in the spring, dreaming about a field quilt sits side-by-side in my mind with transplanting plant starts out of my greenhouse and into the garden.

it is almost the time when the seedlings will thrive in the warmer temperatures here in the PNW. the sun will shine and i will be sitting outside on my field quilt stitching.
it is my absolute favorite place to be.



making a field quilt has lived on my spring to-do list for a few years. this year i promised myself the time to sit with all the components: time to think and plan, time to draw, time to physically lay out the pieces, time to change my plan, time to consider elements that i had previously overlooked (the back side, the logistics of connecting the pieces, the right thread, a potential pocket), and time to let the ideas sit before taking any action. walking away and then revisiting later is essential to my process. it is nice to be kept up at night by ideas of a field quilt.

the actual constructing is a different kind of time, the kind of predictable and structured time that fits into a routine. this is the space where i feel my vision has become tangible and i am excited to share my quilt with you.



my field quilt measures about 3 x 2’ and has an attached pocket on the side where i can stash my scissors, bits of thread, and other things that could get lost outside. i used a full 11-piece bundle of the 10” squares of plant-dyed 9oz organic cotton/hemp muslin (newly added to my shop!). i worked in some of my favorite decorative cotton fabric and overlaid a handful of linen patches with botanical stitching. the back side is a patchwork piece of stained fabric pieces that i over-dyed with indigo. i am so pleased with how this turned out. i know i will treasure it for years to come.

inspired by my field quilt project, i have just added new bundles of 10” squares of plant-dyed 9oz organic cotton/hemp muslin (pictured above) to my shop. this light canvas is perfect for so many projects: quilting, patchwork, embroidery, little pillows, pocket purses, zipper pouches, and so much more. 

there are many plant-dyed fabric options in my shop. pictured below from left to right: 4” squares of 9oz organic cotton/hemp muslin, 5” squares of 5.6oz organic hemp linen, 10” squares of 5oz organic cotton/hemp muslin, and a remnant envelope filled with an assortment of colors, weights, and textures. you will also find plant-dyed wool felt, sashiko thread, and silk ribbon.



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there are many projects in my collection of over 50 free sewing tutorials where i use various weights of my plant-dyed fabrics. these projects are also perfect for using up your own fabric stash. 
happy stitching!



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i also have patterns for sale ($5) on my site for the foraging bucket and the letter writing pocket. you could make sweet patchwork versions of both projects with the 10” squares of plant-dyed 9oz organic cotton/hemp muslin. 

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PS: myra is trying to convince me that she will stay on the field quilt with me if i bring her outside.