It was love at first sight! Months before Tula Pink's Acacia fabric range was released I set my heart on buying some.
Soon after it arrived I starting working on my ideas, only to pack everything away again and wait for a sizeable amount of white fabric to arrive.
Yes, happy with the borders of diamonds for it's too plain and narrow without them - but those trees do need trunks.
The colours have a lovely glow when viewed from behind. For a quilt like this I usually sew with seams slightly wider than a quarter inch as it feels more secure to me.
Yep, happy with this one and I love the name "Tula Trees" too. It's not a Christmas quilt yet has a festive air about it. I have one tree left to use on the back, when time permits.
Sharing at WIP Wednesday.
33 comments:
This is great design Karen and the process you went though to get there!! And such wonderful, jewel-like colours! Lovely!
I think the addition of the trunks really grounds the trees and adds character - great idea! I love the picture of it in the sky - colours look amazing!!!
Tu sabes fazer trabalhos lindos! Adorei! beijos,lindo dia! chica
What a lovely design, Karen. The trees look amazing set against the white!! Love the photo of the trees with the sky as the backdrop!!
Wov, Lovely, colourfull fabrics
and creations. Such things make one happy.
Greetings
JetteMajken
Jestem ciekawa ukończonego dzieła, pewno będzie wspaniały.Jak na razie bardzo podoba mi się pomysł i śliczne kolory materiału. Życzę zadowolenia z pracy przy niej. Pozdrawiam.
I'm curious completed work will surely be great. So far I really like the idea and the beautiful colors of the material. I wish you satisfaction with the work with her. Yours.
Lovely design and colors.......good post Karen.
This lovely creation has me sitting here with a huge smile on my face. I LOVE it. It's a happy, colorful piece and your work is so precise and wonderful.
Happy Creating ~ FlowerLady
They are a whimsical delight for the eyes to feast on!
what a great quilt. I love the diamonds, they add a nice touch.
Love those trees and the Name too :)
Fabulous! Very creative
A greatful sewing work you have done, dear Karen ... Good design. Wished I could make this too!
Greetings by Heidrun
Visiting from WIP: Gorgeous!!
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Wow, this is amazing. Thank you for sharing your process - I always like to see that. I love that the tree trunks are "hanging". Really adds to the modern feel and I think Tula would be proud!
great design and wow it makes a wonderful quilt...
I love your design, it's really stunning. And it certainly does seem festive without actually being a festive quilt. Beautiful.
This is such an awesome design! And the fabric, of course, if fabulous :)
A wonderful improv design!
beautiful design and colors.. :)
It is lovely Karen - not a traditional Christmas quilt but certainly perfectly coloured for the summery down under Christmas we experience.
Wow Karen, this is so beautiful!!! Fabulous work!!!
I love your project! It's very cute and modern!
What wonderful work my friend. I always love to see what you are working on..
Hugs~
It's a cute quilt and just in time for the festive season ;-)
It's beautiful! I love it!!
You are so patient with quilting;)i believe it takes a lot of time and work;)
Another amazing design and the addition of the trunks just finishes it off perfectly.
Really beautiful Karen - love the fresh summery colours!
I adore it, Karen! Another piece of art!!
love your choice of colors and the layout is fabulous. Very creative.
Love what you have done with these gorgeous fabrics! The diamonds really accent those beautiful trees.
Karen, it's simply beautiful and beautifully simple! what a wonderful idea that has translated so nicely. great quilt!
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