Small steps to solve a big problem…..and a beautiful quilt….
When I was at the FQR retreat a few weeks ago I came across the most beautiful quilt. It was being used as a tablecloth, which I thought was sacrilege, but we won’t go into that here. Each to their own. Enough to say that it was a real smasher of a quilt.
Needless to say I bought the book…
and here is the quilt …..
made by one of the founders of FQR, Brioni Greenberg.
Pretty drop-dead gorgeous, huh? I absolutely love this quilt.
And of course it set the old grey cells humming…..(this is where I get to the confession stage..)….you see, I have a bit of a long-standing problem. It looks like this….
Yeow. Not pretty….
And I really would like to use up some of these little itty squitty pieces of fabric before I move the the old people’s home and have to throw them all away…
So I ordered a lot of Kona charm squares. Really a LOT! And now that they have arrived I’m making a start.
I could be a while.
But it will be gorgeous when I get there.
Two down and about nine million to go.
I can recommend the book too – a little different (read: better) than your average quilt book – it has some absolutely gorgeous projects in it. Brioni is a talented lady!
Oh well, it will keep me out of mischief! (Did I say that it’s my day off and I’m supposed to be doing housework and shopping, hmmmm. It’s also my 20th wedding anniversary – so I don’t feel too bad cutting myself some slack!)
Here’s to faffing around with fiddly bits of bondaweb!
Helen
September 11th, 2013 at 11:06 am
OMG!!! Your scrap bin is GORGEOUS!!! Personally, I LOVE a scrap bin. I am the mad woman at groups, events etc scavenging in the bin for others cast offs. Have just discovered that my LQS has scrap bags 🙂 May have to drop in there today (my day off)
Best way to get more variety in your stash without having to buy 3 million fat quarters. LOL
September 11th, 2013 at 11:10 am
I think you should have tried your best magician act and whipped that ‘tablecloth’ off, no-one would have noticed… 😉
Still, great way to combat your scrap problem in the meantime by making your own 😀
September 11th, 2013 at 11:55 am
It will be beautiful but it will take forever. Enjoy!
September 11th, 2013 at 12:37 pm
Happy Anniversary. Personally, I find that housework can always wait! Your blocks are gorgeous. Is that raw-edge applique? (I couldn’t see from the pic). 🙂
September 11th, 2013 at 12:59 pm
YOu have a serious amount of leaves to make there! But it will look fantastic, one day!
Happy anniversary dear, and to Mr H too xxx
September 11th, 2013 at 2:47 pm
Oh now you’ve made me buy another book! I agree about that quilt though it is gorgeous! I’m thinking of all those dozens of charm packs and layer cakes I’ve got in my stash that I could use. Are other quilts in the book nice? Can I consider this book an investment??
September 11th, 2013 at 3:05 pm
That’s going to be a gorgeous quilt and I think ordering pre cut kona is inspired. At least saves the extra cutting of squares so you can get straight on with the scrap play. And yeah I couldn’t believe they were using it as a table cloth either!
September 11th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
That quilt is breathtaking! I could never use it for a tablecloth. But I could put it on a bed. 🙂 I can’t wait to see your finished result — good way to make use of those scraps, Helen! xo
September 11th, 2013 at 7:46 pm
LOVE that quilt. reminds me of the knitted beekeeper’s quilt–both in terms of color and effect and tons of piecework!
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-beekeepers-quilt
September 11th, 2013 at 11:15 pm
Ooooooh these little blocks are just gorgeous! I have to say that quilt was the knockout quilt of FQR wasn’t it? It was the first thing I saw when I walked in and I would very much liked to have run off with it. Your version looks fabulous already. And what a way to use up all those scraps!
September 13th, 2013 at 8:41 am
I love this quilt too! Any leafy quilt for that matter and this has a real overload!
Tempted to buy the book, or askfor my upcoming birthday …
September 13th, 2013 at 7:36 pm
I love that quilt and I love the book. Brioni is a genius 🙂
Now, talking about love, I do also rather like your scrap bin and first two blocks. Your quilt is going to be stunning.
September 14th, 2013 at 11:38 am
Your quilt is going to be fabulous … Great to have an on going project that you can keep adding to.
September 15th, 2013 at 8:01 pm
I can see where this will take forever, but will be so worth it. Brioni’s quilt was so gorgeous!
September 17th, 2013 at 6:25 am
what a great idea to use a/thousand charm pack/s! I am totally in love with those leaves and actually bought a template off of Katy in London so this post really makes me want to start a quilt like that, too! And with all the time saved because of the charm packs it won´t take too long, will it 🙂
However long it´ll take you, it will be absolutely gorgeous!!!
September 18th, 2013 at 8:53 am
You’ll soon have that nine million done…
September 19th, 2013 at 10:35 am
What a fab idea and getting the kona charms is inspired 🙂