Ever since I found this beautiful cattail print a couple of years ago (Field Study by Free Spirit), I've been collecting solids with the intent of making a Plain Spoken quilt from here, using the print for backing.
As they say in the book, the key is getting the colors right and in balance, and I'm almost there. Most of them are pretty close in color to the print; this week I found a couple additional blues and buttery yellows and a beautiful dark teal at the local quilt shop to give it a little more variety and not have the corals pop quite as much. I'm a little out of my element given this isn't my typical color palette, but I'm all washed, ironed, and ready to cut.
It will be an anniversary gift, so I'm hoping a looming deadline will keep me on track. Maybe.
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I have that book and love it! Plain spoken is on my long list of to do quilts. I like the print that you chose and the coordinating colors are fantastic. This will be a wonderful project. Can't wait to see the progress.
I can see a beautiful landscape in those colors, a day by the beach. Elegant, timeless and soft spoken. Loved your series of pictures you posted earlier from the seaside. These fabrics take me to a little windswept beachhouse...
(a bit of daydreaming, here)
; )
I like this idea of a quilt of all solids, with colors chosen from a special print. I think I have to add it to my (very long) list of projects...
I too have this book with the intention to make "plain spoken". I am just collecting my plain colours. Looking forward to seeing your version.
Cheers
Raelene
Ooh, I can't wait to see how this one progresses. I've been eyeing that book in the store but haven't committed yet. You might push me over the edge. And Borders did just send me a 40% off coupon today...
beautiful choices kate. i love plain spoken. this one is going to be a stunner!
I have that book on my wish list but may have to go ahead and order it out of curiosity if nothing else! Lovin' the fabrics there.
When I find a fabric I love, I plan a quilt around it, but have never thought of making it the BACKING!! What a great idea. The colors are gorgeous!
I was so intrigued by your idea that I went to Amazon and ordered the book. It may not be your usual color combo but you made great choices. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
I love the Cattail fabric! I can't wait to see your quilt.
I loved the photos of South Haven...I think it is such a cute place. :)
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