When we moved into our house two years ago, one of the first things I did was hang family pictures, art and quilts on the walls. We have moved a fair amount of times in our married years, and I know the quickest way to make a house feel like home is to be surrounded by our favorite things.
Now two years later, I’m slowly making changes that are more thoughtful. I don’t need to be “quickly surrounded” by feelings of home because I am at home! Above the sofa near my office, I had a smattering of photos and art displayed that always looked a bit chaotic, to be honest. I’ve freshened up that wall with a neutral quilt and moved the other items to different spots in our home. I am really pleased with this soothing result.
The quilt on the wall is Celtic Crossing 2.0 by Lo & Behold Stitchery. It is a great pattern with two design options (two-color traditional or multi-color modern) and four size options! I made the baby-sized quilt (46” x 46”) and added 3” (finished) borders, as I wanted my crosses to float. My finished Celtic Crossing wall hanging is 52” square.
The traditional version of Celtic Crossing is such a quick make that I was able to complete it in one weekend. (The multi-color version takes a bit more creative planning, but I definitely have it on my to-do list.) The taupe-colored fabric you see is Robert Kaufman Yarn Dyed Essex Linen (in Flax). The white fabric is Moda Bella Solid 9900 98 White Bleached (my favorite white). For binding, I used a lovely taupey-gray stripe from Brenda Riddle’s collection, The Shores, which I found at one of my local quilt shops, Sweetwater Cotton Shoppe.
Once again, I want to extend my thanks and praise to Katy at Woods Edge Quilting for finishing my quilt top off in such a lovely fashion! Katy used a panto called Melissa’s Trillium. I love how it fills the space evenly and doesn’t compete with the piecing. Thank you so much, Katy!
I will admit . . . piecing a neutrals quilt is a little boring. While I am sewing, I miss the sight of colorful florals and checks moving along under my needle. But when it is finished, a neutrals quilt is always so visually rewarding! As an added bonus, my Celtic Crossing wall hanging will be a lovely complement to any quilt I throw on this sofa, whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter! Is a neutrals quilt in your future?
Thanks for stopping by, quilting friends! Take care!
~Taunja
Pictured with Celtic Crossing are my patterns Frosty Forest and Little Chapel
Beautiful quilt and area where it’s hanging. Love that area rug too!
Thank you Connie! I got the rug at Menards, which is a home improvement store in Minnesota.
This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing it!
Thanks so much LeAnne!
Beautiful and inspiring!
Thank you Deanna!!
Love all your work and this is beautiful!
Thank you Linda!
Is there a pattern for the quilt on the sofa?
Yep! That is my Frosty Forest pattern: https://carriedawayquilting.com/2024/07/new-pattern-frosty-forest/
What beautiful quilts! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Debbie!
It’s beautiful. Very calming and soothing for that space. I bought your Frosty Forest pattern yesterday and am making it in similar soft, calm shades to those you used but slightly scrappier as I’m stash raiding for it, it’s for my dear big brother and he needs that quilty hug right now! He’s on his way home from abroad to be with family who live in a forest as he’s very ill and needs close family around him. I couldn’t think of a more lovely pattern to make him while he’s being treated and I’m glad he will be surrounded by the trees he grew up amongst. I’ve had fun picking fabrics and am very much looking forward to the piecing. The pattern is so well written!
Oh Allie! Thank you for your thoughtful note. I hope your brother heals swiftly and feels the love in your gift to him. My best to you all!
I love the calming aesthetic of your room. I just purchased your Frosty Forest pattern and hope to make one with very similar colors. I enjoyed reading your post. Thank you.
Thank you so much Carol! I hop you enjoy Frosty Forest!