I loved everything I saw in the book,,,, including almost all of the 20 projects included...
But I was really liking this 'Something Fishy' quilt....
My parents have a home in Ocean Shores, Washington... It's a small community about 6 miles long, bordered by the Pacific Ocean, and 23 miles of canals... It also has an old growth rain forest in the middle of the city, and TONS of wildlife. We love taking little mini trips up to visit...
These colors remind me of Ocean Shores.... The blues of the waters and sky, the lush greens of the forests and area's around the canals, and the brownish grays of the sand, deer, and sometimes the sky.
These colors remind me of Ocean Shores.... The blues of the waters and sky, the lush greens of the forests and area's around the canals, and the brownish grays of the sand, deer, and sometimes the sky.
Some came from my stash... Some I bought...
I swore I wasn't going to start a new quilt until most of my UFO's were done! But I just couldn't resist....
And I'm loving my little mason jar full of these...
And I'm loving my little mason jar full of these...
And can I just say that I REALLY like this book...
Joan Ford has done a fabulous job. Her instructions, tips and tricks throughout the book are awesome.
I'm a self taught quilter. I've never taken a class before. I did have 2 friends many moons ago that helped me to get started, but that was before I even owned a rotary cutter and mat! LOL I've learned several things from this book that I didn't know before... Very cool.
K. Off to sew.........
Oh! I'll give you a peak at some of the finished blocks soon...
Happy Sewing !!!!
Joan Ford has done a fabulous job. Her instructions, tips and tricks throughout the book are awesome.
I'm a self taught quilter. I've never taken a class before. I did have 2 friends many moons ago that helped me to get started, but that was before I even owned a rotary cutter and mat! LOL I've learned several things from this book that I didn't know before... Very cool.
K. Off to sew.........
Oh! I'll give you a peak at some of the finished blocks soon...
Happy Sewing !!!!
31 comments:
What beautiful colors! Can't wait to see more :)
Gonna have to check that book out, I can always use something to help clean up my stash!
I love those colors!! I can't wait to see how it all turns out.
Great pics....and your fabric palette is perfect! I'm going to look for that book now. Thanks!
going to be a beautiful quilt!
wow I love the colors you picked!! So pretty, and now I'm off to add that book to my amazon cart. Lovely!
I'm just crazy about your fabrics for the fishy quilt...gorgeous colors!
Love the fabrics and colors you chose...can't wait to see the quilt! TFS
~Terry~
Hmmm, thanks for the recommendation of the book. I will have to go look for it. It does look like fun!!! Your quilt is going to be adorable with that palette.
What beautiful colors (both at Ocean Shores and in your fabrics!) Looking forward to seeing the finished quilt.
Can't wait to see the quilt. The fabrics and colors are great.
Looks like a great book! I love scrap quilts. Thanks for letting me know about it.
Oh my goodness I love those fabrics and colours!
Cannot wait to see the finished top :)
Oh how pretty. I would never be indoors if I lived there! :o) Thank you for sharing about the book. I jumped over to Amazon to view it and added it to my wish list. :o) I can't wait to see your blocks.
hugs.
Spent three days cutting different size squares...and now no time to sew them back together :) LOVE THIS BOOK
The book looks like a great investment!
Love the pictures and your fabric choices. Can't wait to see those pictures =D
Also I've added some new fabrics into my swap shop. If you're interested feel free to check it out =D
http://ibescheraldine.blogspot.co.uk/p/cheraldines-swap-shop.html
Can´t wait to see your quilt!
I just picked up a magazine with the same exact picture on the cover called Quilt your Stash. It only has 10 projects, but the fish quilt is one of them. How weird is that? I have to check out the book and see what projects are missing.
I just picked up a magazine with the same exact picture on the cover called Quilt your Stash. It only has 10 projects, but the fish quilt is one of them. How weird is that? I have to check out the book and see what projects are missing.
Your fabric selection is divine and will make a great quilt. I too saw this magazine in the store yesterday, didn't buy it. Would rather have the book with more projects and no advertising.
Absolutely love the colors for this quilt and what a beautiful place to have a cabin. Love all the finishes too. The aprons are so cute!
Oh I love the colors - I would love to have a quilt in those colors :).
Cara senhora,
O livro parece-me fabuloso!!!
e os tecidos e cores que você está trabalhando, parecem-me fabulosos...e as fotografias da área da casa dos seus pais?????? Maravilhosos!!!!
com abraços de MF
Dear lady,
The book looks fabulous to me!
and fabrics and colors that you are working, seem to me ... and fabulous photographs of the area of the house of his parents??? Wonderful!!
Hugs with MF
I bought the book when you suggested it earlier in the year. Haven't made anything yet, but am cutting up my scraps like the author suggest.
Love your color choices.
I spent many times at Ocean Shores growing up. Great place for a family weekend trip.
We were in ocean shores a few weekends ago. Wonderful place! Great spot to just quiet the soul and recharge the batteries. Love the colors in your fabrics. Very weathered beachy look!
Oh, what luscious colors - Sew excited for a peek! Love the inspiration!
I totally understand why you couldn't resist. Those fabrics are lovely.
This is my friend Joan's book! I'm so thrilled to see that sew many of you are loving it too. I'll be sure to link her over to this...although right now she is smack dab in the middle of writing her 2nd book, it'll be out in May 2013.
I too love your color pallette-lovely lovely lovely!
I can see why you were pulled in...that is a lovely quilt! Can't wait to see your version with the fabrics you chose...so pretty!
Fab fabrics. Is it a collection?
What a temptress you are! Looking forward to seeing the results!
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