It's interesting how many fabrics I looked past without seeing them when I made the first search for the backing for the floral stars quilt. I think this one will be perfect. It is from the same time period as the floral fabrics and I have 9 yards of it.
That was actually the second fabric I pulled out of the large bin and I first thought this might be a candidate. It is a taupe type beige and is a Jinny Beyer fabric. After I found the other one though, I realized this would make a great backing for the William Morris Trip Around the World quilt. I have 5 yards which is plenty.
When I was outside in the garden 2 days ago I thought one of the hanging baskets only had white double impatiens but now I see they both have both colors. This shot was taken from my dining room window which is the only clear view from the house.
I got my housework done yesterday so today I should be able to play with fabric.
I am very curious; what is the tree growing to the right? Does it canopy easily or is that just a rogue branch?
ReplyDeleteOh yes that fabric is perfect, Wanda--I have to keep looking for JRJ
ReplyDeleteseparator strips...thinking now of B&W--what a total "jumble" it is!!
!:(((( s i g h...
68 here and cloudy this Saturday morning--we will be watching F1
qualifying and I will be working on Pineapple.
Funny, I think I've grown to be drawn to more "traditional" patterns as I age--everything changes, doesn't it?
Hugs for a fun weekend getting your backing done.....Julierose
Your two large pieces are wonderful for the quilt backings! Through the years I have used at least one of Jinny Beyer’s fabrics in many of my quilts. The early ones are so different and I love this piece of yours!
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gorgeous...wouldn't mind having 5 yards of that at all....sooo pretty
ReplyDeleteSo great you can shop your stash for backing! Your choice will look terrific! Go play with fabric!
ReplyDeleteHey, you got a twofer……a perfect backing for the stars and one for the TAW. I love double impatiens and yours are looking good. When impatiens weren’t available we planted double begonia’s that bloomed so well, we have stuck with them.
ReplyDeleteI don’t know of another quilter that has the stash of fabrics like you do and to find such wonderful large pieces for backings. And what a lovely photo of your Inpatients.
ReplyDeleteThose are two absolutely beautiful (and perfect) backings and there's enough of each! I love your stars top and that subtle border - glad you didn't add anything more to it.
ReplyDeleteI love both of those fabrics and think they will work out too. I don't have many large pieces of fabric for backing. I have enough to put piece for say a 60x60 or maybe 70x70 but that would be about it.
ReplyDeleteA bounteous fabric stash is a joy forever to a prolific quilter like you! I love both of those big fabrics, but the Jinny Beyers are always my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYou were smart to collect many large yardages of fabric years ago. With fabric now around $14.00 a yard I don't know that buying 5 yards at a time would be affordable. You are sitting on a gold mine of fabric! Both pieces are lovely and are perfect for the TAW and star tops.
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