Shot Cotton Week: Day 2
This is my South Carolina Star block. It's designed to be sewn as a foundation pieced pattern.
South Carolina Star |
Here is a little more info on what shot cottons really are:
Artisan Cotton by Another Point of View is a beautiful cross-dyed quilter's weight cotton that acts as a solid but with a zing! The rich, saturated colors truly pop and are simply spectacular. These solids are a mixture of pretty pastels, zesty brights and rich neutral tones.
These fabrics also have a good feel (hand) and are just as "weighty" as good quality quilter's cotton. That's what I like! Look at those yellow/gold threads that are woven with blues to get this green. The fabric is NOT a flat color.
Yellow/Green shot cotton by Windham |
OK, you say. Yawn. Let's see some things you've MADE! I've shared this before. It's my Winding Ways quilt. This is NOT for the new quilter or one who is a bit shy of curved seams.
Winding Ways block using Windham shots and Kaffe Fasset florals |
And what does it look like on the back?
Can you see some of those yellow threads on the edges? |
Winding Ways quilt using shot cottons |
These blocks EACH contain 12 pieces - yikes! But you can try your hand at a very simple two patch Winding Ways. It will work well with shot cottons, too! Here is my quilt done in batiks, which I've shared here before:
As you can see, shot cottons play very nicely as supporting cast with beautiful prints. Come back on tomorrow to see a few more creations.
Love the South Carolina Star Quilt.
ReplyDeleteI also love the South Carolina Quilt. And those fabrics are beautiful also.
ReplyDeletevery pretty!
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