Thanks for all the wonderful birthday wishes for my Mum – she was delighted to read so many well wishes from all the corners of the world!
I have finally found some time this week to make a start on the Joseph’s Coat Quilt A Long that the ever so talented Kellie from Don’t Look Now is hosting. The hardest part was deciding on a colour scheme for the project. Following consultation with Sarah, I settled on a monochromatic red and white palette. I have raided my stash of its red fabric and have also purchased a few others to add to it (good excuse for a shopping trip!) as I want to have at least 30 different fabrics in the quilt.
I am using a slightly different technique on mine – instead of using the Stitch and Wash product, I am using my iron and spray on starch to press the seam allowances under. As I have started a couple of weeks late, I have some catching up to do. 1.5 blocks down – 47 more to go! Wish me luck…
A special thanks to Some Day Crafts for featuring our mini notebook tutorial and to Anne Kaz for featuring our chocolate boxes.
Posted by Lisa
Marls says
Love your fabric choice. It’s interesting looking at everyone’s choice.
I have gone for a black background and am using Kiwi fabrics.
texmorg says
Love the colours you have chosen, cant wait to see it when it is finished.
Linda
Laura in Paris says
So you go red! Great textures and patters. Quel courage!
Simone de Klerk says
You made a great fabric choice! Sarah has a very good taste too (O: Laura would just love the fabrics and colors you chose!
soyee says
lovely vibrant colours, and a very nice block
handmaiden says
Lisa, will be good to watch yr work and get inspired
Cascade Lily says
GOOD LUCK! A lot of work, but it’s going to be a gorgeous quilt when you’re done 🙂
myriam says
Oh Lisa,
fantastic colors. And a lot of work to do. Good luck! I´m very interested how the Quilt will turn out. Hugs Myriam
Tania says
I’m a bit of a red obsessive, but those fabrics have a gorgeous bit of punch!
Jenny says
this looks like a challenge!! but it will be beautiful, I love the reds!
Thimbleanna says
RED! It’s awesome! I’m so enjoying seeing what colors everyone is doing. I’m also very tempted to join in … maybe after the holidays and I’ll just be VERY far behind!
Terriaw says
Wow, what a beautiful block! I’ve never seen that one before. Your red and white fabric choices work so well with this design!
suzitee says
Oh yes…loving the red! Looks like a tricky block, but will be stunning all pieced together. Will be watching for progress pics 🙂
Tonya says
This is gonna be a gorgeous quilt! I am loving the red and white palette. I wish I had some extra time, my daughter Isabella’s favorite color is red and she would love this. I am gonna have to tuck away the idea for a later time : D
The Quilt Buddy says
You can never go wrong w/red and white! They are classics and it looks like you have given yours an updated look. Plus, you know how much I love RED!
I am also a fan of the starch method. Works much better for me.
Katharina says
Your fabrics are so nice. A very nice quilt for x-mas-days.
Katharina
Heleen says
Love your fabrics, this is going to be a fabulous quilt!
Peg - Happy In Quilting says
Love your choice of fabric and the blocks look so good…
em's scrapbag says
These are beautiful. I just love red!
Renee says
lovely colour scheme. Looking forward to seeing it all together!
Celestial Charms says
Beautiful fabric colors. I especially like the large polka dotted one. Lovely.
Maureen
Christy says
I love the red palette! So pretty! Check out the sponsor giveaway in my blog too. xx
Sandi says
Oh, I love that combo – red and white! It will look gorgeous when it is finished.
Angel.Pearls says
Another beautiful quilt to be happy about! Love//Eva
thea says
oh, this is cute – I like the colours!
thea.
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méri says
The choice of colours is wonderful!
A late kiss to your Mom! My best wishes to her!
I’m in the country and from here the time is short for blogging…
The Things We Carried says
Here from Brenda’s Cozy Little House. Love your place.
Cassie @ You Go Girl says
Doesn’t Kellie make the most amazing things? Her color combos are delicious. I like your red and white happenings. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
Happy day, Lisa,
Cassie
Corrie says
ohhhh the red is stunningly gorgeous! can’t wait to see the results..
I just met kellie last week, just as gorgeous as I expected and I’m bringing her to sydney for a workshop next year…secretly so I can do her workshop!!!!!!!!
Corrie:)
Brittney aka Milmomma says
I love your quilts! Red is one of my fav colors.
Leanne says
It will be amazing to see all the different colour choices in these quilts.