Audrey's recent post (CLICK HERE) sent me scurrying to the stash.
In 2004, when I was a very new quilt maker, I made a quilt named Decadent Dreaming for our chocolate-loving oldest son and his also-a-chocolate-loving fiancé (gifted Christmas 2005).
The remains from a few of those gorgeous browns are still in my stash, and when I saw Audrey's Folksy Baskets quilt top I knew exactly what I wanted/needed to do -- use them to create another "two-color" Macnas-inspired quilt.
But what to name this project? When I asked DH and YS, they suggested Chocolate Cream (as in pie) and Waffle Cone (as in ice cream). Hmmmm . . . good but not quite the vibe I was feeling.
(photos above are from unknown online sources)
That evening I went to put something on my art table and noticed a pile of vintage books waiting to be put away . . . . and the quilt-to-be instantly named itself.
OLD BOOKS (updated to VELLICHOR - "the strange romance evoked by the scent of old books and paper."
Quiltdivajulie
-----------------------------------------------"The principle of true art is not to portray, but to evoke."
Jerzy Kosinski
6 comments:
A lot of people don't see the potential for brown fabric, but I love it too. I think you have inspired me to make a simple design in brown.
I like browns, nice toasty warm browns…..hmmm, might need to pull some brown shirts out ;-). I’ve not read that book so thanks for that as well!
Oh I re-read a lot of books, too--they are like good friends...;)))
You have a great selection of browns to work with there...
Looking forward to seeing how it comes together...
hugs for a great weekend Julierose
I LOVE Decadent Dreaming and am interested in what pattern(s) you're planning to use for those yummy Old Books fabrics?
Hugs!
I can hardly wait for this one. i did a Black, Brown and Cream and loved the combination.
I'm a true re-reader of favourite books, in fact a few I have read more times than twice and always enjoy. Looking forward to seeing the quilt made with your collection of brown and cream fabrics.
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