I spotted a vintage quilt on ig recently which really spoke to me. The combo of peach sashing with assorted feedsack prints was delightful, (*see pic below).
The LeMoyne Star quilt has always been a favourite of mine, it's a traditional block featuring spinning diamonds to create an 8-point star.
I had tossed up at the beginning of the year to use peach as my background for my 'positivities' quilt, it's a "much more me" pick really. So, I still had lingering thoughts about going peachy and decided to make my stars on a consistent peach background.
When I downloaded AMH's pattern - oh my, the accompanying digital imaginary quilt was an explosion of colour with The. Most. Amazing fussy cutting ideas!
My version though, is a blend of both these ideas, lots of peach background combined with lots of bright fussy cutting. I've not gone all out with heaps of fussy cutting before, it really does eat into the fabric ... but then, that's been the whole point of my sewing focus lately, hashtagusemystash!
- all chopped up & now I have a heap of 'fabric lace' for something else!
*vintage quilt inspiration
wow ... these fussy cuts really grab your attention and make you look a little closer.
Yes, my favourite kind of quilt
- inspired by tradition but reworked to look a bit modern.
Linda
You are so great in making old patterns work in new quilts!!
ReplyDeleteThose stars are beautiful! I agree, use up the stash, happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteYes you are having fun with 'fussy cuts', beautiful. and the Vintage Peach quilt is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThese blocks are stunning. Love the peach and the combinations.
ReplyDeleteI agree 100% Linda, your fussy cutting really does grab our attention, you have used a stunning mix of fabric , I can't wait to see the completed top and posts showing progress with the stars.
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