A long-time good friend has asked me to make a quilted banner to be displayed at her granddaughter's wedding in August. The only guideline she gave me was the color scheme: black, silver, and pink. For some reason, I've had a difficult time figuring out just what kind of quilt I'm going to make. For a long time I was stuck on a plan to make a four-ring wedding ring quilt with machine embroidered centers, but I was having trouble getting that idea to mesh with the decidedly modern color scheme. I think I have a plan now--unless I change my mind.
My next problem was fabric. If you could see my sewing room, you'd wonder how I could ever have a problem with having enough fabric. The pinks I have in abundance, but precious little black, and no silver or even grey. So I went looking on the internet and found just what I needed at Fat Quarter Shop. As you'll see, some of it even has a built-in wedding/marriage theme (see photos above and below).
Language of Love
Black is beautiful--and so is silver, grey, and white.
Even better combined with some of my pinks
And here is the design that I'm going to make (I think). I'll use four of the circles, and in the center of the quilt will be the names of the bride and groom and the date. What do you think?
Now let's link up with Beverly's Pink Saturday blog party and see what's happening over there.
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On 04/28/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
Great fabrics, great pattern, and even greater ideas!! Well started, Susan!!!!!!!! What a wonderful treasure for this couple to have as they start life together! Perhaps a pocket on the back of the quilt would allow a wedding photo to be tucked in?
Is there a Happily Ever After fabric or a Now and Forever fabric somewhere out there? If so, it can become an anniversary banner for decades to come!
Hugs!
On 04/28/2012, Debra said ...
Letting the fabrics convey the theme is a good way to involve the viewer. I'm sure this will be a wonderful piece.
Since there is writing on the fabrics, maybe family members could sign the quilt or add messages to go along with the printed text.
On 04/28/2012, Pat said ...
Beautiful! Kudos to you for your creativity. This will be a beautiful quilt - can't wait to see it!
On 04/28/2012, Mona said ...
I love it! You're so creative! Love the pattern you chose, and genius to embroider stuff in the middle. Good luck. Mona
On 04/28/2012, Jenny's Heart said ...
I think it will be beautiful! I am looking forward to seeing the finished product.
On 04/28/2012, LaVoice said ...
With your talent, you will create a lovely wedding quilt for this lady.
On 04/29/2012, Sandra Clarke said ...
Hi Susan, You are indeed very creative and I know this will be a beautiful quilt. In the last frame from this blog , the lovely picture with flowers and the circles. Is that from a book? Thanks so much.
On 04/30/2012, Jeanne said ...
Good morning Susan, The fabric you shared is perfect for the colors. How big will the quilted banner be? What a lovely idea. The touch of pink is going to set off the colors perfectly. What ever you decide to do will be a treasure.
How did your journal project go? I am mailing mine today. It was fun.
Happy sunny days to you and yours.
Hugs, Jeanne
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