This is just a quick photo of the final layout of this pink and gray quilt. It is my insurance in case I mix up some of the fabrics when sewing. I decided it didn't make any difference if the dotted fabrics were all turned the same direction. If you look closely you can still see some dots run in straight rows and some in staggered rows, but this is a fast fun quilt. I decided the pinks would just be scattered in a random way. It will be a throw quilt. I have the rows clipped and ready to sew.
This book arrived yesterday. I have only scanned quickly through it as I had other things I needed to do yesterday.
This is really so pretty--the dots really look great!! A new KF book to peruse--how nice;))) 71 here at 9:45--just home from weekly grocery run. Next vacuuming bedrms' day and dusting!! ["Ho-hum--but must be done"] ;))) Hugs, Julierose
Pink and Gray zig -zag layout is perfect with your fabrics. You mention before it reminded you of the pink and gray craze of the 50’s and I agree. I loved it then and still do. Your new Kaffe magazine looks like a charmer.
IMHO it makes a difference how much of a pattern is going different directions. With so many patches in each direction they all blend and my eye keeps moving. If only 1 patch had been a different direction I bet that's right where my eye would go once spotted. It also helps that it's a busy all-over small dot print. This is going to be a cute quilt, the black/white keeps it from being baby/toddler cute. I hope you had a chance to look through the book more last night after the "must do" things were done.
Fast, fun, quick and easy--the best adjectives for quilt making! Pink and gray quilt will be great!!!
ReplyDeleteoooh nice quilt....went on amazon to see if i could take a look inside the book but no dice...thanks kaffe
ReplyDeleteYou are making quick work on the pink and gray top. It is going to be a cute quilt!
ReplyDeleteGlad you went with the random arrangement of the dotted fabric - pretty quilt top! Haven't seen the new book yet.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! The dots make the pinks really pop! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is really so pretty--the dots really look great!! A new KF book to peruse--how nice;)))
ReplyDelete71 here at 9:45--just home from weekly grocery run. Next vacuuming bedrms' day and dusting!!
["Ho-hum--but must be done"] ;)))
Hugs, Julierose
The pink and dots are coming together nicely. Thanks for the notice about the new Kaffe book.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this pretty quilt! I also love the name of that book - sounds like a cozy read.
ReplyDeletePink and Gray zig -zag layout is perfect with your fabrics. You mention before it reminded you of the pink and gray craze of the 50’s and I agree. I loved it then and still do. Your new Kaffe magazine looks like a charmer.
ReplyDeletelove the zigzags! you will enjoy the book I bet.
ReplyDeleteIMHO it makes a difference how much of a pattern is going different directions. With so many patches in each direction they all blend and my eye keeps moving. If only 1 patch had been a different direction I bet that's right where my eye would go once spotted. It also helps that it's a busy all-over small dot print. This is going to be a cute quilt, the black/white keeps it from being baby/toddler cute.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a chance to look through the book more last night after the "must do" things were done.
Huh...right after I hit "publish" on my post I saw that there IS a pattern to how the dots go - the rows follow up and down with the zig zag. Nice!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you decided to disregard the dot directions and enjoy the process hassle-free! Looks great!!
ReplyDeleteDelicious new book to enjoy, too. Sweet!
Hugs!
Super combo of the pinks & spot, I love it! Enjoy your new book.
ReplyDeleteOh yes! The dots are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a fun and fabulous quilt. Happy finish!
ReplyDeleteSo bright and happy! This would appeal to anyone.
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