Skill Level ♦♦

Cut and sew abstract angles easily with a fast, fun technique. Fiber beads and glass buttons evoke gifts from the sea on this bright batik throw.

Designed by Jayme Crow
Machine Quilted by
Sandy Sims
Finished Quilt Size
55” x 64”

Ordering Information
A kit for this quilt is available for $59.95 plus $10.95 shipping/handling (MN residents add 6.9% sales tax) from Blue Bamboo, 12865 Industrial Park Blvd., Plymouth, MN 55441; website: www.mybluebamboo.com; email bluebamboo@visi.com; phone: 1-800-323-1105. Kit includes fabric for quilt top and binding. Backing fabric available for $37.50.

A fiber bead kit is available for $10.95 plus $4.95 s/h (WA residents add 8% sales tax) from Bella Nonna Design Studio, 608 S. Jefferson, Kennewick, WA 99336; website: www.bellanonnaquilt.com; email: info@bellanonnaquilt.com; phone: 509-374-4369; fax: 509-736-9992. Kit includes directions and fabric/ribbons, wire, and skewer to create 30+ fiber beads similar to those featured on quilt (heat gun not included). 

Ask for Geddes Studio dichroic glass buttons at your local quilt or fabric shop, or visit www.geddesstudio.com for online ordering.

Appeared in:

January/February 2009