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Brown, Not So Brown

I decided this weekend that the one thing I wanted to accomplish was this brown, not so brown, quilt that’s been on my design wall for a couple weeks. The blocks are big so it all went together pretty quickly and I had it completed Sunday afternoon .

It’s not really very brown. It’ has purple, deep reds, oranges, and greens in thee too. It’s a lot prettier than I thought it would be.

I’m glad it’s done and pressed and folded into a small package. I’m thinking I will likely donate this quilt. Will have to see how attached I feel to it.

I have a nice stack of scraps left over from this quilt. Not sure why I’ll do with all of this. Maybe a bag or two. Probably not another quilt.

The fabric I’ve been waiting for to make the borders on my B2Q purple and green quilt arrived a few days ago. I haven’t yet dug in to get that done. That will be my next project.

I wasn’t quite in the right frame of mind to dig in and wrangle al that fabric for borders tonight so I decided to look at some of my batiks to see what I could make out o them. I have a good number. Thinking I might do more quick quilts with large blocks to slam a few quilt tops out. Will give it a little thought.

I also did a little organizing on my Australian Aboriginal fabrics in anticipation of making a new quilt form them. I managed to get them all into bins under my cutting table.

I’m thinking I’ll make another one of the economy block, or square in a square/ quilt tops and I want to make one from my beautiful Aboriginal prints. So I dug out a selection that I like. I’ll ruminate over this over he next few days. I

They are rich and saturated colors. I think I will likely ad some black in with these in the mix to make them really sing.

I arranged them a little differently go get an idea of how they’ll work together.

I’ll think on this selection for a few days until I feel that it’s all right.

After three weeks without any precipitation the rains have returned. We have a chance of snow a few times over the next week. It doesn’t sound like it’s going to be too serious.

Our radio fundraising drive starts this Thursday so I have a couple of hectic weeks coming up. My friend Linda is planning another visit. Looks like she will be for 10 days around the first of March. I’m looking forward to her visit.

30 Replies to “Brown, Not So Brown”

  1. I love your not so brown quilt. Not your usual very bright colors. It is fun to depart from our “go to” color palettes sometimes. I think it is very beautiful. Glory

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    I like your Brown quilt as well as all the others. Polly Blank

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  3. I think this new quilt is stunning honestly. Then again I have a cabin and use these colors. Doesn’t your brother have a cabin? This would make a great lap quilt.

    Once again your unerring eye for fabrics shine with what you’ve pulled for your next project. Have loads of fun.

    From smoky Los Angeles… at least we’ve gotten some rain. Not too much but enough. Tough times in our neck of the woods.

    PJ Kytlica 805-660-4400

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  4. I like what you did with the brown quilt.
    Love the aboriginal fabric, but I have a question. When you purchase them, not knowing what your going to make, what amounts do you usually buy?

    We have about 10” of snow on ground here in Wisconsin, supposed to get more tomorrow.

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  5. Greetings Agilejack, Very nice Brown, Not so Brown quilt.  I’m like you and love the brighter colors.  You have a great eye on connecting the color values and textures together. Please share with me the name of the pattern for your Brown, not so brown quilt. Keep sharing those lovely quilts with us, you inspire and motivate me. Thank you. Miche

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  6. Good morning from chilly Niagara Falls, Ontario.I like your Brown Not So Brown quilt, very fall like. Your aboriginal fabrics are beautiful and I  look forward to seeing wh

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  7. I also love to pick out fabrics from my stash and let them sit or marinate for a couple of days. Love the border fabric. I have to be in the right mood to do those, but then realize how they aren’t so bad.

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  10. I first started following you when you were doing aboriginal quilts. I love those fabrics and it reminds me I have one to finish up! Memories of a trip to Australia for our 30th anniversary many years ago. The brown quilt has enough not brown to make it interesting.

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  17. Good morning,

    I love your new quilt top: brown, not so brown.

    Would you please share your pattern. Looks like a quick one.

    Kind regards, Kate

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  18. I like the way this quilt looks. When you organized your bins of fabric did you have to refold it? How long did it take you? When you do the kavalla quilt can you share the pattern? Just wondering.

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