26.4.10

summer

My initial thought was to set the log cabins on point and do a border but I wanted the quilt to have a softer feel. As I was picking out all the dusty pinks and linen hues, some freckled berries rolled into my lap and they seemed to be just the thing, these summer roses were waiting for. After that everything fell into place.

Inspiration for this layout came from Kathy’s lions in flowers.
Kathy is so sweet & lovely and I feel so lucky to have come across her playful and light hearted quilts a little while ago.
I could just sit and gape and admire her endlessly fun compositions for all the minutes in a day…

She kindly sent a piece of Lion fabric along with some adorable bits to use in my string quilt. But I felt they definitely needed to be showcased in their very own quilt.
Till then I’ll just pet them and safely put them back.
Thanks a bunch, Kathy ( ' u ' )

Have a happy day! ( " v " )

7 comments:

Stephanie said...

A great big WOW! Pratima, it's fantastic. Absolutely love the softer and totally fun border. Thank you for the terrific link too. Now I'll have to go browse through her blog.

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Oh my goodness, I love it so much!! just beautiful. I also love the fun border!

sewplay said...

Pratima- it is gorgeous. I LOVE it!

Martha said...

Pratima -- the quilt is just fabulous, and I think the border is perfect -- the quilt has a very soft, pretty and slightly whimsical look that I really love. Great job!

Nanette Merrill and daughters said...

It is amazing. A stunner perfect for a magazine or book lay out. I can't believe you made this quilt! It is perfect and your fabrics are amazing. You continue to amaze me. Your talents are so abundant. Love this quilt.

Lily Boot said...

oh! oh! oh! this is such a beautiful quilt! It is absolutely exquisite! The piecing is oh so lovely, the fabrics oh so pretty, and the borders are perfect. Oh Pratima! What a work of art!

Em said...

WOW is all I can say!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the "happy" fabric for a giggle!