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| Seaside |
Shades
of aqua and yellow remind me of water and sun, the beach, and
tropical paradise. My two newest quilts feature these colors.
The
first, Seaside, is my
version of the Speedwell pattern. Light shades of yellow, aqua, gray
and white blend beautifully for a cool refreshing twin bedspread.
The design reminds me of Mediterranean tile. I love the way the
blocks spill over into the border in slightly darker colors.
The
center is quilted in straight channels. Borders have three
serpentine rows, intersecting at the corners. I added an extra border to make the final size 78”
square.
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| Seaside |
Almost
Square is a brighter quilt
using large hot yellow and intense aqua squares and rectangles, split
by contrasting white strips. Fabric from my new stash in chevrons,
dots, prints and checks give this one a more modern feel. It's quilted with an overall scalloped stitch. Finished
size of 44” x 54” is good for a throw, child's quilt, or wall hanging.
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| Almost Square |
I'm
using both in my spare bedroom, along with newly stitched white linen
curtain panels. Now I have a beachy retreat for a quiet read or a
restful nap. Sounds good, but I have too much sewing lined up to
nap. Maybe I'll just sit in there and brainstorm my next design.
We dream in colors
borrowed from the sea.
