Today has unintentionally turned into a quilting play day. I have two projects that are now clamoring for my attention, but they're still in the planning stages.
My husband's niece is expecting her first baby in March. I had always intended to make a baby quilt, but yesterday I finally got info from her mom about nursery colors, decorating ideas, etc. Her color choices and design element (owls) reminded me I had some Tula Pink Hushabye fabric stashed for future baby quilts. I have more colors than pictured above - go here if you want to see all the different colorways. So sad this fabric is no longer in stores!
I thought I might make a baby-size version of this quilt by Roslyn Mirrington of Bloom.
But Kim Brackett's Picnic quilt from Scrap Basket Sensations would look really cool in the Hushabye fabric, too!
Then I got an email from my LQS announcing Kate Spain would be visiting and promoting her latest fabric line. And oh, by the way, she designed a free pattern. Hmm, couldn't I substitute a pieced owl for the bee in her pattern?
At the same time all those ideas are bubbling around in my head, I'm trying to decide what layout to use for my next set of Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks from last year. These Greek Square blocks were fun to make and they used up lots of scraps!
I played with various arrangements and snapped quick pictures with my iPad. A straight-up grid might work, IF I could find the right fabric for sashing. I tried white and some colorful prints on a white background, but it's just too blah. Maybe some Kaffe Fassett Paperweight fabric?
Colorblock layout? Narrow dark colored border followed by Kaffe Fassett Paperweight?
I think turning the blocks on the diagonal is much more visually appealing. Not sure what fabric to use for the end and corner triangles, though!
I think this is my favorite, although I need to tweak the color arrangement a little. If only I could figure out what fabric to use for the corners and ends. I tried a few black prints, but that's too overwhelming. I guess that means a fabric shopping trip is in the future!
Have you stuck with me this long? If so, please feel free to share your thoughts on your favorite baby quilt pattern and/or Greek Square layout.
As for me, I need to settle my brain! I'm going to go claim my favorite chair and do some hand quilting. This little quilt is is begging for completion before Valentine's Day. I'll be joining up with Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching, another source of inspiration!
