“A treasure carried from the Castle of SewEndipitous®, waiting to spark your next creation.” | Manufacturer: David & Charles
Stock #: DC17310
Product Content: Quilt Pattern Book
Type: Hardcover
Designer: Alice Garrett
Group Name: N/A
Theme: N/A
Item Description:
Create a nature-inspired heirloom quilt with Alice’s Country Diary Quilt, a beautiful hardcover quilting book from David & Charles. This richly detailed project combines English Paper Piecing, appliqué, hand embroidery, and quilting into one stunning seasonal design.
The finished quilt measures approximately 68" x 68" and features 25 embroidered blocks plus 12 border blocks, with delicate wildflowers, insects, botanical details, and softly framed fabric rings. The quilt is shown with Liberty fabrics, but any quilting cottons or favorite fabric treasures may be used to create your own version.
With step-by-step instructions, embroidery guidance, block assembly details, and easy-to-use iron-on transfers, this book is both a pattern and an invitation to slow down, stitch thoughtfully, and create something truly special. |
SewEndipitous® Maker’s Note:
This is the kind of book that feels like more than a pattern. It has that quiet, storybook quality that invites you to linger — part quilt project, part embroidery journey, part nature diary.
We especially love the combination of English Paper Piecing rings with embroidered wildflowers and insects. It gives the finished quilt a collected-over-time heirloom feeling, while still allowing makers to choose their own fabrics, colors, and seasonal mood. This would be a breathtaking long-term project for someone who enjoys handwork, botanical details, and quilts with a sense of place.
Best For:
- English Paper Piecing lovers
- Hand embroidery enthusiasts
- Heirloom quilt projects
- Nature, garden, and botanical-inspired sewing
- Liberty fabric fans
- Slow stitching and long-term handwork
- Quilters who enjoy detailed, meaningful projects
- Makers who want a quilt that combines piecing, appliqué, and embroidery
Key Details:
- Title: Alice’s Country Diary Quilt
- Item Number: DC17310
- Publisher: David & Charles
- Author / Designer: Alice Caroline
- Format: Hardcover book
- Pages: 168
- Publish Date: March 31, 2026
- Finished Quilt Size: 68" x 68"
- Techniques: English Paper Piecing, appliqué, hand embroidery, quilting, and final assembly
- Includes 25 embroidery designs
- Includes 12 border blocks
- Includes 9 essential embroidery stitches
- Uses 40 DMC thread colors
- Includes iron-on embroidery transfers
- Fabric shown: Liberty fabrics, though any quilting fabric may be used
Book Details:
Alice’s Country Diary Quilt includes full instructions for creating the quilt blocks, embroidery designs, and final quilt assembly. The book guides makers through tools and materials, preparation, EPP techniques, embroidery techniques, block assembly, layout guides, quilt construction, and embroidery transfers.
The book also includes beautiful photography, botanical illustrations, stitch focus sections, plant lore, and nature-inspired details that help make the project feel like a seasonal quilting journey rather than just a set of instructions.
Fabric, thread, batting, backing, templates, and other project supplies are selected separately based on the book’s requirements and your preferred fabric choices.
Additional Supplies Needed:
Supply needs are detailed in the book, but this project will generally require quilting fabric, embroidery fabric, embroidery floss in the listed DMC colors, English Paper Piecing papers or templates, appliqué and embroidery needles, thread, backing fabric, batting, binding fabric, and basic quilting and hand-sewing supplies.
Skill Note:
This is best suited for makers who enjoy careful handwork or are ready to build those skills. The project combines English Paper Piecing, hand embroidery, appliqué, and quilt assembly, so it is a wonderful long-term project rather than a quick weekend finish. Confident beginners with patience may enjoy growing through the process, while experienced quilters and embroiderers will appreciate the detail and artistry.
FAQ:
What size is the finished quilt?
The finished quilt measures approximately 68" x 68".
What techniques are used in this project?
The quilt combines English Paper Piecing, appliqué, hand embroidery, quilting, and final assembly.
How many embroidery designs are included?
The book includes 25 unique hand embroidery designs inspired by wildflowers, insects, and the countryside.
Are embroidery transfers included?
Yes. The book includes easy-to-use iron-on embroidery transfers for placing the designs.
Do I have to use Liberty fabrics?
No. The quilt is shown with Liberty fabrics, but any quilting fabrics may be used.
Is this a quick quilt project?
No. This is more of a thoughtful heirloom-style project with multiple handwork techniques. It is ideal for makers who enjoy slow stitching and detailed work.
Is this a pattern or a finished quilt?
This listing is for the hardcover book only. It includes the instructions and transfers needed to make the quilt, but fabric and supplies are chosen separately.
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