
02 Jun Sneak Peak
I decided to use the bright red as the accent color for the quilt I am working on (See this post). This picture is a sneak peak of part of the quilt. The top bird is the accent fabric. It is subtle, but easier to spot in person.
I absolutely LOVE this background fabric. It is called Through The Woods by Kris Lammers and Maywood Studio. I first saw it quite a while ago and bought a small piece.
When I went looking for a suitable background fabric for this quilt, I really didn’t have anything specific in mind. I had thought that I might like the quilt to have a winter theme, but didn’t have a clear idea about how to get there. I decided to just look at fabric and see what spoke to me. Well, this fabric spoke loud and clear!
After the background fabric, it was just a simple matter of finding the right red to use for the birds. About ten options later, I decided on this one. This fabric (Blank Quilting Illusions Fusion Cherry) is actually an 108″ wide fabric. I haven’t got around to searching to see if they also sell it in regular width. It was the perfect color and amount of pattern, so home it went with me.
Cheryl Arkison
Posted at 04:32h, 08 JuneThat is a great combo. Reminds me of cardinals in the spring.
BaileyGirl5
Posted at 01:07h, 04 JuneI just love this combo! This will make a stunning quilt. I've always loved red birds against a snowy, stark background and this is the feeling it evokes for me. I can't wait to see it finished.
Martys Fiber Musings
Posted at 12:07h, 02 JuneYes, Yes, I like this too! This combo tweeets!