Junctions

Just about ready to leave the office yesterday, I texted hubby, "You up for meeting me at the U-Haul?" Yes he was, and no, we're not moving. But I had noticed their diamond-clad wall a couple of weeks ago, and I had my heart set on taking a photo of my latest FAITH Circle finish with that wall as a background. Don't worry. I asked permission, and before long I had what I was after.

The blocks are 11 1/2" (unfinished) intersection blocks, tutorial by Film in the Fridge, and I admired them from the second I saw Ashley post them. Frankly, I think they are perfect for a group bee such as this, and my FAITH Circle girls hit my chosen palette perfectly. 

For backing, I went stash-diving and came up with 2 pieces of Simply Color by Vanessa Christenson of V and Co., and lo and behold, did they not look terrific pieced together.

Quilting was done with Aurifil 50wt #2021 (Natural White) in a grid, double stitching in some areas, single in others, and honestly, it was a pleasure to do.

Binding is hard to see well, but is Joel Dewberry's Notting Hill Frames in Fern, a sweet aquamarine and citron geometric print - one of my favorites in the line.

The quilt finished at 55"x55", and once I get a do.Good Stitches label on, it'll be off to Restore Innocence, our bee's chosen charity. There, it will hopefully bring a smile to a young girl's face, just like it has to mine.

This project is on my 2015 Q1 Finish-A-Long list.
Linking up with Fabric Tuesday.

do.Good Intersections

So it's my turn to plan FAITH Circle's December quilt. Yes, I'm just a tad early, but considering how busy the next few weeks will probably be, I figured it would be doing my bee a favor to at least let them know the plan. Well, it's only been a week since Ashley/Film in the Fridge posted her intersection quilt, and subsequent block tutorial. Then and there, I knew it would be a great choice for our next quilt.

Here's the palette I've chosen, courtesy of design seeds.

I can seem to resist these cool colors, can I? I'm asking for pale or medium blue, aqua, pale gray, yellowy green or light lime, and creamy white. And my bee-mate Anita/RhubarbPatch/bloominworkshop jumped right in and already made her blocks! Aren't they terrific?

I'm feeling good about this!