Friday, June 26, 2009

Swap Quilt complte

I actually finished this the other day but have not had time to blog it.
It is a mini quilt measuring 20 x 21 inches, that I did for an international swap and it is currently winging its way to the USA. The theme was "Spring Blooms" and I found a lovely free pattern here: Dontlooknow
and thought that i would use it for my quilt. I am not very good at making up my own patterns yet but I did change it a little by adding a couple of tulips and my quilting is just basic contour quilting following some of the lines and patterns made by the applique.











She makes the loveliest patterns and some ladies I know are lucky enough to be going to a workshop with her soon, I don't live close enough but I will be keeping my eye out for one in the future near me.
Anyway, I howe my recipient likes this little offering. My swapee is a wonderful quilter and this is not up to her standard by any means but I made it with love and I had a wonderful time doing some techniques that I have only learnt this last year, I think it looks great so hopefully she does too.

8 comments:

Julie @ Jaybird Quilts said...

those flowers are adorable!!

Mary Trichter said...

I love this quilt! The flowers are so pretty!

Betsy said...

Bec, you did a beautiful job on this.

Michi Michaelson, Orange County, CA said...

Hi Bec!
Your artwork is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Guess what? You have been nominated for a Blog Award! Please see my blog for details! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

AJ said...

Great Job Bec

Lily Mulholland said...

Well done Bec! It looks lovely. Love the bird perched on the tulip.

Frogdancer said...

She'll love it.

Allison said...

Love that little quilt, its beautiful! Thanks for stopping by and linking! -Allison