Monday, July 20, 2020

Design Wall Monday

fabrics for guild mystery quilt
My local quilt guild is offering a summer mystery to encourage our members to continue quilting through COVID times. I gave myself the challenge to use up some older, "less loved" stash, while still creating a funky and fun quilt that a teenager might like. This was the original fabric pile. I thought the white was too stark, and substituted some black on white fabric for the background.


Here is the first part which was a medallion centre and 2 borders. I cut the centre pieces to give a radiating effect and am really happy with how that turned out.




Then came the piecing of 36 square-in-a-square blocks. I culled a lot of small scraps for this step and used up many different greens. That's a lot of green but can I tell you how satisfying it was to use up all those little bits?!?


Well, except for a few  moments of sadness when using up the very last of an older favourite fabric... like this classic Jan Mullen fabric. Just cut it up for heaven's sake, and stop saving the last bit!

This is how it looks today with border #3 attached. 



I have an idea of what fabric to use for the next border but I'm going to wait until I see what the next step is before I add it.

Linking up to Small Quilts and Oh Scrap!

18 comments:

Jeanne said...

loving this concept looking forward to you next step!!

Susie Q said...

I like this..... use "less loved" stash, while still creating a funky and fun quilt that a teenager might like. And you DID!!

hetty said...

'Less loved' stash. Is there such a thing? I love it so far.

Deanna W said...

I get the less loved thing. Your quilt is looking really funky, someone is going to love it! I am working on a quilt of some "not my favorite"fat quarters. The perfect background is making it better!

Rebecca said...

Love the Square in a Square block... that green sets off those interesting center blocks so well!

Bonnie said...

I'm sure any teen would love this quilt. I used to hate lime green but I've gotten to love it now. And, boy all those fun fabrics. I really like how the darker prints are showcased in that border. They each get a little time to shine!

Cheryl D. said...

Looks like it’s going to be a really cheerful and fun quilt. I know what you mean about saving the last piece of a favourite fabric. All that green is looking wonderful and bright.

Sarah in NF CT said...

I don't comment often. but follow your blog through my feed. I just wanted to say WOW! This is a great quilt. Boy or Girl it can go either way. Continue to enjoy the process.

Janice Holton said...

I really like this quilt! Something about lots of little colorful scraps and of course anything with a star in it appeal to me! I am enjoying watching this one come together! Is this being made fora anyone in particular?

sandi s said...

I love it! Hugs,

AnnieO said...

Wow, that looks wonderful! I love all your green blocks. Proud of you for using that little hoarded piece--I have some treasured bits I cannot part with too.

Robin said...

Such a fun quilt. I really like the way you placed the triangles for the center star - it's very attractive. I had forgotten about Jan Mullen. I used to enjoy her designs. But then, there are a number of designers that I don't see anymore. I guess change is positive but I miss some of those fun fabrics of the early century.

Janet O. said...

I would never have dreamed that the group of fabrics in the first photo could capture my eye and my heart like this one has. Excellent job!

Nana said...

OH WOW!!! Can't wait to see the next update. It's looking great!

maggie fellow said...

oh I like what you are doing - great colors...again

Louise said...

I love all those fussy cut circle motifs! It makes the square in a square blocks look super complicated. And the radiation star arms turned out fabulous!

Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quilts said...

Wow, your mystery quilt is looking so great - lively and bold. Yes a teenager (or anyone) will love it!

audrey said...

This is looking so good! Love the border framing so much. The colors are just zingy! Perfect!:)