Alice's Country Diary Quilt - by Alice Garrett (Hardcover)

About the Book

A beautiful nature-inspired heirloom quilt pattern that combines EPP and applique in Liberty fabrics (but any quilt fabric can be used) with 25 hand embroidery designs. Full instructions are given for all the blocks and stitches, plus easy-to-use iron-on transfers. When finished, the quilt is 68 x 68in.

Book Synopsis

Create a stunning heirloom quilt that celebrates nature and the seasons.

Alice's Country Diary Quilt is a breathtaking fusion of English Paper Piecing (EPP), hand embroidery, and appliqué, inspired by the beauty of the countryside. Featuring 25 unique embroidery designs, this quilt showcases delicate wildflowers and insects, framed by luxurious Liberty Tana Lawn fabrics - though any quilting fabric can be used.

This quilting project is perfect for quilters and embroidery lovers alike, offering a combination of hand-sewing techniques with a touch of machine piecing for final assembly. The quilt includes:

• 25 intricate embroidered blocks plus 12 border blocks, creating a 68 x 68-inch masterpiece
• 10 essential embroidery stitches and 40 DMC thread colors for rich, textural detail
• Beautiful fabric prints in the bespoke EPP rings
• Full step-by-step instructions for both stitching and quilt construction
• Iron-on embroidery transfers to effortlessly transfer designs onto fabric

Beyond technique, this book is a work of art in itself, featuring the author's original botanical sketches and plant lore, adding a storytelling element to your crafting journey.

Whether you're a seasoned quilter or an embroidery enthusiast, Alice's Country Diary Quilt is an invitation to slow stitching, nature appreciation, and creative expression.

Let your needle and thread weave a story - start your Country Diary Quilt today!

About the Author

Alice Garrett of Alice Caroline Fabrics is a designer, entrepreneur and all-round creative. Having completed a PhD in cancer genetics, she started to rediscover her creativity as a maker and designer of dresses, cushions, bags, childrenswear and quilts. Liberty of London Tana Lawn was a natural choice for her projects, with its fine weave, delicate and inventive patterns, and its traditional English heritage. Alice's studio is in a light and airy barn conversion in the tranquil Cotswold hills. Rolls of linens and silks are stashed below the vintage cutting tables, whose previous life was in one of Liberty's regional department stores. She has over 50k followers on Instagram (@alicecarolinefabrics) and is regularly featured in the craft and women's lifestyle press. She lives in the Cotswolds, UK.