Quilters Newsletter is working with the Japanese Quilt Magazine, Patchwork Tsushin, to collect comfort quilts for people affected by the earthquake in Japan. When I thought about what type of quilt I would make, a few ideas came to mind: it should be a simple pattern (because there’s not much time), it should be warm, and I wanted it to somehow have an Asian feel to it.
My vintage bark cloth scraps seemed to fit the bill — they have a bit of an Asian look, and they are fairly heavy. My favorite thing is the scalloped border. It was a narrow strip of bark cloth slightly longer than the quilt edge, but with only two wide stripes. I kept thinking what a great border it would have made, and then it dawned on me I could cut each stripe in half along the wavy center of the design. I’m pretty pleased with myself because I think it makes a nice frame for the quilt.
The batting for this quilt will be a fleece blanket, which will provide warmth and won’t shift or bunch. The 60″ square quilt should be pretty heavy, so I plan to just tie it in the block corners.
I really like this quilt top Martha. It does have an oriental feel to it. Cutting the curvy stripe was a brilliant idea for the borders. Someone is going to be warmed and cheered by your generosity. Well done! 🙂
Oh Martha. This is absolutely stunning. I LOVE barkcloth so much….what a lovely thing to do. I’d join the effort myself but I’m SO SLOW making quilts.
It’s beautiful.
Gorgeous quilt.
Stunning!
So clever to make the border that way.
Really lovely! I love the border! It will surely be a treasure for someone!
Love the barkcloth Martha! We must be on the same wavelength because I just finished tying a quilt last night for Japan. I hope to get a baby quilt done too. The scalloped edge is AWESOME!!!
That is really, really pretty, and such a nice idea.
That is so generous Martha. It is a beautiful quilt and is sure to bring some measure of comfort to somebody who has been through so much.
Looks lovely!
Over at Mom Wald’s Place folks are chipping in to make an Embroidered Fruit and Veggie Quilt to be auctioned for Japan relief. There are lots of ways to participate, come see!
You did a beautiful job on this quilt. I’m sure it will be treasured by the person who receives it and that it will provide them with much comfort – body and soul.
I love this quilt. very beautiful!
this is just beautiful the colors in this quilt makes you want to keep looking at it the person who gets this quilt will love it or i sure would