So I selected some shades of blue (frรจre's favorite color), stitched it all together, and was not impressed. What made it worse, was that this was one of those times where I knew I wasn't loving the result as I was sewing. Read: I could and should have stopped myself before this point:
...But instead I kept going, sewing every last section of the 90" nine-patch until I had a completed top. Blast! I tried to set it aside, but even as I worked on other projects I kept kicking myself for ignoring my gut instinct on this one (oh, just another day in the life of my over-analytical self).
At the end of the day, I brushed off the {trusty} ol' seam ripper and started tearing through any section with blue fabric. And as loose threads fluttered about, inspiration struck(!) You see, my brother and his girlfriend have a sort of modern loft in the city. Originally I was going for sentimental-yet-minimalist but ended up a little too old-fashioned for that aesthetic. So I grabbed a deep navy solid and redid each blue section "coloring book" style (I actually am not quite sure what to call it, all I know is that top no. 2 looks like a giant coloring book page).
At the end of the day, I brushed off the {trusty} ol' seam ripper and started tearing through any section with blue fabric. And as loose threads fluttered about, inspiration struck(!) You see, my brother and his girlfriend have a sort of modern loft in the city. Originally I was going for sentimental-yet-minimalist but ended up a little too old-fashioned for that aesthetic. So I grabbed a deep navy solid and redid each blue section "coloring book" style (I actually am not quite sure what to call it, all I know is that top no. 2 looks like a giant coloring book page).
Here's a sneak peak at the new-and-improved {bold} Chicago Star:
Within four weeks' time, I'll be revealing the completed quilt (and finally getting this gift to its recipients!) One can only hope the finish goes more smoothly than the start ;)
Loving the sneak peek - just that little bit does look very modern and striking!!
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ReplyDeleteLove what you have got going on as well :)
I have been enjoying more of your blog now and must say that you have made a lot of beautiful Quilts.
Yup, love the new one a lot! Very striking!
ReplyDeleteSometimes we do create and then rip...and then rip some more,frustrating I know,but maybe it is the only way to get to what we really are searching for in a particular quilt? OR we need a good cry?!!! lol
ReplyDeleteYour "new" top is looking pretty amazing!!
love the quilt top...I like blues too. And that sneak peek is a real tease...lol
ReplyDeleteLooks like a huuuge improvement! The original was a bit bland for my taste. Love the minimalist here. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the blue!
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to rescue it, it's looking much better :o)
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely great!!! :) xo
ReplyDeleteLove the sneak peek-- I bet the minimalist version will be amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove what I'm seeing so far!
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome
ReplyDeleteLoved the sneak peek. looks very modern .
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Very intriguing sneak peek. Looking forward to the reveal.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea! Can't wait to see the finished product. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great improvement - the original definitely looked a little old-Midwesty but not in a good way. The sneak peak looks awesome - I have my own theories as to what it will turn out to look like - can't wait to see!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the sneak peek that you showed of the re-done quilt. Much more modern than your first quilt. I can not wait to see it all completed at the end of the month! I may have to borrow the idea of doing a quilt "coloring book" style.
ReplyDeleteCan you tell me what the BB #1777 stands for in your post? Thanks!
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