Thursday, March 12, 2015

Marsala Maples quilt

The Marsala Modern Maples quilt is all done! All of the leaves were made from a selection of Denyse Schmidt prints which were all from my stash.
The background fabric is like a Basic Grey "Grunge" fabric so there are areas of mottled light and darker grey - I love how the prints glow against it. 
In fact the entire quilt was made from fabrics and batting in my stash so this is a true #sewmystash2015 quilt!! The fabrics are from many of the Denyse Schmidt ranges including Flea Market Fancy, Chicopee, Picadilly, Aunt Edna, Hope Valley, Richmond, Sugar Creek and Winding Road.
I used the Serpentine stitch on my new sewing machine to quilt this - I love how it has turned out and will definitely be using it again!
I used some of the Ikea numbers fabric for the backing  - it was just not quite wide enough so I added a strip of print to make it up to size.
I bound it in a woodgrain print which is also happens to be very Marsala-ish in colour
And of course my little quilt inspector had to come and check it out:)
Quilt Stats:
Size: 59 x70"
Fabrics: Denyse Schmidt, 
Backing: Ikea Britten Nummer, Denyse Schmidt
Quilted: Serpentine stich by me:)
 Linking up with Fabric Tuesday @ Quiltstory. 
Fresh Poppy Design
This project was on my FAL Q1 list for this year so also linking up with Adrianne @ On The Windy Side.
2015 FAL at On the Windy Side
And linking up with the 2015 Pantone quilt Challenge also over at On The Windy Side.
2015 Pantone Quilt Challenge: Marsala
Kirsten.
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8 comments:

  1. DebbieMarch 12, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    This turned out lovely! I love the marsala in the mix - just perfect. Hoping you add the finish to the Modern Maples group! ;-)

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  2. KarenMarch 12, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    The grunge fabric is perfect for that cloudy/sunny day look. It must feel good making it completely from your stash, even having the batting. How is your new sewing machine going? Are you best friends now? I always think it takes a few projects to get to know one another.

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  3. CindyMarch 12, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    Awwww! Hi kitten!
    Now I love DS prints and here they look fab. What I think I like best about this quilt, though, is how it's laid out with a bit of neutral space and nicely balanced but asymmetrical leaves. Gorgeous finish.

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  4. felicityMarch 13, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    The prints do indeed glow against the background. What a beautiful finish!

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  5. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideMarch 13, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    This is lovely Kirsten! I spy a few fabrics that are also making their way into my Marsala quilt :-) Make sure you link up with the Marsala challenge when the linky party opens in April!

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  6. Spontaneous ThreadsApril 20, 2015 at 11:41 PM

    Fun, the background fabric makes like the leaves are airborne. props for using stash fabrics.

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  7. Nancy@owensoliviaApril 22, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Love the maples! Good luck!

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  8. AnneApril 28, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    That gradient! I love the color range on this, and the maple blocks are a great choice for featuring marsala. Beautiful work!

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