It isn't exactly finished. I have to stitch the binding on, but it's so close! My goal was to get it to this stage and take it along on our beach trip! Monday...I cannot wait to leave!
Look at those colors! Purple is one color that I don't have a lot of in my stash. When you look at your stash I would bet there is one color that is much smaller than the others!
My intention was to put as much Ultra Violet and purple in this quilt as I could. Thinking about the Pantone Color of the Year challenge!! I'm not sure this quilt will qualify!
I purchased the fabric on Etsy at Stitch Stash Diva, and couldn't wait to get my hands on it. It couldn't get here fast enough! And I'm going to say, I love it when fabric (especially solids) comes labeled! It makes it so much easier!
I still had to figure out which colors I would use and where. It was fun, but it took a while! I needed to get just the right gradient from light to dark, from pink to purple. I got pretty close to perfect!
The colors I ended up using were:
Light Pink, Kona Carnation, Kona Candy Pink, Kona Pomegranate, Kona Valentine, Kona Sangria, Kona Cerise, Kona Bordeaux, Kona Thistle, Kona Pansy, Kona Dalia, Kona Crocus, Kona Purple, Kona Hibiscus, Kona Nightfall, Free Spirit Deep Violet and a couple others to fill out the list.
It could have been a big confusing mess getting each color in the right place, so first I wrote out a detailed sheet with what goes where. After cutting, I placed a label with the name of the color on each stack. It helped with the chaos, or with what could have been chaos!
It also helped to have a big design wall! I laid out all the pieces first. Having several 'firewalls' in place seemed pretty important!
It's not that the blocks were difficult, you can see it's basically a Plus Block, I just needed to ensure I could keep things in order. Row by row I pieced each 9" block. Over and over...and I can tell you that my OCD nature worked almost flawlessly...I only messed up two blocks!
As much as I wanted to quilt it to death, I used restraint! There was a lot of starting and stopping because I wanted each 'ribbon' to have a continuous flow. In between the woven colors I stippled...the best I could do...but I like it!
Hopefully I'll have it finished while I'm at the beach and take advantage of the beautiful surroundings!
Here the computer generated version that got me excited about making this quilt. I didn't exactly get the colors the same in the quilt, but I like it just the same!
Are you joining in the Pantone Color of the Year Ultra Violet quilt contest? You can get all the details here: Bryan House Quilts or No Hats in the House.
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Beautiful quilt as always . I can imagine if you didn't label it would get in an awful muddle . I like your beach ready feet too !
ReplyDeleteI couldn’t even imagine piecing this without labels! Or a design wall!
DeleteI love this! I have a stack of fabrics set aside for a workshop next weekend and my ultra violet is among the colors...
ReplyDeleteI love the flow and color gradient you achieved. Enjoy your beach vacation!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful, Jayne! It's hard to believe that it's made with just one block, and the color placement does all the work. Your computer diagram looks so helpful!
ReplyDeleteVery simple in theory! It certainly is all about the colors and correct placement. I helped so much to mark, label and layout this quilt!
DeleteThis is lovely! I can see where you had to be very careful about placement! Sadly, I haven't been able to join in the challenge this year, tho I still plan on playing with Ultra Violet yet...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic design! I love the colors and the woven effect. I can easily imagine how hard it would be to keep the colors in the right order. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful quilt, love the pattern and the fabric choice!
ReplyDeleteCool quilt. It will be stunning at the beach!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Perfect choice of colors and placement. I have a quilt pattern very, very, similar to this one in an old, old, old (did I mention in an old) quilt magazine (now I'll have to find it). Another beach trip you lucky duck! Hope you have fun. Nadine W. N. Cali
ReplyDeleteAmazing colorwork Jayne. The block is so simple but the quilt looks complicated. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you linked up with Oh Scrap!
Another beauty, Jayne! You really did achieve that woven look, and I love these colors. Congrats on a (almost complete) finish :)
ReplyDeleteWow! what a striking quilt! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteJayne,
ReplyDeleteThis is not colors that I would EVER chose, but this is just stunning! I am really not a purple person, but good heavens you are almost making me a convert. I just love, love, LOVE this. All that labeling reminds me of the work behind the scene on the Postcard quilt I just finished, but isn't it all worth it in the end?! Yes, I would say all your hard work and planning paid off well. ~smile~ Roseanne
I love it. It's amazing. Very bright and colourful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful reason to stock up on some gorgeous fabrics! Great colors and beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love it, Jayne! Gorgeous gradation work!
ReplyDeleteThose are pretty yellows in your Dresden! Looks like fun putting it together - that's a block I've never made.
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Wonderful colour placement. I really like the combination of straight line and 'ribbon' quilting. Nicely done! Enjoy your vacation.
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Did they send you matching flip flops along with the pink FQ bundle :-p
ReplyDeleteThis quilt pattern is the perfect excuse to buy more pretty solids. You do make it look all so simple. Have fun at the beach.
This is so gorgeous, Jayne! You are masterful with color!
ReplyDeleteI can sure see how this would be total chaos without being really organized. It's really beautiful.
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