A cold January day seems to be a completely inappropriate time to be showing you this little Christmas gift I made last month inspired by sunny days at the beach.
I used 2.5 inch squares of Reunion by Sweetwater and Salt Air by Cosmo Cricket to make a sweet little sunny style table topper. These two collections work really well together like they were made to kiss each other.
I had fun doing a little echo quilting using my seam guide tool on all the white fabric only.
And made up a little family of coordinating coasters.
Finally, I made up a beach hut version of those stuffed little houses I was addicted to making last month to add to the parcel before packing everything up to go and live in sunny Whitstable.
I could do with packing myself off to go live there right now too, brrrr! it is cold today.
That fabric combination is gorgeous! Its making me dream of the beach too....roll on summer!
Posted by: Ruth | 01/12/2012 at 12:24 PM
I love the table topper! You're right - the fabrics go together so well.
Posted by: Donna | 01/12/2012 at 12:51 PM
Love those two fabric lines, yummy. Nice to see a bit of summer at the moment.
Posted by: Sheila Donnachie | 01/12/2012 at 01:34 PM
very cute!
Posted by: Dianne | 01/12/2012 at 01:57 PM
love this little quilt and the coasters!
Posted by: jodi | 01/12/2012 at 02:23 PM
Your little one is soooo cute and I like your quilting! I thought about what to do with my reunion charm pack and your idea to mix it with salt air is just great1
Hildy
Posted by: Hildy | 01/12/2012 at 02:37 PM
this is just lovely, aneela!
Posted by: randi | 01/12/2012 at 02:48 PM
Our record setting winter warmth was replaced, overnight, with "normal, reality" winter....14F, snow and blustery NW winds. Having said that, the timing of your post couldn't have been more perfect!-) I love the simplicity of your little table quilt. So refreshing in contrast to some of the much overdone machine quilting that is appearing these days. Doreen
Posted by: Treadlemusic.wordpress.com | 01/12/2012 at 03:03 PM
Love the table topper!!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | 01/12/2012 at 03:21 PM
Wow, those lines really were meant for each other! What sweet gifts, love the quilting on the table topper! :)
Posted by: Jeni | 01/12/2012 at 03:34 PM
Such pretty quilting Aneela! Love the new fabrics too!
Posted by: Megan | 01/12/2012 at 05:07 PM
I LOVE the echo quilting! Yep, baby it's cold outside at night but our days have been filled with beautiful sunshine and mild weather. Global warming....
Posted by: ina | 01/12/2012 at 05:28 PM
I love your table topper and the coasters. I'm particularly drawn to the quilting. Great job!
Posted by: carolld | 01/12/2012 at 05:43 PM
So pretty Aneela! I also feel like packaging myself up to go somewhere at the moment and i live in AUSTRALIA! We've had some of the coldest summer days on record, topped off with hail storms, 100km/hr winds and lots and lots of rain!...followed half an hour later by sun...crazy weather! This morning it's ffffreezing hehe.
But in saying that i do believe we've also had some of our hottest days on record too hehe.
Posted by: Bek | 01/12/2012 at 07:28 PM
i love they 2 lines together too!!
Posted by: gina f. | 01/12/2012 at 11:04 PM
What a wonderful gift package. Love your table topper and the way you quilted it!
Posted by: Krista - Poppyprint | 01/12/2012 at 11:09 PM
Oh so pretty!
Posted by: Flying Blind | 01/13/2012 at 07:21 AM
Gorgeous and yes, freezing!!
Posted by: Lucy @ Charm About You | 01/13/2012 at 12:40 PM
I am an avid follower of your blog & just love your creations!
Posted by: Erica of Sew So Crafty | 01/13/2012 at 07:53 PM
Another BEAUTIFUL creation:) You inspire me EVERY day! I love your work!!!!
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | 01/14/2012 at 05:03 PM
So fun! :) Those coasters make my heart sing! Hope things warm up for you soon. It's cold and rainy here - and it's supposed to be summer!!!
Posted by: Seaweed & Raine | 01/14/2012 at 09:39 PM
That little house is adorable!
Posted by: Debra L | 01/14/2012 at 09:54 PM
There can never be too much beach-iness, not even on the coldest days! What a lovely gift!
Posted by: Ute | 01/15/2012 at 09:42 AM
As the extremely delighted recipient, I can confirm that these beautiful gifts love living in Whitstable and capture the salty-aired seaside here perfectly! They have pride of place in our living room and shall be treasured. Thank you so much again lovely talented Aneela xxx
PS If it's any consolation, it's even colder here at the moment (though sunny and bright) x
Posted by: Zoe | 01/15/2012 at 07:53 PM
Hi Aneela - just wanted to let you know that I picked up the latest copy of Australian Quilter's Companion today and guess who I saw peeking out at me !! they did a little profile piece on you with some photos followed with a project by the always talented Sarah Fielke using your gorgeous Sherbet Pips fabric - I just happen to have a layer cake of sherbet pips and also some yardage - I knew if I held on long enough a project for this fabric would appear (although I'll have to make mine smaller) :)
Posted by: leanne | 01/17/2012 at 05:02 AM
Hi Aneela - what size white squares did you use for the corners? I assume you put it together like a snowball block?
Posted by: EG | 02/02/2012 at 10:08 PM