At long last...

my Dream Catcher quilt is finished!

Half way through last year I attended two workshops 

with Michelle McKillop at Amitie,

Michelle's version

which gave me access to her as-yet-released

"Dream Weaver" pattern.

This quilt was a pleasure to make from start.....

Low volume nine patch blocks

Cut up and reassembled into a disappearing nine patch

to finish...

Hand pieced centres

I played around with the layout of the 'feathers'....

randomly placed...

or in colour groups?

I decided I needed to cut the background circle away 

before quilting,

  

and I made a label while I was at it!

That circle may make a great cushion back, one day?

Once the top was basted I chose threads for 

hand quilting....

Here are some close ups of the quilting....

I love the texture it created!

For those who are keen to make this beauty for 

themselves,

Michelle tells me that the pattern will be released at 

Spring Market in May!

And just a couple more photos for you.....

including the label,

staged with the beautiful new necklace I received for 

my recent birthday!

Thanks Helen, for it and being a patient quilt holder!

Final dimensions: 44" X 49"

Happy days!

SUZ

Bits..and pieces!

I was lucky enough to attend a de-stash sale on the 

weekend!

One seller had an incredible stash!

She was selling bundles of two-three metres of 

fabric for $5 each!

All this (above) cost me less than $30!

I could easily have spent ten times this....

Lots of AMH

but I had to leave something for the other buyers, 

didn't I?

Amy Butler?

There were even two Chuck Nohara fabrics hidden 

amongst the treasure!

Toy Box by Lecien

My dream catcher has grown....

from this to this.....

with some auditing for the centre taking place!

Happy sewing!

SUZ