Today is the day. I started the Wedding Quilt. The bride to be just loves fall colours so the first thing that popped into my head was a Modern Maples quilt. This way, I can include all her favourites.
I looked a few places for a background fabric that would be suitable. Now I would have loved a light fabric with text print all over to make it modern, but this quilt isn't about me. So, I decided on this one because I think what it says is so fitting for the Newlyweds. It's called 'Home to Roost' for Red Rooster fabrics.
This piece is my inspiration fabric and I have started dumping out bins and baskets looking for fall colours.
and so it begins.
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This is going to be a great wedding quilt! The modern maples going around are so wonderful! It will be fun watching this develop :o)
ReplyDeleteIt is going to be so pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I should make a wedding runner...I have some Canadian friends getting married in October...too bad I don't know where I'll find time to sew. =(
ReplyDeleteOooh! I love a modern maples quilt. Your random scattering of leaves pattern is going to make it so modern and fabulous. Can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see the finished quilt.
ReplyDeleteI have a bunch of those blocks I should put together! another one of my UFOs
oh, i love it! what a beautiful quilt that's going to be!
ReplyDeleteIt will be a lovely treasure!
ReplyDeleteLove the maple leaf block. This is going to be a great wedding present. Any excuse to have a good rummage through the scrap bins will usually produce an awesome quilt. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your process- the colour inspiration, the fabrics and your drawing of the pattern. It's going to be a very special quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove your sketch - looks like it'll be a beautiful quilt! The texty print is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be a lovely wedding quilt. I love your modern design of falling autumn leaves. How appropriate is your text fabric to a couple starting their journey of domestic bliss together!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteGreat sketch of the modern maple quilt! It is going to be a gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeletego, Carla, go!! Your sketch is so pretty!! The background fabric is perfect and definitely special and made with love :) Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteI have an off white that has lighter coloured leaves imprinted on it that would have been perfect as a background. Looks like you've made a great start on the wedding quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt'll be fantastic, especially since you're taking care to note what she really likes. Can't wait to see it coming together.
ReplyDeleteCarla, what a beautiful concept, I look forward to seeing the finished piece!
ReplyDeletelove it!!!!!! I really like how you plan to scatter the leaves! YUM!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! And what a great idea to use a piece of fabric as inspiration. I will enjoy watching this come together.
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be awesome. I love the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your process for choosing background fabric and your inspiration fabric for the leaf blocks. It is going to be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCarla, this will be a gorgeous quilt! I love your layout and the autumn colors. I'm sure the bride and groom will appreciate it a lot.
ReplyDeleteIt will be a wonderful quilt! I'm loving it already.
ReplyDeleteoh this is going to be super!! I love where you are headed!
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that this is going to be a totally original modern wedding quilt. I can't wait to see the finished thing - next week no doubt!!! Have fun. Philippa xx
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that this is going to be a totally original modern wedding quilt. I can't wait to see the finished thing - next week no doubt!!! Have fun. Philippa xx
ReplyDeleteIt will be so special seeing this quilt come to be!
ReplyDeleteHi Carla! Your plan looks fantastic! Lovely idea to make leaves and just with triangles! Also the base fabric is perfect! x Teje
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be gorgeous! I am going to be making one too this fall.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing this one play out - wonderful choice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure this is going to be for the bride and groom! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love your design on this one - the leaves look great.
ReplyDeleteI"m sure it will be both a very lovely and loved quilt.
ReplyDeleteThey are going to love it...the colours are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Your sketch is awesome. This is going to be so fun to watch as it comes to life.
ReplyDeleteOoooooo - it is going to be so lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely. Did you post their date?
ReplyDeleteThis quilt will be beautiful--and made with lots of love, I can tell. I think the Red Rooster fabric is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be so gorgeous... And congratulations on the future daughter-in-law!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great wedding quilt idea!! Love your sketch!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving us a sneak peek into your designing process! The background fabric couldn't be better!
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