You know how much I love to sew. I’ve been making lots of doll quilts for my daughter as the size means I never get bored! I was recently sent an amazing fabric bundle of 6 Truly British Fat Quarters from The Bead and Button Company to craft with.
The Truly British fabric selection contained 6 different fabrics, each measuring 45cm x 55cm and 100% cotton. The selection was really good and I decided to use five of the pieces to make a maverick star doll quilt from my favourite craft book Doll Quilts.
It was surprisingly easy to put together, I cut the fabric and machine stitched them over one evening.
Last night I did the quilting and binding. I really enjoyed working with these fabrics. I was worried that they would clash a little as the prints were quite loud (for me!) but I think they work brilliantly. I was so happy I even made my own binding!
This was the first quilt which I pieced like this (I much prefer EPP and hand sewing), it was also the first time I machine quilted and made my own binding. I know it’s not perfect but I’m thinking a quick wash will make it super soft and wrinkly. What do you think?
Giveaway:
I have one pack of 6 Truly British Fat Quarters to giveaway to a reader of the gingerbread house. This fabric bundle is perfect for crafting and quilting. I love the patriotic colours too, perfect for celebrating Prince George’s First birthday today! To get your hands on this lovely little bundle please complete the Rafflecopter widget below – you must leave me a comment and tell me what you would make if you won!
Don’t forget to check out The Bead and Button Company who are a specialist craft suppliers stocking an array of beads, buttons, jewellery making, knitting and sewing supplies.
my daughter is really into making dresses for dolls at the moment, these would be ideal for keeping her occupied over the summer
big cushions
perfect for bunting for my new garden shed in my new allotment
Would make fantastic mini bunting or cushions
was thinking about cushion covers however I have to admit, after seeing Emmas previous comment, I like the idea of bunting. would look good as name bunting
I want to make my daughters a Wendy House! Yes – my dad says he could create a frame and I would love to design and make the rest myself!
Some cushions x
A couple of very patriotic and lovely bed quilts for my two children.
Cushions for the kids playroom!
My wife is thinking of making cushion covers just before we decorate or second bedroom and hasn’t made her mind up about the colour scheme yet! This may help her decide!
A wash bag.
cushions 🙂
I’d LOVE to make bunting for my bedroom! <3
I’d love to make some coordinating sewing accessories with this bundle. Pincushions, needlecases, scissor pouches etc.
I would make a quilted Christmas Tree Skirt
Cushion covers.
Cushion covers.
I would make a bunting for my daughter.
Bunting, to cheer up my kitchen!
cushion
Cushions
Some placemats … or maybe some cushion covers. I think placemats would be easier for me though.
A colourful patterned tablecloth. If sufficient left, a wash-bag for my Mum.
would try and make a tent for the grandchildren
I have lots of ideas but would need to have the fabric in front of me to be able to make a decision 🙂
My daughter has a little armchair in her room so I would make cushions for it.
I’d make some cushions for my sofa!
A nice big quilt
cushions
perfect for big cushions
I’d make a quilted bag for my daughter if I won.
My daughter has just got a sewing machine for her birthday so will be rustling up some fantastic doll fashions.
I would make a dress for my daugher
or a skirt even lol I forgot it was fat quarters
A little bag
i would like to give this to my aunty and get her to do me some cushions
A very British Cushion!
Blanket
Clothes and/or toys for my little one that’s on the way 🙂
I would use the fabric in the patchwork quilt I’m making 🙂
I would make some bunting to decorate the decking
I would make some cushions or bunting
PATCHWORK BAGS
Patchwork Cushion
Either cushions or chair seat cushions, just love the material!
Would be giving it to the grandaughter, I’m useless at craft things
I’d work with my niece to make a pair of outdoor mats to sit in the sunshine.
Cushions! You can never have enough cushions!
I would make a cushion
bunting and cushions 🙂
A cushion cover
A truely British patchwork quilt!
I’d make gorgeous cushions 😀
I’d make a truly British chair bed for my cats
Bunting to decorate the garden.
A wonderful quilt for my mum!
Love your quilt you have made, I would make hanging wall pockets with them for my kids room
great fabrics
Large floor cushion for my grandson love doing patchwork and a fab selection of fabric
a cushion for my living room 🙂
A big cushion for sitting on the floor for playing board games with the family 🙂
cushings
Shopping bag
I think they’d look good as drawstring bags that I’m planning for pegs in the kitchen – one for shoe polishes, one for cleaning cloths, one for spare carrier bags, etc.
