I started this quilt the other day. The idea was to use up some of my Echino fabrics – in my mind I imagined larger blocks so you could really see the various prints. Of course, as it so often goes, once I started cutting and playing with the fabrics it turned into something else entirely!
So here’s what we have on the design wall -
As you can see, rather than those larger blocks showing the Echino prints, I chopped them up into smaller strips and sewed various sized blocks together using a bunch of colorful solids.
In the end, I think I’m glad it took this turn – I think the stripes are fun, and I think it will make for an interesting wall hanging – perhaps something fun for the baby’s room? (We certainly haven’t gotten to the decorating stage yet, so who knows!)
I’ll probably keep it this smallish size, and maybe work on some dense straight line quilting. And maybe in the future I’ll have a chance to use up some more Echino fabrics in a larger quilt design!
flea market fancy winner!
colorblock plus quilt progress
It’s gorgeous! I love it! Instead of a wall hanging (which would be tons of fun in a room), it also might make a cute floor playmat for tummy time. Lots of bright colors and the little pictures to look at. Or a lap quilt for the stroller.
Wow, what fun! I’m really drawn to quilts like yours that use solids and bright colors. Ugh, I so want to start a new quilt…
Your quilt looks great. Love all the colours and prints.
Wow!!! I think it’s turning out great.
I love this! especially with the mix of bright solid colors. What a fun quilt to work on!
It’s wonderful! so bright and cheery!
ooo it looks great! It really makes me wish spring was here already!
I love the bright colors and fun patterns… the circles and polka dots are my favorite!
So colorful…it makes me happy
It’s super awesome!
That turned out brilliant! The colours are just amazing and would make a really great wall hanging for the baby’s room for certain.
Gooorgeous! I adore!
Oh I love this! Very fun and fancy-free!
I just love this quilt-in-progress! It’s good to follow your muse and see where it takes you?
I love this! The colors are so vibrant and fun. I think a babys room decorated around this type of quilt would be so happy and fun
This is going to be stunning! Love it!
How do you do that with the scraps… I am a new quilter and well I am SOOOOOO not very good but I’m trying and I already have a good amount of scrap but how do I throw them all together like this? LOVE IT btw it is gorgeous and yeah a tummy time blanket would be cool too!!
This is FABULOUS! I ALMOST like it better than the Hope Valley series. Almost.
What a great idea for the Echino scraps! I have a bunch, too, hope you don’t mind if I borrow your idea… Best to you!
LOVE THIS!!
Love all the happy colors. It has a nice Gees Bend feel to it!
The quilts of Gees Bend came into my mind as well. Colourful, random, and full of life.
This is the most inspired piecing I’ve seen in awhile. Jaw-dropping!
Gorgeous! I love, love those colors and the strips in general!
wow! so fun and colorful. this quilt says “happy”!
Lovely! Such beautiful colours
Great Technique! looks beautiful – straight quilting will really suit it
Wow, that looks amazing!! I never would have thought to put Echino in such small strips like that, but I’m loving it. I can’t wait to see the finished quilt!
I really like the randomness of this. It’s very ‘alive’!
I think it’s fabulous! It would be a great baby quilt! Lisa, you really nailed it with the word ‘alive’!
Sooooo beautiful!
What a way to start the new you – all color. Love it. Carolina
Fantastic! I just love it!
Wow!! I REALLY heart this! so gorgeous!
I just love this quilt. Love the colors – so happy!
This is amazing – what a wonderful idea!
Another great FITF adventure! Love it. Thanks for sharing.