"Let's Start In Provence"

In the magazine Creative Patchwork and Craft which has recently been published I found one of my projects "Let's Start In Provence".  This quilt was originally published as a project in Australian Patchwork & Stitching Vol 8 No 9 and its great to see it available again.  I loved this French provincial range of fabric and it brought back memories of Europe in 2005 when Peter and I started the trip with a week in a small town in Provence called Bandol on the French Riviera.  Provence is definitely on our "to visit again" list.
This quilt also featured on the cover of Creative Patchwork and Craft.

I have taught this quilt in a few beginners patchwork classes and thought I would show you Ann's version with such a different colour selection.  She was very pleased with her first finished quilt project which she also quilted herself.

Till next time
Frances

Comments

Vivian said…
Such a personal sense of satisfaction you must feel seeing your work published in a magazine. The words French Provencal come to mind whenever I see red, blue, and that buttery yellow together. It's a lovely quilt design, Frances.
October 30, 2011 at 6:22 AM
Susan said…
Your Provence quilt is very French! It is a pretty pattern with all those stars!
October 30, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Joy V said…
Another beautiful project Frances.
October 30, 2011 at 7:47 PM
Maureen said…
A lovely, cheerful quilt, Frances. Good use of the fabric. I'm not a big traveler, but Provence is an area I'd love to visit. Congrats on the republication. I wouldn't think of this as a beginner project though your student did a wonderful job!
October 31, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Linda said…
Congratulations again Frances. Your work is most definitely in demand, and it is easy to see why. This piece is beautiful, with the yellow pieces giving it such a lift. Sue's quilt is lovely, but I am really drawn to your original, and I suppose it is simply because of the yellow......
October 31, 2011 at 3:36 PM
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