I am incorrigible, I know! Forget the six or seven balls I currently have in the air. My attention was diverted by a package that was supposed to arrive today, but came yesterday, instead -- 10-1/2 yards of a gorgeous floral toile from Jan, The Colorful Fabriholic!
Jan thought it would be perfect to back one of my current projects, Peak Season, and suggested a swap. I didn't think the creamy background would go well with the Kona Snow I am using in the top. But when I found out it was French General, I HAD to have it. I was hoping it would blend well with a few other FG pieces I have been hoarding.
As soon as I opened the package, I rushed to the sewing room to see what would coordinate. (I'm sure my quilting friends can relate). Sadly my other FG pieces are more on the tan side, but I did find a few things in my stash that would work.
Then I went on a search for a project. I was hoping to find something that used the floral in large enough chunks to do it justice. This book yielded two potential projects.
I have long wanted to do Red n Butter ...
... and that is still an option, considering the amount of fabric Jan sent. But my heart went to Summer Baskets.
This morning I cut a bunch of HSTs for the baskets. My plan was to make ONE basket to make sure I was happy with my choice. Well, now I have finished five of the nine baskets and two corners of the center portion.
What do you think? (Now that it's too late to ask... )
I will use my French General charm squares for some of the fusible applique flowers.
I love it!!! It's totally understandable why you had to immediately start this new project. It is going to be one gorgeous quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's going to be SEW lovely, Libby!!
ReplyDeleteIt’s very pretty. I love FG prints
ReplyDeleteThat toile is gorgeous! I think you picked the perfect design for it. It's fun when you're so excited about a project you have to drop everything else and get started on it right away!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Great choice!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's the perfect pattern to feature that print. Thanks so much for trading with me - I'm glad that fabric is not languishing in my stash going to waste. I'll post Monday about the goodies you sent me, which I love.
ReplyDeleteOh! I can see why that pattern grabbed your heart! So perfect!
ReplyDeleteI think the toile would have been fine on the *back* of the DM...but it's so gorgeous it should be on the front of a quilt. And the basket design is the perfect way to show it off.
ReplyDeleteYou made the best choice! I love it. It is so much fun when quilters share and we get to trade with others from our stashes.
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