Picking a favourite colour is like picking a favourite quilt
pattern.
pattern.
It’s a tough choice!
But one colour that always seems to stand out for me and
bring me joy is – wait for it – coral!
bring me joy is – wait for it – coral!
I know, I know, this really isn’t a shocker to you 😉
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The pinky/ peachy combo seems to sneak it’s way not only into most of my
quilts, but my wardrobe as well. So, there is no denying that I adore this
colour.
While staring out at the lake one morning, I spent some time
thinking about why I love coral, and this is what it comes down to:
thinking about why I love coral, and this is what it comes down to:
It makes me happy. Coral always uplifts my day any time I
see it, work with it or touch it.
see it, work with it or touch it.
From a quilting perspective, it goes with everything. I
didn’t initially think this would be the case, but the more I work with it, the
more I consider it a neutral. A punchy neutral that adds the perfect pop to
harmonize a quilt colourway. I even paired it with Kona Cotton in Wasabi to
great effect.
didn’t initially think this would be the case, but the more I work with it, the
more I consider it a neutral. A punchy neutral that adds the perfect pop to
harmonize a quilt colourway. I even paired it with Kona Cotton in Wasabi to
great effect.
And this month’s #modernsewcialitesBOM block is a great
demonstration of the versatility of this peachy/pinky goodness.
demonstration of the versatility of this peachy/pinky goodness.
The July quilt block is a fun star motif that offers lots of
room for fabric play. I spent some time pondering the placement of the HST
corners. My instinct was to place it with the blue print facing out. And then I
decided to just “try it” pointing in. Well, didn’t that just send me off on a
“should blue be in or out?”. As I often do, I came back to my initial instinct
and I’m super happy with the finished look.
room for fabric play. I spent some time pondering the placement of the HST
corners. My instinct was to place it with the blue print facing out. And then I
decided to just “try it” pointing in. Well, didn’t that just send me off on a
“should blue be in or out?”. As I often do, I came back to my initial instinct
and I’m super happy with the finished look.
I find the creamy colour makes for a more balanced and
seamless transition allowing the star to stand out.
seamless transition allowing the star to stand out.
The various shades of coral, peach, pink and cream add a lot
of dimension through their different tones. While the blues help keep it from
being too pinky!
of dimension through their different tones. While the blues help keep it from
being too pinky!
It’s all about balance, right?!
MATERIALS USED
Navy Chopsticks by Amy Sinibaldi’s Playground collection
Blue Posey Chain from Amy Sinibaldi’s Playground collection
Kona Cotton in Baby Pink (currently on sale!)
Kona Cotton in Melon (also on sale!)
I really love this block.
I can see myself revisiting it (that is, once I get through allll my WIP!). And can
you believe there’s only 5 more blocks to go?!
Stay tuned for those 😉
Happy quilting!
xo
Shannon
PS Have you heard of the
Modern Fat Quarter Club? It’s a monthly fabric subscription of 12 fat quarters from
modern fabric designers in each bundle. I can see this being a fun way to play
and challenge yourself with colours you may not be used to. Check it out!
Modern Fat Quarter Club? It’s a monthly fabric subscription of 12 fat quarters from
modern fabric designers in each bundle. I can see this being a fun way to play
and challenge yourself with colours you may not be used to. Check it out!
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