Monday 13 April 2009

Shaggy Linen Quilt



When I went to the Australasian Quilt Convention in February, I bought a kit for a Shaggy Linen Quilt from Quilter's Barn. The linen fabrics are just divine ... make me think of France.



This is the first time I've tried a shaggy quilt and I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly it went together.

Here are close-ups of some of my favourite fabrics:
I like the back as much as the front ...
and the pink binding fabric is gorgeous.
All I have to do now is wash it in warm water and dry it in a dryer to make it really shaggy. Think I will take it to a laundrette!

29 comments:

  1. Just divine - wow, can't wait until our quilt and craft show comes here next month! Love Quilters Barn - how big is your quilt? - cant wait to see it after it has been washed and dried!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  2. I love this quilt! I've used the same pattern but with flannel. May have to try another one with linen - your's looks so fresh and pretty.

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  3. Love the fabric!. I'd like to try one of these quilts. They look pretty easy.

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  4. Hi Christine, love your shaggy quilt, espcecially the colours....I have made one in flannels......so soft and cuddly for in the car....Regards Lyn

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  5. Hi Christine, thankyou for visiting my blog when I opened it with a giveaway. I am just enjoying a return visit to your blog. Lovely work Christine.
    Kind Regards
    Judith
    www.creativestudio10.blogspot.com

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  6. That is a nice quilt, mayb have to do one in Samoan fabrics.

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  7. Love the Easter stitchery quilt and Shaggy Linen quilt is lovely.

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  8. Those fabrics are so pretty, love them!! I'm thinking of doing a raggy quilt with some gorgeous flannel squares I have. I'd love to see yours when it's washed and dried ... you'll have to post a piccy!!!
    Hugs,
    Joy :o)

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  9. Christine, the fabrics are gorgeous - so bright and cheery! I made the mistake of laudering a shaggy quilt at home - it took forever to rid my dryer of all the lint, so yes, next time I'll go to the laundrymat!
    Cheers!

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  10. Hi Christine,
    As usual everything is gorgeous. I enjoy looking at your beautiful work.

    Jules

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  11. Christine, beautiful...these are such fun quilts to make..

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  12. Just the thing as the weather cools.

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  13. Love how these Quilts come to life after their wash..like Magic...Lovely fabrics in this one
    cheers

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  14. Hi Christine
    I made one of these quilts a few years ago, and the lady who showed me, gave me a few tips.. when you wash it, put it in a pillow slip or make a pillow slip to fit it in.. I washed mine this way to stop the lint from drifting into my machine (Oh I sewed it into the pillow slip btw).. when it was finished, I cut it out and then when you dry it, put it in the dryer with some tennis balls, or some jeans, and clean the filter out a LOT, I mean every 20-30mins for the first hour or two.. mine came up super fluffy, but you will not beleive how much lint it creates! I vacuumed mine before I washed it as well.. my hubby thought I was mad (well ok, it confirmed to him that I was mad) and doing this with a brush on my vacuum, the barrel got quite full..


    take care

    Lissa

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  15. I have this quilt as well but as yet not made up. You have again inspired me to get it finished, only prob for me is they didnt have any of the backing fabric at the time and I have yet found something that will suit it and work!!!

    Looking forward to seeing it washed...

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  16. How gorgeous! Those fabrics are wonderful. I've not done one of those yet but I'm very very tempted!

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  17. You super productive girl!

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  18. That is so pretty , what fabulous fabric .

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  19. gosh..its sooo lovely...soft and pretty fabrics..and this technigue..is so fun !!! But I hate all the clipping in the seam allowances..:o)

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  20. Cute quilt !
    It is no batting, right ?
    Maybe this is a fast and easy way to do care quilts ?
    Do you think it works with ordinary quilt fabrics too, or will it be to flimsy ?

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  21. It is gorgeous Christine - Well Done

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  22. These are fun quilts to make. You can't hardly go wrong with any stitching you do or fabrics you pick.

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  23. Simply Beautiful quilt Christine! No doubt this quilt will bring you many years of comfort and joy.
    Bec xxx

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  24. This is lovely. The colors seem so fresh.

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  25. Oooh, how gorgeous it is. Those fabrics are just dreamy.

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  26. Hello There Christine... Adore your lovely linen quilt... The fabrics !!! Veryyyyy Tempted Here.........

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  27. I was just popping by and spotted this lovely quilt and couldn't resist adding my ten cents! Love the shaggy thing - it make it look even snugglier.

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  28. That quilt is gorgeous,i found it by googling. can you tellme,can you use cotton batting,and can it be incluced in the shaggy part? Thank you,Julie. wjja@dcsi.net.au

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  29. Hi, Not to sound like a lonely-hearts ad but I am 19 years old and have just taken up sewing, I really want to take on doing a shaggy rug like yours (which is gorgeous btw) but have no idea where to start or what to do. I have all my own fabrics but would be ecstatic if you could give me any pointers on how to get started and what I'll need etc. You can contact me at

    lettuceloves9x9@gmail.com

    I adore your work! Thanks,
    Sarah.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine