Wednesday, May 29, 2013

WIP Wednesday - a little more colour!

I was Queen Bee back in March for the Simply Solids Fallow group which is the Australian/Pacific group - I chose for everyone to stashbust and to make X and + blocks. I now have received all of the wonderfully colourful blocks from my fellow bee members.
 I am planning to sash the blocks in grey and add some bright corner stones, similar to this quilt. Hopefully I can make a start on this at the local Sew-in on Sunday.
And I think I have found the perfect project to use some special fabric in - Anna @ Noodleheads latest pattern, the Super tote!  This Spoonflower print is "Eli" and is from Valentina Ramos who is one of my favourite designers - I think it will be perfect to feature as the front pocket for the tote. And I have these other fabrics in mind - some Denyse Schmidt (of course!) and a few coordinating solids, along with a grey linen for the gussets and handles. 
{Please excuse the unironed fuchsia fabric that I found buried in the bottom of my solids stash pile}
I have made a few of Annas patterns before, and just love them all. As soon as I saw the Super tote pattern I wanted to jump in and make one, but haven't had a chance until now - which is probably good as I have had time to look around at all of the other lovely versions of the bag which have popped up in the flickr group and to read the blog posts about them which are always quite helpful when it comes to bag-making.
WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced
Linking to WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced.
Kirsten.

24 comments:

  1. I love the idea of adding the corner stones to the bee quilt. It's so bright and colourful.

    Looking forward to seeing your Super Tote!

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  2. Your bee blocks look amazing! I love the fabric you've pulled for your tote bag, especially the spoonflower one :o)

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  3. Love your XPlus blocks - great idea using the sashing and the stones. It will be a fabulous quilt!

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  4. Wow, your x and + blocks look so great together - can't wait to see this quilt top! Looks like you'll end up with a very cool bag too.

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  5. Love it! The cornerstones are the perfect idea!

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  6. boy, how'd I miss this going on? LOVE your solid x and + blocks!

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  7. The bee blocks are fabulous and your plan for sashing will be perfect! I must, must, must get some of that gorgeous elephant fabric too. Can't wait to see the bag. x

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  8. Oh wow your solids quilt is just AMAZING. I can't wait to watch this come together.

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  9. That fabric for your super tote is lovely! as is your solid quilt just lovely

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  10. What a joyful quilt! Colours are really celebrating on your blocks which are great! I love this!!! x Teje
    PS. Beautiful bundle also for your new project!

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  11. That looks like a great pattern for a super tote - hope it goes well for you.

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  12. Your x and plus block is going to be stunning Kirsten! Good luck with the tote project :)

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  13. I love those blocks in solids. Looks so good!

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  14. Lots of lovely plans being hatched!! I love the idea of grey sashing with coloured cornerstones for the x and + blocks! Brilliant!

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  15. Oh your x and + blocks are going to make a fab quilt! Love the cornerstones too.

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  16. Love those bee blocks! Your sashing idea will be perfect!

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  17. it is going to be a stunning quilt ... it is my turn in the UK group for June ... so excited x

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  18. Ooh, loving all the bright solids :o)

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  19. Love the solid colors - I need to do more in solids as this looks so great. I also love the spoon flower fabric

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  20. The quilt is going to be magnificent! I'm not usually a fan of all solids, but in this x + block they look great. Good choice for sashing too.

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  21. That quilt is oging to be great! I've never much cared for the x and + blocks, but it really does look good like this! Looks like you got a great mix of blocks.

    That print for your bag is fantastic!

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  22. Love the solid x & + blocks!

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  23. Love the look of the Fallow group Simply Solids quilt in progress!

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  24. I love the corner stones! They make the quilt really come together.

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