We're continuing We Love Our Pets Week by sharing "Rescue Me," a quilt designed by Melanie Greseth and Joanie Holton that's featured in Fons & Porter's Easy Quilts summer 2017 issue. The quilt, featuring Rose Ann Cook's Joey the Shop Dog collection, fits perfectly into an issue that focuses on giving quilts.
"Rescue Me" designed by Melanie Greseth and Joanie Holton; pieced by Vicki Swanson and quilted by Naomi Polzin; featured in Fons & Porter's Easy Quilts Summer 2017 |
We asked Joanie to tell us about this adorable quilt:
What attracted you to the Joey fabrics?
It’s such a fun, playful collection. I have a rescue dog,
Goldie, so I thought the idea behind it was fabulous. I especially love the paw
print fabric.
Tell us about your quilt design.
We used a couple different block designs, so the quilt is
still accessible, even for beginners, but more fun than just one block
repeating. Having a different row of blocks on the top and the bottom helps to
anchor the design.
Tell us more about those top and bottom borders.
It gives the quilt a more modern feel—not everything is
symmetrical and evenly spaced. I think the design meshes together traditional
and modern—pinwheel and Irish Chain blocks with the more random top and bottom
border. It add spontaneity and provides a fun twist.
Why did you choose the lime print for the background?
I’m drawn to green—it’s so fresh and creates a pop. It also
allows the different blues to shine in the blocks.
What’s your favorite part about the quilt?
I like how the Irish Chain blocks create a pathway around
the Kaleidoscope blocks.
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This is such a cute quilt!!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this fabric, especially that paw print.
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