Hello there and welcome back for another weekend update at Bonjour Quilts.
What I’m Sewing…
This week I quilted up my new triangle baby quilt. (I still don’t have a name for the pattern…that’s the hardest part of pattern writing for me.)
I went with organic, wavy quilting lines, following the vertical seams of the quilt top. Very quick and easy, and no need to mark any lines. Now that’s my type of quilting!
The backing for this one was quite a trip down memory lane. I bought this Anna Maria Horner flannel back when we lived in France. That was a very happy time in my life (because I was pregnant and breastfeeding for the majority of those years and those happy hormones are the bomb). They’re from the Folksy Flannels line and I really wish she would print that line again (along with the Good Folks cotton line). I have so many good memories involving those fabrics!
Anyway, finding these smaller flannel cuts and realising that all together they would *just* be big enough for a backing was wonderful. I did have to be very precise with my basting as there was barely an inch of extra either side of the quilt.
This was also why I chose to quilt up and down the quilt (rather than across the width) as I didn’t want there to be any sort of movement of my layers in that direction. Thankfully it all went well (no issues with the flannel and my walking foot), so happy days!
Now it’s on to binding. You can see my binding fabric choice below. I’ve decided to go with a completely different colour and I think it will really pop. (This light teal/jade fabric is from Devonstone Basics – an Australian brand. The colour is called Bondi Blue.)
Around the Interwebs…
If you have a quilt you’d like to enter in the International Quilt Festival’s 2024 Judged Show, you have until 30 May to complete your entry. You can find all the details/rules over here.
Some more Me Made May content – an incredible short video of what a sewist made with tea towels. Imagine something similar made with your favourite FQs!
I love paper cut art, but this artist has taken it one step further.
How cool are these printed fabrics that you can then embellish with your own embroidery? Obviously the cat one is my fave.
Reader Quilts…
I always love to see quilts you’ve made from Bonjour Quilts patterns so please keep sending them in! Either email (Kirsty at BonjourQuilts dotcom), or tag me on Facebook or Instagram. Here are some of your past makes:
Deb sewed up this darling Fleur Mini block. The small floral print really shines here, as does the choice of a darker colour for the leaves.
Leah also sewed up a version in different colours and I love how the one block can look so different!
Kelley sewed up this fantastic Slip Stitch quilt in a striking almost-monchrome colour palette.
Here’s a stunning black and white version of The Plus Side quilt pattern made by Margo. It really packs a punch!
Chez Bonjour…
What’s been happening around my house (Chez Bonjour) of late? If you read last weekend’s blog post you’ll be happy to know that this weekend has been much more relaxing (no Code Browns, thankfully).
Although the weather is turning cooler, I’ve been up for some early morning walks and managed to see the sunrise over the ocean at our local beach. Here are some photos from our beautiful little corner of Australia (called the Sunshine Coast).
Cats’ Corner
It’s situation normal over here for the cats – lots of snoozing and snuggles, preferably near a sunshine-filled window.
Thank you for reading – I hope you’ve found a few interesting or inspiring links here today. And hopefully you’ll also find some time for sewing! Until next time,
Kirsty x
Look how the dark kitty’s eyes seem to be the color of the light kitty’s fur…What a great color combo for a quilt! I do love seeing your beautiful patterns, color combos, and cats!
Hi Barbara – you’re absolutely right, they both have the same golden eyes, but Lulu’s pop so much more due to her different fur colour. His are very nice too, but they blend in more. She can look downright diabolical with those eyes shining in the sunlight sometimes!
I love the triangle baby quilt. An idea for a name…when I look at the triangles, I see little flags. Maybe name it “Flangles.”
Oh yes, they do have a bit of a flag look about them, don’t they. Very good suggestion, Annie!
Beautiful quilts, wonderful scenery and adorable kitties!!!! Chicago is sliding into summer with a rash of spring flowers just begging to be a quilt pattern! The fleur pattern will be just perfect! Thanks for the wonderful photos!!!!
Thanks for dropping by, Joan. Spring is the perfect time for Fleur – in all the bright colours!