Monte View Quilt

We are very happy to share our newest pattern with you, Monte View.

Monte View is based on an original 1870’s antique quilt in Lou’s collection.  It is named after a guest house in Healesville. Unfortunately very little is known about it…

Much like the original 1870’s antique quilt (see picture at the end of the post).

Monte View is a scrappy-style reproduction quilt. We love the quirky placement of fabrics

and how the geese are “chopped off” at the bottom of the quilt.

We have made our quilt using our Valley Hues fabric line by Andover Fabric. A guide to

what fabrics we used for the Lemoyne Stars and Flying Geese can be found in the pattern.

This is Lou’s antique quilt:

                                     

You also get a small quilt pattern as a bonus in the pattern:

Valley Hues by Andover Fabrics

 Valley Hues is our 15th range of fabrics with Andover Fabrics. 

This collection is rooted in the mid to late 1800’s, when florals, stripes, and shirtings were essential to both clothing and quilts. The designs draw directly from period textiles — tossed bouquets reminiscent of English chintzes, elegant ribbon-like stripes, and finely detailed shirtings that brought sparkle to patchwork.

The colour palette is inspired by the hydrangeas of the Yarra Valley in autumn, their petals shifting from soft rose and dusky lavender to weathered blues, earthy browns, and hints of antique gold. These shades echo the natural dyes and timeworn look of 19th-century fabrics while adding a uniquely local connection to the Australian landscape.

Together, the prints create the layered, scrappy look loved by 19^th century quilters. They offer today’s makers the chance to stitch with fabrics that feel both historically authentic and beautifully timeless — a true meeting of past and present.

Valley Hues fabrics are ideal for authentic reproduction quilts, or simply for anyone who loves the warmth of vintage colour and design.  

We hope you love these fabrics as much as we do. 

...Did we mention wide-backs!!  We are so excited to share our first wide-back fabrics with you.  You'll find them at the end....

Lou & Lisa

Bev

Ingrid

Dorothy

 

 Rhylee

Jamie

Tyla

Sas

Tracey

Pete

And our 108" wide fabrics, printed in a larger scale than those shown above:

 

Happy sewing, as always,

Lou & Lisa