Friday, 11 March 2016

Liberty Quilt & Spring Flowers for a Friday Smile

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I am so pleased that I managed to make this Liberty Quilt for a beautiful new little girl, who was born last week in Brighton to a special friend of my DD1. 
It's the 4th one I've made this year from Liberty Tana Lawn fabric which is so lovely to handle, a joy to sew and I adore all the colours and exquisite patterns. The fabrics do not even need to be made into fancy blocks to look good so, as I was in a hurry, I kept it simple and cut 5 inch squares. Here's the result. 
 I cut one day, stitched up the next day and to finish I added the batting and binding yesterday.
The quilt is 45 x 54 inches in size.
Here, the backing can be seen and it is a design I love, with delicate peacock feathers.

A multi coloured quilt was requested by my DD so I shaded around 40 different designs from pinks in one corner to blues in the opposite corner
So lovely to hang the quilt on my favourite Camellia tree. Read how special it is to me HERE.in a previous post. Thanks to my DD2.
Each year I take pictures of our Camellia in blossom and the time varies from year to year.
This pic was taken late February this year, when a smattering of snow can be seen on the grass on the left. It was so cold that I took the pic from a bedroom window.
This next pic was taken in 2014 in April, blossoming two months later than this year.
The Marie Curie Field of Hope daffodils are blooming in Sefton Park, Liverpool
Fully open in some sunny areas.....
but still so many more to come in the surrounding fields of the park. 
A breathtaking, magnificent sight to see.
Spring is struggling to get here with the weather but not with it's flowers. 
In another week I will be going by myself to Germany to see family, leaving DH to his own resources at home (aaah!), and I'm smiling so I hope you are too.

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16 comments:

  1. Barb11 March 2016 at 04:33

    Your quilt if absolutely stunning Jo. Certainly something to be treasured over the years.

    I enjoyed you lovely photos. Unfortunately I didn't have access to read about your camellia tree. Have a great time with your family in Germany. Barbxx

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  2. Lisca11 March 2016 at 04:37

    What a beautiful quilt! I love the fabric! The little girl´s mummy is going to love it!
    Your camelia looks lovely.And I am bowled over by the beauty of the daffodils in the park! Stunning! Yes, that certainly made me smile.
    Have a good week,
    Lisca

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  3. Lee11 March 2016 at 05:12

    Hi Jo,I don't know how you do it,it would take me at least 6 months to make that Beautiful quilt.Love the pics of all all the stunning flowers and trees.Did you get my new email addy.Huggles to all.xxxx

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  4. tilly11 March 2016 at 05:53

    a beautiful quilt, I love those fabrics especcially the back...... it does not seem 12 months since you showed us the daffodils last year lol.... have a safe journey.
    Christine x

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  5. Annie11 March 2016 at 06:45

    What with a beautiful quilt and stunning Spring flowers....you spoil me today. Thanks for sharing Jo.
    Hugs,
    Annie x

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  6. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson11 March 2016 at 08:56

    I love your pink to blue Liberty quilt! I really need to get my Liberty fabrics out and work with them this spring.

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  7. Felix the Crafty Cat11 March 2016 at 13:25

    Hi Jo, BP here. It is very kind of you to visit me but you must keep quiet about what you see as I should still be on my shelf. They are back tomorrow so I need to get back up there soon. I love your quilt and I know Angela will too as she studied quilting and even wrote a book on the history. Have a great weekend, BP Mini Me and friends xXx

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  8. mamapez511 March 2016 at 14:13

    I just love those daffodils. Aren't they stunning.
    Your quilt is beautiful and I am sure it will be appreciated. When I was expecting our Tom, a friend sewed me a cot quilt with hexagons of random fabrics and always used it. He has not (so far) had any babies of his own to use it, so it is still in use in my bedroom, covering an ugly box of 'overflow' jumpers. Quilts are heirlooms, that go on giving pleasure for many years.
    Enjoy Germany. Kate x

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  9. Robyn Oliver11 March 2016 at 14:25

    Hi Jo, wow what a beautiful quilt, I love the transition of colours - well done. A fabulous field of daffodils, what a sight and your gorgeous camellia. Have a super week Cheers Robyn

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  10. Lunch Lady Jan11 March 2016 at 15:46

    Beautiful quilt, Jo..you always use such pretty fabrics 😍 Have a wonderful time in Germany!
    Xxx

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  11. Bleubeard and Elizabeth11 March 2016 at 17:45

    I'm late visiting because I had computer woes again. Just when I thought everything was fixed.

    What an amazing quilt. I love to sew but I don't like to measure, cut, or sew straight lines. I'd rather tear something and not worry if any lines match up. As a result, I am in AWE of your sewing abilities and your lovely pieces you make. Even your color gradation is wonderful. This makes me smile all over.

    I have three blooming flowers in my yard, and your yard is filled with lovely blooms. Of course, the Field of Hope daffodils are simply incredible. This must be a truly amazing site and sight to see.

    Hope your weekend is awesome, because I'm sure it's already there, now.

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  12. Twiglet12 March 2016 at 23:54

    A lovely, lovely uplifting smiley post Jo. So glad I popped by. Have a wonderful time in Germany and give them all a big hug from us too. x

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  13. Elizabeth17 March 2016 at 15:33

    Your quilt is absolutely stunning! The fabric choice is beautiful too and I'm so impressed at how quickly you made it ... I'm sure it is going to be treasured forever. Love your photos of the daffodils - they are such a ray of sunshine at this time of the year. Sorry it has taken me all this time to pop over. Elizabeth xx

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  14. Neet18 March 2016 at 01:54

    Enjoy your trip - give my love to the German family. Thanks for sharing such a wealth of lovely photos.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  15. Carola Bartz19 March 2016 at 08:51

    Jo, this is a stunning quilt!!! Absolutely lovely. I love the progress from pink shades to blue ones. The friend of your daughter will be delighted.

    You asked me about my knitting. Yes, I do knit the "German way" - here it is called "continental" and is getting more and more popular. I like it because it's fast and doesn't stress the wrists very much.

    Have a wonderful time in Germany!

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  16. Carla22 March 2016 at 20:49

    Oh yay! I found you! I've had trouble replying to your lovely comments on my blog. So glad I kept digging. It's been a fun couple of days being open.
    Pretty quilt. Happy stitching!

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