Saturday, November 5, 2011

"SPOTLIGHT ON NEUTRALS" BY PAT WYS

If you had seen my post here

Well....I tried my best to just use what I had on hand....but I did buy a fat quarter for the stems. For me, this was very hard....a lot of fabrics have different hues to them, yellow, pink, etc....



I chose to applique with the blanket stitch which has not been done yet. I really love her book, her neutrals gives a fresh earthy look and I love that. I did enjoy this challenge that I gave myself to go with neutrals because
"I wanted to go outside my box" and I did.

Just now I searched google where you can find her book and I was amazed at all of the places this book is, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, several quilting stores....wonderful book. She made the comment that we are welcome to do it in color, I knew she wouldn't mind, if you have not been to her blog...do go here
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32 comments:

  1. JocelynNovember 4, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    It looks great Barb!

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  2. Needled MomNovember 5, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    You have a lot more neutrals than I have, I think. It looks terrific, Barb.

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  3. Mrs. Sew and Sew - KarenNovember 5, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Lovely! I have the same problem using neutrals. Matter of fact I don't buy enough neutrals. I love what you have done and think the blanket stitch will be great on this piece. Will you hand stitch it or machine blanket stitch it?

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  4. Tangos TreasuresNovember 5, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Very pretty!!!

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  5. beaquilterNovember 5, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Hey You promised! you couldn't just help yourself??? lol. where's the finished project BEFORE this one?? hmmm... just kidding.
    it looks great.

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  6. JustCindyNovember 5, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    You have been busy. The quilt is beautiful!

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  7. Jackie's StitchesNovember 5, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Look at you! You went neutral instead of bright. I didn't think that would happen.....

    It's a beautiful quilt Barb!

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  8. Chartreuse MooseNovember 5, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    So very interesting...I can understand your challenge in making it...but you've done well! Happy stitching!

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  9. YvetteNovember 5, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    You did a great job! I need to start collecting neutrals.

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  10. BetsyNovember 5, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Barb it looks great! Praise , praise for you. I would struggle making something in only one colorway. Does her book have other applique projects?

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  11. MaryNovember 5, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    This is beautiful. You do so many wonderful quilts and projects. How do you do it???

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  12. FleuretteNovember 5, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Thats beautiful Barb!

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  13. SewCalGalNovember 5, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Love it. Has an interesting artsy effect too. Very stimulating. I'm definitely going to track down a copy of this book.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  14. TerryNovember 5, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I knew you couldn't wait! LOL It's beautiful, by the way! :0)

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  15. Mrs.PicklesNovember 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Looks great!!

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  16. andsewonNovember 5, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Looks wonderful!

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  17. West Michigan QuilterNovember 5, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Looks great. Thanks for the link. I haven't been to that site before.

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  18. sandraNovember 5, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Barb you did a wonderful job an that quilt. I am not much for neutrals but I actually liked it. Thanks for showing us we can work outside our box. Hey I won another prize on the Ghastlie blog hop, the quilt top from Gmama Jane which was a thrill because we have become such good friends over the last few months and she is such a sweet lady. it has really been my lucky week.Blessings Sandra

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  19. suemacNovember 5, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Yes. You did it. You went for neutral. It looks beautiful. Congrats.

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  20. KaHollyNovember 6, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    I'm green with envy at the beautiful job you've done!!

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  21. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)November 6, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Looks great! I'm sure it was hard to tone down your style, I know I have a hard time working with neutrals.

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  22. ooglebloopsNovember 6, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I love the baskets- great job!!!

    I took a deep breath and posted about the Quilt Retreat - drop by and check it out!!!

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  23. Just Ramblin'November 6, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Wow! I love your neutrals. It looks great!Nola

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  24. Gene BlackNovember 6, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Excellent! I would have to buy fabric to do A neutral quilt

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  25. hettyNovember 6, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Great job! I love the neutrals. Maybe I will start collecting them.

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  26. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    This is going to be lovely!

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  27. SnoodlesNovember 6, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Gorgeous! I definitely don't have enough neutrals in my stash...hmmm, does that qualify for a reason to shop? Oh yeah, absolutely! Heehee!

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  28. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsNovember 7, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Oh how pretty Barb!

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  29. QuiltNut CreationsNovember 7, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    it looks fabulous Barb!

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  30. Wacky WomanNovember 9, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    The neutrals look great! I saw her book at Market I believe.

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  31. KimNovember 14, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    I keep coming back to visit this post...I am drawn to this quilt made up with neutrals - just love it! I haven't seen this book. I'll have to look for it soon.

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  32. Joanne LendaroNovember 14, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Your neutrals looks great! Neutral puzzle me...I tend to stick to blues, it's my color.

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