We were given 6 different 1/8 yard WOF strips with instructions to make anything quilted using any of the strips given plus we could add other MM prints or any other solid fabric.
I was totally inspired by one of the fabrics called "Pegs a plenty", the stacked bricks type one. I wanted to recreate that fabric in an original way. In my style of creating, I just started sewing with only an idea of an end result. I don't write anything down. I just can't take the time to keep track on paper. I just started cutting slabs of the prints and solids and then added Kona white wonkily til I got the look I wanted for each block. Then sewed the rows together adding the white to make the length of each row match up to the longest one. (hope I explained that well enough) I used all the MM fabrics given and added the remaining solids to fill in. Then I added the entire strip of the stacked bricks fabric to the left hand side to pull it all together. At least I think it works. I haven't decided on the backing and binding as yet, but whatever it is it will come from my stash, because the other challenge for me was to use whatever I had on hand and to not buy anything new. Still unnamed as well. I am preparing to get it basted and quilted in the next few days.
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I am linking up with Adrienne @ Chezzetcook Modern Quilts for the May update of the Library Challenge.
Great looking challenge quilt. Sometimes you just gotta go with your gut - never mind the writing and drawing.
ReplyDeleteYour challenge quilt is coming along very nicely! Wish I could say the same about mine... let's say it's still the research and development stage! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you stuck with Christmas fabrics - your Library Project flimsy is very pretty. I like your inspiration for the challenge quilt. It's very interesting to see where inspiration comes from for these things!
ReplyDeletePretty quilt for your Library Project List. I love your design for your challenge! Can't wait to see it complete :)
ReplyDeleteYou are always up for a challenge, and you certainly raised the bar with this beauty!! Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteLinda , you have sure come up with a great original design , it really suits the fabric you used on the left . Great job !
ReplyDeleteyou are just motoring along with the library challenge - the quilt looks great, and you'll have all 5 done befire you know it! Love your submission for the MQG chsllenge - you nailed (or should that be pegged?) it!
ReplyDeleteYour challenge quilt is just awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love...love...love the Christmas quilt and I for one, am glad that you stuck with your instincts. I suppose I can wait to see how you quilt it....if I have too. The MM Challenge quilt is inspired. It's fun and simply wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for the modern challenge!!
ReplyDeleteI'm doing it too (from Victoria) and it's really been hard to choose a project that doesn't require too much of the MM prints. I've added some solids too :)
Can't wait to see your finished project!
Love how your challenge quilt is turning out, Linda!
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