I think this is such a pretty fabric group. Park Avenue by 3 Sisters. I often have issues incorporating blues into my quilts, but this little touch of pale aqua is going to work in just fine. A nice accent, not at all dominant. The super dark espresso brown really pleases me, and you all know how I feel about red. Woo hoo. The pattern is actually the project sheet Moda offers as a suggestion as to how to use the fabric line.
I liked it. For my birthday, I received a gift certificate to Fat Quartershop.com and this is what I chose. The fabric cuts are mostly one yard and half yard cuts. My friend Lisa (Stashmaster) says that this collection puts her in mind of Chocolat, a previous 3 Sisters group. I think she is right. The colors are similar, but different in tone. The browns are darker, the caramel is replaced by the murkier tan---similar, but different. This group should be showing up in your local fabric shops this next week, so give it a once over in person. I think you're going to like it too!
So, keep an eye on me. This project is going to be coming right up on the Must Do List. Along with a little something Thelma has suggested (more on that forthcoming), and a new stunt sewing project.
I have been slightly under the weather this week, and have not done one lick of sewing. Saw the doc today, and no biggie, she wrote me a prescription that will put me right as rain. My husband is, of all things, going fishing with some guys this weekend, so I will be on my own. No worries, my sewing room will keep me occupied. I should be feeling 100 percent by then, and need to put the border on my Neptune quilt, and get the center medallion finished on my Stargazer project.
Oh, and I do have a few bindings to sew on, don't I?
I just discovered a nice new blog, Joyful Reader, a blog by Diane. She quilts, she reads, she has super cute grand children. Go check her out, and pay particular attention to her book lists. She reads a LOT and has some good recommendations. And if she reads something and doesn't like it, she'll let you know that too!
I just love that fabric - I too have issues with blues, but the aquas in this are so pretty with the browns and reds. I can't wait to see your start on this. And hope that you're feeling better so that you get a lot done why your husband is away.
And I'll definitely check out Diane's blog. I love a good book!
Posted by: Debbie | June 24, 2010 at 05:48 AM
What pretty fabrics! Have you noticed that fabric designers do vary the color shades just enough that collections and older fabrics are harder to match well?! Methinks it's a plot!!
DH will be away for 4 days in July and I'm already making plans ...
Hope you feel better quickly!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | June 24, 2010 at 06:46 AM
Thank you for posting a picture of this line up close and personal. It's wonderful. It definitely reminds me of Chocolat - very sweet, as well.
Posted by: Darlene | June 24, 2010 at 07:46 AM
Love Park Avenue!! My daughter treated me to a FQ bundle for Monther's day and I have another one headed my way from my sister.
I honestly don't know what to do with it yet but I'm edging towards making my own Elizabeth!
Posted by: Sandy (Strlady) | June 24, 2010 at 07:58 AM
Blue is a really hard color for me, I rarely use it, but agree that the 3 Sisters know how to use blue in their lines! Very very pretty. Nice way to spend your b-day present.
Has hubby got back to work too?
Posted by: AnnieO | June 24, 2010 at 08:47 AM
Thanks for the shout-out on my blog.
Park Avenue has that wow factor that I love - I haven't met a 3 Sisters I didn't like yet!
My husband is gone for the next two days, and I hardly know where to start - I'm so excited to sit and sew, sew, sew.
Posted by: Diane | June 24, 2010 at 02:12 PM
It is absolutely beautiful...must decide on a project for it. Thank you for sharing the Joyful Reader blog...what a delight.
Posted by: Carol | June 24, 2010 at 03:06 PM
Their fabrics are just stunning in every collection 3 Sisters comes out with. Hopefully tomorrow my Park Avenue quilt kit from Fat Quarter Shop will arrive. I am currently working on an Aviary and Elizabeth quilt kit using the Aviary and Wuthering Heights fabrics. I absolutely MUST have anything from 3 Sisters...they are my favorite! Looking foward to seeing the progress on your quilt. You do such beautiful work.
Posted by: DyannM | June 24, 2010 at 05:22 PM
I love this line too...hoping to get a bundle soon!
Posted by: sherri | June 24, 2010 at 08:12 PM
I saw this range at the Sydney Quilt Show and fell in love with it. I'm saving for a fat quarter bundle.
Posted by: a good yarn | June 25, 2010 at 12:24 AM
Is that the pattern you are going to use with your Park Avenue, or are you planning something else fabulous?
Posted by: Lisa D. | June 25, 2010 at 11:39 AM
I am swooning over your quilts!! They are just lovely!! That Miss Jean always has a way of coming through with things you need. You should see her stash of fabrics. Amazing! How lucky of you to be able to get to In Between Stitches. I love their new shop - just wonderful wall to wall eye candy!!
Becky
Posted by: sweet cottage dreams | June 26, 2010 at 12:19 AM