Learning Curl

Scraps Reborn for Newborn's Quilt

These little two inch square scraps have been given a new lease of life  in this Irish Chain inspired quilt. It is my second incubator quilt for the King's College Hospital Neonatal Unit. 
A couple of evenings of mindless piecing soon resulted in quite a pile, while I planned the layout.





 Just as with the first incubator quilt, I needed to take into account the flap which covers the hole. I wanted to maintain the continuity of the patchwork. 













As the blocks were put together as a 'nine patch', I used the middle block on the bottom row as the flap. 





Then I only needed to piece the underneath up to the 'hole', where it overlapped. 















Then to quilt it! 
I had seen a video of this curled feather technique. I can't remember who it was by, but she made it look so easy. It actually wasn't! I was just starting to get the hang of it by the time I got to the bottom. It doesn't look quite right close up, but the overall effect is nice. 

A lot more practice is required, I think, but I did at least manage to match up the quilting on the flap.





Now I am taking the opportunity to work on my 'Treasure' quilt before the next two quilt tops arrive this week. It is hand appliqué and it is slow going but very satisfying. Here is a sneak preview.






And I have been awaiting delivery of elastic for my facemasks all day - but it didn't arrive. I've got thirteen to finish off!

Happy Quilting Everyone - Stay safe and keep cheerful!

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