Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Beautiful Grays

My oldest nephew is getting married in August and I've been planning on making him and his fiance a quilt as a wedding gift.  I've been trying to come up with a design for quite some time, getting a bit frustrated and then inspiration hit!


This is a closeup view of the small table on my back porch.  I've had the table for about ten years and never saw a quilt pattern .....until I did!

I've made the first couple of blocks - they went together rather well although I do have to pin to get those intersections to line up better.


I'll be using different shades of gray - all Painter's Palette Solids.  These are my absolute favorite solids - I love how the fabric feels in my hand and the range of colors - including the grays -are inspiring and just gorgeous.


I don't really think my nephew reads my blog but just in case, I'll be going dark on this project until it is done and gifted!

Have a wonderful day! Patty

10 comments:

  1. This is going to be such a pretty and interesting quilt. They will love it. (And I can't wait to see it!)

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  2. I look forward to seeing this quilt and how you decide to quilt it. Good luck, Patty.

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  3. Ah we seem to be working in the same palette this week :) Pretty shades!

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  4. This is going to be amazing! What a fun way to get an inspiration.

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  5. Good luck. Can't wait to see it when you're finished.

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  6. Can't wait for the reveal! This is already looking very cool!

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  7. We get our inspiration in the most unique places! I was walking behind Lowes one morning, a shortcut to Joann's, and they had piled up a bunch of display racks back there. Many months later, I was walking down the sidewalk and noticed these metal plates imbedded at each intersection. Yes, between the two, a quilt evolved. It’s still just a flimsy and hasn’t even been photographed yet. Your nephew and his bride will be over the moon with your creation. Have fun growing it! I look forward to seeing it upon its completion.

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  8. It's always so fun to get just the right inspiration and the right fabric for a project. Looking forward to seeing how this one comes together.

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  9. Love to hear the destashing ...I am doing the same thing. It is such a freeing feeling. I found young girls who were just learning to sew and donated to them!

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  10. Love the block & look forward to seeing the finished quilt. Destashing has been on my list too & I've donated & sold some recently. Have a lovely weekend & take care.

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