First I found the modern block of the month that Handmade by Alissa is doing over at Sew Mama Sew.
July’s block finally gave me a mission for my Flea Market Fancy.
I always wanted to make a simple charm quilt out of it (which I cut for too), but this block seemed fitting.
So guess what I finally did?
That’s right, chopped it all up. Eekkk…it was a little scary, but the reality is there will always be more fabric I want and this has been sitting for…oh about 7 years.
The quilt will likely loose its modern edge with the more country feel of the line, but I thought that might make it stand out from what others make.
I just need a background color now. Suggestions? I was thinking Kona Pond or Ice Frappe for a fresh, but more traditional look.
I’ve been trying to design a quilt based on this above and wasn’t getting results so the timing couldn’t be better.
Deciding on a layout adds to the fun.
On the same day Alissa Haight Carlton and Kirsten Lejiniek’s book Block Party landed on my doorstep.
And then my life became an info commercial, “but wait there’s more!”
I received this mail virtually from the Modern Quilt Guild.
Hop over and check out the guidelines for submissions.
Truthfully, the timing of all this couldn’t be better. I’ve been feeling rather uninspired lately, struggling with anything coming together on my own.
Well, sometimes you just need a little juice from others to get you moving.
Last night in my improv triangle class the juice kicked in and I came up with an idea. This morning I did some mock up blocks and think I figured out how to make the vision a reality. So I think, yeah, I have a potential submission.
Are you joining in?
Yay!!! What a nice post for me to come along to. My BOM, my book and The MQG kickin’ ass!! I should mention that you can submit quilts to 100 Days that you’ve already made/blogged about/shown about town… (I’m thinkin’ that half square triangle quilt you just made?? LOVE IT!) We’re putting together a great exhibit of modern quilts in one place!
You’re so quick. I love that quilt, just need better photos. I’ll see if I can get the writing together. Need to check deadline.
xo
go, katie, go.
you might inspire me to chop up my fmf. i have a couple ideas brewing, but i have to finish the liberty number and swoon first.
Cannot wait to see it! I need to get that book – waiting for my birthday in a couple weeks…I requested Amazon gift cards 🙂
so many inspiration in one post – hah, what a delight! This July BOM will turn out great. I will have an eye on it, thanks for sharing everything!
wow! you are so brave to cute it all up- I need to do the same!
I can’t wait to see what you make!
Can’t wait to see your new design! Triangles – yay! 🙂
PS love that pinterest inspiration.
oh how fun…. too much inspiration!!! i’ll look forward to seeing what you decide for all of the above. i think i’ll start on the july BOM too, now that it’s almost August-Ha!! ::-) oh and aren’t you loving Alissa’s book?
I’m loving all the fun stuff she’s doing. Can’t wait to see August’s block.
Katie, it’s going to be awesome! Alissa’s block is fabulous and I can’t wait to see it in FMF prints! I’m digging Ice Frappe! Rachael
have just finished my first quilt…am officially addicted and your blog has been of great assistance and inspiration..just thought i would say thanks
Your quilt looks great!