Here is another from that famous "Needs to be Finished" box. I really want to finish this one as a lap quilt for myself. It is a Strips that Sizzle quilt and I added in black and white to this one. It is 54" x 76".
Some of the blocks were made from 2 blue strip sets layered together, some from blue and black/white sets, some from green and black/white, and some from blue and green. At first I thought it was really an unsuccessful attempt but later I learned to really like it. The zig zag bands are so much more predominate in real life than in the picture above.
Here are some close up photos of the fabrics and the blocks. Some of you must think I have a problem that I have to keep showing the close up pictures of the fabrics. I had been in the fabric business 30 years when I retired and I really love seeing close up pictures of fabrics to see if I recognize them from the past. I really like it when I can click and enlarge pictures on other peoples' blogs to see the fabrics closer. These fabrics are from 15 years ago, so don't look for any of these in a shop today.
My Internet friend Elaine is just starting a Strips that Sizzle quilt. You'll have to check out her blog.
I like this one. It has a very free quality to it -- it looks planned out, but not TOO planned. The combo of color and black and white is unexpected too. I hope you finish this one soon so you can enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteI like this one a lot!
ReplyDeleteI'm wandering just how many more quilts you have in your "unfinished" box? What a treasure! Love this quilt and I do recognize some of those fabrics. You're right...the close-up views are fun and make the zig-zag pattern much more visible. Can't wait to see what you have to show us next!!
ReplyDeleteWanda, keep on taking those "close up" shots... they are wonderful! I really like this quilt and am GOING to put that book on my wish list! (Have about 2 dozen books to list on e-bay or sell some other way ... )
ReplyDeleteI too really enjoy the close ups of the fabrics. And would REALLY miss them if you stopped showing them. The prints and patterns on fabrics is what draws all of us to begin, add or complete a project.
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Oh girl, stop, stop, stop!! My brain is already reeling from inspiration, color, ideas, and now you've posted MORE eye candy! I may need a glass of wine soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the mention. 8-)
I love to look at the way you put fabric together, and the closeups are great.
ReplyDeleteI never get tired of looking at your fabrics! I love the closeups, & it gives me tips on what can look so good when it used in a quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's very interesting how personal are our choices of fabric. Some years ago I did a scrap workshop where we all shared fabrics, and at the end, the room was a mess. But it didn't take long to clear up, because everyone knew which were their own fabrics (and often where they'd bought them, and who they were with at the time)!
ReplyDeleteBlack & White, Blue, and Green: Another great color palette, and not one I remember seeing on a quilt before. Superb work as always!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of quilts that would be worth finishing! I like, again, the color with b&w.
ReplyDeleteIt's me again. I'm keeping this post as NEW, so I can study how you've arranged the blocks. I'm kinda thinking you arranged them 'the way you wanted' without any version of a plan.
ReplyDeleteDelightful to look at - again and again.
love the cool colors & of course the black & white prints!
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