It’s just perfect for bunting!
Would make lovely cushion covers.
I would either make cushions or use to make a bag xxx
Cushions to give my daughter for her first year at university
Bunting 🙂
Cushions ♥
I would make a quilt – just learning and this could be my fisrt real project.
Cushions!
cushion covers
Dresses for my friend’s child’s 2nd birthday next month 🙂
Fabric-covered bangles!
I would make a teddy for my little boy
bunting 🙂
a patchwork quilt or new cushions for living room
Lovely fabric, very patriotic
time to start quilting
Some new cushion covers.
I would make some bunting for my little brothers room 🙂
def cushion covers, mine are wrecked!
I’d make cushions
a cushion cover for my son, he adores London!
some bunting for my conservatory
I would make a duvet cover.
would love to make something with these for my daughter
i’d make her some clothes for her dolls!
a pretty cushion
cushions
I’d make some cushions
Cushions for my daughter’s room!
I would make dresses for my daughters
covers for a cloth bound book
Cushions
I would probably have a go at making some cushions!
A runner for my table 🙂
Cushions
My daughter some bags
Cushions covers I think
An apron and a tote bag
I’d make a window seat cushion for my daughter’s bedroom so she can sit and read there in comfort 🙂
P.S. Fantastic quilt 😮
Curtains and cushion covers. If enough would also make a tablecloth.
Cushion Covers
I’d make a lovely patchwork bag and maybe a make-up purse to match
i’d give it to my mum who’s wanting to make seating cushions for the kids new playhouse.
I would do so patriotic hunting and maybe a cushion
A patchwork bag for my boy to take his toys out and about
A panel in a quilt for my son’s bed
Cushions or a dress for my daughter.
Would love to make some bunting
A patchwork teddy bear for my son
cushions or a bag
Some cushions x
A quilt for my son’s bed – he’s my Prince 🙂
A pin board
A special quilt
Some Beautifully British cushion covers.
something patriotic for my dolls house!
I would make a lovely patriotic beach bag.
Some bright cushions
A quilt cover for my little girl’s first big girl’s bed!
I’m making a patchwork quilt for my 92 year old gran who has just gone into a nursing home
Cushions, cushions and more cushions
A door stopper in the shape of a dog 🙂
Some lovely cushions!
A cover for a beanbag
A patriotic teddy bear
a shopping bag 🙂
I would give them to my best friend for her to make items with 🙂
A set of cushions!
I would make some cushions
I would actually give these to my friend as a gift as she’s really creative and is always making her own clothes and accessories.
I would make some cushion covers and gifts for family and friends 🙂 x
Would use it in the patchwork quilt I am making my son
would make some cushions
a pillow for the kids
a caterpillar draft excluder
i would try and make a skirt for my daughter
I would love to learn how to ‘quilt’ so would use the fabric for that
I would use the fabric in a couple of scatter cushions.
I’d make Door Stops and vase covers
I would make toothfairy cushions for my children. My son has his first wobbly tooth and I was thinking it would need to do it soon.
A cushion
a dress for my daughter and a matching one for her doll
I’d like to make some bunting to hang from my Welsh Dresser 🙂
Bunting
I would make a Throw with my children 😀
I would make a design with them all to make some window seat covers by adding some of my own plain fabric with them.
I am teaching my 7 year old nephew to sew – so we’d probably make some bunting for his bedroom, or the little satchel bags he likes to make. I love your quilt though – so perhaps I’ll include some into a pushchair blanket for the baby too.
Wow these are amazing. My sister would probably make some cushions with them. I would love to win this bundle for her. She loves sewing.
cushins
a patriotic teddy bear
I would make a quilt
My daughter is expecting my first Grandchild so would love to make a quilt for the little one
Some Patchwork placemats
I make pencil cases with small pieces of fabric, to donate to charity.
Possibly a quilt
cushions 🙂
I’d make some bunting & DD would help me 🙂
Cushions
If I won I would love to make kitchen accessories – I’m thinking tea cosies, pot holders and oven mitts! Lovely prints!
I would make bunting for my daughter’s bedroom.
Probably some patriotic bunting!
A Quilt or bunting
cushion covers
love them – just the thing to keep the kids crafty over summer
making patchwork or shopping bags
cushions and flags
Bunting…. and maybe wall art
A lovely selection of patriotic fabrics perfect for bunting to use at events such as fetes,street parties, royal events.
A funky skirt for my daughter x
Some bunting for my boys’ room!
a tablecloth
bunting for my kids rooms or maybe a cushion or blanket