Wednesday 18 July 2018

Letters from Australia – a top!



A little while back I saw a blog hop featuring the ‘Bush Gum Blossoms’ line from Amanda Brandl Designs



Amanda specialises in Australiana fabrics and her designs feature Australian birds, animals and plants. 


This line reminded me of the May Gibbs Snugglepot and Cuddlepie series of kid’s stories from my childhood and I’m a sucker for my own personal nostalgia so promptly bought a fat quarter bundle.


When I was rummaging through my stash to see what else might work with it I came across a yard of chocolate brown solid and a charcoal text print and went to work to make the You’ve Got Mail quilt by Missouri Star Quilt Company. 



The tutorial shows how to make it using a layer cake and there is a charm pack version as well, Love Notes.


The quilt top finishes at 40 by 48 inches and is made up of 4 inch finished half square triangle units. 


Finally, in an already photo heavy post - the real thing.

Happy sewing
Sue