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This project would make a very personal and novel gift for
Christmas, especially if you are aware of the everyday décor used by the
recipient. Side 1 will be made using colours similar to those everyday fabrics.
Side 2 will be made using Christmas fabrics so it could be on display for the
short festive season. (I have simplified this project to use only 3 fabrics but
the samples below show 4 fabrics)
Samples 1 and 2
14” square pad
2 large buttons to cover
16” square of fabric for both sides 1 and 2
Cut the following fabrics for both sides:-
Main fabric A:
two 11 ¾” squares. Cut each of them on one diagonal to give 4 large triangles.
Fabric B: four
strips 2 ½” x 16” and four strips 2 ½” x 9”
Fabric C: four
strips 2 ½” x 12 ½” and four strips at 2 ½” x 4 ½”
Joining strips (contrasting
fabric):
Two strips: 1” x 11”, two strips 1” x 22” and two strips 1”
x 44”
Other requirements
Low loft wadding:
four 11” squares (mark a diagonal line on one side with a permanent marker)
Thin elastic: ½
metre
Sewing machine:
threaded with neutral colour on top. Prepare 2 bobbins with threads to match
the fabrics used for the large triangles.
The Block (one of
four)
Blocks front and back
Next Thursday Rog and I will be attending the wedding of the
daughter of our best chums. I have heard in detail about the preparations for
many months and next week it will become a reality. My part in all this is to
organise the signing of blocks for a signature quilt. The bride-to-be was delighted
when I suggested it so the project has required some detailed preparation on my
part … but as usual it turns out to be a last minute rush! This is a sample of the
block I have chosen to prepare and I will be using maroon and gold fabrics with
calico. My outfit has been purchased and the accessories have been bought. Rog
too is all prepared …. but I won’t be sitting next to him!
Signature block
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