October 9, 2011

My Chocolate Truffle

Truffle
I recently had the pleasure of attending a small quilt retreat with some friends.  We had a wonderful time sharing tips, inspiration, good food and many laughs.


I was able to finish blocks for 3 quilts while I was there.  Here is the first one I put together when I returned home.  I used the Thimbleblossoms pattern Red Velvet, and the stone fabrics from Fa La La and La Petit Ecole for the centers, a dark brown for the star points, and background fabrics from almost every French General collection.


I can't call this Red Velvet, so how about Chocolate Truffle?  I still need to decide on an outer border, but I love how elegant and understated this quilt looks using a very limited color palette.


I almost never make the same pattern twice, but this one is an exception - it's super easy to make and a great retreat  project (I made the first version while on retreat, too!)



14 comments:

  1. Your quilt is lovely. This pattern is sweet, but your choice of fabrics really makes it wonderful. Another one to put on my to do someday list. Bernie

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  2. I like it a lot. Gorgeous neutral quilt. What will you use for borders?

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  3. Your use of neutrals in this quilt is stunning!

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  4. Just Gorgeous Lisa !
    You choice of fabrics are perfect. Can't wait to see what fabric you use for the border

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  5. I absolutely love this one. It is so beautiful!

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  6. Lisa, that turned out great and it has such a totally different look and feel from your original Red Velvet. I love them both, and am glad I don't have to pick a favorite, I couldn't. You said it perfectly, understated elegance!

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  7. Love it, Lisa!!! I can't believe what a beautiful, soothing blend of taupes you created from those fabric lines!

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  8. I love your new project. It's so pretty, those colors are great.

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  9. How beautiful, Lisa! I love how the darker blocks just float on top! I can see making this in several colorways!
    Cheers!

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  10. Very nice Lisa. I like the neutral color palette.

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