ABC Quilts: Not Just for Kids Anymore

Leave it to Marcia Derse to make an alphabet quilt panel that is so full of detail that you can actually spend time reading it.

The panel, part of Marcia Derse's Studio Alphabet fabric line, features colored block letters, vintage photographs and old journal entries. Each letter block is numbered and the whole thing is just full of interesting detail.

When I saw this panel at Polka Dot Pincushion, one of my favorite quilt shops in Greater Cleveland, I knew I had to buy it . . . and some other stunning Marcia Derse fabrics for a border . . . and an amazing fabric for the backing.

I made it with my dear friends George and Arlene in mind, and gave it to them this past weekend. They are both the most young-at-heart people I know and super creative people; I knew they would appreciate the uniqueness of this quilt.

The colors are grungy, hand-dyed, rustic and batik in both bright and muted colors.

Pick your favorite letter!

Captivating!

The backing is Marcia Derse's Art History Timeline Notes.

This quilt goes with everything!

I had such fun making the wide border. I used a grunge bundle I had, some Art History fabrics I had, and whatever from my stash that seemed to fit. Two of the corner blocks are orphan blocks left over from Tula Pink's City Sampler quilt I made.

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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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