Monday, June 29, 2009

Simple and SWEEEEEETTTTTT!!!

A friend was wanting a Samoan baby quilt and was wondering if I had one on hand....I told her I didn't but could make one quick. I did but with no strings attached because I could just put it in my store...which I did...she wants it more Samoan looking. No big deal, I am easy but I tell my husband that I am not that easy.


As I was pulling out fabric, the many ideas took several twist and turns, going back and forth to my husband....then finally deciding on the colors above. Deciding to do a nine patch with a sashing but once again it took a turn for just the checker board look. It was amazing to me what a rush I got out of the process and watching it all come into play. Making the fabric sing and boy was it singing. This is just a simple pattern, many have done it before me so it is no big deal.....the big deal is the process of creating, the thinking, wondering how it would look this way or that way. I think that is why most of us do what we do, it is the process, the love affair with fabric. You take away my fabric and I am lost.

Enough of my mutterings....below is the back to the quilt.

19 comments:

Dayna said...

Very sweet! I like the coming together of fabrics in a simple design too.

Cathi said...

That is a gorgeous quilt -- I love the colours. The simplicity of the pattern makes it really stand out!

Anonymous said...

This simple pattern takes on a whole new life with the lovely and lively fabric!

Needled Mom said...

And...it kept your mind and hands busy for awhile. A win/win situation.

Mary L. said...

Beautiful!

Sherry said...

You made a great choice. Great look.

Kaye said...

I Love that quilt!!! The3 back is just as nice as the front. I completely agree with your thoughts on why we Love our Quilting, it is a definate rush as we are think, creating and seeing the finished product

Crispy said...

It may have been an easy pattern but your fabric truly makes it Sing!!! It is beautiful!!

Crispy

Unknown said...

I love it, very sweet.

Betsy said...

Barb you never fail to impress.
you whip these up so fast.

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Beautiful fabric, and I love the good ol' nine patch, always lokks great!!!

Pat said...

I like it a LOT!

Robin (RsIslandCrafts) said...

What a gorgeous quilt! I love the blue color. Sometimes simple is just what is needed :)

lesthook said...

I think it is great! I am on my third baby quilt in the last few weeks and might try ths idea next! As we know though it will look completely different cause it's all in the color choices!

Gene Black said...

Do my eyes deceive me or is there a pattern in the white fabric also?

I think it is very pretty.

Carla said...

That is so very pretty. Love that blue.

Jean said...

Love the quilt, sometimes the simplest are the best!

hetty said...

I love the colours! And you whipped that thing up in no time at all! Beautiful!

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

How sweet! I love the backing fabric too. ;-)