This quilt is made by sewing strips onto a foundation, on both sides. I used two coordinated sets of related fabrics to elicit a harmony between the sides. The square blocks are then laid out on a design wall, carefully making sure that the pattern is correct on each side. The blocks are then joined with sashing and butted together to reduce bulk in the seams.
Reversable Squares 1
25 05 2010
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Categories : Basic Squares, Earth Tones, Lap Blanket, Strips
Window Panes
25 05 2010This quilt was a study in setting in corners. The soft blue and yellow of this quilt makes it ideal for a baby boy’s room, or stroller. The pastel blue and white print, with touches of red are the basic squares. They are set off with blue and yellow marbled fabric for the sashing. I used yoyos tied on with small leaf shaped buttons as a finishing detail.
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Categories : AVAILABLE FOR SALE, Basic Squares, Crib, Pastels, Wall Hanging
Triple Irish Chain
25 05 2010This quilt was made at the “Quilting University” of The City Quilter in NYC, in a series called Squares, taught by Judy Doenias. The idea was inspired by a quilt I saw in a magazine several years ago. The trick with this one was to keep all the squares organized, so the the blocks would be assembled easily, and the colors line up correctly. Labeling helps!
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Categories : AVAILABLE FOR SALE, Basic Squares, Pastels, Twin
Multi-Star
25 05 2010
Here is another version of the “sew and flip” quilt, using a totally different color context. These were all scrap pieces from former quilt projects. By adding the strips randomly, an entirely unique piece is created. It has a livelier feel than the cool ice blue star elsewhere in this website.
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Categories : AVAILABLE FOR SALE, Brights, Small decorative pieces, Strips
Ice Blue Star
25 05 2010This small piece was made from strips of varied colors of glinty blues cut into various widths. It is a “sew and flip” method of making a quilt out of left over strips, though this one was cut from a set of blue fat quarters. The strips are sewn onto a foundation of muslin, then the blocks are joined into whatever pattern is suitable.
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Categories : Pastels, Small decorative pieces, Strips
Bamboo World
25 05 2010I made this quilt for some dear friends whose new bedroom decor featured an Asian theme. This twin size/throw was to be used on a lounge in that room. I decided on a central panel image of a house beside a lake with lots of green landscaping. Using a variety of Asian prints in staggered vertical lines simulated bamboo. I incorporated some fabrics that were used in the room for the bedspread, pillows, and drapery.
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Categories : Earth Tones, Twin
Thimbles
24 05 2010This small quilt came about as I wondered what I could do with all my smallest scraps. I pulled out a pile of bits and pieces, placed them on a small turn-about cutting mat and started slicing thimble shaped pieces just slightly larger than a penny. After I had several piles of them, I just started sewing rows.
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Categories : Brights, Small decorative pieces
Hailey 1
23 05 2010This quilt is a variation on the Solstice quilts. I loved making the curved blocks, and, utilizing pinks and greens with some darker elements made a sweet baby quilt for my grandniece. I added prairie points for a delicate edging in the two primary colors. The backing fabric is a very dramatic black with pink and green print.
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Categories : Crib, Curves, Pastels
Eight Pointed Star
11 05 2010A class in “setting in corners” yielded these pieces. I chose high contrast colors to set up the stars. The table runner is a study from class. The lone star was a hostess gift to our friends Grete and Helmut. Each new technique adds to a quilters arsenal from which to draw inspiration for future projects.
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Categories : Basic Squares, Diamonds, Earth Tones, Small decorative pieces
Placemat Set for Monica
11 05 2010This is a simple set of pinwheel place mats, a Thanksgiving Day thank you gift for offering her balcony to watch THE parade down Central Park West. I used a coordinating fabric for the opposite side. and quilted the pieces with running vines and leaves. Not every quilting project has to be monumental. These small pieces, given as gifts are so welcomed by the recipients.
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Categories : Earth Tones, Pinwheels, Small decorative pieces, Triangles
Louise Naples Quiltmaker 