The lovely Katy posted over the weekend that she was hoping people would join her in a Swoon QAL and I couldn't resist!
I bought the pattern a couple of months ago when I realised that my FQ bundle of Joel Dewberry's Heirloom would be my perfect fabric for a Swoon quilt. I even bought backing and binding, but I couldn't decide on background fabric so my fabric and pattern sat patiently waiting.
A little voice in my head wondered if my beloved stash of Heather Ross's Mendocino might be the perfect fabric, but cutting up those treasured FQs requires bravery that I'm not sure I have, so the pattern waited some more.
Yesterday afternoon I decided to size down the block and use some of scraps of Mendocino (I just couldn't cut anything bigger than a scrap!) I thought if I decided to go ahead and use Mendocino for the quilt, it would be a pretty co-ordinating pillow.
I'm so glad I made a wee block first! The Swoon quilt is not "The One" for my Mendocino. I love this little block, and can't wait to quilt it and turn it into a cushion, but now the Mendocino Swoon thing is out of my system I can proceed as planned with the big pile of Joel Dewberry :) and I've ordered some white poplin for the background.
If you fancy Swooning too you should hop over to the group on Flickr. There are some gorgeous blocks, fabric and fully finished quilts in there already!
Our schools and nurseries went back today, so I have a peaceful empty house for the next 45 minutes! I'm off to have a coffee and sew some Bee blocks :)
Happy Monday!
Fiona x
I think that you have made the right choice. Though there is nothing wrong with the Mendocino block, I really think those blues and oranges are going to be just the thing!
ReplyDeleteYour Mendocino block is gorgeous but I don't blame you for sticking to the Heirloom. I'm joining in with swoon along and it will be lovely to see so many Brit versions popping :-)
ReplyDeleteIts going to look beautiful! I'm hopefully swooning along too!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be beautiful! Can't wait to follow your progress!
ReplyDeleteThis is too much fun!! :o)
ReplyDeleteI joined in too.
Have a great week.
Sincerely, Trish
I got the Swoon pattern too but don't think I am joining at the moment. I do love your Mendocino block and am sure it would have been great if you "swooned" it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your choice also! That will make a beautiful Swoon!
ReplyDeleteI could swoon for those fabrics! The block will make a fab cushion! Jxo
ReplyDeleteI`m hoping to do it too as I bought the pattern a couple of months ago and haven`t done anything with it! I wonder if my Lark would do...the Heirloom will be amazing for it.
ReplyDeleteI am so tempted to in this QAL! I just don't know if i have the time!
ReplyDeleteI just couldn't resist either! Pattern bought, fabrics selected and background cut! (I know I should be doing anything but this - like quilting the monster on the frame!) Love your block, but then I love the JD fabrics too (I have those too)
ReplyDeleteSwoon is going to look amazing with Joel Dewberry!
ReplyDeleteSwoon will look fab with Joel Dewberry, but meantime your cushion is going to look lush!
ReplyDeleteLove the little block but I think you made the right decision and I can't wait to see your first Heirloom Swoon!
ReplyDeleteWell that is going to be the most awesome cushion ever!!
ReplyDeleteI am still undecided about the Swoonalong - I have so many stars on the go!! Your JD will be lovely.
Yup, definitely going to be better in the JD, even though that cushion cover will be fab! I'm holding out on Swooning thus far...
ReplyDeletegorgeous fabric choice - i do love this pattern and am so tempted to join the swoonalong - too few hours in the day though currently
ReplyDeletejust beautiful. can't wait to see the final cushion
ReplyDeleteyour Joel Dewberry fabrics are absolutely gorgeous. I so look forward to seeing your blocks : ) Swoon.
ReplyDeleteThe little block is gorgeous - I love the way that the little fishes are swimming around all over the place. Am sure you are right to go with Heirloom though... Enjoy your swooning.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Hadley. This will be the most fabulous cushion of all! I love your swoon block with these fabrics. Wow!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! It is hard cutting into gorgeous fabric, isn't it? But look at the amazing things you can create when you do. It will be a lovely pillow.
ReplyDeleteI am pleased to see that I am not the only one reading about your stunning pillow several days later. I love the swoon pattern but I think I will swoon later, as I have over committed for a bit. The Heirloom will be beautiful.
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