The Birds and the Bees

Just so you know, I am not All Moda All the Time.  I am All Moda Pretty Much of the Time, but do collect fabric from other manufacturers as well.  The collection shown above is The Birds and the Bees by Keri Beyer for In the Beginning.

This is such a fresh and energetic group of fabric!  It makes my heart beat a little faster just to look at it.  Look at that bird print?  You could use that as your border inspiration fabric and pull corally pinks, buttery yellows, and limey greens, with a touch of black and come up with an outstanding quilt.  All sherbety and feminine.   I am not familiar with Keri Beyer, but I can tell you that I will be looking for her designs in the future.

Here are some other pieces in the collection, along with a pattern idea for their use-

Ooops, it's early and my eyes aren't working at full capacity yet.  I did get that pattern upside down, didn't I?

 

That's better.  I like this pattern choice because I wouldn't have to cut those prints up too small, and one would still get the full effect of their wonderfulness.  And the solid black and a fun white and black scrolly print as a frame, would totally set off the prints.  I bet a quilt made from this pattern would go together super quick too.

Now, I am off to look for some lime greens, butter yellows and corally pinks to go with that bird print.  I love it when I come up with more than one idea for quilts made from a fabric group!  Of course, my idea is half baked at this time, but I must Be Prepared.  I do love a fabric mission.

Three more days of work!!  And I'm FREEEEEE.

Comments

[Lori]

Fun happy fabric and a terrific pattern to show it off!!

[annieb]

I have been drooling over that line for the last week or so as I am really into lime green right now- love it with the black! Now you have inspired me- tonight after work I am going to dream up a project. I agree- you don't want to make the pieces too small so the lovely fabric can shine!

[Staci Payne]

Love that pattern! Your new fabrics are gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing it all put together one day.

[Miss Jean]

We need to have a blog-style virtual retirement party!

[Susan Ramey Cleveland]

The fabric is fantastic. I haven't seen it before.

[Allyson]

Yay for three more days till freedom! You are going to get so much sewing done! ou're finishing up work just as I'm starting back up again. Grrrrrr.

[Allyson]

That's supposed to be a YOU'RE up there in my previous comment. Maybe I should proofread before hitting POST.

[Jan]

Yeah! A virtual retirement party! I'll bring the virtual Chardonnay! Congrats! Jan

[julie]

What a pretty quilt there, in your mind, in the pattern, and in the lovely fabric! A work to enjoy for sure.

[Karen]

What a different looking quilt and pattern. Can't wait to see your version.

[Liz in Livermore]

oooh lovely fabric... I, unfortunately, am on a fabric diet... so I will just "drool" over yours! Thanks for so much inspiration!

[Stephani]

Hi Nicole,

Had a major mess with my computer this evening. Somehow I still have your blog which is my favorite, but now without that GORGEOUS blue and white quilt header. Can you call up that photo again? (I have a completely blue and white papered and beadboard sewing room with wallpaper from Victoria back when the magazine still sold wallpaper I love blue and white together.)Now I have a big blank white header for your blog and I would love to look at your B/W quilt again for inspiration.

(I was messing with the computer mechanics for low vision assistance. Never again unless my computer-helpers are at home to visit. I get in too much trouble.)

Best wishes,
Stephani

[keri beyer]

hey everyone - it's keri beyer here and i wanted to thank you for all the kind words about my "bees and birds" collection... can't wait to see what you stitch up. (i can't thread a needle so i am in awe of anyone that can sew something!!!) i'm working on my next collection that will debut at market next month... take care, happy stitching and thanks again!