{"product_id":"mosaic-patchwork-a5-notebook-ina-macrae","title":"Mosaic Patchwork A5 Notebook – Ina MacRae | The Quilt Collection","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMosaic Patchwork A5 Notebook – Ina MacRae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful piece of quilting history, reimagined for everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a vibrant reproduction of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMosaic Patchwork with Padded Centre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this A5 notebook celebrates one of the most intricate and individual pieces held in The Quilt Collection of The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by Ina MacRae during the 1930s–40s, the original patchwork is a remarkable example of creativity and resourcefulness. Made using fabric scraps, recycled clothing and remnants from her family's haberdashery business, its elaborate geometric design surrounds a distinctive padded circular centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story behind the quilt is just as fascinating as its design. Some of the paper templates used in its construction contain fragments of handwritten correspondence, including the words \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"my own darling\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"my dearest\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Whether these were letters from family or a lost love remains a mystery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur A5 notebook reproduces this extraordinary patchwork design across both the front and back covers, bringing a little textile heritage into your everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith lined pages and a practical protective plastic cover, it's perfect for recording quilting ideas, workshop notes, project plans or everyday thoughts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5 size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound notebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLined pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective plastic covers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-colour patchwork design printed on the front and back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMosaic Patchwork with Padded Centre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1930s–40s) by Ina MacRae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by an original piece held in The Quilt Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thoughtful gift for quilters, textile enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the stories preserved within historic quilts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery purchase supports The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping to preserve our textile heritage and share the history and skills of quilting with future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neilbrothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58088218788220,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/0145\/files\/9_753a54da-0bf2-4692-af36-772ae0ac70f4.jpg?v=1794321920","url":"https:\/\/quiltworks.co.uk\/products\/mosaic-patchwork-a5-notebook-ina-macrae","provider":"Quiltworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}