Wednesday WIP
Probably one of the favorite parts of my job(aside from the fact that it allows me to stay at home with my girls), is the opportunity that I have to work with upcoming fabric lines.
This little stack of lovelies arrived on my doorstep a few weeks ago courtesy of RJR Fabrics. They are from the Grace line of fabric by Mary McGuire which comes out in January of 2014. I was excited when I was contacted to work with these fabrics as I really liked Mary’s previous line of fabric Cold Spring Dream.
I’ll be sharing the project I made using the Cold Spring Dream fabric hopefully within the next several months. I love this little floral print–the one pictured on top–so pretty!
Anyway, back to Grace. The fabrics I received were for two different projects–one a quilt project for Fons & Porter Magazine which is now at the talented Angela Walter’s being quilted. And the 2nd project is going to be offered as a free pattern on the RJR website.
The quilt blocks that I have been working on are inspired by a block originally published in the 1930’s. The original block has many names :
Star of Bethlehem/Bethlehem Star/Jewels in a Frame/Star of the Magi/Winged Star/Christmas Memory Quilt. I changed the block a bit because of the pieced sashing I designed for the quilt. It also cuts down on some of the piecing time–these are fairly time consuming blocks.
I will be sure to share the pattern when it is available as well as my completed quilt! What are you working on this week?
What a beautiful line of fabric, love the look of the blocks you’re making.
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Here is what I have been working on. Any advice? Thanks!
Oh my gosh – I LOVE these fabrics! The picture took my breath away. And the blocks you’re making with them are beautiful – can’t wait to see the finished quilt!
oh…those fabrics are just beautiful..I think the swirl is my fav…And the blocks look like so much fun!!!!!!
Those fabrics are so pretty! And the blocks you are working on are gorgeous! But yes, they look very time consuming! Can’t wait to see more!
Yummmmmmm !
Oh goodness! That new line looks beautiful! And those blocks…gorgeous!!!
I love everything you produce. I’m currently working on a drunkard path quilt with our latest kid painted fabric … I need more time.
Lovely prints and that block is lovely.
Can you tell me the name of the solids you have in the first stack??
Yes!–They are Just Peachy(9617-278), Elephantastic Pink (9617-277), Tiffany Box (9617-291), Biscayne Bay (9617-290). All of them are RJR cotton supreme solids.
Ooh! How fun! I love working with new fabric lines and coming up with fun ideas. I’m sure your quilts are going to be lovely! If you ever need a pattern tester, I am always available;)
I made a skirt for granddaughter this week; I just finished the hand sewing tonight and will mail for her Saturday or Monday.
gorgeous fabrics. Is that not a Swoon block?
It is similar as they are both inspired by the same 1930’s traditional block. Swoon is a supersized version and for my block I redesigned the center of the block. You can see all the names that the original block was published under in my post. I find the history of quilt blocks fascinating!
Love your block ~ so pretty in the colors you’ve chosen. It reminds me of the Swoon block a bit.
I’m working on a Pickle Dish quilt ~ have 39 of 72 arcs done, it’s also very time consuming. I’m doing it very scrappy with no fabric repeats. Loving it so far!
Nice block! I’m working on Christmas gifts now. Pillows , Lap quilts and Pot Holders. I’m just learning. SO much fun!!
Very pretty blocks. They are very similar to Swoon blocks, just with a different centre.