Tonight after getting the borders on the baby quilt, I decided I wanted to play with my lovely hand dyed fabrics. They have been calling to me for a couple of weeks now. While at my in-laws, we took the kids to the library, where we all got to check out a couple of books. One of the books I checked out was called "The Amish Quilt" by Eve Granick. It isn't really a pattern book, but rather a history of Amish quilt making. I love reading about history anyway, so this was fascinating.
I wanted to try and piece a small Amish inspired quilt. I was going for a diamond in a square kind of top - but of course my math was way off and the outside square was way too big. But I liked the look. What do you think? I think I am going to do two more blocks and make it into a wallhanging for above my sewing table.
One thing I have figured out is that fat-quarters are really too small to do anything of great size. Next time I dye fabric I am going to leave it in 1 yard cuts.
Time for bed!
I think the larger square works well at highlighting the beautiful colours you made with the dye. It'll be a lovely hanging.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it. If you don't like it, bring it to me!!! Thanks for keeping me happy with postings this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI think it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for the package of goodies... what a nice surprise!
love, mom