Does that sound like the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe? I don't now why that popped into my mind - but - must have to do with the Linen Closet!!
First off - My TRIAD TOP!!!
My son said it looked like Easter Exploded, my Husband said it reminded him of Confetti - so I think its name should be Easter Confetti... But I also Like the TRIAD top - haha
When I first pictured it in my head - I thought I would go - Pink in all the corners, then the Green Blue and yellow - so It would be 5 x 5 blocks. HOWEVER ---I forgot that the blocks are twice and long as the width - and it made a super weird size.... like 40 x 80 ish - Camper cot sized maybe?
Anyways - I had more fabric so I just kept going....which meant I ran out of the same fabrics - but had some in the same colorways. I personally like the pale greens versus the bright green, and I really like that Turquoise shaded lite blue, but it didn't really go with the others...
The sunlight also effects ( affects?) color - so here is in on the design wall in the evening. -- you can see the shades better. I think it was a fun one, and I enjoyed playing with the different colors, and seeing how they all go together.
PS - see the fetching dummy on the Right? Daisy wanted me to know that my photo time was up... time to fetch momma!!
And NOW!!! The Linen Closet!! It was overflowing, children have moved, beds have changed - it was time to see what I had. I had 3 sets of Twin sized sheets - there isn't a twin bed left in the house.... hmmmm - they were in great condition, so off to the Community Outreach Center. and towels - Lawsy mercy - how many towels does one really need?
* the washcloths - yes!! I need Millions - because of allergies each of us uses a minimum of 1 a day, and when then get a little old - I use them on my dogs feet and then they make good rags to apply fly spray for the horses and then they get tossed.... Washcloths have a long life around here*
Somewhere on someone's social media I saw Quilts stored on their side - not Stacked... and a lightbulb went off - If I could Clear out the Linen closet - I could steal a shelf and try it!!
That is what the top row is - my quilts ( okay some of them, I probably have them in every closet oops) My quilts on their sides, don't you think that will make it easier to pull them out to use them for the seasons?
I wish I could remember where I saw that - I would totally give them credit - but as of now!! it works!!
Reno man is learning SO well - K has him lunging in the round corral, changing leads when asked and turning almost well... he is still working on that .
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14 comments:
I kinda like Easter Explosion, it has that dynamic factor to it. But whatever you name it, the quilt is fantastic. Very pretty. Quilts stored on their sides, hmm does have some advantages. I cleaned out my quilt closet at Christmas and gifted quite a few. Now I have room for more!
I like your quilt - Easter Confetti is a great name. I can't get rid of a towel, my husband has a towel addiction and wants to keep them all - lol! So I creatively sneak them out from time to time to go to Goodwill. Your puppies look so cute and companionable. I spy some kitties photo bombing Reno!
Haha, Triad top is a great name but Easter Explosion is a great name, too. Do you have ideas for how you might want to quilt it?
Easter Confetti is an adorable quilt, Alycia! It looks like it was a lot of piecing! Interesting idea--setting quilts on their sides...
Easter Confetti is a great name although I like Easter Explosion too! I'm no help with naming!!! Quilts stored on their sides. . .sounds brilliant!
Easter Confetti is kind of what I pictured right away. Definitely Easter colors. Good going with the linen closet clean out. Your critters are all pretty photogenic.
Easter Confetti it is! Though I have too many vintage linens, our everyday sheets and towels are a minimum. I'm in the market for new towels for me but right now the color I want -- lime green -- is out of style. (Sage, yes. Evergreen, yes. But not lime.)
I love the name Easter Confetti - that is a beautiful bunch of blocks! And look at Reno - so grown up. He's a beauty, Alycia, and looks like his training is going well, too!
Easter Confetti is so pretty, love all the colors! I'm going to try storing the quilts on their sides, it seems like the quilt I want is always on the bottom of the pile. It's impossible to pull out the bottom quilt without all the top ones falling! Happy stitching!
Your quilt really does make me think of Easter eggs.
I can feel the joy and energy in this post! Great new quilt! I like the storage idea--makes so much sense!
Your Triad top does look like Easter confetti. Lovely. I love the idea of storing quilts vertically for easy use. Love the photo of your cuties enjoying the sunset.
What a sweet quilt! It's funny, I opened a linen closet the other day and thought that I need to clean it out. Then I closed the door. I don't have the energy for it yet.
Spring is here with your beautiful Easter colored quilt. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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