This is the quilt I sent this week to a Australian Defence force member serving overseas.
It felt good to finish another Aussie Hero quilt and have it posted off. However I did decide that I would have a go at making some blocks, for my next effort. The Australiana themed fabric I have purchased this year, finally went to good use. I made two of each of the eight fabrics, as, you can see the bottom left corner the pattern repeat makes it look like a different block, but is the same fabric. I was trying to line up fabric so I didn't cut heads off kangaroos etc, but it didn't always work out, as some of the prints were a tad large.
Last but not least this is one of the last cot panels I brought in January at Hettie's Patch sale. I have quilted it simply, just follow outlines, and didn't over quilt. A lovely boys quilt, all ready to be gifted to an expectant friend.
Happy quilting, Sue SA.
You've been by busy. Great to support our serving men and women.
ReplyDeleteI love the blocks you've made with the Aussie fabrics - very clever.
ReplyDeletegreat hero quilt and I love your map blocks.... the baby quilt is lovely too.....
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You are amazing the amount of finishes you have, well done!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very cute cot panel. It looks very snuggly. You are very good at making the Aussie Hero quilts. I love the blocks you have made with the Australian fabric in the shape of Australia. Glad you didn't forget Tassie! I think that quilt will be very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteYour Aussie Hero quilt and blocks are great! Whenever I visit JanMaree's blog I am always blown away by the imagination of everyone who makes quilts using Aussie themed fabric. I love it too, and will buy fat quarters or yardage when I see something that really appeals, and it is incredible just how much fabric has an Aussie theme. For many years, I don't think people were very patriotic here, but in the past twenty years, I've seen a great change in attitude, and people are far more patriotic now. Aussie Aussie Aussie!!
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