This turquoise quilt is going to be a present for my older daughter’s 19th birthday in March. When she was a little girl, this was her favourite colour, and several of these cotton fabrics are scraps from sundresses and shorts outfits that I made for her. I hope it will bring her many happy memories. 🙂
I’ve been admiring this pretty 9-patch quilt at Crazy Mom Quilts blog for a while now. I love the white sashings, so crisp and neat-looking, with her colourful 9-patch blocks. And it’s very inspirational!
So, here is my version of that look with my turquoise blocks. They aren’t sewed into the sashings yet — the blocks are only laid out on a small piece of white muslin to get the effect and give me an idea of how they will look. I think it’s exactly what I want.
I will need to buy a couple of yards of snow white muslin to finish this project — but I haven’t bought any fabric yet! I am still being good for my last Stash Report of 2009. But when 2010 comes…well, maybe I will need a little shopping trip — or two!
My final stats for the year are:
- Bought Year-to-Date: 24.875 yards
- Used Year-to-Date: 149.875 yards
- Used (net): 125 yards
Happy Quilting!
You did quite well fot the year. The quilt will look good with the white sashing. It will make the tourquoise blocks pop out. The fabric will be a good addition for the stash.
Liz
You’ve done very well!! I also love how crazymomquilts 9 patch’s look. I have the 2nd one in the sashing stage, and am planning the last one. Or maybe one more after that! LOL I do love the scrappy quilts–even when they are like your turquoise blocks and have “somewhat” of a color theme! The snow white will really make the color pop. She is going to love it.
What a nice gift. I hope it brings her many happy memories!
Congrats on a great year! Wow, under 25 yards bought….that’s wonderful!
Looking good! I love the colour.
great quilt! I need to go check out crazymomquilts and see what she is inspiring!
and congrats on your stash busting! I lost count a few months ago on what I was doing,, oh well, 2010 is here and I can start again!
maybe I need a shopping trip before the new year starts, too!
Beth in Dallas
Wow, what an awesome use of your fabrics.
Congratulations on using 125 yard.
The turquoise blocks will look wonderful surrounded by snow white sashing.