Monday, June 3, 2013

Design Wall Monday

I confess: When I first saw this pattern, I thought the name was currants, as in raisins. Not currents, as in water. So I wondered why the sample was made with blue fabrics instead of purples.  Oh.

Well, mine is currants! This is one of those "easy to make" but "easier to mess up" designs. The layout of each block is critical, or the secondary pattern won't emerge.


I only had to "un-sew" and "re-sew" three or four blocks because the HSTs were turned the wrong way!


I'm thinking a "curvy straight-line" quilting design with purple thread. What do you think? This is Quilt #23 for 2013 -- if I finish one more before Friday, I'll be caught up for 52 Quilts in 52 Weeks.

I have a new tool to share with you tomorrow. Come back for "Tuesday Tool!"


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9 comments:

  1. I like your version, currants, better! And curvy-straight-line quilting with purple thread sounds lovely.

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  2. Your purple version is fabulous, Marti. I like the idea of a "curvy straight line" quilting on it.

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  3. Purple thread is my go to for quilting. I love it for nearly any project. Gives pieces an air of elan that may have been missing !~!

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  4. Currents or Currants - both look like a great pattern - I'd always go purple as first choice and a wavy quilting line will be perfect!

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  5. I have the perfect stitch on my Bernina - #4 elongated - it is my "go-to" stitch for all my charity quilts and I call it stitching in the vicinity of the ditch. I can go zoomy fast. I have oodles of purple fabric and I love the pattern you have shown - gotta try it!

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  6. I like your purple currants and your idea for the quilting should suit it perfectly. I like that design, another one to add to the 'to make' list.

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  7. Wow....that is a great pattern! Purple quilting would look wonderful.

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  8. I love purple, love this and I think your quilting plan is great! Such an eye-catching pattern.

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  9. The purple is beautiful! I love the pattern....you are awesome!

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