At the beginning of the Guild year we purchased a brown bag with a fat quarter of fabric and an idea of what we were to make.

“Timberlane Quilt Challenge 2020/21
During this strange year of Covid 19, the heart shape has become a symbol of thankfulness, hope and compassion for others. 
For our challenge this year, please;
– make a quilted table topper, in any size or shape you like
– use the challenge fabric in your quilt top
– incorporate at least 1 heart shape in your design
– include at least 1 heart shape in your quilting together of your layers
– have fun, stay safe and be kind”

This year I used the fabric for the background and found a pattern online from one of my favourite sites – Temecula Quilt Company. I searched for a heart (or valentine) and came up with the Vintage Valentine pattern. The centre of the heart uses a number of small squares that came from another Temecula pattern – Tiny Trees. So I was set.

I had set aside a number of red fabrics for my log cabin quilt so it wasn’t difficult to find enough reds to use for the patterns. Now that it is finished and I’ve reviewed the criteria I see that I missed one element.

I’ve ended up really liking the pattern, but I’m not sure what I’m going to do with it now that it is done.