This isn't a typical baby quilt design, but because this quilt is only 29.5" x 37", the size makes it appropriate. It was started in a workshop in 1991 when we were to design several blocks, choose one, and repeat the block for an original design. I used one of the very earliest packages of Cherrywood hand dyed fabric by Dawn Hall, the originator of the Cherrywood dyeing technique. She was the niece of my employer at a quilt shop. The other fabrics were from my stash.
I still had enough of the white, gray, beige print in the quilt for the backing. I guess I knew I would finish this one some day and might need it. I decided on a gray print for the binding rather than emphasize any color from the quilt.
I'm basting one more baby quilt that I hope to finish this month.
7 comments:
Congrats on your designed finish. It reminds me of mountains and sky. Great idea to use the binding fabric the same as the border. I've done that with a few quilts recently.
Your quilt reminded me of colorful mountains perfectly reflected on a very still lake. I really like the slightly darker binding you used, perfect to set off the edge but not distracting from the design. ♥️
The blocks are very intriguing. After 35 years it's time to put them out in the world!
Lovely finish on this beautiful design, Wanda;))) I see haze-y mountains in some of those blocks...really striking pattern...
36 here and finally our road is all plowed out.
I will be ironing again today; the 1st dbl row long seam before cutting for inserts...This is quite the adventure for me--even if it doesn't come out to my liking, it is a wonderful learning experience and after all, the JR was just gathering dust on my shelf...;))) Hugs Julierose
Such an interesting baby quilt! That was smart to save the fabric for the border and backing. The soft gray binding is perfect.
that is a very interesting design! thanks for letting us see the whole thing
What a fascinating concept! I'd love to explore this idea; who led the workshop, and is that instructor still around?
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