I finally have a quilt top to show you from that stack of solids, and I couldn't be happier with the way it came together!
I wish I could tell you that I know every single Kona color in this quilt, but I just don't. I do know some though, and just in case you're wondering, I know for sure that I used Berry, Purple, Orchid, Rich Red, Turquoise, Oasis, Tarragon, Royal, Candy Blue, Buttercup, Baby Pink, and two Cloud 9 Cirrus solids- Rain and Amber. The names of the others have long been forgotten.
This is a design that has been hanging around in my sketchbook for a few months, and when I realized how many solids I had collected, I knew they would be perfect for this pattern. I really had fun pairing the light and darker shades together to create the jewels in this quilt, and I think it is so neat how the paired colors create such different looking jewels depending on the light/dark color placement.
I'm naming this one Birthstones. It looks like we have some rainy days ahead- perfect quilt and pattern finishing weather!
Ideal name for it! I love the bright colours - can't wait to see how you quilt it up!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning! Perfect name also.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh wow - this is stunning! I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteWow! It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI really like this a lot, will you be putting out a pattern for it?
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing! Another great design. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI adore what you've done here! The name is perfect for it. I think naming the quilts is almost more difficult than creating them!
ReplyDeleteAnother slam dunk Kelly! I really like the pattern and LOVE all the bright colors. I know, I always say that, but our mutual love of bright colors really "does it" for me... Thanks for sharing. (I was able to complete a small quilt top over our very busy spring break. It's 75"x75" in a simple heart pattern using 5" blocks. It'll be an end of the year gift for my daughter's kindergarten teacher, who is simply marvelous!)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love how you paired the colors for the gems. :) The dark gems are my favorite, very unexpected and add dimension that makes them feel like real jewels. :) Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNice! I knew this was your design as soon as I saw it - can't wait for the pattern to be available!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous... and really unique design!
ReplyDeleteI have spent alot of time this morning scrolling and drooling over your blog and quilts! How have I never come across your beautiful quilts? Great designs! Very inspirational!
ReplyDeleteWow,it`s just fantastic.
ReplyDeleteLove this one. I am not over-the-moon about solids, but this quilt could change that. Great design!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright delight! So glad you found the time to turn this design idea into reality. It's a GEM!
ReplyDeleteBirthstones is fabulous -- the colors glow together. Wonderful. And the design is so different. Stunning quilt all around.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I love it when I quilt goes from sketch book to reality! :)
ReplyDeleteso pretty. Are you going to sell the pattern?
ReplyDeleteThat is certainly a jewel of a quilt! Sorry, LOL, I couldn't resist!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations- what a stunning way to commemorate your anniversary. This is beautiful! The blocks really allow the fabric colors to shine. I love how creative pattern designers are! Fingers crossed!
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