To start I would like to say that the way this quilt came out is exactly how I envisioned it. I wanted to show off the fabric colors, keep the overall look soft and fun like a quilt we would use at the summer cottage. Lots of white like the white wash of the cottage, soft yellow and peach of the flowers and naturally the blues of the water.
I decided to design my own pattern, nothing in my file of blocks gave me the visual I wanted. The center of each block is large enough to show the details of the print along with some thin piecing to frame it.
When I decided to add the corner stones the color started to skip from block to block. I pictured tossing a pebble into the water, a big splash where it enters, then beautiful ripples surround.
I decided to design my own pattern, nothing in my file of blocks gave me the visual I wanted. The center of each block is large enough to show the details of the print along with some thin piecing to frame it.
When I decided to add the corner stones the color started to skip from block to block. I pictured tossing a pebble into the water, a big splash where it enters, then beautiful ripples surround.
I kept this in mind when deciding how to quilt, you see although the yellow diamonds are not in the center this is where the quilting emanates from. Starting at this point and eventually rippling out the quilting surrounds the yellow diamonds until it hits the shore, I mean borders.
I can not wait to visit the seashore, sit on the dock watching the sunset with this comfortable beautiful quilt thanks to the Michael Miller Challenge
The pattern looks more complicated than it really is. Measuring accurately is always important, that and enjoying the process of it all coming together.
Now for the details
All of the print fabrics ~ An assortment from Michael Miller Fabric Collections
Solids ~ Kona cotton.
Thread ~ Aurifil as always
Batting ~ Warm and White
Size ~ 60" x 64"
Pattern ~ Original design
Guild ~ Western New York Modern Quilt Guild
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Very impressive! Unique, creative, charming, appealing. It's no wonder you like how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely compliment
DeleteCongratulations on designing your own blocks! Obviously you have reached you aim, it's beatiful! Love as well the backing and the label!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine, I may just do it again soon!
DeleteCompletely wonderful Pam. It looks as if you designed a paper-pieced block! I am really just staring at it!
ReplyDeleteIts not paper-pieced, that would take longer I think.
DeleteThank you!
This is beautiful! I love your design and the back is cool too! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI was certain you had paper pieced, but I see in the comments that is not the case. Your Summer Splash turned out beautifully, Pam! Such a calming quilt. I can totally see this in use at the cottage! Well done and Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHi Lorna, it took some time and a few prototypes - no paper piecing on this one, it wasn't needed
DeleteGorgeous! I really like the thin border around the block centres. Really lovely design!
ReplyDeleteThe thin boarder is a double layer on the binding, I split the colors 1/4" each. I wanted white and with some of the prints coming to the edge I added yellow.
DeleteJust love everything about this quilt Pam!! great job :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cool block Pam! A very awesome design and you solved the problem of having a nice area to show off bigger prints - I love it!
ReplyDeleteSo many of my newer fabrics have repeats every 3 or so inches, you just cant cut them all to little pieces. I plan on using this again and again
DeleteThis quilt is amazing! I love the block you created. It achieves your goal beautifully. The echoing out of the colours is wonderful. And the quilting! I've really been enjoying seeing what everyone is creating with their challenge fabrics, but yours is a special treat! Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you stopping by with such wonderful words, thank you
DeleteThis looks wonderful. I really like the description of your inspiration; it helps me read the pattern and see the influence in your layout and quilting. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite season but summer colors make me happy
DeleteWhat a fun, summery quilt. Well done!
ReplyDeletethank you
DeleteI love it! I'm part of my local Modern Quilt Guild, too. Looks like you've got a great contribution. I'd love to see a tutorial for how you put this together. I can try to imagine, but...
ReplyDeleteI thought about it but its not a square block, not sure it would be of interest. Its 8" x 9 1/2"
DeleteI love that you created your own block ... it's a lovely design. Good luck in the challenge :)
ReplyDeleteThanks our guild is small and new but we wanted to represent plus it was fun
DeleteBeautiful! I love your asymmetrical layout and the narrow border within the block.
ReplyDeleteAsymmetrical was my first vision, the rest fell smoothly into place
DeleteThis is such a gorgeous quilt ~ I've been wracking my brain trying to figure out how you did that block! Love the colors and the quilting is perfect for this!
ReplyDeleteYou have convinced me, I will do a pattern soon on the blog. It was fun~ thanks
DeleteLove this quilt! You captured the essence of summer in your quilt! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSo creative and so beautiful! This is a great quilt; it will be so fun for you to snuggle up with!
ReplyDeletethose blocks are awesome! you need to publish the pattern :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic block design. I love the outcome. Your quilting also adds to the overall affect.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone, I will be writing up the pattern. Give me a little bit ~ I have never written one before so someone other than me can understand.
ReplyDeleteYou are all so very kind
Beautiful! I love all of the soft colors and your pattern you designed!
ReplyDeletethis is such a gorgeous quilt. I love the block you designed
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! And am I reading right, that it's not paper pieced?! I don't suppose you'll be releasing a pattern soon? ;D Excellent work.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to ask you about a comment you left on my blog, but you're a no-reply blogger, so I hope you don't mind me asking here. In regards to washing an unfinished top, how much do you recommend folding it? And then baste the edges with a straight stitch? Thanks!