I've made mine a bit bigger and this is the first version I put up on my design wall.
I love the fabrics. I used several Fig Tree collections - Buttercup, California Girl and Tapestry. I got all the individual units together late on Friday night and put them on my design wall and went off to bed. When I got up on Saturday and looked at this top with fresh eyes I was surprised that it didn't look like I had pictured it in my mind....all I saw were big red x's! The pretty Marigold flower blocks had been swallowed up by the coral-y red sashing. Definitely not what I wanted.(The picture doesn't really show how strong that coral fabric is...trust me it was in your face in real life.)
So after a trip to Fabric Shack in Waynesville for the purchase of some new sashing fabric I had this version....now this is what I was going for - a soft vintage look - and the buttery yellow tone is an added bonus for me. You know how yellow is my favorite color!
I got that upper left corner sewed together. I'm also very happy with the background fabric I used. This is PearlEssence by Galaxy for EE Schenck Company.
Can you see the shimmer of the scrolls? Very pretty. I got this at Fabric Shack too. I may have to go back again (such a hardship -LOL) and see if I can get some more. I hope to have some time to assemble this top this week.
Hope your week is fun and productive!
Happy stitching-
carol fun
Your quilts are always so lovely! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad ya'll have a nice Thanksgiving....it's always nice to spend time with family and then have crafty time, too.
Sending out hugs and blessings to you today...oh, and don't forget Big Dude, too.
I love the first version with the big red X's but I understand why you didn't care for it. The second version is very soft and romantic.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you have to go back to Fabric Shack - it's definitely a huge burden. LOL
I love both versions! The second one is just so soft and pretty though! :0)
ReplyDeleteBoth versions are great, but my favourite is the yellow one.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Manuela
Love both the versions. That is a beautiful pattern that I haven't seen before.
ReplyDeleteI like the big red Xs but can see they are loud! Hmm, you went to yellow, curious...
ReplyDeleteViney and scroll prints are a favorite of mine too. Very pretty.
Love them both!!
ReplyDeleteI think you made the right choice to replace the red X's. The softer colors are much more appealing.
ReplyDeleteHi Carol... Funny you talk about the "Fabric Shack" ... I have been making my mental list of what I want to look for on my yearly excursion there in less than 2 weeks. Hubby takes a carving class in St. Paris OH every year, and I go along and have a private retreat in the hotel room, and a field trip to a couple of the shops I have found that I really like. Really like the Yellow version of the quilt much better, which surprises me, I am not usually a yellow fan!
ReplyDeleteI liked the coral-red , then I saw the buttery yellow. It is just perfect!! Back when I lived in Louisville, I used to love day trips to Waynesville with my dear sister who lived in Cincinnati. I actually remember the Fabric Shack!!
ReplyDeleteWell I was probably shopping at Fabric Shack the same time you were! Alas, my shopping was done online. I would be in big trouble if I were within driving distance of that store! Save the red X's for your next project - I love them, but that yellow is perfect for making those Marigold blocks shine - such pretty, gentle colors and that background with just a touch of shimmer adds such class! I love it!
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