Scottish quilt

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Scottish Thistle Barn Quilt. I like this one!!

It's in bad condition, the backing cloth - a big printed paisley - almost in shreds and even the front is sadly faded in places. But I bought this fascinating old textile at auction today - a patchwork quilt, constructed of pieces of tartan cloth, which are said to be pieces of kilt which date from the First World War, and which were worn by soldiers of the time. The cloth is fine wool, and I wonder if some of these tartans date from the nineteenth century - people would often keep kilts for…

Maybe it's just me and the season I'm in, but I think this might be a busier time of year for me than the holidays! Sports and wrapping up the school year means lots of places to be and things to celebrate. Which typically means I have far less time to sew than usual. It's also the time I'm thinking about giving quilts as gifts, whether for Mother's Day or a special teacher in our lives or someone who's graduating. So I thought a round-up of some of my fastest patterns might be helpful to…

Independently run since 1797, Johnstons is one of the most internationally respected names in top quality Scottish cashmere, merino, and other woollen products. From their mill on the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, Johnstons still produces all their

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The THISTLE BLOOM quilt block is an eight patch design featuring half square triangles and flying geese patches. Free quilt block pattern download for 8 inch, 12 inch and 16 inch blocks.

Suzy Quilts has done it again with a beautiful fabric collection! Earlier this year, I made an Upscale Plaid Quilt with her Duval collection, so when I saw her newest collection, Evolve, I felt inspired to make something with it too! I love how the two collections have completely different colors, but blend beautifully together & complement each other so well. I decided to use Evolve in one of my most versatile, beginner friendly patterns, Celtic Crossing 2.0. Celtic Crossing 2.0 is one of…

Main - Scottish Quilt Patterns - I know there is a pattern available which positions the fabric colors to make the entire quilt look like plaid. Maybe he'd like that. Maybe you can do it in the family colors.