A little home truth today. I can imagine that it must seem like I am super organized and work to a schedule; that I know from one week to the next what I am going to be working on. Not so, I'm afraid. My quilt design decisions and color choices are usually "in the moment" and evolve while I am working on a quilt.
This new project began as a Katie Jump Rope Quilt selecting only the red, orange and yellow prints from this range. Almost immediately I revisited my fabric stash and started adding a wider range of prints in a similar color palette.
More soon,
Rita
Fabrics of note:
Elephants: Mod Basics Organic by Jay-Cyn Designs for Birch FabricsAmy Butler - Lotus - Wall Flower in Cherry
Large Scale Polka Dot :: Riley Blake - Sugar & Spice - Sugar Polka Dot in Red
Yes, I like the pop that the white circle element adds to the cheerful reds and pinks and yellows.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!!
ReplyDeleteI love the something extra that the white circles add!
ReplyDeleteSo very cute and totally unexpected Rita!
ReplyDeleteI love all those colors together, so much.
ReplyDeleteYou are so good at combining fabrics. Sure it's your favorite part!
ReplyDeletedelightful....especially the unexpected circles at the corner...just so much fun!
ReplyDeleteRita it's like great artwork, modern, fresh with a twist to catch your eye. Proof of your creative genius not only with color mixing but layout and design, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank You, I have been sitting on a plain ol patch work, not finished because it didnt have any pop. Thank You,I will use this template that,I also have sitting on my cutting table to finish my quilt top. Good Idea Thanks
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right, the circles do add an "oh" factor - I love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love the circles. I am imagining them on the same sort of quilt but each a little larger than the one above - I may have to try this.
ReplyDeleteI was really excited to spot the two 'kerchief girl' blocks - my favourite.
I love the color combinations that do, are great circles
ReplyDeleteThe three circles make this top so fresh. Great decision.
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this is stunning!!
ReplyDeleteLove the color palette.. and the pop of those white circles. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLOOOVVEEEE the color palate. yummmy!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and can't wait to see how it looks when you quilt it!
ReplyDeleteThe fact that you make it up as you go makes me think you are even more awesome! I LOVE the bright colors you used and the white circles are genius!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore the color combination! What a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteI applaud the addition of the circles. They really add an unexpected pop. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThe circles really do add a lot to this quilt, take it from a great quilt up to the fabulous level!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! The circles give it a pop, I love the colors together!
ReplyDeleteI feel like your intern. I learn so much from your blog. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors!
Very Cute! I do love the unexpected :)
ReplyDeleteI wish fabric selection was my favorite part! For me it is excruciating. This one is lovely; I really dig the little pops of yellow.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric and colour choices! =D
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely and bright!
ReplyDeleteI love it :) the fabrics are gorgeous so much fun and colour
ReplyDeleteRita, the quilt is gorgeous! beautiful! as always. Will you consider writing a post on how you choose colors or choose coordinating fabrics? I think many of your readers would love to read such a post. It seems you have the magic touch or something, but maybe you could share your thoughts or break down your process a little? We would love to hear from you and see if there are any helpful tips we can glean, maybe? Thanks for sharing your beautiful and inspiring work!
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