Well I have been putting off starting sewing this dolls quilt for the flickr DQS #6 as there has been stuff I have had to finish before starting this. And I have been very good! I posted the Monochromatic Challenge off today and I sewed the binding down in another mini private swap, so I have rewarded myself with starting, at last! I drew this sketch last week, picked the fabrics on the weekend, have had them just sitting on the bench in my sewing nook, waiting paitently...
I've admitted in public here, that I just don't get the whole aqua and red combo which is so popular at the moment. BUT, I think my partner does, so I am going to try out aqua and red on crisp white Lakehouse spots. If it is on spots, it will work!
I got out the rotary cutter, slashed and sewed up these strips, then slashed them again to sew them together. From an outsiders point of view I sometimes think that patchwork must seem such an odd hobby, you cut up material just to sew it back together again! Works for me though.I like to sew two quilt for my swaps, for one reason cause its hard to let go of your creation. Second reason, the second quilt made can alter the mistakes made on the first! Like already I am thinking to reduce the white between the blue branches to half of what it is here. We'll see....
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I like the red/aqua combo.. hmmm... maybe I am your partner!
I love your sketch. Can't wait to see the final product. I have that same thought about patchwork sometimes. Especially when I get myself into something big and I don't know when it will end. :)
You know I don't like red and aqua - but I DO like this. A lot. I think the purple makes it for me. Little birdies are very popular in the DQS, aren't they?!
looks great helen! i'm going to start mine this week. i've gotta be an example for my swap bebes. :)
i think this works because the red fabric is more pink and you're adding purple to it too. (just my unofficial opinion)
Another great design! Love your style! Love the color combo!
Love your idea and sketch! And the 'prototype' is looking really good!
Looking pretty cool already Helen!
You are a true artist...love your work!
Can't wait to see the finished quilt the drawing looks fantastic. I love those little birds
I think it looks great - are you going to applique the birds?
Yes, that's what my DH used to tell me, too. Charming quilt.
Great work Helen. I love how you have made two so you have a record of all your quilty adventures. I have nothing except Rom's cot quilt to show for mine!
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