Hello, hello. I'm still flitting between projects, still trying to keep them all moving forward.
I'm working on my "evie" quilt this weekend, a sweet string quilt I started way back in August last year, check back here. I had made up four blocks using a pattern I downloaded by Tara @quiltdistrict {see here}. Her quilt was inspired by a delightful vintage quilt in her collection, and I must admit this quilt captured my heart straight away too as one of my granddaughters is called Evie!
I'm using whatever fabrics catch my eye in my overflowing basket under the sewing table. Lots of strings and scraps in checks, spots, vintage florals, leftover pieces, etc... lots of eclectic and unlikely combinations.
I love the strong sense of overall balance in these blocks, keeping things lively but not chaotic, while all those assorted scrappy bits & pieces add a sweeter, lighter focus.
Here's a few pics of how things are looking up on the design wall ...
Linking up with Cynthia for 'oh scrap' here, pop on over to check out all the other scrappy projects
Until next time, Linda
11 comments:
I can see why you were taken with this pattern, Linda - it's fun and effective and totally gorgeous in your fabrics.
The colours and fabics you are using for these blocks are my cup of tea! Have a lovely Sunday!
Beautiful! What a great way to use fabric. I assume this will go to your Evie when finished? Happy stitching!
Evie is a pretty name, and the blocks are beautiful too!
So it's like a spider web quilt, but you aren't making it on foundation paper? I definitely like the scrappiness of it, and the bursts of black that really stand out. I couldn't make one like this though... not enough scraps!
Very very nice! Love the blues.
The blacks and blues set off the strings nicely!
I like the blue and black combination a lot - unusual and striking.
Definitely very sweet and beautifully scrappy -a winner Linda!
Looking fabulous, I love the contrast of the darker teal/aqua with the paler strip blocks.
I always like a little bit of black with blues. Really helps bring out the punch of colors.:)
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