The variation in the shades of blue add amazing depth and movement to the water, and provide the perfect setting for the Kona Red and Corn Yellow racing sailboats. I quilted this one with a very dense stipple with Aurifil 50 wt. White, and the crinkly texture also adds some great movement to the quilt.
For the back of this quilt, I pulled this soothing blue print from my stash, along with Kona Navy and more Corn Yellow. This shade of denim blue is really perfect for this quilt, and the little print adds just enough interest.
I used plenty of my leftover blue strip scraps for a scrappy binding, and it disappears right into the quilt, which really is cool.
One of the great things about the quilts in Stash Statement is how easy it is to work on them as a longer term project if you prefer. I generally like get down to business and sew my improv pieces together in a couple of days, but I have known quilters who prefer to sew a few blocks together here and there, pulling a handful of scraps out between projects.
You can work on these quilts the same way some quilters put together string blocks or postage stamp blocks- but there is one BIG difference. You don't have to do any additional cutting beforehand for improv blocks! You can just grab a handful of scraps and start sewing! I promise, it's easier than it looks, and the book walks you through the process with step-by-step instructions and three easy methods. Everyone can do this!
Debbie at A Quilter's Table and Susan at Quilt Fabrication are sharing their own gorgeous versions of the Regatta quilt today, so head over there to check them out!
Ready to start turning your scraps into unique quilts, filled with amazing texture and interest? You can get a signed copy of Stash Statement from my Etsy shop HERE. The book is also available from Amazon, Connecting Threads, ShopMartingale.com, or ask about it at your local quilt shop.
Here's the full blog tour lineup!
4/16- Grand Bazaar Shelley @ Cora's Quilts
4/23- Louvered Lindsey @ Primrose Cottage Quilts
5/7- Beach Retreat Sarah @ Sarah Goer Quilts
5/21- Detour Laura @ Slice of Pi Quilts
5/28- Murrina Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl
6/4- Scattered Jayne @ Twiggy and Opal
7/9- Take Flight (free bonus pattern) Kelli @ Seriously, I Think It Needs Stitches
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ReplyDelete:) Kelly
I love this pattern; the blues for the water and brights to represent sails just pop!
ReplyDeleteGlad I got to see your version at Quilt Market. Funny thing: when I choose to make this quilt for the hop, I didn't realize that you were envisioning the New England coastal waters. Turns out, I lived on a island in a lake in Maine for six years, so I guess this quilt was meant for me to make! And when I took it to the boating pond nearby for pictures, it received lots of compliments!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Sew inspiring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt Kelly!
ReplyDeleteAnother great quilt. This book is so full of amazing projects. Well done!
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