Monday, April 18, 2011

Impulse shopping and a giveaway!

 

I have a couple of local quilt shops but neither have a good selection of modern prints or solids.  So most of my shopping is done online and I'll admit I don't have the most restraint when it comes to shopping online.  Which brings me to today's dilemma.  I bought this beautiful bundle of kona greens, but green really isn't my thing.  Decor wise I love blues with pops of pink and orange for contrast.  The rest of my fabric stash falls firmly in the pink/orange/yellow range.  Greens?  What was I thinking?


What also arrived in the mail was my Spoonflower Heather Ross fabric.  I wasn't too sure about the grasshopper print when I ordered it, but now I love it and wish I'd bought more.  And the little girl with her horseys is HR perfection.  And this brings us to the giveaway.  Yup, a fat quarter of each.


How do you enter? The first part of my post should be a strong hint.  All you need to do is leave me a suggestion of what to make with those greens.  And for a second chance to win, follow me and let me know about it.  Easy peasey.

clockwise from top left: The Poseidon Quilt from Red Pepper Quilts, Sherbet Dreams from Kate Conklin Designs, Something I've come up with, Ice Cream for All #2 from Helen Richards Quilts


These are a few of the designs I'm considering for those greens, but I'm open to any and all inspiration.  And because I'm a meany, if you don't suggest something in your comment, you're out of the running.  Yup, I'm just like that.

salut,
C

ps  wow, can't believe I forgot to mention that I'll draw a name Sunday morning.

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  1. Shanna of Fiber of All SortsApril 18, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I am so a follower!

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  2. Shanna of Fiber of All SortsApril 18, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I've done exactly the buying greens thing (on the on-line purchases too). These may be yummy in a wonky star pattern with loved color as the backing or Dresden with different prints in the middle. I can't get over how fun the Dresden blocks are. This would be a hard one to figure out!

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  3. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    There are so many patterns that would look lovely in those greens. I like this one:

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  4. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I am a follower :)

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  5. LeeApril 18, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    How about a green and white drunkards path quilt? I like green :)
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  6. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I have been loving that poseidon quilt for a long time and think it would look super lovely in greens!

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  7. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    new follower!

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  8. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I think some simple log cabins would really look pretty. Love green. It's my favorite color.

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  9. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I'm a new follower. Glad I found ya!

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  10. NoraApril 18, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I'd like to make a green zig zag quilt!

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  11. The Hungry CrafterApril 18, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Do you get the Fat Quarterly e-zine? Their last issue ("solids") had a great pillow pattern that has lots of appliqued green leaves on it -- it wouldn't use up too much of your stash, but it might help you with your scraps after a bigger project!

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  12. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I think the poseidon would be absolutely perfect! But renamed something appropriately grassy :)

    Or possibly a simple zig zag or HST...

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  13. BethApril 18, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I'd go with a quilt from "City Quilts" ; she has some very dynamic, graphic designs--somewhat like Rita's Poseidon pattern, really.

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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  14. LisaApril 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I thought city quilts as well. Or have a glance at Boo Davis' new book. Lots of fun designs with solids.

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  15. ColleenaMareenaApril 18, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I think a big chunky solids quilt would look really great, like this one by Denyse Schmidt:

    http://www.dsquilts.com/fabric_and_patterns.asp?PageID=186

    Thanks for a chance at a great giveaway!

    Colleen

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  16. ColleenaMareenaApril 18, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I'm also a new follower!

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  17. Rhonda the RamblerApril 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I a quilt with a bunch of different green squares would be good with white or black sashing. Especially if you graduated the color from one corner to the next diagonal color. Here is a link to the type of quilt I am talking about...
    http://www.redpepperquilts.com/2010/09/poseidon-quilt-finished.html

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  18. CrystalApril 18, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I think the sherbert dream pattern would look amazing!! Oh man, if there was any giveaway that I want to win, it's this one! I love those little horsies!!!! Thanks!

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  19. JenApril 18, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I'm totally a follower already!

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  20. JenApril 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    So - I know you lean toward the modern, but what about using those greens to do a log cabin, or a bargello? Or even a trip around the world? Or maybe adding a stack of reds and prepping something for Christmas?

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  21. PlacervilleBasketsApril 18, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    oooh i passed on the new HR prints and coule just kick myself :)

    idea...hmmm...i like the simplicity of a block quilt, like this (maybe with hand quilting)
    http://www.purlbee.com/sunny-tied-quilt/

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  22. HollyApril 18, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I think it would be neat to make several rows starting with the darker and then moving towards the lighter. Then piece the rows together in the opposite directions.

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  23. JuneBugApril 18, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    The "Something I've come up with"... is AMAZING!!! When those greens showed up on my screen I immediately thought something fresh and spring and leaves and growing... and that lower left picture captures it all so beautifully, and in more ways than one. Up close, it's just these beautiful round geometric patterns, but back up.. and it's growing plants! I really love it.

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  24. JuneBugApril 18, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    And I am a new follower.

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  25. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  26. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    You could make a green zig zag quilt....that would be really awesome!!

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  27. RWLApril 18, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    i think a log cabin would be nice. or just squares in a color progression!

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  28. mabApril 18, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I also like lots of blues in decorating, but green is a close sister of blue. You could make a pretty green quilt & I think it would accent what you've got. I personally like a green and white combo and love the blue square quilt you have in your post! Or -- better yet! -- Use some of that fabulous grasshopper print with the greens! Yup. That's my final suggestion. :)

    Thanks for the chance to enter!

