Did you know that Beth from Plum and June is hosting another New Blogger Blog Hop? I'm a participating blog hopper and I can't wait to meet all the others. The schedule should be finalised very soon, so make sure you check back and follow along. I know I found lots of great blogs to follow during the last blog hop!
This weekend (and by the way, it's a long weekend here in New Zealand - yay!), I've been working on a quilt for my good friend who is expecting a baby boy (her first) in August. I've had a sneak peek at the decor she has chosen for the nursery, and I decided to make a quilt to fit with the nautical theme.
I'm using a pattern from the book Le Petit Monde de Jacqueline Morel. Jacqueline Morel's quilts are a little bit more traditional than my usual style (particularly the fabrics she uses), but the patterns themselves are very charming.
Once I've finished the paper pieced boats in the centre of the quilt, there are blue and red stars to appliqué on the squares in the second border, and a final border before it is finished. My lovely friend Helen has offered to give me a lesson in machine appliqué next weekend, so I should be able to get the stars done then. I'll keep you updated on progress with this quilt!
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Sometimes is good to do something a bit more 'traditional'! And is indeed charming! The striped border is perfect! You'd see plenty of these in windy Wellington!
ReplyDeleteLove your yachts in the low volume background. I'm a late realiser of the Let's Get Acquainted hop, so I'm probably too late but will enjoy following everyone else.
ReplyDeleteWill you ever make anything I don't completely love, I ask myself! The paper pieced boats are so adorable - I love them. Thanks for linking up Adrianne!
ReplyDeleteTotally cute and adorable. The boats are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh that is just going to be amazing! I love those boats and your fabric choices are insanely awesome!!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I love it.
ReplyDeleteOh this is going to be a gorgeous quilt.
ReplyDeleteI'm also looking forward to Plum and June's Blog Hop this year. Last year's was so much fun.
Gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis is darling! Love how the colors pop against the neutrals!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm also participating in the blog hop and I'm excited to meet new bloggers! I love these paper pieced blocks- that quilt is going to be awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely precious!
ReplyDeleteThose boats are fantastic! Great quilt.
ReplyDeleteLovely boats. Jacqueline Morel's quilts are lovely, I made one twice a few years back. They are usually very detailed! Over from LGAM
ReplyDeleteFabulous boats. Love how this quilt is coming together.
ReplyDeleteThis might be the cutest thing ever! Also I had to look at the bigger picture because my eyes kept seeing metallic sheen on the mast of the center ship. lol I might also be on the blog hop! I got the email, but I sent in late, so there might not be room.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great variety of boats. I love the way you have the top laid out so far. Can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeleteThat is going to look awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat's going to be such a sweet quilt! Love how it's looking so far!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!
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