I have finished the binding on the Tessellations Quilt, choosing a green Clown Stripe fabric by Michael Miller to frame this quilt rather brightly.
During the lengthy process of choosing the right binding fabric I managed to clean my fridge! Talk about procrastinating! But the end result was well worth the effort, a finished quilt and a clean fridge!
What's next? This is:
My new Amy Butler Love fat quarter stash has been patiently waiting to be cut into. Since the start of the weekend I have been cutting squares from each of the 26 different fabrics in the collection at every opportunity. Last night I had the chance to sew the quilt top together.
I don't often make a quilt from just one fabric range, but this collection seems just right for it. The colors and prints don't readily lend themselves to being mixed with my stash fabrics but on their own this collection makes for a bright and funky quilt top.
More pictures tomorrow!
Beautiful. I like that you chose squares of all the fabrics. That collection is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love Amy's new range too and it is so wonderful just as it is. Lovely xox
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I can't wait to get my hands on some the Love! I'm looking forward to the final results :)
ReplyDeleteLove the finished quilt, that striped binding is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteAnd I just love those new AB fabrics...I went to my local shop this last weekend looking for them but couldn't find any. I need to get some! Can't wait to see this finished quilt.
Two more beauties and you were able to get some cleaning in too!!
ReplyDeleteI love that Tesselations quilt! Great binding choice... AND a clean fridge, sweetness :-) I'm a huge AB fan but this new collection hasn't struck a button in me yet.... I guess I'm just not a flowers kind of girl... it may grow on me if I keep seeing gorgeous quilts made out of it though! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThe binding looks fantastic on the tesselatu=ions quilt and I can't wait to see the AB quilt x
ReplyDeleteI am doing the same type of Love quilt for a good friend for Christmas. Can't wait to see how yours turns out!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to muster up the courage to cut into my Love fabrics heehee! Can't wait to see what the finished quilt looks like :)
ReplyDeleteI love Clown Stripe- it's a perfect binding fabric! Love the Love quilt too!
ReplyDeleteI can vouch for the fact that the fridge is looking great. The quilts are rather stunning too!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is fabulous and the binding is perfect. Love! Just found your blog, it's great we'll have to add it!
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to see the love collection used in a quilt, makes me view all the designs in a completely new light Rita!!
ReplyDeleteThe clown stripe is wonderful on the quilt. So nice to see the new range made up into something, looking yummy.
ReplyDeletefun to play with one collection and challenge yourself to make a quilt from it
ReplyDeleteand well amy butler fabrics they are always nice to see in any quilt in mho1
Kathie
I really like this Tessellations pattern - I was wondering what you'd do around the edges - thanks for the closeups! ;) Very cute quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove from Texas! ~bonnie
I really like that binding! Looking forward to seeing the love quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat binding fabric! I love the way that looks. And your Amy Butler quilt, well, what can I say? It's Amy Butler, right? :) That's such a pretty line with lots of different colors. They alll look so great together!
ReplyDeleteLove the Tessellations, love the Love! I cleaned our fridge out a couple of weekends ago. I still stare it and go....'isn't this tidy!'. :-D
ReplyDeleteperfect binding is right... i love stripes.. i usually do them bias but i like it this way too!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you - I think the collection makes for a great quilt, the colours and patterns go so well together. Looking forward to seeing your finished work
ReplyDeleteNo wonder,You have so many commants!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!