I recently had the pleasure of attending a small quilt retreat with some friends. We had a wonderful time sharing tips, inspiration, good food and many laughs.
I was able to finish blocks for 3 quilts while I was there. Here is the first one I put together when I returned home. I used the Thimbleblossoms pattern Red Velvet, and the stone fabrics from Fa La La and La Petit Ecole for the centers, a dark brown for the star points, and background fabrics from almost every French General collection.
I can't call this Red Velvet, so how about Chocolate Truffle? I still need to decide on an outer border, but I love how elegant and understated this quilt looks using a very limited color palette.
I almost never make the same pattern twice, but this one is an exception - it's super easy to make and a great retreat project (I made the first version while on retreat, too!)
Your quilt is lovely. This pattern is sweet, but your choice of fabrics really makes it wonderful. Another one to put on my to do someday list. Bernie
Posted by: Bernie | October 09, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Very elegant!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | October 09, 2011 at 03:11 PM
I like it a lot. Gorgeous neutral quilt. What will you use for borders?
Posted by: Cathy | October 09, 2011 at 03:13 PM
Your use of neutrals in this quilt is stunning!
Posted by: Jackie | October 09, 2011 at 03:34 PM
this is beautiful!
Posted by: Dianne | October 09, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Just Gorgeous Lisa !
You choice of fabrics are perfect. Can't wait to see what fabric you use for the border
Posted by: Sue | October 09, 2011 at 04:28 PM
Absolutely stunning!!! Love it
Posted by: Kay h | October 09, 2011 at 08:22 PM
I absolutely love this one. It is so beautiful!
Posted by: rc | October 10, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Lisa, that turned out great and it has such a totally different look and feel from your original Red Velvet. I love them both, and am glad I don't have to pick a favorite, I couldn't. You said it perfectly, understated elegance!
Posted by: Thelma | October 12, 2011 at 03:42 AM
Love it, Lisa!!! I can't believe what a beautiful, soothing blend of taupes you created from those fabric lines!
Posted by: Linda | October 12, 2011 at 09:19 AM
I love your new project. It's so pretty, those colors are great.
Posted by: sharon | October 14, 2011 at 07:25 PM
How beautiful, Lisa! I love how the darker blocks just float on top! I can see making this in several colorways!
Cheers!
Posted by: Candace | October 18, 2011 at 09:06 AM
Lovely quilt.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | October 19, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Very nice Lisa. I like the neutral color palette.
Posted by: Allyson in Alaska | October 24, 2011 at 12:11 AM