May was my month to choose a quilt plan for Faith Circle of do.Good Stitches and I selected Kona Crossing blocks by JaceyCraft. Jacey's pattern makes 15 1/2" blocks, and I asked for just one from each of my bee-mates. I made a block in each of three background colors - Kona Midnight, Aqua, and Ochre. Crosses were made with those same colors, shades of the same, with the add-ins of Pink Flamingo and even a few scraps of teal-green. Not quite sure what I was thinking with this palette, but on the other hand, I think it works.
Piecing a top was so quick with blocks of this size! For the backing, I went with a single fabric, referring to How to Pattern Match a Quilt Backing from Aqua Paisley Studio, and I'll definitely be trying that again.
I really debated on how to quilt this one, and finally settled on an orange peel because I thought it would be relatively quick and fun. Plus with those 5" blocks in each 15" block, there would be no need for marking! In actuality, I thought what was chosen for its convenience ended up being a really good design for this quilt. Quilting was done with Aurifil 50wt #2805 (Light Turquoise) and it also proved to be a good choice, being subtle on the dark crosses, but still noticeable and distinct.
Binding was done in a coordinating gold solid, and the quilt finished at 45" x 60". As always, it feels good to have a finish that will go on to encourage. It'll find a new home soon!
great quilt & I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThe orange peel was a fabulous decision for the quilting. I really love how the colors came together in this one!
ReplyDeleteNice color palette for this quilt. It looks great! --Andrea
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Thank you for sharing. I love reading your posts and your newsletter. They both make my day!
ReplyDeletethis is really a spectacular quilt--I have my fabrics ready to start one using the Kona pattern...all pastels for me...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteEven though the colour selection seems a bit off, it works really well together! Love that quilting, too!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeletevery pretty again!
ReplyDeleteKATRIN W.
Dynamic and fun. Great quilting design too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt! Those little pops of pink are perfect! And your quilting choice was spot on too! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! I love the color combo and the backing is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I for one love the colors you picked...very different and eye catching.
ReplyDeleteThe orange peel quilting design was such a good idea ! Great photo shoot too !
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful quilt. I love the colour palette you picked - that pink flamingo really works! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous AND fun! Great choice, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm late to the game, but wanted to stop by and say how much I like this quilt Debbie. I really enjoyed making the one large block, and the colors are so good together! A lovely quilt all the way around:) I've only done one back with pattern matching and really fought with it. I'll check out the tutorial you've referenced. Thanks, as always, for being such a great source of information!
ReplyDeleteI think the colors work well and fun together. A lovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the pattern inspiration :)