Which leads me to this recently finished quilt, named Summer Potpourri. All the blooms of summer captured in a quilt in the early morning sunlight. Capturing memories in fabric.....it is part of what I do.
This is the block I used......a quarter log cabin---ala Faux Braid layout.
I love this versatile block. It works up great in scraps, batiks, or my florals.
On the design wall, I experimented with the layout. The final arrangement was the old favorite, barn raising. I just off set the final layout and added an extension into the border.
I used a 1" purple strip to frame the blocks before adding a 6" border. As I joined the strips for the border, I inserted a few random squares.....some of those flower petals that fell out of the gathering basket. Actually, it is my way of camouflaging/ disguising the joining seam.
The quilting shows better on the back, which is a simple white muslin. A lot of open swirls throughout the center blocks, and leaves and vines along the border.
Summer Potpourri is 58" by 72".....bound and labeled. Binding is a mix of floral prints.
Another finish for the Year of Florals.....and not a dent in the stash!
I have come to the conclusion that the stash will always be more than I need or can use. No matter what I do. The stack/pile in closet stays the same---insert evil grin---do you think fabric fairies visit me at night and leave more? Maybe I will leave some cookies out for them tonight.
Happy stitching.
Another gorgeous finish! I love how your design spilled over into the border, great effect. Early morning sun is really the best light for photographing a quilt, isn't it? Your photo among the daylilies is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI second Quilting Babcia, what a gorgeous watercolor. I really have to do one of these, although it looks like my (only) machine needs to go to the repair shop. Maybe I should acquire a second machine while #1 is being fixed. :)
ReplyDeleteEs preciosa, que diversidad de telas que parecen una
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EEEKKKK!! This is just gorgeous - oh, I love this! Perfect name, too. WOnderful photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers, beautiful fabric, beautiful quilts
ReplyDeleteThe extension is such a good idea for that offset, I love when you do that. The quilt is gorgeous! Cookies sound like a good idea, I think I'll wait until I can have some control over the scraps though, my fairies don't leave me beautiful florals.
ReplyDeleteA lovely quilt, and I love the story behind the name, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat setting--the fallen petals are a nice touch!
This a real Summer quilt!! I can see this over a bench in the garden, a table set with lovely flowered cups and saucers and one of those old tiered cake stands - with cake!
ReplyDeleteI really like what you did with the border treatment. And I see you included your signature cardinal on the label. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, this quilt is just absolutely beautiful! I love the scrappy florals all together on the bands of your Summer Potpourri! Hope you're enjoying your family :D
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks so beautiful in your garden. Great photos of a great quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous. I love finding blogs with quilters, I can use all the inspiration that I can get . . . your talent is far above mine, but I'm learning more with each quilt that I make. Not only is your quilt divine but the way you photographed it in the garden is delightful.
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Connie :)
What a lovely quilt from such a simple block pattern. I believe there are quilt fairies the scraps never diminish!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is gorgeous!! THIS is why I love Tuesday Archives...cause I missed this one earlier....yet it inspires me to use of this
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It is amazing to me, too, that a quilt takes so little fabric to make. I must have the same fairies at my house.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. I want to make one like it - but I haven't a chance of getting it to look like yours. I don't have many florals in my stash... mostly tone on tones.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs