I don’t know about you, but spotting all the Swiss flags at the Olympics has me cuckoo for cross quilts.
This one, made by the always brilliant Camp Follower Bag Lady, is my most recent in a long line of faves.
I’m in love. WHY did I not sign up for Doll Quilt Swap 8?
But, wait! There’s more! She’s posted a tutorial!
Happy Sunday sewing, everyone!
How fabulous is this orange and pink quilt by leslieschmidt4? So fabulous I dragged myself away from tvtropes.org to blog about it. (Do not even click that link, unless you have literally nothing else to do to day. Like, even your eating and peeing schedule will be in jeopardy. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.)
ANYWAY.
Using analogous colors is such a great way to make a bold statement that’s still really pleasing to the eye. Note how it works in the bedroom – gorgeously bold, but fairly calming, too.
Analogous colors will work in a bunch of different patchwork configurations, but I think the particular genius of this quilt is the way it’s split down the middle. It’s a strong graphic statement, and it works in such beautiful harmony that I’m a little surprised I haven’t seen more quilts like this. (Maybe I’m sheltered?)
To me, this would be a perfect gift for a couple – two different, but complimentary and equal halves that would look great on their own, but are even more striking when joined. Hugely symbolic, and, as I’ve already mentioned, totally gorgeous.
I want to end the week on a good note (who doesn’t???), so here’s a dose of true cuteness:
Vintage bluebird quilt, photo by Jaspenelle of Paganites. There was a time I wasn’t wild about tied quilts, and now I’m not sure why. Maybe because ties are sort of casual and playful? And, wonderful as that is, casual doesn’t go with every quilt top.
These blue birds, however, are perfect candidates for ties. The yarn looks wonderful with the embroidered detail on the birdies, and I can just imagine each little knotted length blowing in the breeze. Ties aside, these solid colors are so simple and stunning. Even the white binding, which I normally don’t care for, adds such lightness and freshness.
Love, love, love. I hope some part of your weekend looks even a little bit like this quilt.
Well, here it is, Thursday, and my bloggy week is just beginning! I must confess, the end of hex week really took the wind out of my sails. But, thanks to the magic of the internets, inspiration is never very far away. Though today, I’m not inspired to quilt, so much as to decorate with cute matroyshka placemats by evie & me.
So similar, yet different. I love that they can function as a set, or just as beautiful, individual little works of art. And I think the square shape is so chic. Who says placemats can’t be square? Not me. My etsy faves list is growing as we speak….
If you like quilts, hexagons, and board games, it’s probably already occurred to you to make one of these.
So what’s stopping you?
I love craftapalooza’s entry into Doll Quilt Swap 7. This ring formation for hex flowers is so precious. I’d love to see a bed-sized quilt covered in these.
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