When Deb visited we talked about borders and binding and we looked at some fabrics for each.
Now I do not usually allow this kind of input in my quilts, but when I toured Deb's house, she wasn't kidding. It was a lovely, serene home, but it was very neutral. I knew that if it were up to me I would add more color, but this quilt is for Deb, and I wanted to be 100% sure she was good with the design and the fabrics I had chosen.
Although it is quiet and neutral, it will be a very beautiful quilt in its own way. Deb has told me the quilt will have a place of honor living on the back of the couch in her living room.
Now I've got to sew this together. Of course, before that happens I will scrutinize the design to make sure it is up to snuff. I can already see some things I might change - like some of the lines are too much the same in some rows or columns.
OH! The quilt needs a name. Suggestions welcome!
I love color but was asked to make two neutral baby quilts in 2023.
ReplyDeleteI was in total agony! Both turned out very nice and, I think, provided peaceful quilts for tummy time. I do like what you've done with Deb's quilt and will keep that design in mind if anyone asks for another. Thanks for posting!
“Stripped back”. Lovely quilt.
ReplyDeletei LOVE low volume quilts!!! i've made a few, and have a couple more in the pipelines... there's just something about them! i LOVE color, too, and my house could by no stretch be called serene (ha!). probably optimistically eclectic would be a better description!
ReplyDeletehow about Whisper for this quilt name?
Serenity? Obvious but perfectly suits the quilt.
ReplyDeleteHopscotch. Love the layout, but knowing you, there will be changes. I know one lady here in NZ, her home was all in white, and the family sometimes said it was like a hospital ward, cold and unfeeling. But a home with this quilt will be filled with feelings and love and care, and it already has a place designated, so it will be there and seen and used every day. That is a testament to how much this is valued.
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of a low tide beach early in the morning before anyone arrives with a muted sunrise….perfectly peaceful.
ReplyDeletePerhaps Zen Friend for a name? I’m not a beige/neutral person either, but your collaboration with Deb is stunning
ReplyDeleteHow big do the square finish?
ReplyDeleteFirst thing came to mind - "Pickup Sticks"
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