Sunday, 2 August 2015

Dreaming Of an Anna Maria Horner Quilt


Made by Adrianne at on the Windy Side
Irish chain quilt. Look at the black back! A great complementary contrast.
Made by Sarah Major

Made by Cindy at Hyacinth Quilt Deaigns
Made by Cindy at Hyacinth Quilt Designs
Made by Megan at Jaffa Quilts

Even though I still have  my scrappy sampler quilt to complete, my SWAK envelope quilt to finish and my  Christmas place mats to bind, I am already thinking of a new project.  I know I am not the only quilter to do this.

Over the past couple of years I have gradually been adding to my Anna Maria Horner fabric stash, through online purchases, swaps and gifts (thanks Janine).  Recently I have begun thinking I need to make a quilt from these fabrics.  They deserve to be seen and enjoyed, not left in a container under my cutting table.  I know my husband isn't to impressed with the idea - I think the combination of all these clashy bohemian  colours and patterns is to much for him, but he realises that a happy wife means a happy life.

I have a pinterest board for AMH inspiration, but seem to keep coming back to this pattern.  It is pretty simple but looks so effective and I think it will show off some of the larger prints best.  My next dilemma is what colour to use as the chain, I think I want something really rich and vibrant - maybe a deep red, gold or jade.  Luckily there is no hurry for this to be completed and I can keep looking for the perfect pattern and fabrics, and maybe even add a little more to the stash.

Do you have a special fabric stash that you are saving for that extra special project?
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10 comments:

  1. Linda @ kokaquilts3 August 2015 at 08:40

    Yes, it's a great pattern for showcasing your AMH fabrics, looking forward to seeing what you decide to use for backgrounds!

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  2. LethargicLass3 August 2015 at 12:27

    and yet another quilt to add to my list... gee thanks LOL!

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  3. Susan3 August 2015 at 14:56

    I love each and everyone of those quilts- the design is perfect! Your stash is awesome too! What about a rich blue for sashing? Just a thought.....

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  4. Leeanne3 August 2015 at 15:48

    Such a simple pattern, yet so effective. I love the one that is simply cross hatched.

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  5. dutchcomfort4 August 2015 at 08:08

    I have grown to love AMH fabrics, but I only have a few scraps and they are hard to find. I love the pattern !
    I collected some fabric series, but while waiting for the perfect project I discovered I love to mix and match fabrics from different designers and fabric collections. I even don’t like some of the collected fabrics anymore...

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  6. Amy at love made my home4 August 2015 at 19:20

    All of the inspiration quilts are beautiful so I can totally see why you are attracted to the fabrics! Look forward to seeing more!! xx

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  7. Carla from The River5 August 2015 at 06:30

    All of the quilts are beautiful. If I could only pick one, I would pick the Sarah Major.
    Carla

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  8. Jill5 August 2015 at 09:46

    Oh my! I love the aqua and magenta one!

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  9. Leonie19 August 2015 at 03:15

    So enjoying catching up on your blog - as always there is so much to ooh and aaah aver :)

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  10. Kirsten23 August 2015 at 13:07

    Love this quilt design for the AMH prints, especially with the dark background!

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