This quilt has existed in my mind, & as a stack of fabric, for months (ever since I made these for Carissa). Over this past weekend, it very quickly became a quilt. It needed to be finished by today to present to my son’s kindy teacher, on their last school day together.
She is a true book-lover, so I used the “Book Club” design from Modern Quilt Workshop. The shelf heights & widths needed to be adjusted a bit to come out to the finished size I wanted (about 60″x75″). The sketch is pretty lame, but I really only did it to gauge if my updated measurements would still created a well-proportioned design. Originally, I planned to eliminate the tilted books, but I am so glad I went ahead with them. It sends a much clearer “bookshelf” vibe with the tilted books! The back includes a signature/note/drawing from each child in the class.
I was concerned about using a pattern, but it was not as painful as I imagined. It’s actually instructions rather than a true pattern – no templates, just measurements, & lots of leeway with the arrangement of the books.
As always, you can click on any picture to see it larger.
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This is such a classic design. I’ve got a similar project in the works as well. Yours looks great!
it turned out great! what a fantastic teacher gift idea. now i can’t wait to finish mine….
It is so gorgeous – love the tilted books!!
What a beautiful quilt and what a fitting gift for a teacher. I’m sure she’ll be thrilled. I’ve been thinking of making something similar for my daughter who has just finished University and is going to teach 1st grade in the Autumn.
just found your blog…
Another stunning quilt.
This turned out great! Now I want to make one for myself.
This quilt has to be one of my favorites ever. Those tilted books just make it! I’ve been thinking of making something similar to this, only in vertical stacks to imitate my fabric stash.
What a great quilt. I was at a Quilt Exhibition this morning at a nearby Quilting Shop and saw somethings similar on display. I loved that one too!
This turned out perfectly. I’m amazed it was done so quickly!
It’s gorgeous! I love the colors you chose!
I love this quilt. I will be borrowing the idea if you don’t mind – my sister is an avid reader and this would be perfect for her!
What a lovely quilt. I LOVE it and I’m sure any teacher would, too. Nice work.
This is great, Jess. I am loving these bookshelf quilts!