The sneak peek...
the orange and purple quilt begins
>> Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Here are some of the pieces and scraps of fabrics I've gathered up for the "single girl" quilt. Luckily Bradley isn't threatened by the title - one of my anniversary presents was a batch of fat quarters from the workroom. Yay!
I wish I had more of the little bird fabric, there's just one tiny scrap - enough for one orange bird piece in the quilt.
More orange, and a smidge of pink.
More orange...
Purples...
I love the lutes in the bottom left, and the floral fabric above it, these are some scraps of feedsack material from a batch I bought on ebay.
I love the wobbly lattice in the middle, and the purple and orange floral is so perfect for this quilt! The adorable russian doll fabric is from the workroom.
This was a little batch of purple prints that my friend Sarah bought for me at Purl when she was in New York. Finally they have the perfect project for them. Thank you Sarah!
I had forgotten I even had some of these fabrics, it's great to have a theme so you can go through what you have and pull it all together to create one nice big (even useful!) thing from all the scraps and little squares of fabric you've been hoarding. Hence, I love quilting. We're going on holiday soon, so I have to resist the urge to wedge all this into my suitcase...
20 comments:
I just started reading your blog. Now I am hooked. I lookforward to seeing the finished quilt.
Wow stunning fabric! I've always wanted to learn how to make a quilt - it's on my very long 'To Do' list. Maybe one day...
Hello Claire, I do enjoy your blog (though shamefully haven't commented before). Your quilt is going to be lovely. Hope you enjoy creating it.
D x
Hi Claire! Yours is my favourite blog! Nice to read a Canadian blog too! I live in Waterloo. I love the fabrics for your new quilt! I especially like the little birds - so adorable! Jen
ooooo. These are two of my favorite colors together. I love all the stuff you've gathered so far. Some of that purple definiltey looks old. Beautiful.
Oh Love all the fabrics for your new quilt! What a collection!
I love all the beautiful colors. Can't wait to see what you create.
Take care,
Lisa
Beautiful fabrics, and I'm really looking forward to seeing this quilt come together. I admire the way you put colors and patterns together.
You should have a beautiful finished product. Can't wait to see the end result. I'l be back to see the progress.
Lovely fabrics (I have some of them in my stash too), can't wait to see the quilt!
~Maria in NC
Lovely fabrics and colors! I, too, look forward to seeing your finished quilt :-)
can't wait to see progress on this one!
single girl quilt is one of my favourtites> You have an amazing collecting of fabrics for it. Must turn into a beautiful quilt
Oh purple and orange! Lovely lovely fabrics. So darling. I want to touch them and hold them and steal them!
I just stumbled onto your lovely blog, and I'm so glad I did. I love your choice of fabrics for the purple and orange quilt, and I'm eager to see what you come up with. Thanks for sharing, and have fun putting it together! Kirie
Oooh, purple and orange. Love your selection of fabrics. It's going to be fun to watch your quilt come together!
I have some of that bird fabric in 2 colorways. I'm wondering if I should spoonflower it?
i am having the hardest time finding orange prints for a quilt i'm planning. nearly impossible to find anything!
All very yummy...can't wait to see it all finished!
I'm in love with all of those fabrics!
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