The shades of gray, taupe, and cream combine to create such amazing texture, and it allows the giant argyle blocks to really stand out. I quilted with a dense stipple using 50 wt. Aurifil White, and I love the added crinkle.
When I designed the quilts for the book, I wanted to show that this technique can utilize modern or more traditional scraps, and the quilts can be made with a more masculine color palette just as easily as a feminine one. In the College Prep quilt, I chose a classic color combo with Kona Basil and Navy for the argyle blocks that anyone would love, but this quilt would be so much fun to personalize with the colors of a favorite sports team or alma mater.
On the back, I used a large cut of this green and navy Denyse Schmidt fabric that I had been saving (hoarding), along with a stripe of Kona Basil. I love this DS print, and I'm so happy I finally found a use worthy of it. I used Kona Navy for the binding to tie in the X's in the argyles and I love the result!
If you think you might not have enough scraps for an improv background, or that you might not want to tackle quite so much improv, you can always flip the design! I made this little mini awhile ago where the improv and solid sections are reversed, and with the argyles showing off the improv, the result is just as cute. Versatility is the name of the game!
Lori at Crossquilt is sharing her College Prep project today, so head right over to see i. Hilary at by Hilary Jordan and I had scheduling mix-up, so she will be posting hers later this week, so be on the lookout. As soon as she posts, I'll update my blog hop list as well!
**Edited- Hilary's project is all finished, and I've updated the links for you!
**Edited- Hilary's project is all finished, and I've updated the links for you!
Get your very own copy of Stash Statement and start turning your scraps into spectacular quilts! Signed copies of Stash Statement are available from my Etsy shop HERE, or you can get it from Amazon, Connecting Threads, Shop Martingale, or ask about it at your local quilt shop. Thanks, friends!
The blog hop is winding down, with just ONE more week, but don't worry! If you missed any of the posts, you can always go back and check them out. I have updated the links in the lineup each week (even in the previous weeks' posts), so you'll always be directed to the right place. Check them out!
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
I really like the argyle feeling from this quilt and am looking forward to seeing the other interpretations!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, I think it's my favorite!
ReplyDeleteIs the pattern for this in the stash statement book?
ReplyDeleteyes! This is the final quilt in the book.
Delete:) Kelly