I am a fan of Cheri Saffiote's very, very prim designs. I recently purchased this book after ogling it many times. Last year I decked out a white feather tree with pears and birds and other Christmas-y bling for my dining room (very Martha, if I did say so myself!!!). It was done in colors to compliment the dining room--lots of teal-y jade-y greens, soft blues, soft yellowy corals, etc. and often thought that I needed a 12 Days of Christmas wallhanging to go in that room too. Never could find a pattern I liked however. Well, when I saw these sweet blocks in this book, a lightbulb came on (dim, but nevertheless, a light bulb). I could use these blocks but done in my dining room colors. I have decided to do my own "block of the month" thing, only it will be a "page of the month" as the designs fall on five different pages. That would mean by September the blocks would be done and I'd still have a couple of months to assemble and quilt--just in time for Christmas. I know, I know, "best laid plans..."Pictured above are the first three blocks I did this weekend. Saffiote uses cottons, wools, wool felt, stitchery, piecing and applique! I won't get bored. I really enjoy the freedom of her designs.
I have a split personality where home decorating is concerned LOL! I have lots of primitives and prim-colored accents, but I also love the cottage-y farmhouse style so my home is a mix of the two--some would just call it hodge-podge. I prefer to think of it as "cottage prim"!!! But it suits me. Some days I just have to step away from the dark colors of many of my quilts and accents and jump into the softer, shabby-chic yumminess. It's fun.
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That is one of my favorite quilt books - it rarely ever gets put on the shelf because I always want to leaf through it . . . just one more time *s*
The blocks you've done look lovely - I like the combination of primitive designs and soft colours. That's something I'm always trying to achieve. Your dining room sounds as if it's done in beautiful colours.
I love the blocks you've done so far Vera, it will be a great Christmas quilt.
Oh, those blocks look like fun to make up! Keep us posted on your progress.
I have not heard of this designer. I will have to check out the books. I like primitive too but don't have much in my home. I am anxious to see your 12 days WH done. I am curious about the cottage prim look, might be tempted to try that myself!!
OH Vera!! they are wonderful, and I think you nailed my decorating style too! country cottage prim, I prefer to call mine shabby chic country prim LOL look forward to seeing thes blocks
Oh Vera - our tastes are so very much alike. I adore my dark rich folk art primitive fabrics and all my 1800's reproductions, but I'm having a love affair with the shabby chic soft romantic pastel florals too. As well as the 40's and 50's retro stuff. And my house is definitely a mix of it all. "Early something" - I just don't know what.
I have that book by Cheri and haven't done anything out of it. Maybe it's time to pull it out and take a look. I love what you are doing!
Your quilt is going to be superb. Your so organised thinking of christmas already !!!! - love Julia x
Oh Vera, they are simply fabulous!! The quilt is going to turn out so well!
ANother book I'll need to pick up!
You blocks look lovely. I looked on Amazon for the book and they do not have it. Did you get it at a special site? Thanks for sharing!
I love the partridge in a pear tree! I have that book and loaned it to my friend last fall - she made a TON of coffee mug rugs from it - they all turned out so cute. And for me - I got the partridge in a pear tree one!
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