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That was back in September. One might think all the uhhing and aahhing about it would have led to quilt straight away but I couldn't make up my mind which pattern to use. Particularly problematic proofed the bottle tops as they are difficult to fussy cut owing to the lack of surrounding solid space. In addition I did not want to cut through them under any circumstances. So in the end I decided on the humble square.
I don't know about you but I do rack my brain to the point of overdrive to find the best pattern for the fabric and often think first of the humble square but then disregard it at the same moment because it is "to easy". And then after a while of trawling through flickr and all my books I find myself going back to it because it is the best choice for the fabric. And I think this is the case here again.
I actually think some of my best quilts are made of squares. While going back to look for them on my blog I found that I actually only made 4 quilts from squares and I always thought it was way more. My favourites are 'Sleeping beauty' and 'Hey Ho Sailor', which actually sailed as far as to New Zealand where it found a new home. What do you think about the humble square ?
Last Sunday after I finally warmed up a trifle I cut all the fabric and pieced the top for the most part (well that is another advantage of the humble square; it is fast and undemanding). I added a few solids because I can never not put a bit of solid fabric in a quilt. To jazz it up this baby here needs a lot of quilting, don't you think ?
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Labels: 2012, bottlecaps, brighton, cotton, gift for boys, Going Coastal, needlesandlemons, quilt, seaside
Sue NivenFebruary 08, 2012 6:22 am
Judith, BelfastFebruary 08, 2012 9:14 am
Looking good so far! Echo quilting the seams would be lovely - there's so much going on in the prints already! Jxo
Fiona @ Poppy MakesFebruary 08, 2012 10:26 am
I do the same thing and deliberate for hours over the perfect pattern, then realise that I think squares are sometimes best. I think your quilt is going to be fantastic!
Mrs Flying Blind...February 08, 2012 10:52 am
needle and nestFebruary 08, 2012 3:01 pm
So pretty! I love all of the bright colors - and I agree that sometimes squares are best. :)
Dianne NealeFebruary 08, 2012 4:13 pm
I've promised to make my friend a "squares" quilt. I tried to disuade her, but she wouldn't be distracted! But this looks super, so I'm a bit happier!
AnnabelleFebruary 08, 2012 4:19 pm
Lovely fabrics and brilliant colours - stitch in the ditch makes a lovely puffy quilt for a child, and is so quick and easy. xx
AbbyFebruary 08, 2012 5:57 pm
I've been having a love affair with these fabrics also and did a simple square quilt also. I think you can't go wrong with such a wonderful line!
Archie the wonder dogFebruary 08, 2012 6:56 pm
MaryFebruary 08, 2012 8:26 pm
Squares are fun! I love the fabrics on here! Woo hoo!
InspiredbyfelixFebruary 08, 2012 10:17 pm
You really are a fast worker! looks great x
Marjorie's Busy CornerFebruary 08, 2012 10:41 pm
JessFebruary 08, 2012 11:30 pm
Love the bright colors! :D :D
Lucy | Charm About YouFebruary 09, 2012 1:31 pm
So gorgeous!! I love that fabric line and the squares look great :)
LeanneFebruary 10, 2012 2:31 pm
I think a lot of quilting will be wonderful! I love it.
NickyFebruary 12, 2012 9:24 am
Great result so far but then you have started with some great fabrics!
LeslieFebruary 12, 2012 12:55 pm
gorgeous...i love simple squares
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