Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine

It’s the Little Things…

Finished quilt size: 12½" x 17½"

Project Level of Difficulty

Beginner

Living in the countryside, surrounded by nature, is something that Patricia truly enjoys. When she created this design she thought of the neighboring farm with its barn, sheep, a small house, and a beautiful garden—it’s the little things that bring us happiness.

We agree, Patricia. Getting back to basics and simplifying are appealing!

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

All fabrics are from Diamond Textiles with SKU numbers in parentheses.

□ ⁄ yard beige print for background, border, and binding (NT 4822)□ 5" square light blue plaid for sheep body (Nikko□ 3" square black print for sheep head (Dijon Woven 2244)□ 6" square gold plaid for petals (RHS 95)□ 1" x 12" light green print for stem (RHS 103)□ 4" x 6" green print for leaves (FM 8517)□ 6" square dark green plaid for small leaves (BBC-98)□ Fat eighth red print for berries and corners (FM 8524)□ 2" square brown plaid for flower center (NI 14966)□ ½ yard beige print for backing (Nikko Geo 5566)□ Size 12 perle cotton in black, brown, and off-white□ Threads to match appliqué□ Freezer paper

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