I seem to be getting ahead of myself with tops lately and neglecting my machine quilting. This top is unusual it how it came together. A few years ago I was sent a small bundle of batik strips won in a blog drawing. Wish I could remember who it was.
Anyway I know I made something (another flimsy inspired by AlyciaQuilts) from the strips. It's stored somewhere. The cutoffs ended up with diagonal cuts at one end of each and they were saved in my blue scrap bin for ages. This month I decided to do something with them so I joined them all together 'jelly roll race' style. This made up the center panel.
Now what? I had only this one piece of batik that would work with the center. It is very light with blue tints. I searched my stash for something to offset these light shades, so you'll find a mix of fabrics making up this top. The pieces of the light are so large and look awkward. I plan to do some fancy quilting there to make sense of those areas. It will finish about 47 x 56.
I'm joining these linky parties this week. Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.
Sunday - Quilting is more fun than Housework...
Monday - Small Quilts & Doll Quilts
Monday Musings at Songbird Designs
Wednesday - The Inquiring Quilter
Thursday - quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com
Friday - Alycia Quilts
Wishing everyone a happy and creative week. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Congrats on this new BLUE quilt top, Kat! I actually like having a collection of quilt tops on hand. They are usually matched with a coordinating backing so that I'm ready to quilt when the mood (or need) strikes.
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed by you and others who make new quilts for each month of RSC. You will be able to go town with the negative space on this quilt. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI think that quilt top is very pretty. It will look great with the fancy quilting.
ReplyDeletePretty fabric and fun pattern, what a great use or scraps and leftovers. This is a beautiful baby quilt. Thank you for sharing and linking up!
ReplyDeleteWay to finish off those blue strips. I totally understand accumulating a to-be-quilted pile. I've got one myself. It's time to get them 100% finished up!
ReplyDeleteGood for you pulling out older fabric and using it up! I aspire to that and sometimes succeed.
ReplyDeleteHow clever to use those fabrics cut at a diagonal. Certainly makes the center of the quilt interesting! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Hi Kat, those large negative spaces will look great FMQ. There's always a plus. The quilt will be great I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteLove this blue quilt top, Kat!! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. Blue is my favorite color.
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