It isn't that I haven't thought about making a quilt in pastels, because I have. Maybe I had to have the stars line up, but actually I didn't know what quilt design to go with!
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| 'SWEET DREAMS' 30" x 41.5" |
This quilt is one of my go to designs. Bright and bold with a neutral gray border. I always match the center blocks with the same color but different shades and top it off with the center accent. Completely opposite from the soft pastel quilt.
One of my favorite things about this design, besides the simplicity of the block, the uncomplicated layout and the color options, is the quilting options!
If you have followed along with my adventures, you know that quilting is the one area that stumps me! Mostly with free motion, but I've had my battles with the old walking foot too! With this design I know the only thing I'm going to do is geometric straight lines.
That philosophy works with my usual color combination, but it wasn't going to cut it with this one! I think it had to do with the fact I used Kona Snow with the pastels and it created a very loud and proud grid! What to do, what to do?!
Well, to start with concentric 1/2" lines in the white squares of course! I used Aurifil white thread in those blocks.
The blocks with color needed a bit more pizazz! I hunted for thread in six magical pastel colors before I knew where I was going, but it happened. I don't know what you call the quilting design, I'll call it Sun Rays until I know differently!
I don't often make quilts with borders and I felt like it should be something other than 1/2" lines around each side. The design isn't anything elaborate. A double triangle and a single triangle. While many people can look at a border or quilt and see the big picture, I only see sections or blocks and have to work from that angle.
I'm not going to say I'm a pastel convert! I love the softness of the colors, the airy feel of the pastels with the white background, but I do love being punched in the face with color! Figuratively, not literally!
I'll be honest, this isn't my first pastel quilt. I'm not counting it as my first because it isn't finished yet. If you think this one is pastel, wait until you see what I have up my sleeve! It's pastel but more think nude! Not naked nude, more like lip or panty hose nude!
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I absolutely love this piece, I rarely use solids in my quilting but this could persuade me to do otherwise. x
ReplyDeleteBetter to stay in your comfort zone for the design if you try pastels 😉 It's a beautiful soft piece anyway !
ReplyDeleteI really like this one and you could do it in so many different color styles and it would look totally different. Really like the quilting
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty in both the brights and the pastels! I really like how the different shades of each color give the quilt such dimension. I am studying your quilting, too, since the walking foot is my go to for quilting!
ReplyDeleteIt’s not my normal go to colors, but I love how it turned out! The quilting wasn’t difficult at all and fit the design pretty well!
DeleteGorgeous! The simplicity is so appealing-- subtle and sophisticated. And I like your choice for quilting, although I don't know if I would have the courage to have dark color thread showing on the back! Yours looks great.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for exploring - it's lovely! And your quilting! whoa it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at your productivity, Jayne. Another fantastic finish!
ReplyDeleteI’ve never been one to sit around when there are ideas floating in my head!
DeleteWho cares what the quilt pattern is called, I call the whole thing Fabulous!! Great finish all around.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like candy to me! Yummy sweet colors and juicy quilting :)
ReplyDeleteThis one is charming and sweet. I bet it finds a home quickly. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
ReplyDeleteI’ve been wondering what this design would look like in pastels for the longest time! It may or may not be made again, but now I know I can do it!
DeleteSometimes the biggest punch can come from the softest colors. :) The colors in this quilt are fabulous. And the quilting! I'm dying here...I would love to touch that texture! Thanks for sharing on MCM!
ReplyDeleteSince the softer colors aren’t my usual palette, I had no idea they could be such a standout! Now I know! I often feel that a simple design needs more of an impact with the quilting. I was very happy with how that part turned out! Also…it was pretty simple!
DeleteThis is such a lovely quilt in the pastels (as well as the brights)!Adorable! Didn't see this earlier as we've been without internet for two days...........now I'm trying to catch up on all that I've missed. Nadine W. N. Cali rnwillis@velotech.net
ReplyDeleteI love both of the quilts. Isn't it interesting how different fabrics make a completely different quilt from the same pattern. Jumping out of your comfort zone is good now and then. It's also great to get back to your comfort zone.
ReplyDeleteEven though they are pastel, they are bright colours -- not dull and boring. And once again, awesome quilting.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beauty in those soft colors. I love the geometric look and the quilting really works well. Nice, Jayne!
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt AND quilting!!
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful with different personalities. Well done with stepping outside of your comfort zone.
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I love this quilt, and the quilting too! Isn't it amazing what you can do with a walking foot? This is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts and I Love the quilting too!
ReplyDeleteWow! The quilting really makes this quilt something special! Lovely!
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