latest batch of blocks

 

Loving this #folksamplersewalong, many thanks to Sara @farmandfolk for putting it together. Her instructions are excellent! Like Clare @selfsewn, I’m working on making a kind of fusion between my style and Sara's @farmandfolk style. 

The different weights of fabrics in this are proving a tad problematical, e.g. quite bulky when joining seams, etc. Also, I've noticed that because some of my fabrics have been folded for so-o- long, even ironing isn't getting a nice finish. Maybe I need to get some *starch? On the +side, I'm super happy with my colour palette, see last pic.

The accent colour I have chosen to run through my blocks is pink. And I've started auditioning for possible sashing options as I sew, but haven't settled on anything yet. 

Here's my latest batch of blocks ...

Block 5: Corn and Beans

Block 6: Double T

a little bit of Outback Wife to add some zing

Another Wednesday and another block

Block 7: Garden Walk

All up to date now and looking forward to Wednesday's new block.

*edit: the starch has certainly helped with those fold lines, yayee.

Linda

something a bit different

Time to break open that bundle I’ve been saving for The. Perfect. Project.

Back in 2018 I bought a fabric bundle that I never actually used all together as a palette in anything. It was called 'Rosebud' in some blush-rose pinks and earthy camel tones, all in different linen weights, barkcloth & soft cotton merino. 

When I spotted the folk sampler @farmandfolk recently with its rustic & earthy feel, I decided my small bundle would work very nicely. And I could always go to the quilt shop for extras - but it turns out I have enough in my stash here to add to the initial bundle and I was excited to get started.

I mixed in some darker fabrics with lighter tones so that it looked scrappy and had a lot of contrast. I'm keeping the colour palette simple - something just a bit different for me, I know! - using muted green, peachy/pinks, assorted browns to "ground" things, and maybe just a little black. Some fabrics are light and airy neutrals, while others are dark, moody & muted. 

I really love that one or two of the fabrics stand out a bit too, like the grey and white gingham and the Outback Wife floral 'Elizabeth' print.

 Block 1: Woodland Path 

Block 2: Sawtooth Star

Block 3: Crow's Foot

next up Block 4: Sunray's Delight

and a group photo of my blocks so far ...

I'm enjoying seeing everyone’s work, loving all the different combinations of colour and prints.

If you're curious, click over to #folksamplersewalong

Linda

my new favourite colour

It's been a miserable wet Winter's day here, but I'm loving the gentle green Spring vibe in this latest log cabin quilt. Along with a mix of greens in minty/teal tones, I’ve also mixed in a few multi-coloured low volumes to keep it lively and because this is my first single colour quilt in quite a while. And I wanted to make sure I didn’t get bored with it, because I definitely lean towards “the more colour the better!”

I’ve totally enjoyed the simplicity of the process, and I think my new favourite colour is green💚

Linda's log cabin

 

I'm making a bunch of easy scrappy blocks at present, a take on the traditional Log Cabin patchwork block. I'm using a mix of gentle greens in minty/teal tones with a healthy dose of low volumes & some muted darker greens for contrast. 

This whole process of being intentional about colour value is a great fun challenge! I really trying not to overthink this process LOL! But must admit, I’ve spent quite a bit of time auditioning my fabrics and many of my blocks do have the same fabrics. Super happy with all the little pops of pink! 

At this point though, I’m still undecided about adding in all the olives/chartreuse/limes, but I am thinking a combo of teal & pops of chartreuse could look super. I'm reminded of what Kathy said too - if you add 20 shades of blue green, then they make each other shine! 

Let's see what happens with my next batch of blocks ...

it's been a log cabin sort of day

Have you made a one colour quilt before? 

Worried it might come out plain & dull? 

Worried you might not have enough of your chosen colour in the stash?

Me too!

Using a single focal colour is a challenge for me - if you've stopped by before, you'll know I'm a scrappy quilter who loves using lots of multi-coloured florals. But I fell in love with a photo my friend Glenys sent me earlier in the week of a couple of quilts @ cuttingcloth in Australia, and I was keen to give it a go. 

After some faffing around, I've chosen to make an easy, scrappy take on the traditional Log Cabin patchwork block. And I've decided I'm going to make a green quilt, inspired by the beauty & freedom of a tangled messy garden. 

I want to be more intentional about colour value though, and just maybe not use every green under the sun ...

... so, I did a deep dive into my scrap baskets. I don't often splash out on many green fabrics, but there were some oldies but goodies in there💚. Perfect jumping off point!

I'm thinking of using a scrappy mix of minty/teal gentle greens and adding a healthy dose of low volumes & grey (both highlighting just a little pink), and maybe some pops of dark green/blue for contrast. I'm hoping the finished over-all look will be green, calm & serene.

Some in-between sewing✅ 

and a nice change✅ 

from all the FPP & curved piecing on my 'boardwalk' blocks.

more of the same

- my favourite so far 🩷🧡

- the outer corners & arcs have more of merging look happening in this one

I'm using a real mix of beautiful fabrics, lovingly collected in my stash.

This next one's a little mix & match combo,

  RSS, Tula, Anna Maria & an unknown spot ...

and then there were nine ...

hope your weekend involves a little stitching time too

Linda

boardwalk: update

This quilt is quite the journey.

Lots of favourite fabrics, bright colours, and memories in these blocks

block #3 in blue & yellow

block #4 in a "spicy" palette of warm brown & pink/orange

block #5 in greens, pink & pops of blue

(this one went together really easily)

I decided on large-scale florals for the outer corners, assorted geometric prints for contrast, and blending itty bitty prints for extra detail. That's my 'formula', it seems to be working so far so I'm sticking to it! I love how the Liberty, vintage & modern fabrics all mix up together.

Have a good week, Linda