Tag: Quilt Inspiration

Paradise Inspiration

I have taken photos of “Bird of Paradise” flowers from all over the world, and I finally realized why I like them so much…

IT’S THE COLORS!!!

Wouldn’t an orange/yellow/purple quilt be wonderful??

AND…..as I just walked past my deck, I realized that I have the same colors out for Halloween…..

Maybe it’s a sign!!

What would you make with these colors??

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Undulating floors

I recently saw this photo on Facebook……

This was the explanation……

One of the largest Roman mosaic floors ever discovered was unearthed during the construction of a hotel in Antakya, Turkey. This massive mosaic, dating back to the Roman period, features intricate designs and colorful patterns.

What’s most striking about the find is the unusual rippled effect across its surface, caused by centuries of earth shifting and earthquakes in the region. The result is an impressive, almost wave-like appearance, as if the mosaic were a giant, rippling blanket.

Despite this natural warping, the mosaic has remained remarkably intact, providing a glimpse into ancient Roman artistry and the impact of geological forces over time.

While that is all very interesting, wouldn’t it be fun to make a quilt that projected that type of movement.

It could even be something like this……

Yikes….something else to add to my “want-to-do” list!!!

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More Strip Quilt Inspiration

I took this photo several years ago when we were visiting in Sarasota, Florida…..

Now that my mind is increasingly on Scrappy Strip Quilts, I am looking at it with renewed enthusiasm.

Maybe something like this…..

YIKES….I need to take yesterday’s advice…..

….. stop planning and make a start!!!!

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Do you have a stack of scraps that you want to use in a fun design?

Check out this pattern for a quick and easy scrap quilt that will help empty your bins and bring a smile to your face!!

Full Color pattern includes step by step instructions for blocks and border.

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Father’s Day Inspiration

On the last Father’s day, our daughter gave this card to her Dad……

Wouldn’t this be another great idea for scrap strips??

I really have to stop finding ideas and, instead, PICK ONE and get started!!!

Wish me luck!!

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Strip quilt idea??

When Michael and I were in Sweden this time last year, I spent a day in Copenhagen, loving all of the museums and art galleries I visited.

I took this photo at one of the galleries……

In particular, I love the movement of the straight lines.

Since I am trying to find fresh ideas for using my scrap strips, I started looking further at this idea and wondered if I could use them in this way.

A closer inspection of the design showed me that large sections of lines are mostly parallel…..

I would have to be SUPER careful and accurate with my piecing, but THIS might be an idea worth trying….

If only I didn’t have to waste all of that time sleeping!!

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