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Quilting: First ever fused quilt
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First ever fused quilt

First Ever Fused Quilt

First Ever Fused Quilt

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Hand-Stitched Collage Quilts »

Instructions

Such fun! Really enjoyed making this. I have used a combination of Laura's designs and ideas with a few of my favourite flowers. The course inspired me to hand dye some cotton for the background, as well.

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Other

Style: Whimsical


Materials

Hand dyed background fabric, quilting cottons, DMC Coton Perle, wool batting

What was your inspiration?

I love the flowers in my garden. It is winter here (at time of writing), so thought some of my favourite flowers in bright colours would cheer me up. Laura's beautiful quilting style and her designs inspired me to hand dye some backgound fabric and buy some decorative blades for my rotary cutter.

What are you most proud of?

I am really pleased with the colours I have used. The project has made me think more about design and use of colour. I have tried to repeat and reuse those colours in different parts of the composition.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Have fun - great course! I have learned SO much!

 

39 comments

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B.Fay on craftsy.com
Jun 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I absolutely love this quilt and would love to make it. Where can I buy or obtain the pattern.
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jun 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I took my inspiration and ideas from Laura Wasilowski. The flowers are my own addition. I can never stick to a pattern. I always like to add my own little contirbution!
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jun 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Reply to this comment...Thank you for your kind comment!
FiberSpace on craftsy.com
May 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Great colors and design. Love it!
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jun 14, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much!
Gailete on craftsy.com
Jan 27, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice. I had surgery a year or so ago and had bought her book to have to read while recovering. It was fascinating. this is a technique I too would like to try.
Laura Wasilowski on craftsy.com
Jan 28, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Hope you can join us! And thank you for buying my book.
ndlz1 on craftsy.com
Jan 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I'm so pleased with the outcome of this little quilt. I'm sure you're proud of this, your first go at fusible art quilts.
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 27, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Many thanks. It has given me the confidence to do more!
Manxmaid on craftsy.com
Jan 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely quilt, well done
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Many thanks!
corgiemom257985 on craftsy.com
Jan 19, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You did a beautiful job, I just love it. Makes me want to get started right now.
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Many thanks. It is lovely to do a project that doesn't take too long!
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Just beautiful. I love your creative embroidery. I think it adds so much to a piece of fiber art.
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Many thanks. It is so much fun to learn something new!
Laura Wasilowski on craftsy.com
Jan 29, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
And I like your beautiful machine stitched pieces too. Thanks for stopping by Carol!
E.Fayard on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love your little quilt. You did a great job.
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Many thanks!
Doreen Bone on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very pretty....Doreen
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Doreen
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Doreen
Sew bless on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Spectacular -- love this piece
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for your kind comment!
edyB on craftsy.com
Jan 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful!
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Many thanks!
Kati R on craftsy.com
Jan 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I truly admire your work! Your little quilts looks fantastic! Did you dye the fabrics yourself?
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 12, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Hi Kati -Many thnks for your kind comments - I hand dyed the backgound cotton on both quilts and the borders on the 2nd quilt. The other cottons are commercially produced.
Laura Wasilowski on craftsy.com
Laura Wasilowski
Craftsy Instructor
Jan 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is terrific! and your stitching really enhances the quilt. Good job!
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 11, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Laura! I hadn't done any hand stitching for 35 years. I really enjoyed the course!
jmacal9425 on craftsy.com
Jan 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely!
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 11, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Many thanks!
Sequana on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
How speedy were you??? And it's so beautiful too. Maybe you can be a co-instructor. :) Or at least help with the dyeing. In any event, great job!
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 09, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much. My husband has just come home from hospital after an operation. I wanted a hand sewing project that meant I could sit with him. It has been a worrying time, so this course happened at just the right time for me.
ChristmasEv on craftsy.com
Jan 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely quilt! You were quite brave to dye your own fabric...it came out lovely. Congratulations!
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I have dyed silk ribbons and mohair plush in the past, but not cotton. The fabric turned out paler than I expected, but ended up as a happy mistake.
suzarl1092823 on craftsy.com
Jan 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You done did a great job there. I see many more of these in your future.
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I would like to make a companion to this quilt - with more of my favourite flowers.
2strings on craftsy.com
Jan 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! Love your color choices. The whole composition has such a bright, summery flavor to it.
Teddymaker on craftsy.com
Jan 07, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. You're very kind!