A Bookshelf Quilt

I've seen so many bookshelf quilts lately, I thought it would be a good time to show you mine.

I made this before I knew how to paper-piece, so it's a little rough around the edges (and the middle), but I had such fun putting this together. I used all scraps and saved selvage strips, and I didn't purchase any fabric except for the backing and binding.

This project is where I learned to make my own pattern and improvise on-the-go.

In addition to selvage strips, which are so perfect for book bindings in a quilt, I used any fabric that had words; and the order print strip from some Spoonflower fabric I had made with a recipe in my mom's handwriting.

I love the haphazardness of the books - all colors, sizes and patterns. No fabric was left behind!

Every bookshelf needs a tiny Kent State mug. :)

What's inside the box? Treasure!

And, of course, Elvis makes an appearance in a little picture frame.

I made a little bookmark. 💛

Words on the binding.

My bookshelf quilt has a home in our book nook. It fits right in!

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To learn more about these quilts and Diane's other quilting projects, contact her at diane.fitzpatrick@mac.com. And check out her Instagram page.

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