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Monday, 25 February 2013

Hip to be Square


This quilt top is in making terms what Heinz baked beans on toast is to a snack.  Instant gratification.

I held out for 2 months but resistance was futile.  I started something new. Ever since I saw Katy's giant Indie star, I knew I wanted to make one.  I happened to have 8 fat quarters of Amy Butler's Cameo but I needed some background fabric.

Despite carrying only hand luggage for her trip from the States to Morocco, I asked (cheeky? moi?) my friend Elizabeth to play fabric mule and bring over the requisite amount of Kona Navy and she agreed!

It's a lovely size of 68" square and I love it! I've always loved square quilts.  I see more in my future.

As a very small thank you to my friend, I made her a travelling tea bag wallet using Charlotte's tutorial, which is excellent! Well what else do you make an Englishwoman in New York? Again, a super quick and easy make. The only thing I fell down on was the ribbon as I only had a white one and a pale blue, cream or yellow one would have been infinitely nicer but we'll ignore the ribbon and concentrate on the fabric, which matches my triple zippie.


Then I filled it with some Earl Grey, Chai and lemon verbena tea bags.


Instant makes?  You gotta love 'em!
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37 comments:

  1. dutchcomfort25 February 2013 at 16:54

    Love the star quilt and the tea- bag! I still enjoy the tin with gorgeous French blue earl grey you sent me from Paris last year. I safe it for special occasions!

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  2. dutchcomfort25 February 2013 at 16:55

    I meant to say save... I’m always confusef by safe and save!

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  3. Charlotte25 February 2013 at 16:56

    love the quilt, and YAY for the teabag wallet!!!!!

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  4. Deborah25 February 2013 at 16:58

    Both projects are beautiful and neither one looks as easy as beans and toast to make! Those are the best kinds of projects!

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  5. heart of charnwood25 February 2013 at 16:59

    Looks fab, and you're obviously better than me at dealing with big squares of fabric, I am so so rubbish at squaring them up! Love the colours, but can you please not finish it before i do mine in about 3 months or you'll make me look bad! ;)

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  6. Heather D.25 February 2013 at 17:18

    Gorgeous Annabella!

    Beans on toast - I must know more about this. :)

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  7. Fiona @ Poppy Makes25 February 2013 at 17:18

    The teabag holder is great and I really love your quilt! I've been holding off making one too, but you're tempting me!

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  8. Cindy25 February 2013 at 17:40

    Ha! Teabag holder. Of course it's perfect.
    Gorgeous gorgeous quilt. Your prints are just beautiful with the Navy.

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  9. Quilting In The Cold25 February 2013 at 18:18

    I love the quilt, the navy just makes those prints sing. What a fab quilt top.

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  10. Catherine25 February 2013 at 18:38

    Absolutely lovely quilt! That's another one added to the list.

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  11. Anonymous25 February 2013 at 18:44

    love your giant star!!

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  12. Kelly25 February 2013 at 19:03

    Fabulous quilt and cute tea pouch!

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  13. UKMUMINUSA25 February 2013 at 19:18

    Love the tea pouch, I seriously need to make one of those, I am an English tea drinker in a coffee drinking country (USA)! whenever I pop to see a friend I take my own teabags (tetleys or Yorkshire tea for me, which most people here don't have or have never heard of) out comes my little ziploc baggie, so elegant! so I think this tea pouch would be perfect.

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  14. Canadian Abroad25 February 2013 at 19:29

    Haven't you been busy! I really want to make one of those giant stars too. Nice thank you gift for your friend.

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  15. elsy25 February 2013 at 20:24

    love the colours of this top....and the tea pouch, what a great idea

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  16. Mrs Flying Blind...25 February 2013 at 20:34

    Smashing!

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  17. Yon Quilting Wife25 February 2013 at 21:03

    What a lovely gift.
    My girlfriend sarah mad a couple of these star quilts. I am really tempted now I have seen what you have both made. I love the deep blue you used.

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  18. Kirsten25 February 2013 at 21:30

    I have made a couple of these quilts now as it is such a great pattern - love yours with the dark background.

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  19. Katy Cameron25 February 2013 at 21:35

    Yay, so glad the fabric gods aligned for you, it looks great :o) Love the wee wallet too

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  20. Jenelle25 February 2013 at 21:36

    This is beautiful and bold! Now Katy and you and have matching quilts. :) Your friend is awesome to bring you fabric! I think the tea wallet is a great thank you (I might have to keep that idea in mind).

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  21. Catherine25 February 2013 at 21:40

    Love your star quilt. I made one last year and it is the most used in the house-great way to show case your fabric

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  22. Lucy | Charm About You25 February 2013 at 21:51

    Gorgeous star! I agree square quilts are so satisfying :) The tea bag wallet is really cute and a lovely gift :)

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  23. cheeky monkey25 February 2013 at 22:16

    The tea walled is adorable! Gorgeous star

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  24. Judith, Belfast25 February 2013 at 22:53

    Wow! That's one stunning giant star! Love it! And aren't those teabag wallets so cute and easy! Great wee pressies! Jxo

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  25. QuiltCandy25 February 2013 at 22:54

    I just adore that star in those fabrics! and the tea bag holder - brilliant!

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  26. Susan26 February 2013 at 05:59

    Your star quilt is really pretty! And the tea bag wallet is a perfect thank you! Win-win!

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  27. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com26 February 2013 at 06:10

    love your giant star quilt. I think the navy is the perfect fabric to show off the fabrics. How will you quilt it. I have 2 of them to quilt before the finish along first quarter is due.

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  28. ScissorsandThread26 February 2013 at 08:27

    Love this! I've been admiring Katy's for ages too and think my resistance is waning! Maybe I'll downsize it to make a baby quilt as then there is more chance of me getting it quilted!

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  29. Trudi26 February 2013 at 08:32

    The star quilt is gorgeous! Gotta love quick big makes! And I need a tea bag wallet, better get on that too!

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  30. Sarah26 February 2013 at 08:59

    This quilt design formed part of my lunchtime conversation with Judith on Saturday as I am desperate to make one for the very reason you describe - instant gratification. Yours is adding to the temptation, and I love the navy solid making your fabrics become a real statement. Enjoy your quilt!

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  31. Nicky26 February 2013 at 23:00

    Great star Annabella! Just the gorgeous colours and bold prints I look forward to seeing from you!

    You have me with that tea wallet with that gorgeous print inside - one of my favs!

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  32. Collette27 February 2013 at 09:57

    that star quilt is awesome and really great for showcasing fabrics isn't it? love that little tea wallet !

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  33. Janine @ Rainbow Hare27 February 2013 at 20:10

    This quilt looks wonderful. Those prints are fabulous against the navy background. And the tea wallet is perfect :)

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  34. Very Berry Handmade27 February 2013 at 20:21

    Fabulous star... the contrast between the Cameo prints and the navy is just lovely. I think I am going to make one too, AND steal Katy's quilting idea. I love that little teabag wallet too...

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  35. Sarah28 February 2013 at 10:23

    I love the star. The navy background is fabulous! Great choice. Being a fabric mule is so much more safer than contraband! I'm such a tea lover. I think it's my English heritage. I love the idea of coffee and the smell, but not so much drinking it. I'm a tea girl. The tea bag caddy is a nifty idea.

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  36. Archie The Wonder Dog28 February 2013 at 14:22

    Fabulous star quilt - your choice of colours and fabrics is perfect!! Love it!

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  37. Carla1 March 2013 at 16:35

    Your big star is fabulous!!

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