A one-yard piece of William Morris cotton print featuring birds and vines (featured on two front panels and the back yoke) inspired Carrie to make this quilted Tabula Rasa Jacket. She created the remainder of the front and back by strip-piecing several coordinating cottons and setting them off with a contrast strip. A quilting class called “Sensuous Curves and Lines” encouraged Carrie to play with curvy seams in the strip-piecing and contrast “piping”. Curving strips of another William Morris fabric also add interest to the sleeves. The middle layer of this jacket is cotton flannel for a bit of light warmth. It is lined with free-hanging lightweight “china silk”. Follow Fit for Art’s techniques for making quilted jackets in our publication Tips for Quilted Jackets.
