“Poet’s Quilt” by Maggie and Sparrow

Kathryn titled Poet’s quilt “Grey Teal” after the bird and the prominent colour combination. She sent it to us just before Christmas, wrapped in brown paper and tied with string, and I kept it that way till Christmas morning. I opened it with care and devoured each and every patch, admiring the careful piecing together of colours, patterns and textures.

The best part about opening the quilt was realising that one of the vintage fabrics chosen by Kathryn (the one with the girl and the cat in that last photo) is featured on a vintage doona cover that Daniel’s sister used to have on her single bed. She’s all grown up now so it’s been passed onto Poet. It’s serendipitous matchy-matchy and I love it.

This quilt will stay with Poet forever. Right now she likes to chew the edges (consider it a compliment Kathryn!) but I hope that one day, when she’s older, she’ll trace the patterns with her fingers and cuddle up in its softness.

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  • evie dear
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    wow, what a really gorgeous quilt (& baby girl!)

  • Squiggly Rainbow
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    Beautiful! x

  • Ann
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    Beautiful quilt and baby! I saw her work in one of my holiday magazines… they are even better close up. Ann x

  • MamaJots
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    it is gorgeous jodi. what a beautiful keepsake for poet. xo

  • Fsn
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    What a babe!! Beautiful quilt too I love the peaceful colours!

  • shine little light*
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    oh. it is gorgeous! *s*

  • Kate
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    That quilt is absolutely gorgeous. I need to save my $ so I can get one made for my little one! 🙂

  • Tammi
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    A truly gorgeous quilt for an equally gorgeous girl 🙂
    I have admired the Maggie &Sparrow range for a while now.
    xx

  • Katrina (capturing moments)
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    What a lucky girl! It is beautiful.

  • marci
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    it is beautiful. she does such lovely work. and poet looks quite darling on it!

  • Gaby
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    that quilt and that baby are too cute for words! love poet's facial expressions 🙂

  • ashley
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    That quilt is such a precious keepsake. Lucky girl. X ashley

  • sarah
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    It is beautiful. I saw her quilts in Country Style and yours was mentioned!

  • m.e (Cathie)
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    oh gosh that is just the sweetest quilt and the cutest little girl!
    now I want to start quilting!!
    big hugs to you gorgeous gal ♥

  • one claire day
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    delightful. All of it xx

  • thejadeleaf
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    So lovely Jodi. The way Kathryn pieces colours together us just beautiful x

  • Suite Henry
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    Wow.
    That's so beautiful!

    That babe of yours sure has some great little things already!

  • Anna @ green tea n toast
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    Oh I just love this. What a gorgeous thing to have. I'm sure it will stay in the family for years to come. x

  • Tash
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    A gem! Your precious Poet and the quilt. x

  • Joanna
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    just beautiful. And gorgeous photos of Poet on it. I'm sure she'll treasure it forever.

  • emma
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    oh, I've been waiting to see this quilt, it's absolutely beautiful. Kathryn is one clever (and patient!) lady, and that poet's a lucky girl to have a mama with such impeccable taste! See you soon, xx.

  • Maxabella
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    The perfect keepsake to remind her that she is warmed with love forever. x

  • millefeuilles
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    It's simply beautiful, Jodi as are the photographs. Such muted bliss.

    Stephanie

    ps It's giving me a few ideas.

  • ::The Beetle Shack::
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    I love the olive bow in Poet's hair!

    thanks so much for the scrumptious slice- i'm now sporting a chin full of pimples, but it's worth it.

    xo em

  • Mili O
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    Both the quilt and Poet are devine! x

  • Dora
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    I wish I had the patience and skill to make a quilt as lovely as that. A wonderful family heirloom! x

  • The Franglaise
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    amazing work by Kathryn – the quilt is divine. what a lovely keepsake for Poet.

  • Nikki Martinez
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    The quilt is absolutely gorgeous! It's so lovely;)

  • Sarah
    Reply

    Just beautiful!

  • Sarah
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    Such a beautiful selection of fabric. Peot is such a cutie.

  • Mama of 2 boys
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    It is absolutely gorgeous, as it your beautiful little doll Poet. She has grown so much, you must be super proud Jodi :o) xo

  • Mama of 2 boys
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    as *is… sorry! :o)

  • kristi
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    that patch is holly hobbie…brings back a few memories.

  • Reply

    Very special indeed!! x

  • lady bird
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    Picture perfect! Its official Poet needs to be my spokesperson/model/PR rep…..!

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