Eeek! I am making my first commissioned quilt. My sister in law's manager loved the Big Tree Quilt I made for them and asked if I could make a baby sized one for her good friend who loves trees.
I am so glad I said yes to the commission. I have had a blast making these blocks and am sad that I only have 4 more to make.
The blocks in the Big Tree Quilt were 12 inches square and these will be 10 inches. I find that I am making the trees slightly larger than last time so there isn't quite as much white space. I'm not sure how I feel about that right now. I might add some white sashing to spread them out a little bit more, we'll see. The last four blocks will definitely have single smaller trees in them so there is more white space in the finished quilt.
I went to the local quilt store today to buy the backing and binding. She wanted a pieced backing with light and dark green fabrics - no problem. I picked up some Central Park and a coordinating Civil War reproduction fabric manufactured by Andover Fabrics. I love how the traditional and modern fabric compliment each other.
It was only when I got it back home and put them next to the tree blocks that I realized how much yellow was in the backing fabrics. Most of the trees have more blue undertones. I think it will be ok since it is on the back - it would never do for a border fabric, but I am not in love with it. I am going to make some of the last trees with some with yellow undertoned fabric and hopefully that will help it blend more. What do you think?
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I am so glad I said yes to the commission. I have had a blast making these blocks and am sad that I only have 4 more to make.
The blocks in the Big Tree Quilt were 12 inches square and these will be 10 inches. I find that I am making the trees slightly larger than last time so there isn't quite as much white space. I'm not sure how I feel about that right now. I might add some white sashing to spread them out a little bit more, we'll see. The last four blocks will definitely have single smaller trees in them so there is more white space in the finished quilt.
I went to the local quilt store today to buy the backing and binding. She wanted a pieced backing with light and dark green fabrics - no problem. I picked up some Central Park and a coordinating Civil War reproduction fabric manufactured by Andover Fabrics. I love how the traditional and modern fabric compliment each other.
It was only when I got it back home and put them next to the tree blocks that I realized how much yellow was in the backing fabrics. Most of the trees have more blue undertones. I think it will be ok since it is on the back - it would never do for a border fabric, but I am not in love with it. I am going to make some of the last trees with some with yellow undertoned fabric and hopefully that will help it blend more. What do you think?
I love trees, too, in fact, we live in a woods! I really love the big quilt! It's great but I am sure the baby quilt will be just as great! I love the fabrics! I think the yellow undertoned fabric will be just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI like the yellow since it is for a baby!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with your trees!!!
CUTE!!!
ReplyDeleteI think you're worrying too much that's what I think!
ReplyDelete1. congratulations! (and why do you sound so surprised?!)
ReplyDelete2. I think it's absolutely fine, especially if it's on the back and matches some of what's on the front. I would draw the line if it seemed more gold or yellow than green (and save it for an "autumn" tree quilt).
Thanks guys. It is definitely not gold, so I think it will be fine, I am just a bit nervous as I am making it for someone else and want to do my best.
ReplyDeleteIt is turning out great! Congrats on the commission :)
ReplyDeleteYour original tree quilt is wonderful, I think the baby one is going to to be great. I am sure the backing is good, and its slight variation will just provide some variety.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be great, I'm sure :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I know it's sometimes hard to see on photos but aren't the trees in the top centre block also slighlty yellowish?
Some of my backs are rather abstract when compared to the fronts, but I just make sure that the binding matches so that it looks good from either side, but may not look brilliant if you can see both front and back at the same time.
ReplyDeleteLooks great too!! I want to make trees now LOL
I love the blocks so far. I'm excited to see your finished product! I think the fabric you picked for the back will be ok. It is the back so it won't be obvious next to the trees. But if you really don't like, don't use it. I've made that mistake before. I've used something I was iffy about and ended up hating it. Go with your gut!
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