MessyJesse: Canadian Maple Leaf Quilt Top

15 November 2012

Canadian Maple Leaf Quilt Top

I've been busy in the sewing room this week working on a new quilt - yes, finally! I've always wanted to try the Canadian maple leaf design because it's such a recognisable and striking quilt, and the block uses my favourite HST's which I just love! My blocks measure 9" and I've used 2" coins and sashing and a border to finish the top. So it's going to be a nice lap sized quilt.

It's my first, of many! handmade Christmas gifts I'm making for friends and family. This one is the biggest, so I thought I'd get this one out the way first :) it's for my nana - who doesn't read this blog ;)

Right, back to the task at hand! I'm planning to get it basted, quilted and have the binding done this week - I'm a super slooooow quilter, so it's quite a task for me, ha! Wish me luck ;)
Hope you're all having a fun week friends. xo

19 comments:

Kerri said...: sew pretty!! i LOVE it!!; 15 November, 2012
Mrs. Monkeyboy said...: So loverly!
The cool colors are just breezy and light!
Will be pinning this!; 15 November, 2012
Catherine said...: I love the colours that you have chosen; 15 November, 2012
Melissa P said...: Wishing you lots of luck and many happy moments putting the finishing touches on the beautiful project. It's going to be a very special gift!; 15 November, 2012
Hen said...: V nice, restful colors and nice to see this block in colours other than autumnal.
Hen x; 15 November, 2012
Ginette said...: What a great lap quilt! As a Canadian, I am partial to the maple leaf blocks ;) Great job! Have fun putting the final touches on it!; 15 November, 2012
Noela said...: Love the colours of your quilt. The maple leaf block is lovely. Hugs....; 16 November, 2012
zafeira said...: The colors are really stunning! I love traditional patterns.; 16 November, 2012
Helen Philipps said...: Beautiful! I do love the Canadian maple block and the cool colour scheme. What a wonderful gift it will make.
Have a happy crafty weekend!
Helen x; 16 November, 2012
Vintage Sheet Addict said...: These are definitely my colours! It's beautiful, :); 16 November, 2012
Steffi´s Candy Quilts said...: That is a very beautiful quilt top, Jessie! I am far behind with my planned Christmas gifts...; 16 November, 2012
vintage grey said...: It is so beautiful and I love all the pretty prints!! Your nana is going to love and treasure it! Have a lovely weekend! xo Heather; 16 November, 2012
Strawberry Patch said...: Beautiful Jesse!; 16 November, 2012
Kelly said...: Fantastic color scheme! I particularly love that bright blue leaf. I love this quilt and I've pinned it to my "Quilty Goodness" board on Pinterest (with proper credit, of course!). Feel free to follow me if you'd like: http://pinterest.com/lipglass/quilty-goodness/; 16 November, 2012
Debie Grace said...: Pretty!! And this one looks very comfy :D; 16 November, 2012
Clara {Clover and Violet} said...: I really love all the blues you have used they are so soft and pretty.; 17 November, 2012
Feltia said...: It's so beautiful! Lovely blue colours. I've been very busy last months, but I've read your last posts: I love all the things you have done! Congratulations!; 19 November, 2012
Sew Create It - Jane said...: This is fab! What a combo...maple leaves and blue fabric! So pretty.; 25 November, 2012
Kristyne said...: This Canadian LOVES you quilt! :) xo; 04 December, 2012

15 November 2012

Canadian Maple Leaf Quilt Top

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