Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Daniel's Quilt

As you can see Daniel's Quilt is suddenly well under way. This afternoon I shut myself in the sewing/computer room, put on the aircon, and got into it. The 1st photo shows the top still in 3 parts. I just have to sew them together, put on a border and then put it together. All the fabric so far is from the stash.

I had a bit of stash anxiety this afternoon, as I suddenly realised that I didn't have anything for the border. I like the idea of a thin red inner border, then a wider outer border in the plain blue, which is a bit darker than how it has photographed with the flash. I was hoping to get it finished this week, so tomorrow when I am on the mainland I will try and get the fabric.

I'm going over with 2 of the other nurses that live over here to a big book sale that is held by the Salvos I think. Hoping for some sewing books, otherwise a few novels maybe. As I have 3/4 cleaned out my bookshelves downstairs lately, and culled a lot of books, this is probably pretty silly. I suppose I am mainly going for social reasons, as we will have lunch too. The only thing is I will be in someone else's car, so hopefully they will be OK with me stopping quickly at the fabric shop.

I have been a bit worried about the outcome of this quilt, as I thought the black and white 4 patches have got 'lost' a bit due to the bright colours. As Bonnie wrote on her website this quilt is all about contrast, and I think the bright colours are too bright. But then when I looked at the photo it seems a bit better.



Simon has been helping - well actually he has been snoring in the cool of the aircon, waking briefly to have his photo taken. Swampy is in the dog bed.

Posted by Jenni at 23:30

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21 comments:

  1. QuiltingFitzy24 January, 2007 00:13

    I really like Daniel's quilt! Don't worry about loosing the effect of the black and white, you'll see it again when it's complete.

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  2. Libby24 January, 2007 00:45

    I think it looks great -- I'm not always a big believer in contrast but I don't see a problem here. Love it.

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  3. The Calico Cat24 January, 2007 00:46

    I like it, but then again, I like black & white & bright quilts!

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  4. Joyce24 January, 2007 00:53

    I think it looks great. Freddy and Gwen use bright colors with black and white as a resting place for the eyes and it works perfectly in this quilt.

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  5. McIrish Annie24 January, 2007 01:55

    looks great! have a great time on your social trip. sounds like you could use it. a stop at the LQS might result in a new quilter!!

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  6. Laurie Ann24 January, 2007 02:46

    Daniel's quilt is great. I think those b/w blocks still stand out nicely. Cute picture of little Simon!

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  7. Jo Raines24 January, 2007 02:54

    This is beautiful! And Simon is such a cutie!

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  8. Pam24 January, 2007 03:39

    I really like the colours in this quilt. I think you can see the contrast but the actual pattern doesn't jump out at you. I think it is one of the nicest quilts made from this pattern that I've seen.

    Have fun at the book sale - it is always nice to get out and be social :)

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  9. tami24 January, 2007 05:16

    I really like Daniel's quilt. It looks great to me.
    Have fun at the book sale. Even if you don't buy anything it's always fun to spend time with friends.

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  10. bettsylyn (Lynda)24 January, 2007 13:37

    I think it is looking great. At the moment these colours seem to be tempting me all the time. So I am trying very hard not to be tempted too much.....I could probably make quilte a few quilts with the ones I have. Has Daniel seen it yet?

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  11. Carol24 January, 2007 21:07

    What an absolutely magical quilt. It's gorgeous.

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  12. Cynthia24 January, 2007 22:12

    i think the quilt looks great. Lovely bright colors.

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  13. Doodlebug Gail25 January, 2007 12:15

    Black and white with brights - can't go wrong with that combination. I like your idea for the red and blue border - it'll be a nice frame for all that lovely busy-ness.

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  14. Anonymous25 January, 2007 19:22

    Seeing your quilt reminds me I have some bricks and black/white strips cut out ready to sew this quilt. I love the brights you have chosen - it will look wonderful with the borders on. Daniel will love it :-)

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  15. Sharon26 January, 2007 07:01

    What a terrific quilt! I love your bright colors against the blacks & whites. Can't wait to see it finished.

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  16. Anonymous26 January, 2007 08:40

    I think it's smashing! Bonnie's is wonderful, but the colors you used are so energetic (and energizing)--uh-oh, maybe not such a great idea for Daniel. ;-)

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  17. Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum26 January, 2007 11:56

    I like it and he will LOVE it and in the end, what else matters. Good luck at the book sale-I see a full bookshelf.

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  18. Dineke26 January, 2007 17:30

    That quilt looks great. He, I have the bird wings fabric in my minimal stash.

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  19. Samantha28 January, 2007 04:24

    that's a wonderful bright and vibrant quilt- so full of life!

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  20. Lily Mulholland28 January, 2007 11:58

    Jenni it looks fabulous!!!! Love it. Wait till you get the border on. Hope you love it then too!

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  21. swooze28 January, 2007 12:47

    Great quilt! Great pup! Love the pics. You might check your webring links for quilting 4 pleasure. They don't seem to work for me.

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