I love the reds and browns in this quilt! The fabric is Maison de Garance from Moda. The center is another D9P. Then bordered with pinwheels around. It took 1 layer cake, 2 charm packs and fat quarter each of dark brown, med brown and red. Voila !! Here it is .... just for fun ....
I have been doing other things besides D9P .... honest, I have .... here is the proof:
This is for DGD-M. Her tastes lean toward a more modern, chic look. We had gathered some of the fabrics before she moved this summer, but as I began to play with it this fall, I realized that some of the fabrics were not going to work in the total scheme of things.
These each had glitter on them, so that was my BIG clue. She wants glitter & glitz ! I found some black and charcoal sparkly fabrics that went well. Then added some cool Tina Givens. Looking good ....
About the picture above: It represents 4 blocks. There is an area about halfway toward the left that looks very white and bright ... frankly, it looks awful in the picture. In reality, it is a very pretty lavender and looks good .... especially now that I have added more in other areas of the quilt top (I can't get used to calling it a flimsy)
Now if you look again about center towards the top of the quilt is a dark gray area that looks smudgy. This fabric is causing an design conflict in our family ... My DD thinks this looks like duct tape and should be banned from the quilt. Her daughters agree ... of course. My husband, however, thinks it looks very classy and chic ... this from the guy who lives in t-shirts (1 for day time and 1 to sleep in) and uses duct tape regularly .... OK! I have already changed that area 2 or 3 times already, but I have agreed to let them audition 3 or 4 other fabrics this weekend. We shall see .....
I put together another block this morning before crashing for the day ......
I only turned around for less the 30 seconds .... really, I did not even leave the room. Here she is ..... Miss Kitty offering her opinion as well on the new block. Jeez !! Everyone has to get in on the act !!
Since I started quilting again it is becoming more and more of a family activity. There is even a rumor that one the DGDs wants to try sewing. Wouldn't that be fun !!
That is it for now .... would love to hear from all of you. I really appreciate all your comments and do respond whenever possible (unless you are a no-reply blogger) ..... til next time ....
