Friday, March 26, 2010

Seaside Liberated String Quilt


I really loved this; really, really.  


But I cut it up, and it became this:


Then this:


And finally this:



And now I really love it!  Really!  Really!

Why do we cut up fabric just to sew it back together?

Because of this:

(Techniques and Pattern by Gwen Marston in Liberated String Quilts; colors inspired by Cherry House's City Park Quilt)

I think after quilting it will come back to live in Seaside permanently.  With maybe a coordinating pillow for the matching wingback chair... 

Wonderful, wonderful Spring Break!  And there's still the weekend!





With wishes, true and kind -- Joan

24 comments:

  1. Fabulous colors, and great layout!

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  2. I like what you did with it. I want to try this sometime.

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  3. The finished quilt is fabulous! I also love the original stripes, such a great mix of colours, perfect to live at the seaside. :-)

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  4. awesome! really great! Can't wait to see it quilted. fantastic

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  5. gorgeous! My grandpa used to say the same thing about cutting it up just to sew it back together! funny.

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  6. Breathtaking! I can't believe the metamorphosis! You are awesome!
    Enjoy your break and weekend, dear friend!
    Valentina

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  7. geez Joan, Ive loved every stage of this quilt! its all fantastic! can wait to see this beauty quilted.

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  8. I loved the strips sewn together and I love the final project. Your quilt will get even better once quilted..just beautiful!:)

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  9. great quilt Joan....
    isn't it fun just to play somedays????

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  10. Love it! The colors you used summer definitely say "sea side" to me. I know you'll enjoy wrapping yourself in this one.

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  11. Awesome quilt!! So glad that you enjoy it!!

    Blessings,

    KT

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  12. The top turned out beautiful!!! I love that you sashed in different colors.....it adds such a subtle yet unique touch to the design.

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  13. I.LOVE.THIS! It's so gorgeous! I want it! Okay, seriously, I love the colors you put together, and those string blocks are perfect. I'm so inspired now with this palette and this design.

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  14. *taking a minute to catch my breath*

    Stunning!

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  15. Joan, actually this, and the pillow when you have time! need to come live at my house. I love the sea, and the colors in this quilt make me think of sunsets, sunrises and ocean waves!

    It turned out beautifully brilliant!

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  16. Joan, your quilt and sea inspired glass arrangement makes me want to visit Oregon again this summer. Your blog is very nice...love all your favorite blogs...many are mine also but some new ones to explore.

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  17. Oh, Joan, I really, really love it too. . .REALLY! I love all the new ideas with solids! Enjoy!

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  18. So vibrant and pretty, Joan! A wonderful way to spend spring break! Also, CONGRATS on your mention in Quilters' Home mag!! So happy to see you included!!

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  19. I love it...and I'm honored to be part of the inspiration!!!

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  20. The design is great -- it's those colors that are scrumptious! Wonderful!

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  21. Dh teases me with that saying. Great quilt. I am sitting on gees bend solids. Thanks for the inspiration.

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