July is a month for celebrating freedoms that we have in the USA.
One of my sweet and talented quilty friends, Soma, of Whims and Fancies blog, asked if I was interested in sewing a quilt , using a new paper pieced pattern that she had just designed. {here}
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| The " Freadom Bookshelf Quilt" pattern - Soma's newest pattern in her pattern shop |
I didn't hesitate to reply that I would be thrilled to make up her quilt !! I was really curious to see how she had interpreted the word "freadom" .... in what I call , the artistic "Soma Touch."
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| Freadom Bookshelf Quilt by Susie's Sunroom |
I love Soma's clever play on words!
FREADOM Bookshelf Quilt : pattern here
Size: 10 " x 16 " block
Fabrics used : Scraps from Color Me Happy fabric line by V and Co. Moda
Quilters Linen Stone by Robert Kaufman for the background
Lime Kona Cotton backing as binding
***Both striped and non-striped versions of the R-E-A-D letters are included in the pattern.
Soma's pattern is precise , clearly marked, and in color. Her diagrams are excellent.
While sewing this quilt, it gave me some reflection time ....
I have often taken for granted ... the freedom to read whatever I want to read! And the freedom to "escape to any place in the world" through books!
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| These shelves are designated mainly for my husband . (Hence, no cat or quilting books here.) |
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| When growing up, I read my mother's Honey Bunch books |
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| And I read my mother's Nancy Drew Mystery books |
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| I love my little antique books collection |
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| Aren't I lucky to have these awesome quilting and sewing books to read and learn from? |
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| Let FreadOM ring! |
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| I'm off to my sewing room! |
Paper Piecing Party @ Quilt Art Designs and
Fabric Frenzy Friday @ Fort Worth Fabric Studio and
Fabric Tuesday @ Quilt Story
Susie I loved this post and that quilt. I loved to see what's on your shelf too. :) Great job. I love how fresh your little quilt looks. Looks like a fun project!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern and I so enjoyed seeing your version and some of your book collection too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise, Susie!! Thank you so much, dear friend, for making the little quilt and writing about it. I really fell in love with your mini, and all the wonderful photos you took. Really really love them :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
-Soma
Nice work on Soma's pattern! Love it. She is an awesome designer isn't she? :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I would love to get my hands on a vintage Dick and Jane reader some day! I learned to read with those.
Susie, I love yours and Soma's FREADOM quilts and equally so what you both had to say about the freedom to read! This is a great reminder. I too love Soma's patterns! You my friend are such a pro at paper piecing and you always do an awesome job!
ReplyDeleteRay Bradbury is my favorite author, and I collect his books. This would be an awesome finish to place alongside his novels and short stories, especially if I used space-themed fabric for the books! Also, it would really be poetic to have "FreaDOM" next to a copy of "Farenheit 451"! Thanks to you and Soma for being so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!! I love the colors you picked!!
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