This mini quilt was inspired by a suggestion by Diann at
Little Penguin Quilts. I commented on one of her blog posts that I had more yellow and gray in my stash than anything else, and she said, "Sounds like you need to make a yellow and gray quilt!" And away I went!
With the frequent rain and clouds we had last month, it seemed a good choice to do a gradient quilt with yellows flowing into grays. Luckily, we finally got a sunny day for a photo!
I didn't end up using a lot of my yellows and grays, because I dug into my scraps. So a full-sized yellow and gray quilt is in the future!
I love gradient quilts and made my first in 2015 - you can read about it
here and see it on the left in the photo above.
The back is a piece of Yuwa fabric I'd been saving for awhile, and it was perfect for this little project.
As always, Jack was quite vocal about wanting my attention throughout the process!
Here are the details:
Rain Rain Go Away Mini Quilt
Finished size: 20 inches x 20 inches
Fabrics
Scraps from my scrap stash
Binding - Grunge in Stone
Backing - Yuwa Suzuko Koseki Paris Yellow Dots
Thread
Superior Threads #50 - Genoa Gray
Quilting
Machine
I love the combination of yellow and gray, so I think this is one of my favorite quilts. Have I said that before? Because, if I have, you know that I meant it because I love pretty much everything that you do. This one appeals to me on so many levels, at the moment, I’m picturing it at the center of my table, topped with some gray and white dishes and a big vase of daffodils. Wouldn’t that be darling?
ReplyDeleteThank you Pattie - you are so sweet. I would love to see this on your beautifully decorated table!
DeleteLove the fabrics you picked....great quilt and Meow to Jack.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much BillieBee!
DeleteYour quilt looks so pretty hanging up. (I like seeing your sewing space, too). Gray and yellow is such a pleasing combination. I’m fascinated by the backing fabric. I don’t think I’ve seen that print before. It’s perfect for your project.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janine! I don't remember where or why I got that backing fabric. :)
DeleteLinda, thanks for giving me credit for this beautiful idea- but really it's all you! I love what you did with your gray and yellow scraps! I remember when you made the Christmas gradient quilt - I tried and tried to lay out something inspired by yours and never could pull it off! You are really good at these!
ReplyDeleteYou are inspiring to me!
DeleteWhat a lovely compliment about the gradient aspect. :) I originally saw that type of quilt on Cindy's blog, Live A Colorful Life.
Very very nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gemini Jen! :)
DeleteBeautiful mini for your sewing space!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! And thanks for visiting. :)
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