241. Sorbet

 Sorbet began with a bundle of Oakshott shot cottons in sherbet colors (aptly named Sorbet) and artwork inspiration from my friend, Molly Lam of Tokodots. 

I'm not sure what I had originally intended for the background, but Michael Oakshott sent me some beautiful grape shot cotton that paired well with the ice cream colors.

The quilt went together quickly.

I pulled eight colors of perle cotton and began hand quilting.

And then...Idisaster. I spilled something on the quilt. I tried to remove the stain. Now I can't remember how that went. But for some reason I can't recall, I dried it in the dryer. It shrunk and was an absolute mess. I'm sure tears were involved.

I ordered a beautiful steel grey Oakshott and started all over.

The backing is a soft fabric from Sue Daley Designs that feels very much like Liberty of London. I love the one piece of print on the front that matches the backing.

It was a dream to hand quilt.

I never anticipated having to make this quilt twice, although the pattern is so easy that sometimes I dream of making it again on a larger scale. 

Name: Sorbet

Designed by: Cindy Wiens (based on artwork by Molly Lam)

Made by: Cindy Wiens

Hand quilted by: Cindy Wiens

Size: 40" x 40"

Completed: 2023