This is currently on the wall. This will one of my entries for the NY Mod Quilt Guild DWR Contest. I am using Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabric - the Renaissance colorway with a pop of green on a honey background. So far the arcs are only basted on - they will be hand appliqued.
Did you notice the two different greens? I tried out 3 greens and decided on the lightest one. Made 6 large square junctions and cut 6 of the 11 small junction rectangles. And they just didn't look right, so I left them there and looked at them and ignored them and looked at them and still couldn't decide. I replaced the center square with the mid shade and looked at it some more. Then I had my DH look at them to see which he liked better - he was unusually noncommittal - WHAT?!! I need help here, Man!
But late Thursday night as I headed downstairs without turning on a light, there was enough light from upstairs to remove the color so I could see the value. And the light green lost - it just total washed out into the background. So today I am cutting out the new medium green junction pieces. We are visiting with friends tonight so I might just get some actual sewing on the arcs done.
You might ask why I didn't start the new green pieces yesterday - because I went to a Quilt Show!! The Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild held their biennial show yesterday & today. What a nice show! They had over 300 quilts hanging, with 6 different categories for competition. In addition to the 26 vendors, the Guild had old magazines, books, patterns and of course, fabric for sale.
And then we finally have a kitchen that is 95% done!!
DH finished the flooring, we moved the appliances back into their places, and installed the new kitchen table set. All that's left is the shelves and outlets & outlet covers. WOOHOOO!!! And that's Zappa in the bottom picture, along with the cats favorite toy - brown paper bags.
The new quilt is starting to take shape. Not sure I understand why you are using the beige background - this is NOT like you so I am assuming it is a requirement.
ReplyDeleteYour new kitchen is shaping up beautifully! Love the back splash tiles!
The beige is honey gold - the lighting is so not the best in the sewing area. I'm going to photograph this one outside when I get it done. Thanks.
DeleteZappa could be our Brooke! Is that a splash of white on her chest! Brooke has three...one on her chest, a big one on her belly and another splash highlighting her very private place...pink blush!
ReplyDeleteI checked your website after your comment was left about the quilt Melody made for me. Isn't it gorgeous?
Hi Bonnie, Zappa has a tiny bit of white on his chest & exactly 7 white hairs on his belly - that's it. And in the right light you can actually see his black tabby stripes in his black coat. Your new Melody quilt is absolutely perfectly beautiful!
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