I made a start on Sailing The Seven Seas, three strips sewn with a little empty strip, which will be wider for the Flying Geese. Five more long strips needed and I'm really enjoying putting these together.
If you double click the photo you see more detail in the fabrics. The turtles below are a good example of not being seen clearly in the photo above.
A few of the new Kaffe fabrics arrived a few days ago, the middle one is a Philip Jacobs design - Ammonites, just how much more vibrant can fabrics be - even for me!
Most of the prints this release are large scale, in fact one of them is the largest I've ever seen - Jungle - it comes in four colourways. Just a fraction of the design is shown below
I don't know how many of you reading this post are followers or readers on any platform of Victoria Findlay Wolfe, or have seen some of the amazing quilts that she makes in books or magazines. The first I knew about Victoria was around 10 or 11 years ago when I found her blog, she had a group of quilters, a large group, called Bumble Beans, a lot of us were online and I was able to take part in one or two swap projects, from that moment I was hooked. She wrote her first book 15 Minutes of Play - Improvisational Quilts back in 2012 and her fifth book has just been released, mine arrived a week ago. - almost 300 pages!
It is glorious and exciting. Thus far I've only read the foreword by Meg Cox and can't wait to set aside time each day to sit and read without any interruptions, a good plan at my place would be very, very early in the morning around 5.30am - dawn breaking, birds singing, a cup of tea and perfect quiet within the house - heaven!
My words below could possibly be considered by many to not be relevant to posting on a quilting blog but I'm sure there would be many who share the sentiments, forgive me if you find it unacceptable.
Given the state of the world right now, both natural and man made, politics, the horrors of war and suffering being endured by millions around the world I am so, so grateful that I am fortunate enough to have a wonderful family, enjoy my passion for colour, fabrics, quilting and reading, to have the pleasure of connecting with all of you quilters, to have time in my life for a little quiet and peace and find solace in my stitching.
Maureen
12 comments:
Your Sailing the seven seas project is coming along really well. Such beautiful fabrics, Maureen and paired so well, too. :))))
Hope this upcoming weekend is a good one hugs, Julierose
Your fabric choices are really nice for this new quilt.
Yes, the new Kaffe collective fabrics are mostly larger prints. I really can't see a use for Jungle except for a backing or large squares of it alternating with pieced blocks. It is so beautiful. I will cut up the 6" strips I have of it into several shapes but the real beauty of the fabric is seeing the whole design.
I haven't purchased Victoria's book yet but I'm sure I will need to get it.
I too am grateful for a wonderful family a stash and time to use it, and the connection with quilters all over the world.
A large centre panel of " Jungle" edged with fabrics that pick up one colour, then another border of another, stunning choices!!!!!I, too, echo all your words.Without the internet life would be much mnore mundane, and I would have fewer friends, specially in the fabric and quilting world.XXXX
Beautiful fabric collection. Your quilt is going to be stunning.
I love that Ammonite fabric as well (wishing I had ordered more than 1/2 yard). Your sentiments in the final paragraph are felt by many of us - thank you for sharing them.
I love the turtles and seahorses. I look forward to seeing Seven Seas progress. I share the sentiments in your last paragraph (and hey, it's your blog, you're entitled to speak your mind). Too many of our fellow citizens do not appreciate the freedom we all have to live life as we choose. The sufferings of so many world-wide, and even in this country, are difficult to watch.
Pat
The sea horse fabric is beautiful. Exciting new project too.
Victoria Findlay Wolfe's new book looks great, good reading to you!
Those fabrics are beautiful! I love the sea horse fabric too. I've made a few of Victoria Findlay Wolfe's quilts and just love her patterns. She's so talented. I saw she has a new book out. It might be on my Christmas list!
Love the seahorses & turtles! Did you enjoy the new book?
How nice that you have Victoria's new book. Seems like quite a tome! You have a lovely early morning quiet time routine. I enjoy something similar. I go outdoors, put my bare feet in the grass, and soak up a daily devotion and Bible reading. It's a special time of day for me.... and also when I reflect and pray on my life, relationships, and conditions in our world. You have expressed a sentiment and concern held by many of us. Any thought of an apology is unnecessary. This is your blog - a reflection of you - and I'm privileged to know you and what you think.
I enjoy seeing your work and am glad you have time to quilt and read. Always beautiful fabrics. I had the seahorses once upon a time.
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