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Little Apples Cross Quilt

4/26/2015

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As part of my 2015 quilty resolution, I continue to make the quilts that I want to make based on my own ideas and inspiration.

A long while ago, I picked up a sweet little charm pack of a fabric line called "Little Apples", by Aneela Hoey.  The fabric reads like a storybook, complete with hula hoops, apple trees, turtles and squirrels.  I love the colour palette, red, white and aqua.
 
I had been waiting for the perfect inspiration to hit to use it up. I've wanted to make a cross quilt (like these by Cora Quilts) for quite awhile now, but I kept asking myself, has this type of quilt be overdone?  To be honest, I still haven't grown tired of them.  They are so sweet and many quilters keep finding new and fresh ways to make them. 

I decided that rather than piece the quilt in a cross pattern I would use the quilting to create a subdued cross pattern. I kept my quilt piecing quite simple by using all 2" squares, white and patterned.  I switched up the colours of thread used in the quilting.  I used white, grey, aqua and only one cross of red for emphasis. 

When you stand away from the quilt, you can see the crosses in the quilt.  I love this effect!  Can you see it?
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For the backing I used Cherie, by Frances Newcombe for Art Gallery Fabrics.  I love this fabric, and I really hope to use more of it.
 "A romantic collection narrating the life of a young and beautiful jet setter. She’s the type that will create a garden in the midst of a city. Cherie is modern, fresh, and airy with a hint of grunge."
--Frances Newcombe for Art Gallery Fabrics
This quote completely describes my vision of perfect recipient of this quilt.  What do you think?

The overall finished size of the quilt is 36" x 36", just perfect for a baby girl!
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Vanessa link
2/28/2021 02:09:33 pm

Nice post thaanks for sharing

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