Once I had a technique in mind, I just started making blocks and putting them up on the design wall. In addition to the 'teal', I also had pulled all the gray Essex blends and two dusty blues (can you find them?) from the scrap basket, and cut them into rectangle shapes if they weren't already. Though I had a pretty controlled palette of 'corners' pulled, I kept needing more, so the palette expanded pretty quickly. Different from the inspiration quilt, my rectangles and corners both were a wide variety of shaped and sizes.
For a backing, I pieced a couple of old stashed favorites with some coordinating dots. I'll admit I love those Michael Miller Maggie Maye Circles, and am a little sad to see them used up. Then again, I REALLY like them with this little quilt's front, so there's that.
I went hunting for quilting thread, and the best choice, which in fact was a very good choice, was a variegated King Tut 40wt. #964 [Asher Blue] from Superior Threads. For quilting design, I settled on Fancy Straight Line from Jacquie Gering's Walk book. I think it really fit this particular improv quilt 'design,' plus was alot of fun to execute.
Even the binding (pre-cut and folded!) came out of the scrap bin, though I can't remember which project it was left from. It was a shot cotton, so when I discovered I was short just a bit, I was happy to find a small piece of a similar, but pleasantly different shade, of shot cotton in my stash.
The quilt finished at 31" square, another one of relatively unuseful size. But I let the scraps speak, and for the time being, I'm happy enough to let that happen.
The zig zag walking foot quilting is definitely a perfect compliment to the piecing of the quilt, and I like the subtle variations of the thread, too. A 31" quilt would have been claimed by my cat in the past. I'm sure this one will find a perfect use and home somewhere.
ReplyDeleteSo fun, I just finished a stitch and flip quilt, too, and also with the same general quilting design :)
ReplyDeleteI love the confetti color triangles in your quilt! And maybe the size will fit when using a baby carrier? We most often have a small blanket on hand to "tug them in". And then after, the baby could continue to use it as a blanky/security blanket... So maybe you have some soon to be parents around...
Melanie had a great idea for use in a baby carrier, perfect size.
ReplyDeleteSuch a useful size really! And cheerful.
Love this! The improv look, the all-solids, and the quilting all mix together beautifully.
ReplyDeleteAfter a few quilts using patterns it's always fun to let loose and delve into some improv! I love how this turned out! What a fun way to just 'make'!
ReplyDeleteYour scraps sure do "speak." Gorgeous! I like the Essex linen background too. I have a big hunk of it and haven't yet used it in a quilt - only bags. You smartly chose the perfect quilting design too. I love everything about this quilt and hope you find a place to hang it because it's too striking to simply be put away.
ReplyDeleteReally appreciate the subtle differences in this bright, active quilt. The slightly different backgrounds and binding give it an extra level of interest. I agree with Linda that it needs to hang somewhere in your home. It's too happy to put away.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I had to pull out my copy of Liberated Quiltmaking to find the inspirational quilt, love the stronger, brighter colour in yours!
ReplyDeleteIt’s such a colorful and happy quilt. I absolutely love the improv units you developed.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debbie, for showing my quilt Emerging in your blog. I really appreciate it. ��
Beaucoup d'effet avec cette technique que j'affectionne ! Simple et beau!
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