I love Lotta Jansdotter’s first line of fabric, Echo and knew I wanted to do something modern and outside the box for me.
I get inspiration for quilt designs from viewing the architecture and art sections of Pinterest and when I saw this image, it spoke quilt to me.
I think this could be windows in a building reflecting the images around it but it is the graphic chevrons that appealed to me. I pulled my fat quarters of Echo and cut them into various widths. I ordered additional yardage of the Ironwood Aneta from Superbuzzy to use at the top of the chevrons and found a solid in my stash that was perfect color of taupe. I used narrow strips of white sashing to set off the prints in the row and added random rectangles for additional interest. My wonderful long arm quilter Heidi Duryea from Rocky Mountain Quilting did the quilting. I asked her to keep it simple and modern and she did a fabulous job as usual.
I am still working on my photography and finding the best ways to photograph my quilts for my blog. Here are some additional outtakes from my photo shoot. Photography is a learned skill and I am definitely still learning.
Where do you get inspiration for your quilt designs?
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Irelle
That quilt is amazing! So modern!
Love the way you translated the inspiration into a quilt. I need to take my camera and go out for a walk . I love Linky parties too!
Wow, this is truly amazing. I love how you translated that graphic into a quilt.
Really, really love this! You have done an amazing job with this quilt!
I love the composition of this quilt. The fractured pieces with the Echo prints work so well together!
Wow, Irelle! That is really great, and VERY modern! Your eye for inspiration is so good. Hope you bring this one to show and tell next month!
What a great quilt. I too am a big fan of Echo and the simplicity of your design. I find inspiration all around me for my quilts as well. =)
Love your blog by the way =)
I love this quilt! I too struggle with what is the best way to photograph quilts and other items…wish the learning curve weren’t so long…
I love it! I also find a lot of quilt possibilities in photos on Pinterest. It’s rather addictive. Architecture is a definite however because I am so in love with geometric and modern design. I’m finding it a necessity to purchase some of the Echo line myself these days. I love the colors. Your quilt looks AWESOME!