Japanese Lanterns From William Morris In The Time Of Covid

A foundation paper pieced quilt using my collection of William Morris reproduction fabrics.

I love William Morris reproduction fabrics and had been collecting them for years. Then one day I got the bright idea that instead of pulling that collection out and petting it a few times every year, if I actually used those fabrics in a quilt, I could enjoy them more often. Using the block dimensions from Carolyn Forster's "Japanese Stars and Lanterns Quilt" pattern, I modified it for paper piecing. After making a four-block practice quilt, I realized that leaving the solid background fabric in, underneath the string portion of each block, made for a very heavy quilt, so in the real quilt I eliminated that fabric; conserved both fabric and weight! I was so focused on this quilt that it took me less than two months from start to binding; some kind of record for me. I hang this quilt in my hallway for a month or two at a time, and every time I walk past it I see a different fabric and fall in love with the quilt all over again. It contains over 150 different fabrics, so there's lots to love. I will certainly be making another quilt with this pattern in the future!!!

Maker: Carol D. Kaplan

Quilter: Carol D. Kaplan

Year Made: 2020

Owned By: Carol D. Kaplan

Size: 29 x 29 centimeters

Shows & Museums: NA

Awards: NA