Tuscan Inspiration

We just love the stories that lie behind many of the quilts you show us, and we especially love it when our fabrics come together with your memories – that is the beauty of quilting.

The highly talented Claudia Scheja of quilterei-werne in Werne, northwest Germany, had her memories triggered by the Oakshott Ruby Reds and has produced a real work of art:

my new Quilt “Tuscany Village” I have made from Oakshott fabrics. When I saw the beautiful Ruby Red fabrics I remembered a journey to Italy many years ago and got the idea for this quilt (140 x 140cm)

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The quilt was first seen at the Open European Quilt Championships 2016 in Maastricht, Germany, where Claudia was a featured quilter.

Venice in Birmingham

When Fay Cumberland showed us her quilt made with Oakshott fabrics when she visited our stand at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham we begged her to send us a photo; and here is her, highly-evocative,  Venetian Compass:

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Chilli Pepper Wreaths

Deborah Kemball has kindly sent us some photos of her mouthwatering appliqué Chilli Pepper Wreath in two colour ways using Italy on the chair cushions and new Colourshotts for the other.

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For more mouthwateringly beautiful appliqué flowers do go to Deborah’s site and see what you can resist!