Quilts - patchwork quilting | Country Cotton patchwork quilts

Hand Applique

Sunbonnet Sue is a quilting icon dating back to the 1930’s. Each piece is appliquéd by hand using decorative buttonhole stitching for a vintage look.worthy of being a treasured heirloom.
Exquisite Hand Quilting

At Country Cotton all of my quilts are hand quilted to a standard not normally seen in mainstream shops.
Aromatic Lavender Sachets

Hearts are a perennial country favourite. Each of these beautifully pieced patchwork hearts are embellished with pearl beads and filled with the glorious scent of Provence lavender. Just one of the unique gifts available.
Traditional Blocks and Techniques

Traditional patchwork blocks each have a name and I use these to create individual, unique quilts. Shown here is ‘Courthouse Steps’.
Sampler Quilt

All of my quilts are made using top quality materials. Natural waddings are chosen for warmth and breathability. No two are the same and each one is worthy of being a treasured heirloom.

Welcome to Country Cotton, the home of beautiful quilts and unique gifts, all carefully handcrafted in rural Buckinghamshire, by Karen Chapman.

Needlecraft has always been a part of my life and quilting in particular has been an enduring passion.

I specialise in hand quilting as opposed to machine, as the stitching has a much softer effect; it is very beautiful and bears no resemblance to the rough tacking displayed in many of the cheap imported quilts that abound in the shops.

To complement the hours of work involved, all my quilts are constructed from 100% top quality cotton from the best designer ranges.

The wadding (the middle part of the quilt sandwich) can range from cotton, including organic, and wool to the more unusual such as bamboo, soy protein, corn fibre and even alpaca! The benefit of these natural fibres is that they allow warmth and breathability.

Many also have antibacterial properties and are environmentally friendly in their production. The quilts are made using traditional blocks and techniques, sometimes with a contemporary twist.

All the quilts are machine washable and do not require ironing. I am passionate about keeping this wonderful craft alive and my aim is to produce quilts of heirloom quality at an affordable price.

Jelly Rolls and Fat Quarters

Fabric doesn’t just come by the yard or metre! Packs of ‘fat quarters’ and ‘jelly rolls’ are just two of the ways to get a delicious mix of patterns.
Unique Quilts

Each quilt is individually designed. Here blocks are waiting to be made into a cot quilt. Overall Andy is another 1930s classic motif.
Hand Quilting

The quilt top, wadding and backing are now being joined together with beautiful hand quilting. Masking tape is wonderful for keeping a straight line.
Quilt Fabric

More gorgeous fabric just arrived and waiting for the right design. The floral pack of 10” squares is a non-fattening ‘layer cake’.