Monday 18 October 2010

A quilt for me!

We spend a lot of time travelling between our farm and our house in town, a distance of a couple of hours. My Sweetness usually drives and likes to have the air-conditioning in the car set on 'fridge' temperature to keep him awake. Inevitably, I sit shivering in the passenger's seat. I made this cuddly quilt to travel with me!

It is a quick raw-edge quilt made from a layer cake of Bonnie & Camille's very happy and fresh new range 'Bliss' for Moda.
I thought I might put together a tutorial for this quilt. It is a quick and fun way to use those layer cakes that are accumulating in the cupboard!
And it is a perfect size for the car. No more freezing car trips for me!

31 comments:

  1. love bliss........it is beautiful I have just made a project with it......nice quilt........

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  2. Really lovely, very pretty fabric.

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  3. Really beautiful! Are those flannels or cotton? Love the raw edges.

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  4. Love it! Those big patches show off the fabric beautifully. I'm just quilting my Bliss quilt now, it's just such a sweet line.

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  5. Wonderful. We spend so much time doing craft for other people - it is good to remember ourselves sometimes too. Love the shaggy quilts like this. Cherrie

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  6. I would love to read your tutorial. I thought I saw Bliss flannels. Is that what you used? A car quilt is a great idea. So pretty!

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  7. LUV your quilt and a tutorial would be great! I have flannels to make one of these quilts but have yet to attempt it!

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  8. Pretty pretty! I completely understand how you feel during those "fridge" car trips. This quilt is the perfect solution.

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  9. It's gorgeous, what pretty fabrics. My hubby likes to keep it between fridge and freezer as well so I completely understand.

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  10. Call me ignorant, but I would love you to do a tute on this style of patchwork. I would love to make a cushion in this manner...by the way your quilt is a beauty.

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  11. I was just checking this out on Flickr....lovely Ros :-)

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  12. I have the same problem with my husband when traveling, and have been thinking of doing a quilt for myself too :-) but you were much quicker, I am still in the planning phase :-)
    lovely quilt, well done!
    Kristina

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  13. Beautiful.... and will keep you lovely and warm on those trips
    Hugz

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  14. I made one of these 'rag' edge quilts a number of years ago- don't they come together quickly! Yours is a beauty- such pretty colors!

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  15. Beautiful I love the colours It looks nice and snuggly.
    Hugs Mary.

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  16. what a beautiful way to keep warm!

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  17. I love this quilt so much! Please do a tutorial.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Desi

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  18. Bellissima idea per stare al caldo mentre si viaggia, bella anche l'idea del tutorial!!!
    Ciao
    Domenica

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  19. It's just so pretty and totally cozy. Love those fabrics!

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  20. Love the quilt and love "Bliss" Are you going to to a tutorial on the quilt. I have the same problem with my husband, he says he needs it to stay awake. I would like to make one too.
    cocker@aanet.com.au

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  21. It looks so cosy, that was a good idea. I'll look forward to a tutorial.

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  22. Please, please, please do the tutorial! I have not yet made my first quilt, because I want to do something simple (like just squares), but I want it to look cool & I think this would be the perfect thing!

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  23. Really lovely, very pretty fabric. I would like to make one too.The colors are marvelous.

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  24. Very pretty. I'd love to see a tutorial on this. I've got a couple of layer cakes but can't quite decide what to do with them.

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  25. I love the quilt and the story that goes with it. We have a lake house 2 hours from home and my husband also likes to drive at sub zero temps!

    J.B.

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  26. Really beautiful!I'll look forward to a tutorial.I would like to make one too.

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  27. This is heaven! Can't wait for the tutorial! Bliss is my favourite too at the mo! Lots of love, Amanda xx

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  28. What a happy quilt! Gotta love the rag ones...nothing like cuddling up in one.

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  29. Great idea Ros.... That happens to me too. I wear jumpers almost all year round in the house and car.

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