Quiltmania #126

July 5, 2018 by

Isn’t this just the most divine summery scene, perfect for the newest, mid summer edition of Quiltmania magazine.

image of Quitmania #126

Quiltmania #126

Here in the Southern Hemisphere it’s mid winter… but that’s ok too.

Inside these pages is the pattern for my Cleland Coverlet and I’m so thrilled to be able to share it with you.

image of The Cleland Coverlet

The Cleland Coverlet

As always, Quiltmania’s styling is just so beautiful.

This coverlet was such a pleasure for me to make;

Inspired by an antique coverlet which was made by Francis Cleland in Ireland in the 1700s but now resides in New Zealand.

I loved Francis’ centre design of hearts, stars and circles.  Then I added my own ‘take’ on it and the Cleland Coverlet is the result.

Grab your copy from your LQS, newsagent or direct from Quiltmania

Click HERE to see the what other *gorgeousness* is in #126…

including my friend Deirdre’s (Hat Creek Quilts) newest quilt Annabella Smythe

inage of Annabella Smythe by Deirdre Bond-Abel

Annabella Smythe by Deirdre Bond-Abel

Thanks for dropping by :)

I’m formulating another newsy, fabric inspiration post and hope to have that up here for you to enjoy in the next few weeks

’til then

happy stitching

Margaret xx

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