Nothing like deciding you need to drop everything to make a little something against a deadline. That's what happened with me and the 2018 Pantone Quilt Challenge: Ultra Violet Edition. I had declared early on that I'd be participating in the challenge, as it's basically been a years-long tradition for me, so I'm glad I was able to make it happen.
"It" being a small quilt [21 1/2" x 29 1/2"] that began with a length of Kona Bright Peri, a couple of gray stash solids, and bits of blue and burgundy. The improvisational courthouse steps design evolved well after I began, but I was more than happy to let that happen. Quilting was done with King Tut 40wt thread #403 (Crushed Grapes) in a variable grid. Though the thread was the most purple-y I had on hand, quilted onto that Bright Peri, it leaned a bit toward the burgundy, which oddly, seemed pretty awesome.
I bound it all in more of the Bright Peri - it just seemed to let the design stand on its own. The whole time I was working with the purple, I kept thinking of Grape Fizzies, a carbonated beverage I enjoyed as a child when I visited my grandparents. So Grape Fizzy it is.
Thanks to Sarah/No Hats in the House and Rebecca/Bryan House Quilts for hosting the challenge. I'm anxious to see all the entries. And for the record, I live in the USA!
It has a great feeling of fizz and bubbles with the piecing, Debbie; great name! I really love it when the color of the quilting thread adds a subtle layer of texture and color. Congratulations on getting this created in time to participate for another year.
ReplyDeleteI"m glad you pulled off a wonderful finish to keep up the tradition. It really is fizzy and no doubt the COTY. The most I'm hoping for is an entry to the top category at this point.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Grape Fizzy beat the deadline!
ReplyDeleteLots of energy and playfulness.
Nice piecing.
Dead lines are such great incentives for getting things done. Glad to see you used it to your advantage. This is a terrific piece. Love the color and the name.
ReplyDeleteA lot of energy in this piece ! I find it difficult to work with purple and love to see how others use it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun "mini" quilt. I am glad you were able to keep up your tradition and make such a beautiful piece. Funny Name too :)
ReplyDeleteThe bits of burgundy really remind me of the fizz, how it changes colors when when you actually pour a grape pop! Great job keeping tradition!
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright and pretty little quilt. That name Grape Fizzy is so fitting as well.
ReplyDeleteThis design has great movement to it, I can see the fizzies :)
ReplyDeleteI love the name and how this came together. I have never tried a 40 wt thread so I am glad to see that it works great and looks wonderful. Great job.
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