I LOVE getting totally lost in a project, and that is exactly what happened over the weekend.
It all started with these guys that I’d picked up the day before at a quilt show.
Ed Emberley from Cloud9. I’d already been obsessed, and then finding some and actually having them in my possession made it impossible to resist.
For a hot minute, I thought about using them in a future pattern, but no. That idea was quickly turned down when I realized that I kind of wanted to make a quilt for no real reason.
After the fabric, my next muse was a project in this beautiful book by Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison. Such a lovely, lovely book, and it’s been calling my name for a while. Candy Coated, aka the cover quilt, is exactly what I was looking for.
The fabric pull was fun. Especially because this pattern buys me all sorts of scrap liberties. I happily helped myself to a load of stuff and will continue to do so as the project grows. Sweet, merciful fabric.
The warm ochres in the lion print are majorly enticing, and I’m coupling them with some grays, lush blues, and plenty of neutrals. I’ve got the first few rows together, and hope to find time to plug away on it again soon.
Oooh, what a lovely use of those fabrics! And thanks for the kind words.
Thanks! And I’m so glad that I’ve FINALLY been able to start on something from the book. Really is a good one.
Gorgeous…..love the fabrics you’ve pulled. Also, thanks for introducing me to this awesome book!
Thanks, Michelle! Yes, you totally have to check out this book. Not only is it totally beautiful and inspiring, but it’s also practical–especially when it comes to scrap control.
I pulled out my Ed Emberley stash two nights ago and have been cutting. I have been back and forth between the same pattern (inspired by http://www.flickr.com/photos/jackmanfamily/8213978091/in/faves-42653316@N08/ ) or a simple square quilt. I hope to decide and start sewing tonight.
cool! we are definitely thinking along the same lines. happy sewing!
I love it! I’ve been wanting to make that quilt (and every other quilt from that book forever). You’re inspiring me to get going….
That color palette is gorgeous!
I love your fabric choices.