It's my Mum's birthday today - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MUM - and, along with some nice things I bought for her in Winchester, I made her a patchwork lap quilt to keep her warm during these chilly Spring evenings.
It's my usual very simple design - lots of large patchwork squares on the front - all sourced from the stash,
with some large pieces of floral flanelette fabric on the back (also from the stash) - for that extra snuggle factor.
I always use Hobbs Heirloom batting as it's light, warm and easy to sew, and the three layers were hand-tied together with white crochet cotton at the points where four squares meet. Naturally, it's turned out a teensy bit wonky in places - but Mum is very pleased with it anyway and that's what really counts.
Happy Birthday to your mum. She has a beautiful and useful present.
Love from Mum
xx
Posted by: Mum | 05/02/2012 at 07:10 PM
So much love has gone into that quilt, I'm sure your mum will treasure it.
Posted by: fiona | 05/02/2012 at 08:05 PM
It's gorgeous, Elizabeth. A wonderful mix of fabrics and I love the snugly flannelette side. Happy birthday to your mum. Xx
Posted by: Loo xx | 05/02/2012 at 11:06 PM
Lovely gift, no wonder she was pleased. Happy birthday to her!
Posted by: Lakota [Faith hope and Charity Shopping] | 05/03/2012 at 09:29 AM
Happy Birthday to your lovely Mum! What a beautiful quilt and gorgeous card, too. x
Posted by: Vix | 05/03/2012 at 03:36 PM