We’re already two weeks into the new year, and I’m still wrapping up all things 2021! That includes blogging about my latest finish, this Quilt Buzz Bingo quilt.
Last summer, I joined the quiltalong for this project on a lark and, after developing and discarding various palettes, settled on these happy pinks and greens against a dark-blue background. (All the fabric details are listed here.)
I usually work with light backgrounds, but the blue I chose—a Cirrus Solids yarn-dye from Cloud9 called Ocean—was crucial to the final product. When I had just the green and pink blocks on my design wall (see pic, below), the palette emitted a modern Christmas vibe, which was lovely but not
my intention. The dark blue erased all evidence of Christmassy-ness and replaced it
with what I call “preppy summer.” The blue evokes, for me, intimations of dark denim, and the pinks and greens are the soft, well-worn cottons of a button-down shirt.
This was the first time I used a Cirrus Solid. I had bought it for a different project that never got off the ground and was pleased to find it a home in this quilt. It’s hard to notice in pictures the difference a yarn-dye makes. You’ll have to trust me when I say that the texture is lovely and provides a subtle contrast to the quilting cottons. I think even my beloved Kona Cotton would fall flat here when compared to the Cirrus Solid.
Narda, of Maz Q’s Sewing and Quilting Studio, quilted a pantograph on this project for me. I love how the loops soften the rigid geometry of those chunky blocks. I always appreciate Narda’s contribution to my projects!
Do you have any experience with yarn-dyes in general or Cirrus Solids in particular? I’m officially a convert and already have large cuts at the ready for future projects. : )
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Congratulations on a January finish! Your quilt is bright, beautiful and happy!
ReplyDelete"Preppy summer" is a perfect description. I can totally see it! Congratulations on a lovely finish. I always thought yarn dyes were a little too soft to work with well, but I haven't tried them in years. They are really pretty, though!
ReplyDeleteOh, and nothing really compares to how soft a Cirrus Solid is after being washed for the first time. That is going to be such a lovely, cuddly quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteI love how it came out, Michelle!!! I wanted to do that SAL, but was just too busy at the time. I'm happy to see how good your came out, Preppy Summer and all!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you finsih ;) And you are right, the blue takes it away from Christmas-y. Enjoy! xo
ReplyDeleteOh dear. Still no finishes for me to share with a Linky. I guess I'm plugging away on too many simultaneous WIPs. Your finish is lovely. Nice job choosing colors that are happy and bright. I've never heard of yarn-dyed fabric, nor Cirrus Solids, so of course I've never used them. I'm sure no shop in our region carries them. They sound interesting though.
ReplyDeleteWell done. I didn't sew along this time around.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt with that blue background. Perfect choice 😉
ReplyDeleteI have never tried Cirrus solids. I am going to look for them. This is very pretty!
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