Description
Lewis & Irene Free quilt pattern for Hajime fabric range.
Quilt Design by Sally Ablett
Hajime by Stuart Hillard
"Hajime…is the Japanese word for “beginning” and is also a command “to begin”…
My first collection for Lewis and Irene is named “Hajime” from the Japanese “to begin” or “beginning”… A fresh beginning, a new start, sometimes to begin a new project is the hardest part…I made rough marks on a page, thick brushstrokes in wet paint on paper, hatched lines in pencil and running stitches on cloth…those loose lines became stylised florals, windblown reeds, clouds and interlocking cubes…all drawn in shades of indigo, blue and tan…my collection and colours are inspired by vintage mens kimono, once ubiquitous in Japan, everyday workwear made almost obsolete but re-imagined for modern sewing projects, clothing, quilting, bag making, crafts."
This range is a perfect choice for those wanting a calm approach, blues creams, golds, with simple, gentle patterns.... just low key which gives scope for the quilt design to do the talking.
This design makes a fabulously decent sized quilt, 68" x 68" approx when finished. It fits neatly into a modern setting, as a throw, wall hanging or if you want to hide it away, a quilt for the bed!!
As it is pretty gender neutral it is easy to fit snuggly into most peoples lives too!
Please read pattern thoroughly before beginning the cutting!
Perfect to create a kit as a special gift!
