Grown up pink and any kind of purple are hard to come by! But we're good, I think. That Denyse Schmidt pattern isn't too patchworky, either, ifyaknoworrImean. I had fun choosing the matching threads, though. Is that a bit sad?
I hadn't anticipated the five hours of tracing and cutting I would need, though! Still, I think (hope!) it'll be a quick top to put together. I'm gambling a bit and not doing the hand needle-turn method that she suggests (coz I'm not that patient!!) I'm going for raw edge applique, again so that it's not too patchworky and maybe a bit more modern. I think I'm gonna straight line quilt, too.
I've spent tonight cutting the backing fabric and pritt-sticking on the biggest row of hills. Hoping to do some stitching tomorrow - wish us luck, eh? If it goes badly then we're sunk!!
Oh wow! This is going to be fantastic! So unique and special. I can't wait to watch this grow as you stich along.
ReplyDeleteLoving the colours you've chosen! This is going to be a great quilt
ReplyDeleteOoooh liking the look of this pattern! You're so right grown up pinks and especially purple are so hard to find. I have next to no purple in my stash. It's my favourite colour and I just assumed my sewing tastes were vastly different - until I realised there just aren't that many nice purples.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that this will be gorgeous when you're done! My gutter mind couldn't help but think of the 'lady-parts' cushion when it saw those hills ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be gorgeous! I've just discovered the good old pritt-stick method of applique. It's Genius!!!!
ReplyDeleteHmm, interested to see what this turns into. I'm smiling at the thread though, I got irrationally excited at finding an e-bay seller with a huge range of Gutterman thread in colour groups that are much cheaper than the shops are...
ReplyDeleteI have looked at that pattern many times and wondered what it would be like, now I can see what you come up with. I think raw edge applique is a great idea, and I love your fabrics.
ReplyDeleteOh it is sure to look brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's going to be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the choices, I think that raw edge will be great, esp with all the quilting. I am itching to make a quilt with lots of white solid in it, must add it to 'that' mental list!
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of fabric! Can't wait to see the hills :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great colour scheme. I await with interest the finished quilt x
ReplyDeleteOo this will look amazing! Good Luck! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be amazing - I can't wait to see it grow! Good luck! (Oh, and I completely agree with the pink/purple thing!)
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics you've picked :-)
ReplyDeleteYummy fabrics and colours! It's gonna look stunning! You can do it! Jxo
ReplyDeleteIt'll be fantastic, and you've done most of the hard work already!
ReplyDeleteI have that wine bottle fabric and that's the exact pattern I thought of when I saw it. No worries kiddo...this will work out just great!:)
ReplyDeleteLove that backing Hometown....I think it has my fingerprints on it!:)
Pretty - and nah it's not sad you had fun choosing the threads.
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