So what do you do when you find a few fabrics that you just love the look of together?
I went and looked for a little quilt I would like to make!
found an antique doll quilt that thought would be great. Next I went and found a few more fabrics to add in. Made the center block.
started choosing fabrics for the next few rounds
oh just love the way that light fabric works with the center fabric blocks...
but I don't have enough :( . I found another one that could work
but I really wasn't happy so I put out an SOS to my friend who saved the day she still had some of this fabric that was reproduced from one of her antique quilts and she sent me a piece. Stay tuned now I can finish my little doll quilt, yeah!
more progress on the Courthouse step quilt, can you see the difference now that I added a few strips of darker lights...gives it the aged look I was going for.. hope your not getting tired of seeing this quilt yet!
45 comments:
Never tired of watching the progress on your Courthouse Steps quilt... love your design wall, btw!
Also like your doll quilt... I think a couple of granddaughters I know might like a doll quilt... hmmm... another project!
The doll quilt will be so sweet. The fabric choices are wonderful! And I am loving your courthouse steps quilt. A favorite traditional pattern!
I'm enjoying watching your courthouse quilt come together. Keep us posted on the progress!
Love the colours of the fabrics that you're auditioning. I just know it'll be a lovely doll quilt.
I am ardently following the progress of your courthouse steps. Love it. In fact I think I'll make a some blocks to see where it takes me. If only I had an ounce of your perseverance. A table topper perhaps?
Browns and reds and creams -- love, love the combination! and I'm like you, I keep coming back to it. Love those Judie Rothermel prints, too! Is she the bomb or what!!? :-D I used yards and yards of her Civil War Classics line that featured those reds and browns and blacks, scrumptious stuff! Got at least one more large quilt in the works using them. Tired of Courthouse Steps? I don't reckon...I'm with the others. It makes me wanna add another project to the list!
Blessings,
Mary Lou
Kathie, This courthouse steps is looking like a woven basket in the picture. Just beautiful! I really love the addition of that tan fabric in there.
Can't wait to see the finish on the little quilt.
The Courthouse Steps is destined for greatness! It looks sooo gorgeous. And what an interesting light fabric that you were able to get more of for the small quilt.
I never get tired of watching you as you play with all these gorgeous fabrics...great eye candy!
In stitches,
Teresa :o)
I love your new mini...hooray for friends with the same taste in fabric LOL.
Crispy
Looking forward to seeing how your doll quilt finishes and we never tire of the Courthouse Steps quilt!
Your courthouse steps ig going to be a BIG one. Like the close-up of some of the browns, a very nice collection. Anxious to see how the doll quilts turns out.
I enjoy how you often share the process of choosing colour and putting your quilts together. Plenty of food for thought. Thank you.
Not tired of the second quilt at all and I just love what you did with the first fabrics....
Oooooohhhh! I love those fabrics together and what a cute quilt you're making! Those are gorgeous!
Still loving the log cabin:)
Love the little quilt, they are a fun way to make something new while you are working on bigger projects. The courthouse steps do look better with that extra light.
Debbie
Red 9-patch in the center, what a great idea. Ties it all together beautifully.
Always nice to have a friend save the day with the fabric you need! It looks great!!
Never tired of seeing the courthouse steps. Its a real beauty!!
I think you and I have the same fabrics in our stash! And we obviously love the same pattern...just finished my Courthouse Steps about a month ago!! Haven't picked a border yet though...
Your quilt looks gorgous!
I'll be anxiously waiting to see the doll quilt finished. It's already very yummy!
I am crazy about your courthouse steps quilt - show away. :-)
The little quilt is just darling -- love those fabrics. And the courthouse steps quilt is wonderful.
Isn't it fun to get so excited about fabric? Can't wait to see your doll quilt. By the way, I never get tired of seeing your courthouse steps...love it!
So not getting tired of looking at your courthouse steps! I can't get over how Beautiful it is. You made brown a beautiful color.
Love the fabrics in our little quilt!
What happened to your older posts??? I'm ready to order the shirtings but can't find the post with the link. Would you mind telling me where you got them? I remember they're Windham but nothing else. Thanks, Kathie!!!
Nope, still not tired of looking at your beautiful Courthouse Steps quilt.
But how could you show such a gorgeous array of fabrics and not provide a couple of clues about from whence they came? I recognize several but a few are "new" to me. I really love the red! So hurry up and finish!
I enjoyed seeing all the fabrics you are pulling out for your doll quilt. I love the print you used for the 4 unpieced squares in your block.
Your courthouse steps quilt is wonderful - nope - not tired of it :0)
Love seeing the progress of the CS blocks! And, isn't it funny how fabrics get together and decide what they want to be?! Doll quilts are great ways to explore, and play.
Such beautiful projects! I'm really loving your Courthouse steps quilt. I think I have about 5 or 6 of those blocks done! LOL! I still have a long way to go.
Kristie
Will never get tired of seeing that beauty! Love your fabrics for the itty bitty quilt!
nice one - like the colors !
good,if one has friends who can help in 'distress'.. ;)
greetings
Love the start of your little doll quilt! :0)
courthouse steps is inspiring! please keep sharing:) Love the peek at your little quilt in the making.
You're Courthouse Steps quilt looks awesome, what size will it be? I made a Log Cabin with similiar tones, and yes the variation in the lighter shades does add a lot more interest!!!
I can't get over how productive you are! The doll quilt fabrics are great, and you're right, that fabric was the perfect touch for the courthouse steps. How big is it going to get?
Isn't it great to have quilting friends who share? Quilting friends are the best!
Kathis, everything turns gold when you touches. Nine patch is forever isn't it? Hugs Nat
Love your little quilts. and that big one.........ohmygoodness..
Gorgeous fabrics in that doll quilt. I can't sew any more but that doesn't stop me from lusting after luscious fabrics!
Oh wow! I LOVE those fabrics! Especially the brown one!
I love seeing your beautiful courthouse steps grow. How would one ever get tired of that??????
The doll quilt is lovely too, how nice to have a friend with that fabric! They are wonderful fabrics.
Love that new block expecially the berry looking fabric. Your courthouse quilt looks great too.
Definitely not tired of the courthouse steps, and I LOVE the doll quilt!
I love your combination for the dolly quilt. Can't wait to see how you finish it.
Your CHS look awesome Kathie!
Wow, what a lot of sewing - good for these cold days.
I so love nine patches.
Your blog is so full of inspiration! I love to watch your design wall. How about also adding some lighter darks in the courthouse steps? Just a thought. That quilt is wonderful.
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