KimberlyMy quilting project began with a careful preparation of calico cottons of matching earth tones and nature-inspired prints.
Small floral print on a deep-brown background works very well for my country style quilt.
Muted orange color of this cotton matches the small flowers in the brown fabric pictured above.
The subtle diagonal lines in this filigree pattern stay consistent with the other prints and the overall diamond-outlined quilt design.
This fabric is the brightest in this collection. It will make the quilt cheerful, while the faint vine pattern gives rest to the eye.
This blue has a little gray and a hint of teal in the fabric below. When it’s added to the patchwork in a small amount, the blue will pop and lighten the entire mosaic of the quilt. It’s like the blue sky peaking through the clouds in the “Sunshine and Shadow” theme.
Diagonal polka dots arrangement is congruous with the diamond configuration of the quilt design. And the blue color matches perfectly with the subtle blue flowers of the brown fabric.
The light-khaki background with the delicate pattern will balance the darker colors and bolder prints of my fabric selection.
This is another transitional piece for the design.
This bold-green fabric pictured below makes a statement on its own. The fabric will be used generously in my quilt.
The dainty floral vines lighten the look of this print and add the patterns of the growing nature. The diagonal, almost rhomboid lines are also consistent with the Sunshine and Shadow design.
The whimsical display of daisies and dragonflies looks very cheerful on the bright-green background of this beautiful design created by Angela Anderson and produced by Cranston Village. The inconspicuous diagonal polka dot array adds balance and a delicate match with the blue polka dot fabric.
This lovely daisy print comes with a great bonus. It has a charming border saying, “All Things Grow With Love.” This theme times up perfectly with the gardening season.
The beautiful paisley below is the only fabric that I didn’t have in my collection and had to order separately. It will not be used in the quilt design. This is a solid piece will be the backing of the quilt.
Inspired by the Quilted Barn, I pulled out the large stock of textiles from calico cotton quilting fabrics.
My quilting collection grows as I hunt down bargain finds. As I add more colors and patterns, the patchwork designs become more clear in my mind.
I am off to a good start. The next step is to design the quilt and make the patchwork.