Usually, I am inspired/motivated by what I see in my Instagram feed. Sometimes, a group challenge/project/quiltalong catches my eye, and sometimes it is a particular fabric. Other times, it is a specific person whose work I admire.
So, imagine my surprise when I was inspired by a backsplash. You know, that area of wall between counter top and bottom of upper cupboard. I was watching the Nate & Jeremiah by Design show on a Saturday night when a teal colored backsplash was shown. Now, honestly, I have seen many, many backsplashes in my lifetime (because I have been known to watch more than a few of those home shows). For some reason, though, I immediately decided that the very simple pattern would make for a fantastic-looking quilt. Plus, it would give me the opportunity to use up more of my scraps!
Here is the first block I made...
See...easy peasy.
So. I set about making the quilt. I made it the perfect size (54 x 66 inches), so I was able to quilt it myself on the Big Bad Boy (Janome 1600p bd). It is now completely finished...even laundered! And, guess what? I am in love with it! It wasn't supposed to happen...was just a project between projects. Like I needed something to occupy myself with. But, hey...the softness, the drape, the texture...any one of them, but all three? How could I not love it??? It is never leaving my house.
What do you think?
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| Scrappy Backsplash |
Hope you're having a great weekend!!!
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
4 comments:
Oh my goodness that is absolutely beautiful!!!!
I showed it to Ashley and her eyes went 😳 but then
She said the one you made for her is better. Lol
Of course she’s biased! Love it!!! Joyce
Such a great, scrappy quilt, and I really like the quilting. Any tips on hw you did the quilting?
Gorgeous! The scrappy simple designs quilts are becoming a favorite of mine as well. Patterns are nice too...but, I like the fun of not knowing what it will look like until it is officially done! :-)
Jan...for the quilting, using my walking foot, I made several randomly spaced wavy lines down the length of sort of the middle of the quilt. Then, I veered off and made some curves and just free-styled it. Hope this helps. Jacque.
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