Keep It Picasso Simple Quilt

If you can make an incredible dinner by rummaging through the leftovers in your fridge, then you can absolutely rummage through your fabric stash (uhum…) to make your portrait art quilt. This project is a playful confidence booster, and yes, it gives you full permission to be a little bit Picasso with your fabric choices.

skill level Intermediate
time to make a satisfying weekend, plus extra time if you want to fuss over the details
ideal for quilters who want to try a quilted portrait, use what they already have, and make something that feels bold and personal
you will practice quilted portrait planning, confidence-driven colour choices, a little photo and app help if you want it, and quilting a statement piece for the home (ANPTmag)
finished size pattern includes the finished size details (ANPTmag)

This pattern by Claire Haillot was featured in A Needle Pulling Thread magazine Issue 54, an issue dedicated to exploring faces in needlework and diving into quilted portraits with a sense of adventure.

The Keep It Picasso Simple Quilt pattern includes instructions on how to make a quilted self-portrait using the PFAFF creative icon, along with excellent tips for this fibre art technique.

Get the Keep It Picasso Simple Quilt pattern here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/keep-it-picasso-simple-quilt/

Get Issue 54 here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-54/

What makes this project so exciting is that it nudges you out of ordinary patchwork and into portrait territory without taking itself too seriously. You end up with a quilted wall art that is pure personality, and that is always a great conversation starter!

Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag quilting project I’ll show you next.