Also - no points to match. I like that.
A year later I made a quilt, this time with a mix of batiks and shibori fabrics, for my friend Susan's birthday. She gave it back to me last month so I could sew sleeves on it so she could hang it on the wall in her brand new house. I also gave it a wash. Can I say that colour catchers are the best invention EVER? I was so worried about the batiks running into the paler Japanese fabrics, but three colour catchers in the wash was all it took and the quilt was undamaged. Last night I got to see it finally hung at her housewarming.
A couple of years later I made another framed square quilt with different sized blocks, this time for me.
And I thought I was done with this block. But I was on the Oakshott website one day earlier this year, and they had this lovely kit called City Lights, all framed squares in the wonderful Oakshott shot cottons.
I love this fabric very much, and I am enjoying the repetition involved in making this quilt. And no - I don't think I'm done with this block after all. It's a keeper.
It's definitely hip to be square! I love the quilt you're making now, the colours are gorgeous, really deep and rich and autumnal, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey're all fantastic Michelle, but I do especially love those shot cottons! Looking forward to seeing that one finished.
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic. I love them all... but perhaps your latest one the best!
ReplyDeleteooh what a fantastic collection of quilts! definitely a great block :D
ReplyDeleteI love that square block. Especially the last quilt - those colours are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI'm using the same block in a quilt as you go quilt. It is such an easy pattern and as you say lends itself nicely to so many variations. The oakshot colours are lovely
ReplyDeleteLove those shot cottons; your new quilt is stunning.
ReplyDeleteVery nice versions of a simple block!
ReplyDeleteLove love love these quilts
ReplyDeletelove the quilts . I went to Oakshott's website . Lovely fabrics and I bought a Komebukuro Rice Bag . Thank you for telling me about yet another wonderful place to spend :)
ReplyDeleteOh that's my pleasure! They often have special postage deals. I have a lot more things on my wishlist, let me tell you! Love their stuff and you won't believe the fabric.
DeleteOh those colours are indeed beautiful and it's such an effective block - lovely as always Michelle.
ReplyDeleteMichelle,
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely quilts you have made by using the framed block. Love your photos!
Have a good day!
Linda
I love your quilts - very inspirational!
ReplyDeleteI love the one your friend turned into a wall hanging - stunning and a possible solution to my own dining wall bareness. I tried to comment when you first posted this but I couldn't get the captcha code to work on my iPod. Thanks for sharing. I've added it to my "to-do" list... :)
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to stop by (again)to say thank you for showing us the Oakshott shot cottons. I was so taken by their look that I went to their site and ordered 2 sample packs,each containing 83 pieces of their gorgeous Colourshott fabric. When I received them 3 days ago (such quick delivery), I was taken back by their loveliness. I will be ordering more of this fabric, especially since they included 2 discount vouchers in with my order. Thank you again for sharing your City Lights quilt with us and inspiring me.
ReplyDelete