For some years now, I have made quilts for Project Linus. It is a wonderful charity, which gives quilts and blankets to sick and traumatised children. One of our Friday afternoon group, Sandra, has recently taken over as our local 'Linus Lady', so on Sunday, I started a quilt to give her. Lots of quilters make lovely, pretty, girly quilts (yes, me too!), so I thought this time I would make a real little boy's quilt.
From my stash, I unearthed this tractor panel, and a pile of green fat quarters
I ironed the fat quarters,arranged them in two piles and cut strips (I know in the photo that it looks as if the left hand strips are wider, but they are overlapped!)
I joined the strips in pairs, then joined the pairs together (and had one extra strip to add, as I used nine fabrics)
I then cut the long strips into shorter sections. I put the tractor panel on the design wall and put the strips round it, to get an idea of how it will look
Once I sew the strips in place, I will use some cosy fleece for the back. I will make the binding with some of the leftover fat quarters. It is lovely to snuggle under a quilt when you are poorly, so I hope the little boy who receives this one will enjoy using it.