I think Spring is my favourite season.
After the grey days of winter, I get excited for the crisp mornings that shimmer with sunlight &hint at the warmth of Summer fast approaching. My garden begins to explode with vibrant colours and as I watch the butterflies and bees dance among the blooms, I can't help but feel my heart stir with joy and hope. When designing Pick A Petal I knew I wanted to capture the essence of Spring by weaving together the beauty and colour that this season brings to my world. Using a mix of hand piecing, needle-turn appliqué and a range of stitch techniques I began my journey to create Pick A Petal.
I love the way combining these techniques creates layers of detail and interest to a project. I embellished the appliqué borders with butterflies, flowers, and fruits to further evoke the spirit of Spring. The inspiration from Spring extended beyond the quilt, sparking the creation of my new fabric ranges with Moda. I’ve recolored these fabrics to perfectly complement the playful and whimsical feel of this design. I’m known as a scrap quilter and so I knew I wanted my ‘MixedBag’ ranges to reflect this: The colour palette is bright and fun mixing a range of prints.I hope you enjoy this journey with me as much as I enjoyed the process of creating this design.
- Jen Kingwell
