Well, I made another quilt. I had ordered some Chocolate Lolipop fat quarters and they looked so delicious that I just had to dig right in! I have been wanting to attempt a string block for a while and let me tell you, I think it is now my favorite block (sorry, log cabin block). I used the tutorial from Ashley's Film in the Fridge blog and made twelve 12 inch string blocks and arranged them so they created 3 large offset squares. Sashed in Kona Cotton maize and bound with Crimson Kona. I choose a solid binding to rope in the kaleidoscope of rich, bold colors. I think it will add a yummy punch of color and sweetness to any room!
Next, I made a medium sized tote. I basically took two different patterns and used what elements I liked. I did a little tweaking of my own and came up with The Bohemian Tote. 4 deep pockets, 2 inside, 2 outside, button and loop closure and extra long straps. Interfaced to add durability. I used designer fabrics (of course). Anna's Garden Party and Tina Givens Georgina Lullaby Vine. The inside pockets are made of the most adorable lime green houndstooth from Paula Prass Summer Soiree. I tried to go outside my comfort zone and just mix things up and not worry about colors matching. I think it all works, in a groovy sort of way, don't you?
Both listed in my Etsy shop!
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Love the quilt...front to back! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteBag is awfully chic as well!
Great Friday Finishes!
Drool... love the quilt! I have a couple sraps of that fabric that I am hoarding... I think I need to buy all I can find before it disapears after seeing how wonderful they look in this quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove that string quilt! And it looks great against the KC maize!
ReplyDeleteSO beautiful! I love that fabric! I've never seen it before, but will definitely have to go look for it now! Beautiful pattern, I think that just went to the top of my to-make list.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done!
ReplyDelete:o) Trish
They both look good enough to eat, Nina!
ReplyDeleteLove the string quilt. I am saving up my scraps to make one. Hopefully this summer!
ReplyDeleteLove both projects--nice and bright!
ReplyDeleteLove them!
ReplyDeleteI eye spy some gorgeous fabrics in your finishes. Great finishes.
ReplyDeleteI love string blocks too! In fact, I've stopped throwing away all the little strips so that I can use them sometime. Great job! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love those fabrics, and love the string blocks. The quilt and bag are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteyour projects never fail to wow me!! this quilt is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWow, the quilt is so lovely! I really like the colors!
ReplyDeleteI love the back of your quilt! That fabric is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is LOVELY!!! I like the vibrant colors you had used.... that tote is to die for as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my sew and tell, and leaving the kind comment.
That quilt is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to try a string quilt!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
KT
Love the quilt!
ReplyDeleteI just love the string quilt ... and the bag is adorable. Great colors!
ReplyDeleteString quilts are addicting. Yours is rich. And I love that you didn't go matchy matchy with your tote. It looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I am itching to get a string quilt going over here. I love that you stepped out colorwise on your totes- I think it looks great!
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