Thank you to Pam for allowing me to join this blog!
I have been admiring all of your work for a few weeks now and have finally ordered the Roseville Album quilt pattern; I was tempted to order the kit as well from the website but the bright fabrics are not really me; with the help of the owner of my LQS (thanks Evy!) I chose a lovely japanese ivory fabric with etched white flowers and leaves for the background and a few FQ's of civil war fabrics in shades of pink, brown, blue and yellow-green, I then spent several hours this afternoon digging out all my scraps changing my mind and the colours several times, before I settled on a muted palette of yellows through oranges to Red with an accent of blue, now if only the pattern would hurry up and arrive I could get started!
Looking forward to making this quilt with you all
Elaine
Originally from Scotland, currently living in the Netherlands
Great choice of fabrics, Elaine, can't wait to see your first block !
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics, it's true bright and flashy isn't for everyone. I am stepping out of my comfort zone with the Roseville quilt and enjoying every stitch. I'm sure when I finish I'll probably go back to my usual red, white, and blue motif but it will be fun while it lasts.
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ReplyDeleteI too have been oohing and aahing over everyones wonderful blocks and I am not a bright retro person, but love the Civil War fabrics. Would love to see how yours begin to turn out, Patiently waiting Elaine for your first block.
ReplyDeletebeautiful fabric choices, so happy some one else will be making theirs with reproduction fabrics!
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Kathie
A lovely group of fabrics! I look forward to seeing your blocks. (I like both brights and repro's--in fact, most fabrics--which is a problem for me!!) I love seeing how different fabrics change the look of the blocks, so this is going to be fun. My pattern came pretty quickly--here's hoping yours does too!
ReplyDeleteI love the palette you've chosen. I really debated whether to do this quilt in repros or brights, but in the end went for the brights. It's going to be great fun seeing your quilt come along. Who knows..maybe I'll do a second version? ;)
ReplyDeleteGee, that's sounds pretty ambitious for someone that hasn't started yet? LOL
I hope your pattern arrives quickly.
It was really never an issue with me about using KF fabrics for Roseville, but I love the repros too and look forward to seeing Roseville in your lovely fabrics. Alas, I have set aside the Civil War Bride's quilt. Originally I had thought I could alternate blocks, but what was I thinking? The CW repros will be antiques before I get that quilt done!
ReplyDeletewelcome to the group and I think your fabrics are stunning. Hope you will get your pattern very soon to make a start. I have my fabrics and pattern but still working on another Kml quilt.
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Christine
Elaine I can't WAIT to see you get started.. welcome!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be terrific to see another one done in reproduction fabrics. You have a lovely lot of fabrics to get going with. Great to have you on board.
ReplyDeleteLooks as though you have a nice collection to work from. Look forward to seeing the background that you chose.
ReplyDeleteI was amazed at the speed I received my pattern. It seemed as though it was packaged with the background fab as soon as I sent the email and they ran it to the post office as fast as they could.
Welcome to the blog Elaine. I think it is wonderful to see all the different fabrics we are all using. That will make for a really interesting blog too! I will look forward to seeing your first block in these gorgeous fabrics.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Elaine..you have a Beautiful stash there...looking forward to seeing you blocks come to life.
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What a gorgeous stash! Love to see your first block. Cheers, Kim McLean
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Elaine!!! SEW glad to have you join us. Your fabric selections are positively delicious!!! I am wishing for a speedy pattern delivery!!! : ) Can't wait to see your work!
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