Yes, the photography doesn't do it any justice but, trust me, it was horrible to begin with. It still makes me shudder even thinking about it. But even though I was completely disheartened I refused to be beaten so I sat down with a glass of wine, a movie and my trusty friend, the seam ripper, to start again.
After a little bit of playing, and the inclusion of a solid, this is the direction I am now headed.
What do you think? I must admit that I am much happier and am loving how the white solid makes the colours (from Lily Ashbury's Summer House collection) pop. Last time they were just so overwhelmed and seemed to compete with each other - and nothing was showcased. Now it just seems so much brighter, perfect for summer. I also imagine this would look gorgeous with Kona Ash, or similar, but as I am on a fabric buying ban til January 1, I needed to use my stash - so Kona White it was.
Obviously it is still following a similar design - based on the Boxed in Quilt tutorial from Moda Bake Shop. Admittedly I only read through this once, then kind of went my own way, so it is not an exact replica. Once it is done it will (should!) fit a single bed.
So that is my latest WIP - from tears to triumph. I am hoping to have to top completely pieced soon but as Mr C has just returned home... I can't imagine that I'll fit too much sewing in over the next few days. Oh well, it can wait - spending time with my beloved is so much more important!
Hope you are all having a fabulous and inspiring week. Stay tuned for my first giveaway - coming soon!
E.
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that looks GREAT!! do you still want to white sashing?
ReplyDeleteEvery time I have a quilt that isn't working for me, I always chop it up and through some white in and it seems to work better! This looks great so far :)
ReplyDeleteI Love it with the Kona white! It really does showcase the fabric and make the colors pop.
ReplyDeleteI love the direction you are headed. Looks great!
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the white makes a big difference and it really showcases those great prints!
ReplyDeleteI love that addition of the white. Great job on sticking to it. :) It paid off!
ReplyDeleteThe white really does make it pop. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, it's looking so much better with the white involved. Good job taking those lemons and making lemonade!
ReplyDeleteI love what adding a neutral solid does to a quilt, I think you are making a stunning quilt now.
ReplyDeletelove summer house! great pattern choice to showcase the fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE the whites and brights together. Good choice.
ReplyDeleteThe white is a great choice. I find myself looking more closely at the feature fabrics. Good save!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. The white makes such a difference. It's going to look wonderful. Great job not giving up.
ReplyDeleteI love the white with it, It makes it look so much fresher
ReplyDeleteAdding white was a terrific choice and it's looking fabulous, so lovely and fresh!
ReplyDeleteWow, you really turned it around! The white is great with the rest of the fabric!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, so much better! The white really helps the patterns stand out and the colours pop. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteOh, I Love the switch! There is nothing more disheartening than an evening with a seam-ripper, but you really have turned your disappointment into such a beautiful turn-around! Great job! I will look forward to watching your process and seeing how you finish it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an improvement - it looks great :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, adding the white works, it makes all the colors pop!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it, Erin! The white was an excellent choice and really sets off those bright colors. Love the design, too. Well done, you! And congratulations on the return of your beloved hotdog!
ReplyDeleteThe white is magical! What a transformation!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing what a little bit of white fabric will do to change a quilt, wow! I love your new-and-improved Summer House quilt, it's so fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI personally did not think your first design was that bad. BUT..... what you have done with it now is AWESOME! I can not wait to see how it turns out. And I love the "tears to triumph" part :) Enjoy your time with Mr. C.
ReplyDeleteFrom tears to triumph... love it!! I wouldn't have guessed that a little white would have changed it that much. Way cool!
ReplyDeleteoh, its a beautiful quilt, the white's made such a difference,
ReplyDeleteWow, the white made all the difference in the world! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! The white really makes a difference. Lets all those bright colors stand out :) I can't wait to see how it looks when it's all finished.
ReplyDeleteIt looks difficult to me with the different angles. It's cool looking though.
ReplyDeleteOh i am so glad u went with the solid! I was trying to think of something polite to say about the first pic and failing. You are lucky i wasnt drunk commenting tonight!
ReplyDeleteThe "take 2" version is lovely. The white really really makes it pop!
ReplyDeleteWow, the white really made all the difference. It will be lovely when it's all done.
ReplyDeleteGood to follow your instinct. Great decision! It looks really cherry and happy and your eye has space to rest.
ReplyDeleteIt looks such a happy quilt with the white in there, great idea!
ReplyDeleteoooh, looking good with the kona white!
ReplyDeleteI like the new version much, MUCH better! Great job, keep going on it! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )
ReplyDeleteAhhh...much better. Sometimes patterned fabric just needs some breathing room. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new version.
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