Monday, August 19, 2013

Basket Quilt: Japanese Taupe Fabrics

Before PIQF rolls around again this fall, I wanted to do something really inspired with the small pre-cut quilt fabric squares from the Pinwheels booth.

Does this give me just cause to buy more in October?

Maybe.  Pinwheels is not on the list of vendors yet.  Oh dear.  I hope they go!  I might actually cry if they don't.

Either way, I am in process of whipping up a wall quilt with four basket blocks made out of Japanese Taupe fabrics.

So far, enjoying the process.  I was inspired by Yoko Saito's Traditional Patters Lesson book.  It's got a lot of the basic quilt blocks you see in antique quilts but all done in in the taupe colors.  Very attractive.
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4 comments:

  1. Julie FukudaAugust 19, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    I can just feel their softness with my eyes. Love the block.

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  2. Nifty QuiltsAugust 19, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    It's exquisite!

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  3. LynneAugust 20, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    I love it when you talk Taupe Fabrics to me, Marisa! I still love them even though I've read quite a few comments about 'thank goodness we are moving away from that boring taupe' - sacrilegious! Lx

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  4. antique quilterAugust 22, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    love this block
    homestead hearth just listed japanese taupe fabrics that are new....I have been really considering collecting taupe fabrics.....I am so inspired by so many Japanese quilts using the taupes......

    Kathie

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