Spectacular Savanna quilt

This time last year we were on Safari so when I saw Elizabeth Hartmans "Spectacular Savanna" pattern, I knew that I wanted to make it as a reminder of our amazing African adventure.

I dug into my stash of Timeless Treasures "sketch" style fabrics to use as the feature print for each animal which was mainly for the ears.

And I also modified the original pattern slightly to make the quilt wider (90 x 73") so it goes across the bed.

Being so large, I had this long-arm quilted at my LQS Rainbow Patchwork in the Exotic Vine design which I think was just perfect for this quilt.

We were fortunate to actually see all of these animals whilst on Safari but the elephant was definitely my favourite. 

The backing is the Leaf in grey from Ellas backings which I also used in the Lion pillow for my mum. 

And most importantly, the quilt was kitty approved by Peach!

This was on my Q3 FAL 2019 list so linking up with the 2019 FAL team.

Kirsten.

"Aslan" pillow

My mums birthday is in August and her starsign is Leo so I thought the Lion from the Spectacular Savanna quilt by Elizabeth Hartman would make a great gift for her.

The Spectacular Savanna pattern provides not only the main quilt pattern but lots of other options, including ideas for pillows or smaller quilts.

Elizabeth Hartman has used Essex linens in her pattern so although most of this lion is quilting cotton, I used some linen in flax for his nose and ears.

I quilted this pillow with a cross-hatch design which gives it is nice texture.

And the back of the pillow is the gum leaf print from one of Emma Jean Jansens wide-quilt backings which was left over from my "Fabled" quilt.

 

This was on my Q3 FAL 2019 list so linking up with the 2019 FAL team.

Kirsten.