So one of the projects I've had floating in the back of my mind for the last few months is a quilt! I always was kind of intrigued by quilts, but always thought they weren't "my style". But then I started thinking about how you can make them in any colors and patterns, so how could they not be my style? So I've been searching out some inspiration lately and am really excited! I've been practicing with scrap fabric I had laying around and just started buying fabric for the big one this week. I even was inspired and made some pillows too (maybe I'll share some photos later this week? ;). I'm really lucky too because my grandmother is a great quilter!
I'm thinking that for my big quilt I'm going to stay simple for my first one and just do triangles in mostly greys, blacks, and whites, and maybe throw a color in there too. I've been really pushing myself to just do this year - so I haven't been letting myself put off starting this, and am promising myself to just relax and enjoy it, and not go crazy when it's not totally perfect. So I'll be sharing little bits of my progress here on the blog as another way to push myself into making sure I actually finish it!
Anyone else starting any new big projects, or have you ever made a quilt before?
How exciting! I have always wanted to make a quilt! My grandmother is a quilter as well, and it is so inspiring to see the pieces she makes. I'm hoping to start small (table runners) and work my way up to making a quilt! Good luck and have fun!
Posted by: Sara | February 5, 2013 at 08:22 AM
That third quilt is the bomb! Good luck with your project!
Posted by: Amanda | February 5, 2013 at 10:07 AM
i love this! i always wanted a quilt. ideally i want an old quilt from the 1900's and a warm fireplace hee. Good luck! i think thats so sweet your grandma does that, mine used to knit and i think thats where i got my love of knitting. you should check out studio meez's blog if you know how to crochet for a cool 365 day quilt project!! my goal is to knit as many pretties as i can for my etsy shop in fall, and rework crystal necklaces and paintings!!
Posted by: cristina rose | February 5, 2013 at 10:27 PM
I made 3 quilts : one with all little pieces of fabric I kept for "the day when" 221 squares to sew http://www.threadandneedles.fr/projets-couture/8746-des-soirees-au-chaud; one with chalets http://www.threadandneedles.fr/projets-couture/9388-latelier-du-pere-noel and one with circles http://www.threadandneedles.fr/projets-couture/18275-la-courtepointe-1-an
Posted by: lathelize | February 7, 2013 at 07:14 AM
I'm kind of in love with the pink one on the crib! So modern and fun! I don't think I have the geometry skills to pull something like this off. Keep us posted if you do!
Posted by: Kristen | February 10, 2013 at 12:53 AM
That's my favorite too, Kristen! I definitely will. I'm just sticking with the half-square type triangles so it's a lot simpler;)
Posted by: FineandFeathered | February 10, 2013 at 10:08 AM