Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Pretty and Pink

It's almost February 14. Pink is taking up space in my head again. Last week, I pulled out some of my favorite pink print scraps and fat quarters.

 
Then made a DJ block with one of my favorite pink prints.



 
These tiny pieces are killers.

 

 
Next, I brought out a small quilt I made awhile ago and started to quilt it. I'm enjoying taking in the pinks mixed with brown. I really love this little quilt. Why do I start these things and then put them down for so long? Don't ask me about the brown border print. Trust me, it's old and you can no longer find it anywhere. I'm hoarding a small strip left over from a larger quilt.

 

 
 
I changed my mind and decided to quilt it using a light brown thread instead of an off-white one.
 
I didn't always love pink. It sort of grew on me over the years. I'm thinking about making another little quilt and so far have one block finished but I'll see if I can make it work before I post a photo. And then who knows just how far I'll carry this pink thing.
 
                                                              Colonial Pink House, Charleston, SC © Doug Hickok All Rights Reserved
                                                                 a modern pink kitchen
 
                    I love this. Would be fun to do for a night out, I don't think I'm brave enough to actually color my hair pink. 
 
 
 
 
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25 comments:

  1. JacquelineWednesday, January 29, 2014 5:05:00 PM

    Love your little pink and brown quilt

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  2. JocelynWednesday, January 29, 2014 5:31:00 PM

    I love your little quilt. I made a pink and brown quilt for my daughter a few years ago. She still has it on her bed :-)

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  3. KaHollyWednesday, January 29, 2014 6:43:00 PM

    Pink is pretty in your little quilt, but not so much on that house or in that hair.

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  4. sunnyWednesday, January 29, 2014 8:20:00 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful! THere's an older pink house near our house, and I just love it! Especially in the spring when all the pink flowers are in bloom.

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  5. marianWednesday, January 29, 2014 8:21:00 PM

    I'm not a pink girl but I must admit to loving those civil war pinks especially the muted ones with tiny prints, yum!!
    Your quilt is darling.. pink & brown always sit nicely together :))) cheers... Marian

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  6. LeeanneThursday, January 30, 2014 12:42:00 AM

    I'm more of a red girl, but these fabrics are pretty.

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  7. LizThursday, January 30, 2014 1:55:00 AM

    Beautiful little quilt, the pinks and browns are lovely and the border fabric looks like a strip of lace. One of the nice things about quiltmaking is that you can use colours that you like, but would not wear. Liz B in England.

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  8. AnonymousThursday, January 30, 2014 2:53:00 AM

    lovely pink. glad you are enjoying your day.
    Kathleen Mary

    http://kathysnest32.wordpress.com/

    cozykoza32a@gmail.com

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  9. Jindi's CottageThursday, January 30, 2014 3:27:00 AM

    The little quilt is lovely and the border fabric is gorgeous, no wonder you are hoarding it, special…pink and brown are such a lovely combo...

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  10. agullainquietaThursday, January 30, 2014 3:52:00 AM

    Los tonos de rosa que has elegido son nuy bonitos, me parecen muy acertados.
    Un abrazo

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  11. moosecraftThursday, January 30, 2014 5:41:00 AM

    Your DJ block looks great! But, I'm really loving that mini quilt you made! The browns and pinks are perfection! I was never a pink person either... until I started quilting and viewed pink in civil war prints... mmmmm...

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  12. quiltgrannieThursday, January 30, 2014 6:26:00 AM

    I wonder if that pink kitchen is in that pink house. Too funny!! Love your pink and brown quilt!! Karen/IL.

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  13. Jennifer MThursday, January 30, 2014 6:46:00 AM

    Love those civil war pinks! Your Dear Jane blocks are beautiful, every time I see those blocks I think about doing a Dear Jane. I just have so many things patterns now that I will never get them all done! LOL But I do admire those little blocks. I also love your little heart pincushion:)

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  14. makes geeseThursday, January 30, 2014 6:52:00 AM

    Nothing makes me happier then a pile of reproduction pinks! As I walked out the door to go to work yesterday I picked a double pink scrap off my sewing table and tucked it in my pocket. Just knowing that happy scrap was in my pocket made my work day, a very fine day. Then, I come home and see your photo of pinks on this blog. No guessing what makes us happy :-)

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  15. Me and My StitchesThursday, January 30, 2014 7:07:00 AM

    What a nice pile of pinks! I love pink and brown together and your little quilt is so cute. The border fabric really adds a nice touch. I think I have a piece of that...maybe in blue too? I better go play in my stash!

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  16. pens and needlesThursday, January 30, 2014 8:04:00 AM

    Kathleen, do you use a hoop when you hand quilt your small pieces? I cannot seem to quilt without a hoop, but I don't like my results, either. Wondering which way is best?

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  17. Kathleen TracyThursday, January 30, 2014 8:22:00 AM

    No, I do not use a hoop. I quilt with a lap desk on top of a pillow. I usually pin baste to keep the layers together but took the pins out for the photo : )

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  18. NitaThursday, January 30, 2014 10:33:00 AM

    Good morning! This is totally off topic, but my eagle eye caught that lovely quilted coaster in the first (?) picture with the perfectly turned corners. How do you do that? My miters always poke out like baby bottle nipples. I would love to make a lovely turned corner like that, sigh...

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  19. Faithful Acres Books ~ Linda Marie FinnThursday, January 30, 2014 10:54:00 PM

    We have some lovely small florals in whites and pinks that would work well for this . Can't wait to try it with the girls.
    Linda

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  20. Pam in ILFriday, January 31, 2014 8:30:00 PM

    I have pink on my mind all the time as it's my favorite color! I love your pink fabrics and the pink and brown quilt. I also noticed the quilted coaster and would love to be able to make something that lovely!

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  21. Heirlooms by Ashton HouseMonday, February 03, 2014 4:08:00 PM

    Glad to hear that pink has grown on you! As someone who loves that color, I thoroughly enjoyed your post. Those DJ blocks are wonderful! And I love your little pink and brown quilt. That color combo is a favorite of mine as well. The brown border print is perfect. I remember buying that particular print a long time ago. Somewhere in my fabric stash, I'm sure I still have a yard of it!

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  22. Jane's Addicted.Tuesday, February 11, 2014 6:18:00 AM

    love that pile of pink scraps at the top - wanted to dive head first into that! haha - i just made those two blocks, too - except mine were in purples! : ) i'm having fun catching up on your blog.

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  23. AnonymousFriday, February 14, 2014 1:01:00 PM

    You have such a good eye for color and pink is such a happy color. What girl wouldn't want some of your scraps.

    Hugs
    Linda in IN

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  24. AnonymousSaturday, September 27, 2014 10:31:00 AM

    Just found your blog... a little late. The brown border fabric looks familiar, could it be Bits of Blue & Gray from J Rothermel, quite a few years back?

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  25. Teapot820Saturday, June 27, 2015 1:14:00 PM

    Love that pink house! How could you not wake up happy everyday living there?

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