Ironically, this post, while being a personal post and is related to photography, features photos that were taken super quickly on the side of the road while walking to King St. Coffee in the rain.I was initially drawn to this quilt book because I’m a self-proclaimed science nerd. My educational background is in meteorology, I am a huge space nut, and while math was not my forte, you don’t get through upper-level calculus without having some appreciation for the language of mathematics. Mixing left-brain/right-brain together by quilting sciencey things is so up my alley.

But then, flipping through the book I came across the Aperture Science quilt pattern. OH YES, PLEASE. Jon bought me this pattern book for Christmas specifically for that pattern and I slowly worked on it through the winter (those aperture openings were a bear). Finally completed last week, the ‘debut’ was at Finch Sewing Studio, where photographer Stephanie snapped this cute picture:

I debated back and forth about which fabrics I’d go with – one option was to use a different Liberty of London fabric in each aperture opening – but in the end I opted for this Alison Glass fabric and coordinating solids. The background is actually white with little gray dots, which I think is a bit more interesting than solid white.

Ever since I finished hand-stitching the binding on Friday night, I’ve been snuggled up in my quilt. Photographers who enjoy quilting, I’d recommend you give this a try. Side note though, be prepared for some math: you’ll need to cut triangles at certain angles. And seriously, sewing the circles is a little challenging at first. But really, it wasn’t the hardest thing I’ve ever had to sew. (And no, I won’t make you one – you should just visit Finch Sewing Studio for some help to make your own! Making is way more fun!)

(Okay, I’ll make you one. For $600.)

Book: Quilt Lab by Alexandra Winston
Pattern: Aperture Science
Fabric: Handcrafted by Alison Glass
Photos: Stefanie Kamerman, Beryl Young, and myself