What? Another finish? I started this 'pinwheels & stars in pastels' quilt in September 2022 and I'm happy to say that why yes, I've finally quilted and bound it. Another quilt top ticked off my long list!
I went with a vintage inspired whisper palette in pink, mustard & blues, with little accents of raspberry. The backgrounds are a selection of different whites, all of which give a tiny bit of movement and bit of a make-do look to the quilt.
I was quite intentional about the light - medium values of the sawtooth star fabrics, and I wanted the chain pattern happening with the dark - medium pinks too. So, some of the pinwheel blocks are definitely high contrast, but not nearly all, resulting in a subtly broken chain.
I went with a vintage inspired whisper palette in pink, mustard & blues, with little accents of raspberry. The backgrounds are a selection of different whites, all of which give a tiny bit of movement and bit of a make-do look to the quilt.
The fabrics are a mix of designers I had in my stash, including some from my small collection of Karen Lewis fabrics, along with a Liberty, AMH ... and an early Outback Wife print, I love it when the fabric kicks off the story!
I was quite intentional about the light - medium values of the sawtooth star fabrics, and I wanted the chain pattern happening with the dark - medium pinks too. So, some of the pinwheel blocks are definitely high contrast, but not nearly all, resulting in a subtly broken chain.
The quilt back is a sweet vintage sheet, a super way to repurpose a vintage sheet and I just love the worn-in feel it automatically gives to a quilt!
I machine quilted lots & lots of simple straight lines. For my binding I chose an AMH pretty floral stripe in pale pink, with its larger-scale darker floral design breaking up nicely in the narrow segments of the binding. Finished quilt measures 60" x 48".
- it's on the spare bed already!
Until next time,
Linda
that is a sweet quilt - you are finishing one after another - nice pincushion also in that one photo
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a lovely finish. The soft pinks look so pretty together.
ReplyDeleteI like the pinwheel chain with the stars. Your fabric choices always work so well together.
ReplyDeleteLove it. Very pretty colours.
ReplyDeleteThat’s a cute pin cushion jar too..
It’s so pretty Linda. Congratulations! Love it 😍
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely quilt finish! Really Victorian look to it, the colours and fabrics look so gentle.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a pretty one, Linda! I love the color combination - especially the raspberry and mustard. You have such a knack for that!
ReplyDeleteYes, "What -- another finish?!" is exactly what I was thinking!! You are amazing! All of the care and planning you put into value and color placement paid off nicely. Great finish.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely finish. Lovely fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy seeing those pinwheels.
I like your fabric choices here Linda, and the size sounds just right.
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