As time goes on, and the fabric we love becomes more and more rare, its increasingly tempting to hang onto our favorite prints indefinitely. Which seems like a good idea at the time. And then your sewing room begins to look like mine, and…. yeah.
This adorable doll quilt by davenjilly is just the inspiration I need to remind me that scraps can go a long, long way.
The fussy-cut bits of Heather Ross don’t make up much of the surface area of the quilt, at all, but they are the most prominent design element. The wonderful accent borders really build the design out, and add interest, without pulling focus. I really love that the overall effect isn’t too matchy or symmetrical – I think, with fussy cutting, it’s better not to be too fussy, otherwise.
Using a few scraps and a purchased scrap pack from Starlit Nest, Jill spent a minimum of her fabric resources to create something that is destined to be an heirloom. Like I said, it’s the perfect inspiration for the rest of us to get cutting!
Aw, thanks, Jennicakes.
Comment by jill — January 12, 2010 @ 7:59 am