Curated Quilts Triangles Mini challenge

Tada!  Here's my submission for Curated Quilts latest mini challenge.  Sizing up at 11.25 by 11.25 inches - it's much smaller than I usually make but it seemed to be just the right size for this project.   I enjoy their contests because they've been mini's and they have some criteria (color, feature, etc) so it's not an overwhelming endeavor.  Plus - it helps you grow as an artist.

You can find this and many other submissions here:

Curated Quilts


The colors this time were:

Pool blue, lime green, orange, light pink, berry pink and plum purple - descriptors not actual color names, and prints are always welcome. The quilt should use triangles and be square.

I think I'm calling this one Refraction.  I like the quilting lines inside the triangle and it reminds me of a prism a little bit.

I used a pale pink, lime green, mulberry, and orange thread in the quilting.

What are you working on today?

Happy stitching,

Shelley

Mad for Solids 2018 - Go check it out!!

What I made with my collection

If you need inspiration or just need some guidance - go check out @PBstudios on Instagram.  They have been hosting a contest where 16 people chose color sets of 8 fabrics.  Each day, two sets are pinned against each other in a fierce battle for color domination.  You can help - vote for your favorite.  I'm in the mix and I've been lucky enough to make it to the final four.  I can assure you.....this will be the only final four I'm watching this year (hahaha - just not much of a basketball fan).  So go take a look and enjoy the eye candy.  And don't forget to vote - there will be a fabric prize given to participants!!

PBStudio Fabrics blog

Heirloom Opal collection

Happy Stitching and Happy Easter!

VOTE on your favorite colors!

Today is the day I'm in the bracket for showing off my color group, Heirloom Opal which was inspired by the opal shown above.

Go visit PaintBrush Studio Fabrics at the locations below and you can vote at each one. 

PBStudio on Facebook

PBStudio Fabrics blog

@PBStudios   (their IG handle)

I'm working on a design that represents a silver bracelet with an opal on it.  The colors are just luscious and I hope I'm capturing the mysterious sparks and flashes of color you see in an opal.  I'm still working out the design (ahem....I've been doing some seam ripping today and after reviewing my photos this evening...just saw another mistake!!) but I'm getting close.  Sorry for the poor photography - I'm at a quilt retreat and the lighting isn't the best.

Can you catch my goof up here?

I'm using two shades of silver (not shown in my palette) to represent the bracelet.  I'll share all the color choices individually when I'm finished.  

Whether you find my color group your favorite or Stephanie's (@spontaneousthreads) - enjoy the eye candy and vote.

Enjoy!!

Shelley

The colors of an Australian Boulder Opal

These colors have always been my favorites.  My very favorite is green but purple, turquoise, and blues follow.  I think this photo is mesmerizing in the way the colors just melt from one to the next.  I am working on a project using my selection of colors from PBStudio fabrics.  My color group is called Heirloom Opal and I hope you'll see my vision.

I wanted to be able to capture the sparkle so I'm working in small pieces.  I've grown very fond of large HST's and such but I know the tiny tedious quarter square triangles and three quarter triangles will be the way to accomplish my goal.

This was one of my renditions but I've changed it since then and I'm much happier.  Follow me for the next few days as I create my Heirloom Opal design.....

Also - tomorrow (Tuesday, 3/20) is my turn at the Mad For Solids contest.  Check it out here and join in on the fun!!  And don't forget to vote for your favorite each day!

Mad For Solids contest

                                                       What are your favorite colors?

Happy St. Patty's Day!  I loved all the green!