all finished, yay!!!
This quilt just might be one of my absolute all time favorite quilts I have ever made. I so love its simplicity and calm, its modern feel while at the same time being so clearly influenced by countless Irish Chain beauties. I used Denyse Schmidt's pattern from her book Modern quilts, traditional inspiration.
I used Kona Lime, with a small addition of blue patterned Cloud 9 fabric, for the little squares and Kona Snow for the background as well as binding. I think this makes binding to sort of "disappear" and let the pattern itself shine.
I used a combination of a lovely vintage looking fabric by Denyse Schmidt and Kona Fog for the backing. I do love that shade of blue a lot.
I quilted it with an overall continuous eights pattern. Now, I will be the first one to agree that my eights could use some practice, hopefully I get better at them soon because I adore this pattern and it's super quick, too. I made my eights 4" tall - my preferred size for them right now.
The quilt finished at 58" square and will look perfect in our family room, I'm sure.
Wishing you all a very lovely rest of the day. Svetlana
Very gently and in combination with nature
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love the little pop of aqua and the white binding was a great idea! Now I really want to make one.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely . . . sometimes simple is the best
ReplyDeleteIt fits the description of Irish Chain so well....crisp, clean and sparking! Great quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love it.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous S! I love the simplicity too, and your quilting looks fab from here! Jxo
ReplyDeleteIt really is a treasure. I love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteI like it!
ReplyDeleteI am loving this. My great, great grandmother made an Irish chain completely by hand. It's beautiful. After my mother passed away it was her desire that each one of her daughters (there are 4 of us) would have a piece of that quilt. So I cut it in fourths (took LOTS of nerve ~ I also soaked it in a special solution for 3 days to restore the color) and then rebinded them all in new fabric that matched well. They would make perfect baby quilts not only the size but the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI really love the simplicity of this quilt (although I doubt it was simple to make with those tiny strips and squares!)
ReplyDeleteI adore this quilt! The pattern, the color, it's perfect. I also really like the quilting, I've been practicing figure 8's a lot, they are much harder than they look! You did a terrific job!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Quilt! I love the green and white and then the surprise of a few turquoise blocks. Great quilting job too!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! It is amazing how this quilt is so minimal, but it still looks very you.
ReplyDeletebeautiful the simplicity works so well here
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! Sometimes simple is best
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. So simple and yet WOW.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the simplicity and the added blue squares.
ReplyDeleteSo simple and delicate and pretty. I love it, too!
ReplyDeleteI'm making a version of this quilt in Plum and Gold. I can't wait to finish it!
ReplyDeleteReally a beautiful Irish Chain!
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of this quilt and that little spark of blue!
ReplyDeleteLove the wee pops of blue
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ReplyDeleteSimplicity at its finest! Love the blue element!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Such a nice blend of modern and traditional. One of the best looks!
ReplyDeleteI love the elegant simplicity of this quilt.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely quilt. Love the little pops of blue.:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I, too, love the pop of blue and disappearing white binding.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful in its simplicity, yet with some surprises!
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