Finally had a chance to use the Hoffman Colorsplash fabrics that had been in my stash for a bit. I had been waiting for the right little girl to make her something special. Why else would you hold to fabric for almost 2 years?
Upon completing the top, I realized it is was crooked. I learned from my mistake, do not piece all the pieces together. Do them in sections then piece the sections together. After pinning, quilting and lots of little cuts to get the sides even, I am happy with the result.
The colors in the Moda Summer House collection are wonderful. Bright, cheery, and modern. I won the charm pack from Fat Quarter Shop on the Talk N Tuesdays twitter chat. Once I received the package I was sorting this charm pack. Did I mention I love the colors?
Some of the prints were too floral for what I had in mind. I took those out, to use for something later, and just focused on the ones I was drawn to. Simple and squares was my design. I really wanted to focus on the prints so I just made 5″ Kona white squares. The hardest part was finding a combination that I liked the best on the design wall. Must have gone up there about 3 times before the pattern was how I wanted it.
Here is a glimpse of it on the design wall.
Here is the finished product.
I wanted to showcase other’s works today. Found this treasury and love the colors. Reminds me of a friend’s Christmas tree that we all used to decorate after Thanksgiving. I’m not really into traditional Christmas colors.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTM3MTI2N3w5NjU3Nzc2NjM/my-dream-colorful-christmas?index=11
I really wish I would have seen these prints prior to putting together my Julie Strip Quilt. They would have gone perfectly.
These are from Dear Stella and can be found at Hawthorne Threads.
The fabrics I chose are great but my gut tells me these would have been better. I haven’t been super happy with this quilt since I started sewing. By Friday you should get to see the finished product and a smile on my face.
Let show season begin. This is the first of three that I have coming up. Found some wonderful racks while I was out thrifting a while back. Thanks to my wonderful neighbor who was nice enough to paint them white for me.
They worked out perfectly. I was able to hang quilts and my potholders.
Funniest part of the day happened around 8pm. Drunk chick was walking by and really wanted one potholder and a clothespin. Yes, a clothespin. She might have been a bit obsessed with it.
Here’s a moment of zen for the day.
Next show is right after Thanksgiving. I’m looking forward to it.
Can’t believe that two years ago I was running around Central Florida picking up grandmas and going to the hospital to meet this new little person. I remember the day his mom said she was pregnant…I admit, I cried with excitement.
One of my favorite memories with my favorite gator was when he was just a few weeks old and we went to visit. He slept on my shoulder all afternoon. Who doesn’t love a snuggly baby??
Well happy birthday my favorite gator. Enjoy your new quilt and have lots of snuggles with it.
Riley Blake Alphabet Soup and Kona solids were used on the quilt.