I admit it. I am weak. My goal this summer was to finish a good percentage of the unfinished projects that are filling up my stash closet and plastic project storage boxes. I had this fantasy in my mind that at the end of the summer I would pose for a picture next to a stack of empty project boxes taller than I am. Well, it isn't going to happen. Not that I don't still plan to finish A LOT of projects this summer, but I can't seem to help myself from starting new ones and filling up the boxes again.
This new project is based on a layer cake I bought from someplace, Homestead Hearth, I *think*. The fabrics are primarily At Water's Edge, a dreamy group by Blackbird Design for Moda. The shop tossed in a number of other fabrics from various Fig Tree groups that worked well. They recommended a book called The Sweet Life, and a pattern in it called Vanilla Latte.
The fabric came, and I looked up the pattern in the book, which I already owned. Hmmmm. I didn't care for the pattern, Vanilla Latte. Just didn't like it at all. But, it was my lucky day, for in the book was another pattern I DID like. This one is called Citrus Punch and I had just enough fabrics to make it!
Had to use my imagination here, as you can see, the picture in the book shows a much more vibrant color palette. Okiedokie, I can go with that. Just substitute my dreamy greens, pinks and browns and Bob's your uncle. This quilt is such a quickie and shows off the fabrics so well, I just dived in and made all the blocks.
The block centers are made up of a yummy cheddar solid, and a yellow polka dot background fabric I had on hand. My friend Pamkittymorning always says if you find yellow polka dot fabric on a white background, you must buy everything the store has. So I do. Good rule of thumb Pam!
Here is the border fabric, which pulls in all the colors in the blocks.
Maybe you'll see this one as a Friday Finish!
Beautiful Nicole! The cheddar is wonderful. I absolutely love cheddar though it is not in my normal colour ranges.
Posted by: Cara | June 16, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Oh you sound just as bad as I am! I think we need to join this challenge.
http://happyinquilting.blogspot.com/2008/06/challenge.html
BTW the blocks look lovely as do all your projects.
Posted by: Bernadette B | June 16, 2008 at 06:07 PM
I love it! I must admit, I love the bright one too.
I'm also considering the above-mentioned challenge. I'm not nearly as prolific as you, but I do have quite a few projects that would be great finished.
Posted by: MichelleB | June 16, 2008 at 06:46 PM
I love it! I can't wait to see it together! I have joined Peg's challenge. I have GOT to get these UFO's under some sort of control or pretend that I am. :-)
Posted by: Cathi | June 16, 2008 at 08:34 PM
I'm glad you're following my rule of thumb on those dots, they're perfect here! Love all your stuff. Hi to Ozzie!
Posted by: pam | June 16, 2008 at 10:41 PM
I love your quilt and I like the border material Its Nice,Give Ozzie a Pat from me.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Mary Wood | June 17, 2008 at 03:51 AM
It's going to be gorgeous...I can tell. Can't wait to see the finished top on Friday, right?
Posted by: Stephanie | June 17, 2008 at 04:25 AM
There are some great quilts in that book! I love your blocks and can't wait to see them put together with that yummy border fabric! What are you using for the setting triangles?
Posted by: Lisa D. | June 17, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Oh Nicole, that's heavenly! I adore that pattern. I never would have thought it could look so stylish but with your taste oh my this is going to be superlative!
Thank you for the sneak peek!
Posted by: Karen Lee | June 17, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Oh and the border fabric - I forgot to mention - LOVE IT. Yummmmm
Posted by: Karen Lee | June 17, 2008 at 06:24 AM
Nicole...you have the best taste. Those blocks are quite delicious. What perfect colors and I really like the pattern...stress on the REALLY. And, although you think you have a habit of not quite finishing things, I think you get things done in remarkable time and speed. Just look at all those blocks you have done already! You sew, girl!
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | June 17, 2008 at 08:17 AM
You know you're an enabler! You tempt us with all these wonderful projects and my stash busting goes out the window. Actually I have some of that fabric that I made a table runner with. I'm making a baby quilt right now for a shower. Stash busting will have to wait.
Posted by: Chris | June 17, 2008 at 10:36 AM
As long as you're having fun who cares how many projects you start! :-)
Posted by: Darlene | June 17, 2008 at 11:04 AM
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Posted by: TypePad Support | June 17, 2008 at 03:17 PM
I'm in a starting mode too. I linked to your blog today on mine.
Posted by: Wanda | June 17, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Really pretty - can't wait to see it done. i thought about jumping on the "finish up the UFO's" and then I thought - naaaa it won't happen. But I know you can do it.
Hugs- Karen
Posted by: Karen | June 17, 2008 at 05:28 PM
Aren't Heather's patterns the best? Especially if you want something done quickly.
I have to tell you a story about her two new books. Heather lives about 15 miles from my house. This winter, six of us headed out for a retreat. She had all those quilts along. We made chocolate martinis and had a naming party. Let's just say that there were lots of names that didn't make the cut. Oh, and the Citrus Punch quilt in person is my favorite!!! I can't wait to see yours finished!
Posted by: Maria | June 17, 2008 at 10:33 PM
I LOVE what you're creating! It's so interesting to read your progression from what you thought you'd create to what you actually ended up with. Creation is a windy road sometimes, isn't it? That's what makes it such fun! I hope it's a Friday Finish!
Posted by: Nan | June 18, 2008 at 08:11 AM