Vignette Garden: a lattice quilt

Bright, joyous flowers and aqua over a tranquil lattice design - everything about this quilt turned out quite.... uplifting.  It's almost over-the-top happy; but then again, you can never be too happy.

I started making this quilt for one person, but along the way I realized it's entirely perfect for another.  Laura Gunn's Vignette fabrics are just as vibrant and optimistic as this friend.   I can't wait to surprise her!  Quilts are such a wonderful way to show your gratitude.  I'm so lucky to have the chance to make them as part of my job!

I know some wonder how I keep up with my sewing given... things.  Sometimes I wonder too and even wonder if I should be spending time here.  But, there are at least three reasons that keep me engaged.  1. It's my job and it pays some bills.  I'm so incredibly lucky to have a job that I actually enjoy and can do from home.  That's not something to drop when times are tough if at all possible.  2.  It keeps me creating.  Making time to nurture my soul with color and design seems wise.  3.  Why would I walk away from your friendship?  I want to keep giving, to keep being a part of our community.

I do wonder how my work might mature and evolve as I learn to live with these new challenges.  I feel I've been floundering a bit when transitioning to new projects.  On the other hand, I've recognized a new loyalty to adding unexpected or broken elements to my work, like the simple aqua squares in this quilt that break up the lattice pattern.  I have always liked variations like that in other's quilts.  Now I think I'm remembering and reaching more often to add them in my own.

Vignette Garden is free motion quilted with a lily pattern that runs in rows across the quilt.  It's bound in some Vignette scraps.  To make your own lattice-style quilt, see my tutorial.  This is a great pattern for a new quilter!  Don't be afraid to give it a go!

Happy quilting, friends.