FAT QUARTER PROJECT
BEHIND THE QUILT
NOSTALGIC COLOURS
“For some reason this quilt reminds me of a crockery cupboard full of blue and white Dresden plates and bowls – I think it’s the dark and light blues alternating across the quilt. Growing up, we had so many of these blue and white plates and bowls – I don’t think we had anything like a matching set but that didn’t seem to matter. A lot of them were willow pattern, which I think was a classic, popular design at the time. This quilt uses three different block designs in a checkerboard/gingham type layout to keep your eyes moving around the quilt top. Although that could make it quite a busy design, the monotone palette keeps the feel of the quilt very calm and relaxed – like having a cup of tea with an old friend!” – Lynne Goldsworthy
You will need
■ Dark blue■ Light blue prints – Five (5) FQs*■ Beige prints – Five (5) FQs*■ Cream and light blue prints – Seven-eight (7-8) FQs■ Background fabric – 2½yds■ Binding fabric – ¾yd■ Backing fabric – 4½yds■ Batting – 79in x 79in■ Templates – Seven (7) QST templates, Eight (8) small HST templates, Twelve (12) large HST templates
