When we had our home on the market in 2015, I went through a no sewing period to ensure the sewing room looked as neat as possible for showings, a very stressful period indeed. I managed to sneak in and cut up some squares of peachy and low volume fabric. That bag of squares sat around until a few weeks ago when I decided I needed to work with some brighter colors during this never ending winter. Digging into my scraps I cut more squares to yield a queen size quilt.
My goal is to make this a summer quilt for one of our guest bedrooms. Quilting always makes things better so I am optimistic this will work out fine.
In really big news. my Tula Pink City Sampler has moved to the next stage...it is basted. Unlike the quilt above, I have loved this quilt from Day One.
In my spare time, I'll be contemplating my quilting plan. One can never accuse me of rushing to a finish!
I have to share with you my good luck! I won this fabulous bundle of patterns, book and fabric from Melissa Corry of Happy Quilting as part of Amy's IGQuiltFest! And the list of projects that I "must do" just keeps growing!
Sewing down my fabric stash has been a goal of mine and I have really tried to avoid buying fabric (except of course the necessary baby sewing fabric which doesn't count!). The combination of this gorgeous collection by April Rosenthal (Sweet Marion) and a sale at the Fat Quarter Shop resulted in my purchase of this FQ bundle, the first time in a very long time I've purchased an entire collection. So many of my favorite colors!
Sewing machine just dropped off for a tune up. Hand sewing projects being organized. Baby will be here soon. All is good.
I see those peach fabrics in your moda collection....I have a feeling you're going to love that peach quilt when it's finished. It is very attractive!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy! I love the quilt top in beach, blue and low volumes! I think those soft colours are so beautiful and the pattern is one of my favourites! Did you make hour glass + squares or economy blocks? Fantastic winning packet and the new fabric bundle looks gorgeus! Have to check out that because friend is waiting for a quilt in those colours. x Teje
ReplyDeleteAll good indeed!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your Tula City Sampler, but, whoa, woman, you sure put your basting pins in far apart!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I absolutely LOVE your peachy quilt top!! I am sure the quilting will make it right for you!! Congrats on the prize winning! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteI have always found when I stall out in the middle of a project, I end up loving it more in the end. Something about taking the time to mull it over. :) One could never accuse me of rushing to a finish either... or finishing at all. :D Congrats on your grandbaby!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the peach quilt! And the Tula Sampler is fabulous! Congratulations on your win.
ReplyDeleteLove the peach & LV quilt, so pretty & soft! It'll fit any decor really. And congrtas on winning too!
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