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  29. mabApril 18, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I'm following you, too!

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  30. JoyApril 18, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Well, I would probably go with Cherry House's City Park pattern (http://cherryhousequilts.bigcartel.com/product/city-park) or maybe Empty Bobbin's Seeing Squares pattern (http://emptybobbinsewingstudio.bigcartel.com/product/seeing-squares-quilt-pattern). I just recently ordered something online as well that I ended up not loving like I thought I would. I hate that!

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  31. robinApril 18, 2011 at 6:17 PM

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  32. robinApril 18, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I'm now following you with Google Reader. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

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  33. JoyApril 18, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    I'm a follower.

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  34. DebApril 18, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I'd suggest following along with the Patchwork Squared P2 quilt along which Ryan over at I'm Just a Guy Who Quilts is hosting. The quilt blocks uses all solid colors, and I think a quilt like the one he's doing would look beautiful in all greens!

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  35. StephanyApril 18, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I like that Poseidon Quilt top! I would do just about ANYTHING for the horsie HR!!!!! :)

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  36. StephanyApril 18, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I am now a new follower!!!

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  37. Marcia W.April 18, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Deb beat me to the punch on the P2 QAL at http://www.patchworksquared.com/
    I also saw a post today at Heather's blog about a new book (Modern Log Cabin Quilting) with a lovely duvet photo that would look pretty as a quilt in monochromatic greens.
    http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/

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  38. Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 18, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    That's an easy answer for me: make City Green in City Quilts by Cherry House: http://lizzyhouse.typepad.com/cherry_house_quilts/2011/03/quilt-batting-giveaway.html

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  39. Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 18, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  40. Shayla SharpApril 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Hmm, maybe a Gees Bend style quilt or a liberated block style? Those are lovely fabrics, both the green and the HR!

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  41. KMServinoApril 18, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Okay first off I am already a follower!

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  42. KMServinoApril 18, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Second - I was going to suggest something like the The Poseidon Quilt - it's perfect for a range of one color like that. I think it would be great with green, but instead of white sash, use like grey!

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  43. Marcia W.April 18, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I follow through blogger.

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  44. Victoria Paige @ Boutique UniquelyApril 18, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I love Rita's quilt from RPQ. I think that would make a great quilt with those greens.

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  45. Victoria Paige @ Boutique UniquelyApril 18, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I am a follower

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  46. ChariseApril 18, 2011 at 9:57 PM

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  47. ChariseApril 18, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I am a follower and added you to my blog roll!

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  48. ChariseApril 18, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I'm a pink, red, yellow gal!! I love this here:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/teaginnydesigns/5535467110/in/faves-38043160@N05/

    Tks for the lovely give away. I missed out on this round of spoonflower : )

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  49. Heather AApril 18, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  50. Heather AApril 18, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I'm loving the Poseidon Quilt pattern and think the greens would show beautifully in it.

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  51. ElenaApril 19, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    I think those greens would make a sweet little project bag, with the shades all woven together.

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  52. Pretty UpApril 19, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    A quilt chopped vegetables.. like this http://www.ohfransson.bigcartel.com/product/chopped-vegetables-pillows-modern-patchwork-pdf-pattern

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  53. LisaTApril 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Good afternoon! Please check out the March and August tables runners I made using greens. http://ilovescruffydog.blogspot.com/p/runners.html Ive received a lot of compliments on the veggy runner!

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  54. LisaTApril 19, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Im following! Thanks!

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  55. teaginnyApril 19, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    How about an improv landscape ala Intuitive Color and Design by Jean wells?

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  56. BunnyApril 20, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    How about a postage stamp quilt with graduated colour?

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  57. JanetKApril 20, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    How about a Bargello?

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  58. Karen P.April 20, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I love greens & I'd go with the poseidon quilt!

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  59. Karen P.April 20, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I couldn't find your follow button but I subscribe!

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  60. CleoApril 20, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    I would love to make a zig zag quilt in those shades .. it would be soooo peaceful ...

    like this but tranquil http://www.flickr.com/photos/redpepperquilts/3648528058/in/faves-dedewarren/

    cleo

    cleo (AT) techgear.co.za

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  61. CleoApril 21, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    and now im following you too on google reader!!!

    ooooh and a second suggestion ... what about doing a colour wheel in the shades of green??

    http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=284239.0


    cleo

    cleo (AT) techgear.co.za

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  62. KelseyApril 21, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I think you should do the one in the bottom left corner, but perhaps with a bit of a simplification - like maybe do each teardrop in one solid color rather than pieced.

    Just my suggestion, FWIW. :)

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  63. KelseyApril 21, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I'm a brand new follower. ;)

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  64. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I think i would make something abstract like a graduating striped quilt. I actaully like the one you designed though.

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  65. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I'm a new follower and happy to be one!

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  66. Little Bluebell (Adrianne)April 22, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I think this would look so cool with your stack of greens and maybe white? http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftytammie/5406585832/in/faves-littlebluebell/

    Or maybe something Hop-Skip-Jump ish? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ritapizza/3008810806/

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  67. Sincerely, SaraApril 23, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I would use the greens in a quilt that I have been dreaming for my son!

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  68. RobinApril 23, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I deleted my other suggestion, which was too vague. How about this idea?: http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/02/sunkissed-by-spring-quilt.html or this one?: http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/02/sunkissed-squares.html White would really make the greens pop. :)

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