I do, however, have A LOT of Kaffe Fassett fabrics that I love, but I don't seem to use them very often. So they were also targeted for use in this quilt.
The chosen fabrics:
I have combined the colored fabrics with a solid Handkerchief Linen fabric (55% cotton/ 45% linen), and have made some half square triangles. The linen colorway is birch, a light beige almost grey color.
I am going to spend today sewing the blocks together. The blocks are fairly small. Including seam allowances they measure just 3.25 inches square.
Progress is slow today, but I am pleased with the color combination.
Wow. I am TOTALLY a green-blue-purple girl, so I am loving that quilt! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I like the idea of using colors that you don't normally use. (Mine is orange - and I actually like the color - I just don't buy orange fabric.)
ReplyDeleteI'll take the purple! It's my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteThe triangles are gorgeous!
that quilt will be devine! i love purple, and think it looks great with the green...but then any Kaffe Fasset fabrics would make anything look amazing!! Beautiful : )
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have any purple in my stash but after seeing your baby quilt...well, I may just have to change that! The purple and green looks fantastic together.
ReplyDeleteThe color combinations are fabulous! In fact, I own some of those fabrics and love them. However, you definitely need more purple. I just love purple. The HST's are just joyful!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous (again!) and I know where you have been! I phoned just after you had left the shop and mentioned a blogger friend had recommended them to me and they knew who it was immediately - that really tickled my fancy! They are sending samples - nice people - - so the colour is birch - just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lurline♥
They're not really my colours either but they look great!
ReplyDeleteAmazing what some simple linen will do to make even the least obvious fabric choice stunning.
Andi :-)
I'm there with you on the purple. For years I refused to have anything purple at all in my closet, but now I am trying to have a bit more of an open mind. Good for you for breaking out of your comfort zone!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. Purple generally scares me. So I am somewhat bemused that you have completely one me over with your pics!
ReplyDeletewow...you know i got thinking that i never really use any purple either. Despite your feelings about it, these little squares look great together. The purple and green really suit one another. They are going to be a perfect baby quilt
ReplyDeleteDitto on the purple. I use it but it has to be with other colours, I find it hard to look at an all purple quilt for too long. I love anything Kaffe though and the green with it is a great choice.
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely! I really can't stand the color purple - and I'm working on the second quilt with it, lol. Good for you for taking something you don't really like and making something beautiful with it!
ReplyDeleteLove the vibrancy of your fabrics!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great color combination. I like it when you do, do purple. I just started a similar one with blue Kaffe Fasset. I love his fabric, but I find it hard to use with other fabric.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great.
ReplyDeleteI think we all have colours we gravitate to...I love blue, but find green a difficult colour to buy and sew with.
What is it about purple? It's my least favorite color and I have NONE in my stash. The only purple I've worked on is baby soft lavendar. Your color combos are so pretty. Love Kaffe. The greens look great with the purple.
ReplyDeletePurple is my least favorite color, too. I'm eager to see how those triangles end up coming together with the magic of quilting!
ReplyDeleteI love the purple! I wish more designers would incorporate it into their lines. Then everyone would love it and use it more! :)
ReplyDeleteI am loving how it is turning out. Can't wait to see the end result!
It looks great. Again, you are so amazing with putting fabrics together!
ReplyDeletePurple is the color I use most, and I can safely say you've done it magnificent justice here!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrix. I need some Kaffe. I want your fabric. All of it.
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