While working on my Scrappy EPP Quilt, I realized I had not shared with you my Blue Cobblestone Quilt. Last fall I worked on this lap quilt, but since it was a Christmas gift, I was waiting to share it. Let’s go back to the beginning…
I fell in love with Robert Kaufman’s Imperial Collection while on vacation last summer. I loved the metallic shine that caused the light to dance when it hit the fabric. And with the slightest movement the design shifted ever so slightly. The Imperial Collection includes several different colorways. I was trying to be “good” so I stored the Camilla Colorstory in my mind with the intention of finding a pattern that would highlight the fabric’s beauty. Fast forward a few months and while at a quilt show, one of the vendors had a quilt kit featuring the Lapis Colorstory and I knew my daughter would love it. My photos do not do the fabric justice.
The kit I purchased included a free pattern for the Cobblestone Street Quilt, written by Elise Lea. Also included in the kit was the layer cake, along with yardage of light blue Wishwell: Silverstone for the sashing and binding. I loved how quickly the quilt top came together. I opted to do a little free motion quilting on this, and used a large meandering motif.
With every project I learn something new. This time I realized that you cannot starch precut fabrics if you need the entire piece. Each stone block was supposed to be 5×10 inches, so half of the layer cake. I prefer working with starched fabric, this meant I did not have 10” squares to cut from. Thankfully this pattern was forgiving and with a few adjustments it all worked out in the end. So, learn from me and do not starch your precut fabrics.
I am headed off to work on my EPP project, so until next time take it one stitch at a time.
Momma B.
