Cake Quilt
Cake Quilt
The Cake Quilt is a one-of-a-kind throw sized piece, approx 60 in x 60 in (5ft x 5ft). It is largely made with pieces of fabric left over from other projects. Repurposing remnant pieces is one way the studio stays as close to zero waste as possible.
The front of the quilt has reds and pinks from fabric dyed with madder root and quebracho. It also has pieces of Essex and yarn dyed cotton/linen in flax and grey.
The back of the quilt is a mixed patchwork of mostly greys from fabric dyed with Himalayan rhubarb and quebracho with the addition of iron salts.
The front and back of the quilt were machine pieced, meaning the patchwork is machine sewn. The quilting, meaning the stitches running throughout, were entirely done by hand with cotton sashiko thread. Hand quilting is a very laborious and time consuming process but the impact of the hand stitches cannot be mimicked with a machine.
The binding is flax colored cotton/linen and was also sewn by hand.
The quilt has 100% cotton batting which gives it a nice weight for spring. It is functional but can also be displayed as a piece of art.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Domestic Shipping Rates
Quilts
$50 fully insured and signature required via USPS Priority Mail or UPS Ground.
Artwork
Under 12" - $10
16" x 20" - $25
22" x 30" and above - $50
All artwork ships fully insured and signature required via UPS Ground or USPS Priority.
Fabric by the Yard
Cost varies and ships UPS Ground, fully insured, signature required.
International Shipping: Please email hello@alisoncharlismith.com for a shipping quote or to arrange an international purchase.
Returns
All fabric by the yard, quilts and artwork are final sale and cannot be returned. Please contact us before purchase for any additional information or images and we will be happy to provide them.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Quilts
Display quilts out of direct sunlight. Like with any textile or artwork, exposure to sunlight can cause fading.
Remove light dust by vacuuming the quilt with a stocking over the hose.
Professional cleaning is recommended for a deeper clean. Do not machine wash.
Artwork
Artworks should not be displayed in direct sunlight and framing with UV resistant plexiglass is recommended to maintain the color.
Fabric by the Yard
Dry clean only.