Last week I showed the paper pieced Crested Butte block that I'm turning into a cushion for my sister, this week I'm sharing what will become the other side of the cushion: Colorado blocks!
I had to use my leftover Liberty fabric from my Liberty Trip quilt, but I really wasn't feeling it. I know that many Liberty fanatics won't believe that, but I'm sure many people know the feeling: you've worked with something so many times you just can't stand to look at it again. I was initially going to just do a random patchwork design, but it was too jumbled, too unfocused for me. I had already been planning the Colorado Block side of the pillow for my sister, and I realized I could turn all those 2.5" squares into HSTs for the block. I grouped my left over Liberty squares by colors (loosly), and I used the last of my Architextures Topograph in navy as the contrasting color in each block. They came together really quickly, and I fell back in love with the fabrics. Now I think I'm going to have a hard time giving them up!
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| My favorite color combo! |
I had to use my leftover Liberty fabric from my Liberty Trip quilt, but I really wasn't feeling it. I know that many Liberty fanatics won't believe that, but I'm sure many people know the feeling: you've worked with something so many times you just can't stand to look at it again. I was initially going to just do a random patchwork design, but it was too jumbled, too unfocused for me. I had already been planning the Colorado Block side of the pillow for my sister, and I realized I could turn all those 2.5" squares into HSTs for the block. I grouped my left over Liberty squares by colors (loosly), and I used the last of my Architextures Topograph in navy as the contrasting color in each block. They came together really quickly, and I fell back in love with the fabrics. Now I think I'm going to have a hard time giving them up!
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| The start of my Liberty in Colorado cushion cover. |
I'm thinking of giving away the rest of my Liberty Scraps. They are all quilting weight cottons from the Bloomsbury and Stile collections, although just a selection of the prints. I've been looking at them too long, it's time to move on! If I decide to go this route I'll provide more information on what I've got and announce it via blogpost, so you'll be the first to know!
Linking up to WiP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced.
Linking up to WiP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced.
The Colorado block is perfect for the back of the pillow! Your sister is going to love it. :)
ReplyDeleteLove these blocks! They are fantastic. I'd have a hard time giving it up too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love these blocks!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty and visually interesting, great choice!
ReplyDeleteThese look so fabulous! I love the Liberty with the with the Architextures print! So awesome!
ReplyDeleteNot much into the Liberty prints, but I love what you have done with them!! Makes me want to rethink buying some. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove job on those blocks! I know the feeling ... but it also feels good to give them away to someone who will love and use them :)
ReplyDelete*Lovely* that should say ...
DeleteYour not alone with being sick of certain fabrics! I de-stashed many I like but couldn't stand to look at any longer!
ReplyDeleteI asked for my fellow Bee members to make this pattern for me last month! I only said a white background with their favourite colours and boy are they coming back bright! Will make a cute quilt. Also for last month I asked my Hexie Bee members to put together some Liberty hexies. I have a way to go with those so if you're looking to de-stash Liberty, let me know! :-)
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