Book Challenge # 2
We had the unveiling of the Book Challenge #2 a couple of weeks ago and I am finally pulling together the photos to share with you. It was my turn to choose the book and I decided that we would use a pattern from Alex Anderson’s ‘Simply Stars’ called ’54-40 or Fight’. Alex used 6″ finished blocks in red and blues and alot of plaids.
Jane did her version using lots of black and white prints and a variety of Moda marble fabrics in both bright colors and shades of grey. Isn’t it gorgeous !
My version is done entirely with solids. As you can tell…. she is a better photographer.
We never shared our design or color choices during the challenge so it is really interesting how our quilts look so similar. We both decided to change the pattern and make a rectangular quilt using bright colors and grey in the border. I added sashing and Jane switched up the outer border although the big difference is the color placement. Read a little more about our book challenges here.
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8 Comments
Louise Hornor
Oh, I love this block! I admit I had to actually tilt my head to be able to see the classic 54-40 pattern 🙂
2 Dogs Studio
Louise, the block looks great but it did test my patience but well worth the extra effort. Micki
Bonnie in Va
Great quilts. I had to look carefully at the two quilts to see what the differences were. Duh, your’s is sashed. It gives the quilt clean, dare I say it, a more modern look. Your book challenge is a neat idea.
2 Dogs Studio
Bonnie, I did try to take a more modern spin to the traditional block and pattern. I think adding the sashing and using fewer colors made a big difference. Micki
Mari
Amazing how the colors change that quilt so much. Both look so fresh and cheerful.
Louisa @ Sewmotion
What a pair of beautiful quilts, and yes similar, but oh so different! I love your addition of sashing, and I love Jane’s border, nice work girls!
Valerie
Yes, I tilted my head, too. Two beautiful quilts. Reminds me that I have a little 54 40 wall hanging to put up for spring.
Rachel
Very cool! Love the colors, and it looks great on point!