January Quilt
As I write this, my children are curled up on couches for the first official “snow day” they’ve ever had from school. The gusty wind has snow swirling in every direction, drifting across porches and driveways and mostly blowing horizontally. It’s cold and white and I’m thrilled we’re warm and cozy inside. Even my college student opted to drive home last night and ended up being with us for this unexpected free day. While winter howls outside, I can’t help but think that my January quilt is far more cheerful than this winter storm!
I quilted my January quilt top in time to gift it to my daughter for her birthday. Every time she walked in my studio and saw these blocks in process, she declared it to be her favorite of all the quilts I’ve made. It made perfect sense to give it to her.
I still love straight line quilting, so I quilted this in lines just less than 1/2 inch apart. The close quilting adds a nice texture to the quilt.
I love looking at this quilt. It’s like taking a memory walk through fabrics I’ve loved and sewn with over the years. Many of the pieces in this quilt were the last I had of that fabric. It makes me happy to see them in this quilt.
I chose the backing for this quilt before I started it, an unusual thing for me. I love the floral and the hot pink binding might be my favorite detail. Most of all I loved the surprised delight on Anna’s face when she opened it on her birthday. I’m glad she loves it as much as I do.
I love quilts and quilting, warmth on cold days, and color that makes me smile!
Pattern available here
Oh Jennifer, I must have this pattern. Honey it is beautiful!!!
What do I do if I want to see the pattern for this January quilt?
Very interesting pattern. Could you share the pattern name?
Located the info in a link from your finished quilts post. I would have never looked twice at the original blocks – but the fabrics you chose makes the block sing. No wonder your daughter claimed it. – it’s lovely.
Love this quilt. Is it a new pattern or an old one.? What is the name of it, the pattern? I would love to try making one . Thanks Karen
Hi Denise, thanks for your comment, and I’m so sorry I’ve been MIA… rough month. Anyway, the pattern is just a pattern for the block, and you make as many blocks as you want. It’s only $4, and really fun to make. Here’s a link: https://ladyharvatine.bigcartel.com/product/january-block
I hope you have fun with it!
-Jennifer
Hi Karen, the pattern is just a block pattern, and it’s available here: https://ladyharvatine.bigcartel.com/product/january-block
It’s only $4 and so much fun to play with!
Hi Wendy, I’m glad you found it. I was out of town and missed your comments. Guess I should add another link to the pattern in my post. Thanks so much!
Hi Karen, It’s called the January block, by Liz Harvatine. She only sells the pattern for the block and you make as many as you want. It’s $4 and available here: https://ladyharvatine.bigcartel.com/product/january-block
I hope you try it. It’s one of the most fun quilts I’ve made!