Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Little Apples Garden Fence Quilt Top

Ok, so this is my little contribution to the Garden Fence Quilt Along here.  I don't know how I did it, but I've manage to turn a feminine line of fabrics into a masculine looking quilt.  I have that tendency with everything that I do.  Oh well, that's me I guess and why I am the mother of two boys.  Never have I played with dolls as a child and as an adult I struggle to enjoy buying clothes, shoes, make-up, etc and all the things I know that I'm supposed to get excited about. Give me a tent and the great outdoors any day over a shopping mall. Or at least lock me up in my sewing sweatshop and I'll be perfectly happy:)

I struggled trying to figure out a neutral color to use with these fabrics.  White would not have looked nice against the white.  Grey clashed with the grey.  Anyway, I like the blue, it's a Kona cotton -- Nightfall to be exact.  A very fun quilt top to make in all.  I look forward to quilting it!

13 comments:

Jennifer said...

This has a great graphic, modern feel to it. I really admire this quilt. How are you going to quilt it?

Suzanne said...

Wow, you are simply amazing! I can't believe how many quilts you make and they are all fantastic. I love this quilt top and I agree with Jennifer it definitely has a very modern feel to it. I just love the Garden Fence block so much that I am going to make a quilt using following along at the McIntryreGirl quiltalong. Are you joining in?

Suzanne said...

Oops, got so caught up in the quilt that I didn’t read your post. I guess you whizzed right through the quiltalong!

Lara said...

Fabulous! Well done!

Jeannette said...

Nice! it looks perfect! I haven't seen this quilt along yet. How do you think you will quilt it? I adore the fabric I want some of it now for sure :-)

The Calico Cat said...

I have never considered this line to be feminine...

You chose a great solid!

Caitlin said...

Jeannette! Its awesome!! I LOVE the dark blue sashing :) Almost all that I've seen so far have white or cream sashing. This is really cool. I'm planning on using hot pink sashing with sme gray/lime green blocks for my crib bumpers. Way to go!!

Khris said...

Absolutely awesome....love it...hugs Khris

Molly said...

Love it! My gosh you have a lot of sweet quilts. I think the darker accent makes it very modern and fresh. I have boys too so I know just what you mean about everything being masculine despite your best attempts but I'd call this quilt very beautiful.

Mama Spark said...

I really love how this came out!! I might like to try this pattern sometime too.

Sarah said...

Very striking! Great job!

verykerryberry said...

That looks stunning! It is sort of a tamed cuteness that makes for a great bold and pretty quilt!

Lyn said...

What a striking quilt- you must be pleased with it

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