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| X's & O's blocks are 2" x 2" sewn. |
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| I'm using Kona solids and some prints. |
Happy weekend from New Hampshire!
The people who've lived here a while like to use the word 'traditional' a lot. It must mean something to them. I'm getting comfortable driving around town and finding the local markets. I like to strike up conversations whenever I get a chance while shopping, very friendly folks around here.
In my newest three projects I've used Kona solids. Kona cotton is generally less expensive but I notice it frays easily. It can snag easily and then 1/4" can be lost. But I wanted to work with it to get some solid colors and for that it's fine.
This small version of X's & O's is scrappy, using Gwen Marston's liberated approach. I bought Gwen Marston's course, 'Abstract Quilts in Solids' through iquilt.com . Excellent resource whether you're an experienced quilter or a newbie.
I'm still frequenting the local quilt shop, Pine Tree Quilt Shop. They have a good selection of Kona solids and other great fabrics etc. I've noticed a sample quilt, Blueberry Hill by Villa Rosa Designs
at Pine Tree Quilts, very cool, geometric, done in batiks. I'm attracted to that, take a look and see the pattern. Someday I'd like to do that pattern for myself in batiks.
Have a great day and remember to be thankful even for small things, it sure brightens up the day!
What a great pattern to use all those luscious solids! The addition of the peeps of pattern fabric really adds another dimension.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maureen, I can't seem to stay away from playing with color.
DeleteWhat a good time to be in New Hampshire. Enjoy your quilting, locating new shops, and meeting all the "traditional" folks.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann, I'm enjoying life on the east coast.
DeleteThe sharp white also sets off the solids beautifully. Your quilt looks both colourful and crisp at the same time. A little bit of batik add just enough excitement.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new 'home' and you might want to stay in the traditional environment for a long time.
I love the colours once again. You have to be the queen of colour combining! And being thankful for small things is a great motto to live by.
ReplyDeletelove the colours you have Chosen Janie. I hope you are enjoying the time with your family.....when will you go home?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen, I don't know for sure. What I do know is that they need me and like having me.
DeleteI love your colours and like that you have sneaked in those little bits of batik (I have tried working in solids but always end up adding in some pattern somewhere!)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kaja, batiks know they 'own' me, I can't say no to them.
DeleteWhat great bright colors! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pamela, your shibori fabrics are beautiful.http://hokkaidokudasai.blogspot.com/2016/11/shibori-gift.html
ReplyDeletevery lovely quilt pattern.
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