Martha's Quilt

Commissioned by a mum in Otley for her daughter's eighteenth birthday. She brought a bag of outgrown clothes from the first ten years: the butterfly dress, the strawberry pyjamas, the pillowcase with the white horse. We cut around the best bits and pieced them into strips, so every block is something Martha wore or slept on.

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Size: 130 × 170 cm
Fabrics: Childhood dresses, pyjamas and a favourite pillowcase supplied by the family, topped up with quilting cottons
Wadding: 80/20 cotton–polyester
Backing: Soft yellow cotton
Made: 2025

Care guide

Washing: Cool machine wash (30°C), gentle cycle, mild detergent; some fabrics are vintage, so wash sparingly
Drying: Dry flat or on a line in the shade; no tumble dryer
Storage: Fold loosely in a cotton bag, away from direct sun

Every quilt is made by hand, so small variations in stitching and colour are part of it.