Friday, September 27, 2013

Fractured, a quilt top.........

The top is finished!  I made it one row smaller all the way around than the one in the book.  I need more lap size quilts, less queen size quilts.  Now I can start my scrappy one.  Click on the Fractured Quilt Along button on my right side bar to see how everyone else is coming along on theirs.

My goal on this piece was to see if red was strong enough to continue the pattern when the gray fabrics ranged all the way from almost white to charcoal gray.  I am going to consider it a success.

29 comments:

Gene Black said...

It certainly looks like a success to me too. The red has a nice vibration throughout the quilt.

Beth@IHaveANotion.com said...

An experiment that worked out perfectly, but I think you knew it would!!! That red is bright enough to stand up in any situation.

Linda Swanekamp said...

You bet it is a success. Red is my favorite color, but I have never made any red quilts. Red is a hard fabric to find, really rich red. I would love to do a quilt along, but I could not swing buying a whole book. Maybe sometime just one pattern would be a good idea. I just love, love the quilt's sparkle.

Kevin the Quilter said...

You definitely should consider it a success! The red cuts through all the shades of gray and makes it what it is supposed to look like...Fractured! LOVE IT!

Cherry said...

A Total Success!!! The red is fabulous against all the greys.

Irma said...

I just love that:)

Teresa Rawson said...

Oooo! I LOVE this! Yes, indeed, the red carries the pattern and the quilt!

In stitches,
Teresa :o)

patty a. said...

I agree - it is a success!

Helen said...

Dynamic reds with all those great greys. It makes a perfect lap quilt!

Julierose said...

This is really lovely! I like the brighter white center--it pulls your eyes in...hugs, Julierose

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

a success! love it - but then I think I like all of your quilts.

Cathi said...

It's definitely a success. And oh, so much fun to look at!

Vicki W said...

It's a huge success!

imquilternity said...

It's wonderful!

shirley said...

i love red .... it works for me.

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

A Stunning Success! It makes me feel energetic just looking at it.

Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...

It is a wonderful quilt. I love your choice for the layout!

Quiltdivajulie said...

WOW - it is WONDERFUL!!

Congrats on reaching flimsy status!

Looking forward to watching you play with the scrappy version!

LynneP said...

WONDERFUL!

Elaine said...

It is stunning-and that is from someone who doesn't care too much for red/white/and black. I bought the book to try one in the future.

Mary said...

I love your quilt. I have the book ordered and can't wait to start after seeing yours.

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

Love it, and yes - red definitely did it!

Karendianne said...

Wow! Love it, Wanda. Great combo of fabrics - the perfect red here. Congrats.

Candy said...

I really like the bold graphic aspect here. I have this on my list to do soon. Candy

Mystic Quilter said...

This is lovely Wanda and yes I agree it is a success!

Brown Family said...

Very pretty success!

Monica said...

I just bought this book this month, and this quilt also popped out at me as one I'd like to try. Thanks for sharing, it helps me think about what I might do... :)

Unknown said...

Definitely a success!! Just beautiful!!

Jean said...

Very successful. Beautiful, striking quilt! I love the range of neutrals in the background.