Naming quilts is a tricky thing sometimes. Though I could definitely see jewels, retro TV's, cheval mirrors, and decorative keyholes in this design, I couldn't come up with a pretty name I liked to fit any of those themes. I truly appreciate all of the creative ideas offered, and a special thanks to Kathy, who suggested the name Lavalier.
I really had a blast choosing fabrics for this quilt. Slowly but surely, over the past few months, I have amassed another hefty Amy Butler hoard (AB fabric is my kryptonite), and there are fabrics from eight different Amy Butler collections in this quilt- Belle, Daisy Chain, Soul Blossoms, Love, Cameo, Alchemy, Lark, and Hapi (plus some others). I love how the vibrant colors and prints in her collections are all harmonious with each other.
I pieced the backing with leftovers, and also made a scrappy binding, which means that I only have a couple of these prints left in my stash, and just a little of them. I'm okay with that though. Using up my stash just means that I can add more to it without guilt!
I am working on the pattern for this one, but it's the last week of summer vacation, and we always make sure summer goes out with a bang, with plenty of fun family activities during this final week before school starts. So, pattern work is happening around lots of other things. I already designed the pattern cover though!
Before we get to this week's link up, check out some of my favorites from our last NTT, like this Constant Flux quilt from Kitty at Night Quilter-
or this awesomeness by Michelle at From Bolt to Beauty. By the way Michelle, I feel you on the lack of summer sewing productivity. My son is 12 years old now, so it's not as much of an issue, but I remember the days when he was much younger and sewing time was hard to come by.
and I love this cool quilt top by Luna Lovequilts -
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