Saturday 15 August 2009

Ship Ahoy!

In our small bathroom we have a nasty hole in the wall, presumably left so that you can get at the shower workings should you need to. We've got a bit of a seaside theme going on in there, so I made a small quilt to go over the hole.

I've not done much foundation piecing before, so this was something new to try. The pattern is based on one in Popular Patchwork magazine and was made much easier because they gave instructions on the size of fabrics to cut. In the past when I've tried I've ended up with bits of fabric cut far too small. The signal flags fabric is some that I bought in a sale a year or so ago, and works beautifully with this quiltlet. Now all I need to do is get Christopher organised to hang it up.

13 comments:

Candace said...

Two beauties right in a row. I don't know which I like best the lighthouse and sailboats, or the butterflies, they are both wonderful.

Amelia said...

This will be perfect to cover the "opening".

Gretchen said...

What a great solution and a super cute quilt!

Karen said...

Now that's a good idea!

Jo, a retired teacher said...

You are quite amazing. I would never have thought of making a quilt to both decorate and conceal.

Lynn said...

I admire you for paper-piecing - something I have difficulty with. The border flag fabric is just perfect. The lighthouse and she ships - all look so complicated - but you've done a terrific job on them.

scraphappy said...

What a lovely little quilt. Every time I try foundation piecing I think I should like it more, but it seems so much more awkward to me. I do love the results though.

Kay said...

What a beautiful way to cover that hole, Amanda. Great job! I'm just so envious of your talent.

Bec said...

It looks fabulous! having ready access to plumbing can save a lot of mess, and what a creative way to cover it up!

Gina said...

Great quilt and well done on paper piecing it all

Love and hugs Gina xxx

Tanya said...

Great quilt! Foundation piecing is so challenging! But it really does make some cute intricate blocks. Good for you!

Simone de Klerk said...

You've been making some wonderful projects, Amanda!!! Love your lighthouse quilt and the butterfly quilt is made with lovely lovely colors!Not to mention all those other projects you have been working on and finished. Great to catch up with you (O:

maria said...

Very cute and a great way to cover the hole.