As quilters, we all have designs that we like better than others, so it was easy(ish) to immediately cut three of the patterns. Cutting the fourth proved more difficult for me. Ultimately, Lily Pad Pond was the final design cut from the book because in the Improv in the Background section, the Regatta quilt already shows how scraps can be used to depict water.
I thought it would make the book more balanced to include the Catch a Falling Star quilt to show the sky instead, which also allowed a wider variety of scrap colors to be showcased in the book. I know it was the right choice, but that being said, it was such a tough decision (and because I always seem to have so many aqua/light blue scraps), so I decided to go ahead and make the quilt anyway!
I thought it would make the book more balanced to include the Catch a Falling Star quilt to show the sky instead, which also allowed a wider variety of scrap colors to be showcased in the book. I know it was the right choice, but that being said, it was such a tough decision (and because I always seem to have so many aqua/light blue scraps), so I decided to go ahead and make the quilt anyway!
Lily Pad Pond was inspired by Monet's Water Lilies, and I love how the solid lily pads and flowers pop out against the wonderfully textured background. Even though this quilt and Regatta both have a watery backdrop, this quilt uses predominantly lighter shades of blue and aqua. When sorting through my scraps for this quilt, I eliminated navy blues completely, and only included the tiniest bit of teal and lighter royal blue. These softer colors make it feel more like a peaceful lagoon than the depths of the ocean.
The lily pads were created with Kona Basil and Clover, and Kona Pomegranate and Camellia were used for the flowers in the centers. I quilted with an allover rippling water design using 50 wt. Aurifil #2835 (Medium Mint) thread, and I am really pleased with the effect it creates on the quilt. The thread color is whisper soft, but adds just a little extra dimension.
On the back, I used this gorgeous butterfly and bumblebee print, along with a stripe of Kona Breakers to widen it out. I found this print on sale and had it on hand for awhile, just waiting for the perfect place for it, and I think it compliments the front of the quilt so well, both in print and color.
The Kona Pomegranate binding picks up the bumblebees on the back of the quilt, as well as some of the flowers on the front, and creates such a vibrant frame for this lagoon.
Even though this quilt was cut from Stash Statement, I really do love it, and I'm thrilled that I finally have the opportunity to share it!
Before we party, take a look at a few of the projects from last week that caught my eye! I am in love with this Jumping Jacks top by Tanya Quilts in CO-
Just look at this stunner by Frederique at Quilting Patchwork-
Maggie at Making a Lather shared her progress on this rainbow scrap quilt. So awesome!
This scrappy beauty is by Sew Preeti Quilts-
and I love the way the brights jump out against the dark background on this quilt by Vasudha at Storied Quilts-
Just look at this stunner by Frederique at Quilting Patchwork-
Maggie at Making a Lather shared her progress on this rainbow scrap quilt. So awesome!
This scrappy beauty is by Sew Preeti Quilts-
and I love the way the brights jump out against the dark background on this quilt by Vasudha at Storied Quilts-
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