I was so eager to share pictures of my completed quilt that I took pictures this morning even though it is a very overcast day.
I started with a fat quarter set of Innocent Crush by Anna Maria Horner. It was a Christmas gift from my husband. When I set out to make this quilt, I decided that I wanted to try using solids in a different way. I didn't want to use just one solid for sashing and I wanted to try to avoid Kona Ash, simply because it seems like it is the go to solid for Innocent Crush and I wanted to try something different. I decided to pair each print with a coordinating solid. I looked for a block that used just two colors and settled on the Double Hourglass. I kept the blocks big since the print is large scale.
I was anxious about this quilt when I started making blocks. Although I liked them separately, I wasn't sure how they would look combined. I decided to keep going with the original plan and I ended up liking it!
For those of you who like to let your eyes rest a bit, then the back is for you. I decided to back the quilt with a natural linen and a pieced stripe. I love the grid that was formed on the back due to the quilting.
Quilt Stats:
Block style: Double Hourglass, 10" finished size
Dimensions: 60" square
Fabrics: Innocent Crush by Anna Maria Horner (not all prints were used)
Kona wine, lilac, eggplant, crimson, candy pink, burgundy, school bus orange, aqua, navy, turquoise lagoon and peacock. Binding = Kona eggplant. Backing = 100 % linen
Quilting: Straight Line, 1/4" on both sides of seams, Gutterman 518
It's lovely. Can't wait to dip into my Innocent Crush stash!
ReplyDeleteI love the misty morning view as well...perfect day to curl up with a new quilt and a mug of tea!
Wow, what a lovely quilt! I actually think the contrast is nice between the fog and the clear bright colors. Congrats on your beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it! Your photos are great too... the quilt is so striking against the grey day.
ReplyDeleteJennifer :)
It turned out beautifully!! The bright solids are fantastic with those prints.
ReplyDeleteHooray for you! You stepped out of your comfort zone and yet you STILL ended up with a gorgeous quilt (we're not surprised)! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and lovely quilt
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics are so beautiful with the fog! What a lovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteJust raving beautiful! your backdrop couldn't have been better! I love you used a linen back, will give it all a wonderful feel.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt, Amy...I'm glad you stuck to your original plan!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love your quilt!
ReplyDeleteI just love this! What a perfect day to get the pictures too! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt and stunning photos!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is AMAZING mate!I absolutely adore it!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
It looks fabulous, Amy! You put that quilt together pretty quick. Enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteFantabulous Amy! I love the pictures as much as the quilt! What a wonderful location to take the photographs! And the back... yet another gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! It turned out great!
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOVE it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Just as pretty as the background. I love gray and brights together.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is FABULOUS! Great job.
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the beautiful colors & pattern with the overcast sky...this serves as inspiration to try my hand at quilting!
ReplyDeletethis turned out so wonderfully! love the colors. :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful!!! I love how it turned out!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great!
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic quilt! I really like the solids along with the prints, and your pictures came out great!
ReplyDeleteI like the foggy mist...makes the deep colors of this AWESOME quilt more inviting!! Missed you...catching up soon!!
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