Over the past several days I worked on assembling this quilt top using the blocks I made during
Dan's curves class. I surrounded the blocks with two different Kona solids...dark violet (which is dangerously close to purple) and cerise (which has been one of my favorites for a long time, although I rarely sew with it!). It ended up big...67" x 89", so it's a decent twin size.
I'll admit that I struggled with these blocks quite a bit. The colors are
so out of my realm, but once I started adding the horizontal strips into the curvy blocks, I realized that there was a little potential hiding in there. Once I figured out that I should surround them with dark violet (with the help of
Flaun...a big thanks goes out to her!) I thought I might even like the quilt.
Once I bought the solids and played around with block placement, it didn't take long to stumble upon the diamond lay out. It was a little tricky (time consuming) construction wise, but it was totally worth it. I love this quilt top so much! It is definitely a testament to getting out of your comfort zone, working through the bumps and persevering to the end. Now, I just have to figure out how to quilt it. :)
Happy Monday to you!
It is so bold - I love it! The pink and purple (!) are dazzling!There's a lot to be said for getting out of your comfort zone now and then. It's often a very creative place to be.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on leaving your comfort zone! It is really bold and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's simply stunning. Great job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love those curved pieced blocks and can't think of a more perfect background colour or layout. I totally <3 this colour combo!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love "your" curves! The blocks look soooo fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt! Good things can happen when you step out of your comfort zone!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to find a way to love your curvy blocks. Kuddos to you for sewing out of your comfort zone...always inspiring me! Smiles~Beth
ReplyDeleteIt's great--I really like all of it! Looks like it was all planned!
ReplyDeleteI love those colors together! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteWow - it always amazes me how a background and block placement can so dramatically change the way a quilt looks. The blocks on your design wall look okay. Arranged in the diamond shape with the two different background colours makes the blocks look positively delectable! You and Flaun have been able to help those blocks reach their utmost potential - I bet you're like that with people too!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Happy Quilting!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me think of a warm fire on a cold night. Love the colours
ReplyDeleteIts full of life...!!!
ReplyDeletethis is certainly eye catching, the colours are amazing lovely quitl
ReplyDeleteGreat contrast in colors. I agree with Heather. It reads warm in the best ways
ReplyDeleteommygosh....I LOVE how the colors in this quilt work! you've inspired me
ReplyDeleteLove those colors together, though I would never have thought to put them in the same quilt. Great job, as always. Looking forward to the quilting.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...I love it. The curve pieces and colour choice is wonderful. I am inspired. Marie
ReplyDeleteThis makes such a bold statement with your color choices...I like it!
ReplyDeleteI really like the arrangement you came up with for your blocks. Especially the large stripe through the center. And the colors are great too.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Jean - Way to soldier through and persevere to make something that you love. The quilt top looks fabulous. It is fun to see how far the blocks came from where they first started.
ReplyDeleteJanet
This is awesome. Just so cheerful and fun. Love it.
ReplyDeleteUsing the violet & cerise backgrounds really makes the yellows & golds GLOW! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteI want to try making more modern quilts. It is good to try something new. The colours are great!
ReplyDeleteWOW.... wow!!!
ReplyDeleteI knew it would be fabulous! (What does that other so-and-so know, anyway?) Awesome job, you!
ReplyDeleteAnyone know what the block of the month quilt patterns are? I cant seem to find them.
ReplyDeleteOoh!
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteWow, the colors! The layout! This is really sticking with me. I'm glad you found a way through. You are unstoppable!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
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