Friday, August 3, 2012

Seeing Red

Sarah's Revival by Susan Garman

I just really, really like this quilt. I am looking forward to starting it. There is just something about a red and green quilt that makes my heart beat faster. If you are interested in the pattern I got it at Honey Bee Fabrics.




I found some reds. They are a little bit more orange than what I like but I think they will work. I even snuck in a dot at my friend Suzanne's suggestion. She is making the quilt too. I will post some of her work if she lets me as well.


This is my high tech way of keeping track of the reds I have selected.......that herringbone may not stay now that I see it here......hmmmm.



The pattern had some good suggestions. One of them is to keep the patterns in a ring binder, now why have I never thought of that before? Now I will not lose them or have them scattered all over the place!



The patterns are not that big, 10 1/2" so very doable in a short amount of time. I like cut away applique because it is ONE fabric, not a lot of decisions to make and sometimes that is a good thing.
What are you working on this weekend?

Kelly
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16 comments:

  1. judith lockhartAugust 3, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    That is an ambitious project you have started but it's like eating an elephant - one bite/block at a time will get you there. It is beautiful! Enjoy the journey with your friend!

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  2. Sujata ShahAugust 3, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    WOW! Kelly, that is going to be a beautiful quilt! Big project to start and love that it is going to be red and green.
    I cleaned my sewing room! All day yesterday and a bit this morning. No sewing this weekend for me.

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  3. ChrisAugust 3, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Really looking forward to seeing your progress on this quilt - I know it will be stunning! I'm working on a quilt for a special (guy) friend - started out thinking it would be columns of crosswise strips, all shirtings/plaids, and it's turning into a medallion quilt. Happy sewing!

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  4. KarenAugust 3, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    This looks so wonderful. Can't resist the reds!!

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  5. LindaAugust 3, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Your quilt will be gorgeous!!

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  6. CharAugust 3, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    That quilt is going to be beautiful. I love the reds you've chosen, especially the dot.
    I may finally start a small appliqué quilt now that you've inspired me. My DH bought me the book Beautiful Botanicals a few years back and I've been wanting to start a project from it.

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  7. BarbAugust 3, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    what a fabulous project!!
    I love doing paper cut applique.
    The reds are great - keep the herringbone as a renegade fabric, lol.
    happy friday

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  8. DeborahAugust 3, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    This is an amazing quilt. I love red and green together. I'm going to watch you make this.....I can't even imagine trying to do this!

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  9. LuAnnAugust 3, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Oh this is going to be just gorgeous. The reds are great!

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  10. RachaeldaisyAugust 3, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Looks like your ready to start!! It's fabulous seeing all those reds together! This is going to be an amazing project!! And fun for us to follow!!

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  11. JanetAugust 3, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I really like that quilt too, and I love doing cut away applique. This is going to be a fun quilt to watch you start. I like the fabrics you have so far, the herringbone might be able to stay in, it's a good dark.

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  12. DonnaAugust 4, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    I am working on my 3rd block of this quilt and love it I can't get enough of red and white quilts lately. The blocks are "simple to do", but still take me several evenings of stitching to get one done. Enjoy and I will enjoy watching your progress.

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  13. CarlaAugust 5, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    I am sooooooo impressed! You are my quilting idol!

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  14. Cheryl Lynch QuiltsAugust 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Wow, that's a lot of red fabric. I think I own 6. It's going to be smashing.

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  15. MulticoloredPiecesAugust 6, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Came over from Rachael's bluemountaindaisy blog to visit yours. I love appliqué and your red & green quilt is going to be stunning. Gorgeous pattern. Also liked your diary quilts.
    best from Tunisia,
    nadia

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  16. LynneAugust 16, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    The pattern quilt looks amazing. I look forward to seeing your version.

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