After making one of the lovely giant starflower quilts to give for a birthday gift, I really wanted to make another one to keep for me:) I have decided on some Amy Butler "Love" fabrics which I think will be ideal for this design as they are fairly large scale prints more suited to large blocks:
So far I have just cut the FQ into large triangles and will try and piece the quilt top on the weekend.
I was originally thinking of using the blue fabric in the bottom of the first photo as the backing but remembered that I have a few yards of Amy Butler Love flannel which would be perfect on the back. I haven't used flannel before though so am a bit nervous about using it - does anyone have any tips on sewing with flannel?
Linking to WIP Wednesday with Lee at freshly Pieced.
Kirsten.
8 comments:
Great color choices - I remember the star quilt tutorial. It looked great. Think that a good-looking outcome is almost guaranteed :)
I used flannel once. It does horrible things you your cutting board! Leaves fluff in the grooves that is impossible to get out so try and avoid ruining a cutting board like I did! Otherwise it wasn't too bad to work with and made a lovely soft quilt!
The love fabric is so perfect for that quilt! Can't wait to see it :)
I have been thinking of using flannel for a quilt back for a while too but have not yet. I hope it works out for you!
Loving those fabrics choices, Kristen! Looking forward to seeing what you do with them.
I think love is my favorite of Amy Butler's lines. Your fabrics look lovely together!
I think that fabric is going to make an awesome quilt! I've been wanting to use flannel for a backing but haven't gotten to it yet. Sorry I have no tips! Can't wait to see the quilt, though! I'm sure it will be great!
I've only done one flannel quilt & really had no problems with it at all. It actually was very fun to sew with. Good for you for 'duplicating' a quilt you love for yourself this time!
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