Blended Quilts

Once in a while, there comes a book that literally changes your life.... As a quilter, the book that made all the difference to me was "Blended Quilts", featuring a collection of quilts using a blended technique reminiscent of the 1800's. From that moment on, I was smitten... I started including a visit to In The Beginning (a now closed quilt store in Seattle, Wa) everytime I went up to Seattle.

I loved their extensive collection of japanese Yuwa fabrics and the lovely vintage reproduction fabrics by American Folk and Fabric. I built up a significant stash, and I started making blended quilts. Some I finished, some are still in progress... Some yet are waiting to be created!! In a blended quilt, the use of fabrics that blend together make the blocks sometimes less perceptible, and the quilt inherits a flow that is unique and harmonious.

"Blended Quilts" was followed by "Blended Quilts II" and "Blended Wall Quilts". My love for the romantic look found the answer in these books... I will never go back to anything else!!

Some of my favorite fabrics are stashed away, and they only come out to play once in a while!!! They are waiting for just the perfect project... The Yuwa fabrics have an incredible satin-like feel, and the colors and patterns are truly to die for! I do use them, occasionally, and I have plans to start using them more often, you may see them in some of my next projects, including patchwork pillows I plan on making to sell!! In the meantime, I hope you will enjoy looking at these pretty fabrics as much as I do...