My color palette is usually more subdued than the quilt in progress shown above. So, to say that this project is a bit out of my comfort zone, would be accurate. Reminiscent of a hot summer day in Provence, it is exuberant and cheerful and colorful. And LOUD. I struggled to come to terms with this quilt top, first trying scrappy light background small prints for the alternating squares. Eeek! Way too much going on. I switched to a sunny bright yellow and was happier with the look. Now I am auditioning borders and think I have hit upon something good.
Interesting, the colors in this quilt are not terribly dissimilar to
the colors in yesterday’s Square in a Square quilt, but I like that one
ever so much more. It is much less "in my face". Overall, this is a nice little quilt, but just not quite my thing. I feel as if it is trying too hard to be loved, like a pushy puppy. I hope to find a home for it–I just know it isn’t going to live in mine.
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Ooooh, I love it! Soooo bright and cheerful! And I love that fabric as the border too! Just perfect, IMHO! 😀
That border fabric will look “perfect”. Go for it. And,I truly do love this quilt – it sooooooooo pretty!
It can live in my house! I don’t know how you find time to make so many quilts. I work at a college too and can’t seem to find time to make all the quilts that I want to make.
Very pretty, bright and colourful. I love the blues and yellows in a quilt. If you are looking for a home for it I can send you my address :))
That really is a beautiful quilt, Nicole, and I’m sure you can find a home for it. Would you like my address? lol
I know too well about doing a quilt and knowing it wasn’t going to live with me, but I enjoy the process so much, it’s fun to stretch your comfort zone sometimes.
your quilt is very nice and colorful. I think it’s nice to try something out of your comfort zone sometimes. I have done that at times.
By the way, i love your Square in a Square quilt.
The quilt can live in my house too. I love the bright and sunny look of it.
Thanks for the tips on the square in a square block. What an interesting way to make a block.
I am a subdued palette person as well but I made a French fabric quilt in these very same colors a couple of years ago. I just had to give it a try. I think yours is terrific & I think after it is quilted you will fall in love with it.
I love this quilt! It reminds me of the Amish distelfink colors. Bright and cheery!