Color play and a give away with Fort Worth Fabric Studio

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A few weeks ago the kind folks at Fort Worth Fabric Studio sent me two charm packs: Moda Bella Solid White and a new Moda line by the Jungs called “Bumble Berries.” The collection, which releases in July, includes a refreshing array of prints with little strawberries, bees, vines and small scale geometric shapes. 

Each color in the line is presented in two tones, which caught my eye right away.  There is a buttery yellow and a cooler yellow, a raspberry red and a pale pink, plus two shades each of green, blue and gray! Fort Worth Fabric Studio shop owner Jodie told me to play with these charm packs and have some fun, and that’s what I intended to do!

From the get-go, my plan was to make 84 half square triangles from the two charm packs and then lay them out to see how many different designs I could create.  I drew a diagonal line on each of the solid white five-inch squares and then layered them right sides together with the colored five-inch squares.  I sewed 1/4\” from both sides of this line and then trimmed down the middle to make my sets of half square triangles.

And this is where I hit a snag . . . well actually a color distraction.  I began by organizing the half square triangles by print so that I could begin the layout design process.  

However, I found myself being pulled by the shades and tones of the fabric, and I reorganized the half square triangles by color instead. 

My eye was really drawn to the cool colors, and the yellow wasn\’t working for me. This was actually quite surprising, because I have been all about the yellow this spring.  It has been my favorite color.  On the other hand, it was fun to be led by a \”color mood\” and just go with it.  So I omitted the yellow and kept playing.

At this point I tried to get back to my original plan of arranging the half square triangles into different patterns, but I really wasn\’t feeling it.

 

So I went back to letting the colors guide me and just laid them out in a placement that was pleasing to my eye.  

For my quilting color mood, this was the winning layout. I only ended up using 49 half square triangles, which in the end created a nice square table topper at 29 1/4\”.  If the full Bumble Berries line were out, I would have loved to add that pink floral as a border and make it a bit bigger.

I quilted this project myself using my Bernina, walking foot and Aurifil pale green thread (#2880).  I rarely use colored thread when machine quilting, but apparently my color mood was still running high and I threw caution to the wind.  I really like the effect of the pale green thread. Maybe I should let loose more often!  I also used 80/20 batting rather than 100% cotton on this piece, and I like the loft it created.  In this shot you see a nice closeup detail of the fabric.  Isn\’t it pretty?

Here is my finished table topper.  Although it\’s a very simple design with simple quilting, I think the fabric really shines.  


Many thanks to Fort Worth Fabric Studio for gifting me their sample of this pretty line!  Jodie and team have Bumble Berries available on preorder, so head on over to their website and check it out!

Finally, thanks to Fort Worth Fabric Studio, one lucky reader will win this same set of charm packs: Bumble Berries and Moda Bella Solid White! (The winner will receive the charm packs in July when the fabric arrives.) Leave a comment below with your email address and you\’ll be entered! Comments are open through 3:00 pm (CST) on Friday, June 3.  At that time, I will do a random drawing and announce the winner.   *Only one comment per person/per email address.  Email me if you are having trouble leaving a comment and I will leave a comment on your behalf. (carriedawayquilting@gmail.com)

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today and allowing me to share my quilting color mood with you! And don\’t you worry about my cast off yellow blocks.  I will put them to good use in another project down the road!  Yellow is still my sunny favorite!

~Taunja





97 thoughts on “Color play and a give away with Fort Worth Fabric Studio”

  1. So pretty and fresh for a summer table! I thought the yellow was,rebelling with the other colors too. I know you'll find a perfect project for them to co-exist with some compatible colors. I'd be so happ to pla with these charm packs too! Duchick at gmail dot com

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  2. Love what you did with the charm packs and they are so pretty. So hope to win but if not will be on my wish list!patsystitch@gvtc.com

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  3. Looks cute! A great table topper or even could be a pillow! Sometimes its so hard putting several colors together, even though I like scrappy. The yellows would maybe go good with the greys and the pinks??? At times there is just too many colors to pick from…I thought your final version looks great! I love the colored quilting thread too, its really subtle, but fun to change it up once in awhile! I have a quilt quilted in navy thread and another one quilted in pink thread. Thanks for the chance of a couple of charm packs. dratla@tds.net

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  4. I love the gray fabric in this line, not something you see all the time. And it looks lovely the in table topper. Will have to keep my eye open for this line in my neck of the woods. jjs-wife@hotmail.com

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  6. Interesting to hear your design process; i learned so much more from your explanation than by just looking at a picture of the finished product. Plus the colors in this line are so soothing. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. I love the colors in this new line! Your project is beautiful and really showcases the prints! Thanks for the chance to win some of that loveliness!

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  11. I think you are right! Maybe I just got overwhelmed! (It wouldn't be the first time.) I'm sure your quilts in the navy and pink quilting are beautiful, as all your work is. Doing the colored stitching felt kind of liberating! 😉

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  21. Hi such a neat project! Thanks to FWFS + You for sharing !msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  23. I love the way you arranged the colors. They are so soft,pretty and fresh. I like the way the grey blends with the other colors. I would love to create something with this fabric. I enjoy your posts. I have been following you on instragram for awhile.

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  26. This is a beautiful line of fabric. I love the pale grey and how you mixed it in. Kind of gives the eye a place to stop for a moment. As usual your photography is so appealing! Thanks for sharing how those wheels turn in your talented head to make one of your amazing creations! Definitely going on my wish list for later this summer.

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  28. Those geometric designs are gorgeous, and yet in soft colours that would play quite nicely with my stash. Looking forward to this line coming out! Thanks for the giveaway. Tarnia.hodges at gmail.com

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  29. How fun to play with colors — thank you for sharing all your thoughts on the layout! These prints are lovely : )

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  30. Oh! Nice choices with the color! You gave a us a mini color tutorial and clearly showed why you eliminated the colors that you did. Will watch for the leftovers to appear in another project! Great new line.

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  32. Oh my goodness!!! You made this fabric line shine! So, so pretty! I had seen this line before and thought it pretty but it didn't really catch my attention too much. Now, seeing it made up so simply, I'm thinking I need to get a charm (or two : ) Beautiful!PS: It makes me a bit happier to know that mood and fabric don't only \”talk\” to me 🙂 Listening and following along have such happy, beautiful results.Anna @freshdewdropsa4nelle@yahoo.com

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  45. Whew! Thanks for sharing that Anna! Sometimes I wonder about myself . . . but it seems I'm in good company! I really enjoyed playing with this line. I think this will be a gift, but it will be hard to part with!

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  49. Love, love, LOVE your little quilt!! I admire your ability to go with the flow and you were rewarded well for it! FWFS is one of my favorite shops, too – I'm actually waiting on a little bundle even as I type! Thanks for the giveaway!

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