Finished Size: 66” x 84”
Pattern: Jane Austen at Home Coverlet
Fabric Collection: Jane Austen at Home
Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate thru Advanced
Pantograph Used: Dolce from My Creative Stitches
Cuts Used: The Jane Austen Coverlet Kit and additional fabric for the 2 outer borders and flange.
The original coverlet made by Jane, her sister, and their mother had an English Paper-pieced border that consisted of over 2500 diamonds! The kit comes with a printed border that replicates the original border. However, I was making this quilt for my mom, and she didn’t need a full queen-sized coverlet so instead of using the printed border, I attached a small 1.5” border in taupe and a 2” outer border in the same navy polka dots. I used the extra wide backing designed for this quilt that was a collage of writings by Jane.
Tips: This coverlet requires a ton of patience to make, but it is a great way to challenge yourself. If you are going to attempt it, I recommend reading the instructions carefully, and using extra heavy starch as every piece in the main body of the quilt is cut on the bias. I also highly recommend using a rotating mat.
Products Used
Odif Grippy Non-slip Coating for templates
Creative Grids 6.5” x 24.5” Ruler
8” Rotating Cutting Mat
Creative Grids 24” x 36” Self-Healing Mat
Jane Austen Quilt Booklet
Jane Austen Quilt Diamond Template
“Jane Austen at Home” Fabric Collection can be found online at various retailers.
Janome Horizon Memory Craft 9480 sewing machine
(I strongly recommend purchasing your sewing machine from a local store that offers repair services. However, if you don’t have a local store, you can buy it online at Amazon (https://amzn.to/4hujsjN) and other retailers. )
( It is difficult to find a complete quilt kit but the booklet with instructions, the diamond template, and the fabric are still available at some retailers. )
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