Serene Sewing

 

I couldn't help but plug that word 'serene' into today's title. Sharon used it to describe the quilt she was working on, and nothing could be more apt. She has a fast and simple quilt that is quite a beauty in its total understatement.

These two-color quilts are just so addicting. We made those Double Irish Chains a few weeks ago, and then Sharon stayed with that two-color idea and began this version using 9-patches. Serene, indeed. The last time we sewed together, she pulled this blue out of my tub of solids.

With very little stitching time since then, she already has a quilt top finished. Quilts can be simple to construct, but striking in impact. This lap-size quilt is 8 x 8 rows. Sharon was running out of white and went as far as it would take her. 

Serene and calm. The shade of this blue almost whispers you to sleep. The construction is as basic as can be: 2.5-inch squares for the 9-patch blocks, making a 6.5-inch unfinished block. Then set together with 6.5-inch setting squares - presto! A great, satisfying finish!

I worked on making pillow cases and a pieced pillow cover for our bed. That will be the topic of tomorrow's post.

Happy Quilting, Friends!