Bunches Or Bouquets.
Posted on | April 16, 2026 | No Comments
I have been working on using up left over fabric from particular collections. And I was inspired by Nancy’s ( Grace and Peace) use of a particular pattern, Honey Bouquet (Villa Rosa Designs).
My aim was to use up left over fabric from Leesa Chandler. These are the three quilts I have made so far.
The first quilt is from the Under The Australian Sun range. It is 54 by 60 inches.
This pattern is great for using up smaller pieces. I had a lovely piece for the backing, but not from the same range. The binding was pieced from several reds in Leesa’s range.
The next one is also from the Under The Australian Sun range, but has been made slightly larger by adding a 2 inch border all round. The same border fabric was used for binding.
Another stray piece was found for the backing and matched well.
The third one was also mostly from a range by Leesa Chandler named Melba. It was a little harder to photograph in the sun.
I had several cushion sized panels I was able to sew together for a backing for this one.
I used a small grey and white dot for binding.
This might give a better idea of colours.
Thanks, Nancy, for the inspiration.
It probably comes as no surprise that I still have some more Leesa fabric to work on – butterflies and flannel flowers. They will have their turn. Prior to these quilts, I have made 5 others that are bed sized using these fabric ranges.
In keeping with my aim to finish off older quilt UFOs, I have worked on a very old one.
Do you remember the original Gardening Angel from back in the 90s?
I was only just starting to work with stitcheries and hadn’t made a quilt yet, when this was done.
I didn’t know what to do with the finished embroideries, so I used a running stitch to attach them to a background fabric. I then made a backing like a pillow cover. And that is how it stayed.
I decided to take it out so that I could quilt it, then also made a hanging sleeve. I have yet to decide on quilting inside the stitchery panels.
And this one is a give away as to how long ago I made this.
I still look back and enjoy this one, but I am also very pleased that my skills have improved since then.
So that is another one off the list.
The weekend is coming around quickly. I have a stitching day with friends on Sunday, so have plenty to look forward to.
Cheers, Karen.
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