I've just finished my second half square triangle baby quilt of 2014. I'm finding that with quilts, I am increasingly drawn to simpler colour schemes and simpler patterns.
I used to buy quite varied prints and then I found I didn't use them as much as dots, checks and stripes. This quilt is a classic example of how pairing those kind of patterns can look so clean and modern.
I've also noticed my eye has improved a lot since I started my Graphic Design degree. Nothing I can exactly put my finger on, but I'm bolder with colour choices and happier with the results.
The chevron/stripe binding is everywhere at the moment and this is actually the first time I have done it. I love the result though, whether original or not!
I backed the quilt with minky again. It's expensive (I want to weep when I see American quilters talking about buying it for $8 a metre!) but it makes the quilt feel so snuggly and luxurious.
I sent it off to its new home on Monday, rather reluctantly I have to admit as this is one I would have happily hung on to.
Oh that's gorgeous - I love the colour combination and the chevron binding looks fabulous. I'm not surprised it was hard to hold onto!
ReplyDeleteWow...that is gorgeous! The colors are terrific and, yes, minky is a wonderful complement! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've seen chevron binding, and I love it! The quilt is beautiful and I really like how fresh the colour is!
ReplyDeleteVery nice--that looks so clean and modern. I love the combination of navy and lime.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is beautiful! I am use working on my very 1st HST quilt. How have I never made one in 15 years of quilting, I'll never know.
ReplyDeleteI love blue and green. You have inspired me to start a half square triangle quilt.
ReplyDeleteVery striking and I love how you co-ordinated your outfit with the quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!!! I want to snuggle up to it also :)
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