2 more of Mary's quilts in the wings :D
You can see more of her Triangle and baby quilts here, or check out the gallery for more photos!
Sometimes I need a deadline to keep me motivated to complete a quilt. What better motivation than participating in a bloghop?
While the snow and cold temperatures keep you inside, why not work on projects for this year's fair? The full listing is available to download now!
This month's block used paper piecing technique, one that all three of us were familiar with and happy to assemble!
My favourite customer, Ashley asked me to make a quilt from her daughter's baby clothes. I have previously made her quilts for her sisiter-in-law, her boys and she won a school quilt!
August's quilting technique was English Paper Piecing (EPP), a method I was skeptical to try at first.