When my DD was a sophomore in college, her and her roommate decided to attend summer term @ King's College in London. Yikes! Two 21 year old girls traipsing off to Europe. I was a nervous wreck....and needed a challenge to keep my mind occupied. My only comfort was that least they would be staying in the dorm on campus....come to find out they only had classes 3 days a week, and took off travelling the rest of the time!

Since the Fall colors/season is my very favorite, decided to take on the 'tesselating leaves' pattern. It definitely kept my mind busy. I used graph paper and colored pencils for each row...note that a portion of every leaf extends into the block next to it AND into the block below and or above it. I named this quilt "Fall of 55" as I finished it in time for my 55th birthday in October of that year. And by the way, the girls made it home just time with great stories to tell, and wonderful memories. :thumbup:

beautiful quilt

Very, very beautiful!! I love leaf patterns, both in piecing and quilting. And the fall colors really sing to my soul!!

I know how you feel about the girls traveling...my DD went to Brazil with AWANA the summer she graduated from high school, 15 days there. I was a little nervous, but it turned out great.

Wow, what a work of art.
I love it.
Thanks for sharing.

wow, gorgeous quilt. saw one very similar to it but the leaves had stems. tons of different colors though.
i love Fall!!

Very beautiful. I love the colors you used, i love fall, cooler temp.s and all the colors around here. Makes me start to crave homemade pumpkin pies.

Beautiful!!!

Ditto! Great work

I am in Awwwwww over your quilt. Beautiful.

Very, very nice.

Great quilt.

Gorgeous quilt! :thumbup: :-D

Absolutely beautiful!!! :thumbup:

Beautiful quilt.. Love the fall colors...

Gorgeous quilt!

This is beautiful...I love fall colors and they look amazing in your quilt.

Just beautiful!!

I would love the pattern for that.Beautiful!

The pattern is from the book "Tessellations" by Jackie Robinson It's a neat book, all the patterns tessellate - meaning the edges of each design form the edges of it's neighboring design. The design process was developed by M.C. Escher.

Can't let my DH see this one!! He LOVES oranges and rusty colors and batiks as well. That is truly a beautiful quilt that I will have to add to my 'want to do someday' list.

So pretty love the fall colors :D :thumbup:

beautiful. Love your color choices :thumbup:

This is such a lovely quilt.

How big are each of the blocks and strips please I would like to use my scrap for it. Maybe a pattern also please.

very pretty...I love fall colors and have never done a real fall quilt. I must put that on my list of "to do's"!!

That's one great quilt. Love the colors. I always like fall season with changing leaves and your quilt captures that feeling so beautifully.

Love your quilt.
Glad the girls had fun and returned safely.

Beautiful quilt! Those take some brain power.:)

I understand how you feel about our young ones going overseas. It is next to impossible to get ahold of them except by email. My daughter and her friend spent 2 summers ago backpacking thru Europe. They both have been there before so this was their "cathedral" trip. They saw every one they could find. They found internet cafes in the evenings to keep us parents updated. They did have fun but I spent alot of time online watching for emails.!!

The body of the block is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", then a 2" x 2" alternate color block is sewn on two opposing corners, snowball style. A 2" x 3 1/2" and a 2" x 5" rectangle of leaf color completes the sides. The pattern is from a book called "Tessellations" by Jackie Robininson

This is a gorgious fall quilt. I love your story too!

Gorgeous!! I love the tessalating design, and the quilting is awesome :D:D:D

Beautiful!

Thank you for the measurements. I will start collecting fabric to make it in the new year.

That is so pretty!! I love the leaves and the fall colors that you chose.

Very pretty. Love the colors

That is one gorgeous quilt with a wonderful story behind it.

Stunning!!! Thanks for sharing

Love your leaf quilt ! Glad the ladies made it home safe and full of adventure stories!

Beautiful quilt with great memories!

What a beautiful quilt! It's a true celebration of Fall!