Leo Quilt (free pattern)

After a long delay, I managed to finish the quilt I started last year for my nephew…one week after his birth. Fortunately, the quilt seemed to be much appreciated by the parents (still no reaction from baby though).

I suggested this Single Irish Chain motif to my sister, and she selected the fabrics according to the forest theme she chose for the nursery. All the fabrics - and the batting - are from Thread Count Fabrics. Some of them are not in stock anymore, but I listed the fabrics I could still find. The bias tape is from The Fabric Club. 

I made the pattern available for free in the shop. I named it Leo, after my nephew (not his real name, but close).

Except the wait for the fabric, this was an easy project. The only thing I would have changed is that I should have bought more fabric to make the quilt one row longer. The result was to square and a little short for a crib quilt. However, I corrected the mistake in the pattern so anyone who uses it will get the right length.

But I am glad I found a suitable cotton batting because the last one I used for my Rosie Caldwell’s Quilted Bags was not great and the quilt has the right amount of fluff. I am know looking for my next quilting project (Handbag ? Vest ? Skirt ?)

Summary

Pattern :

Leo Quilt by Petite édition (free)

Main Fabric :

Little Fawn & Friends, Autumn Ferns & Leaves in Cream by Dear Stella (from Thread Count Fabrics)

Contrasting Fabrics :

Holiday Classics III, Willowberry in Navy Metallic by Rifle Paper & Co for Cotton & Steel Fabrics (from Thread Count Fabrics)

Plentiful, Dancing Florets in Sage, by Art Gallery Fabrics (from Thread Count Fabrics)

Get Out and Explore, Three Dots Camelot by RJR Fabrics (from Thread Count Fabrics)

Pure Solids, Eucalyptus by Art Gallery Fabrics (from Thread Count Fabrics)

Willow, Four Leaf Crown by Art Gallery Fabrics (from Thread Count Fabrics)

Backing Fabric :

Mammoth Flannel, Sage by Robert Kaufman (from Thread Count Fabrics)

Batting :

Quilter’s Dream 100% Cotton Batting (from Thread Count Fabrics)

Bias Tape :

Secret Garden Herbarium Flora, Ink by Windham Fabrics (from The Fabric Club)