Friday, July 25, 2014

Making Progress

I've been taking advantage of my final few summer days and have managed to finish up the top of my latest quilt, and I really like how it is turning out!


I worried about the darker background (Kona Pewter) making it look too heavy, but I think the blue and orange fabrics just pop right out against it, and that keeps it fun!

I'm planning to get this one pressed and basted tonight, that is if I can summon the desire to crawl around on the floor;  and hopefully finished up before the weekend is out!  We've got a really full weekend ahead, so that will be tough, but it could happen.  :)


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20 comments:

  1. Lara B.July 25, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Wow it looks even better in this photo Kelly! The Kona Pewter background creates an entirely different look and I think it was perfect. I can't imagine anything that would have worked out better. It's funny too, because I am working on a project that uses Kona Pewter too.

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  2. ScooquiltJuly 25, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    This beautiful! Great fabrics! Kind of a Navajo motif going on.

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  3. Gemini Jen NZJuly 25, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    That is a very cool design! You are right about the dark grey - looks awesome with that colour combo!

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  4. KarenJuly 25, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Great design! I love it. The background looks perfect to me.

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  5. Michelle @ From Bolt to BeautyJuly 25, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    I'm loving this quilt. I can't wait to see how you decide to quilt it!

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  6. ShaunaJuly 25, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    love it, the blue and orange do pop!!!

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  7. ChristaQuiltsJuly 25, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    Super awesome design!!

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  8. Katelyn @ Sing While CraftingJuly 25, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    I love the pewter. But always go for the darker backgrounds. lol. I think this looks beautiful!

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  9. Caffeinated CottonJuly 25, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    wow, really wonderful! I like it a lot

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  10. Judy@Quilt ParadigmJuly 26, 2014 at 5:23 AM

    This is a great quilt! Love the darker background!! The colors play perfectly together :)

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  11. Sarah @ Georgia Girl QuiltsJuly 26, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    I love it! I think the pewter was a great choice!. The oranges and blue really pop against it.

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  12. Sarah @ Georgia Girl QuiltsJuly 26, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    I love it! I think the pewter was a great choice!. The oranges and blue really pop against it.

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  13. Sweet Dreams QuiltingJuly 26, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Beautiful! Great Job!!

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  14. HeidiJuly 26, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Kelly, this is really cool! Is this your design? If you pattern it, I think it would great full-size as well - maybe offer several sizes:-)

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  15. ClairequiltyJuly 26, 2014 at 7:13 PM

    Thanks for a lesson on using pewter gray. Being a newbie to using gray, it is a new learning experience for this old hand. Beautiful quilt top design also.

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  16. Diana @ Red Delicious LifeJuly 26, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    I've never tried any background other than kona white or bone. I need to step out of my comfort zone and do something fun like this. Love the bright orange and blues with this.

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  17. UnknownJuly 28, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    I absolutely adore this! The colors are fabulous.

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  18. PattilouJuly 30, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Love that Kona pewter as the background. A really fun top!

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  19. Christine SAugust 1, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    I love your quilt. I think colored backgrounds are great! I have some Bella Sapphire I'm trying to get brave enough to use as background :)

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  20. nicoleAugust 3, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Fantastic top Kelly! I love the pewter, i think the colours really pop nicely off it!

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