Welcome to Day 3 of the Starry Seas BlogHop.
Here is my response!
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| Dawn to Dusk |
When Jennifer of Inquiring Quilter asked me to join the Starry Seas BlogHop, I did not respond at once. I needed to see the fabric collection first.
Hmmm, what does that inspire? Let's take another look.
It reminded me of my commute. My new job requires me to leave home before dawn and return after dusk, meaning that I experience sunrise and sunset (especially during these winter months), through the sometimes murky train windows. It is both sad and beautiful.
Dawn Dusk
You get the picture. But there is more. In the tall glass-paned structures along the way, the ombre gradation of the morning sky is reflected such that I can break it into myriad distinct colors/values.
Ombre
Can you see how it starts at orange in the bottom, smoothly transitioning to blue in the top, one perfect step at a time?
Sometimes, it is the reflection that reveals what the original cannot. Yes, I am bored. Yes, I look out of the window a lot.
I had an idea. I shared with Jennifer and she blessed it.
EQ8 Mock-up
I used Solid Black and Egg White, in addition to the fabrics from the collection. The thread is Aurifil. The batting is Thermore by Hobbs.
The pattern is simple. Are you craving simple in these turbulent times?
Quilting in process
I let the fabric do the talking. I just took notes.
Quilting Detail
The quilting is simple too - following the seams with my walking foot using the squiggly lines. The Binding is Gray Dots. Dawn to Dusk finished at 60" by 80".
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| On the banks of Potomac |
A very windy Sunday made the photoshoot a challenge. Having a good and experienced holder (of quilts and me) makes all the difference.
Barren Trees & Dry Earth - How long must we endure?
A moment of respite
If I cannot take pictures over the weekend or need more pictures after the weekend, it is a challenge due to the limited daylight hours. So I took the quilt to work and took the following pictures from the top floor (penthouse).
Going with the Flow If Winter is here, can Spring be far behind?
If you like this pattern and would like to win a copy of my Window Dressing Quilt pattern (or any other pattern from my Etsy Shop), please leave a comment on this blogpost, including your email address. I will pick the winner on Jan 21, 2026.
Here is a list of the participating Blog Hoppers and make sure you visit Jennifer’s blog to have an opportunity to win a Fat Quarter Pack of this beautiful fabric!
- January 12th – Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter (ENTER TO WIN A FAT QUARTER PACK!)
- January 13th – Kathleen @ Kathleen McMusing
- January 14th – Preeti @ Sew Preeti Quilts (You are here!)
- January 15th – Emily @ The Darling Dogwood
- January 16th – Laura @ Slice of Pi
- January 17th – Lisa @ Lisa’s Quilting Passion
- January 18th – Gail @ Quilting Gail
- January 19th – Sandra @ Textile Time Travels
- January 20th – Leah @ Quilted Delights
- January 21st – Jennifer @ Inquiring Quilter (WINNER ANNOUNCED!)
Pretty quilt. Fun photo shoot.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bold way to use these gorgeous batiks. Great pattern! And, yes, the sunrises especially at this time of year are gorgeous. (I don't see sunsets as often because I'm snug at home by then.)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pattern to highlight those gorgeous batiks! My favorite photo is the second one as it appears to be suspended in space!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteIts a beautiful quilt with such vibrant colors!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt immediately reminded me of Polaroid photographs. I am sorry you have such a long commute, but we are lucky to get to see the art it inspires you to create.
ReplyDeleteYou've captured the idea so beautifully! The design may be simple, but the colors are so dramatic. Wow!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I like how the corners of the block keep the white connected and the black takes a step back.
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful, your eye for color really shines here. Did you shoo people away, or is it too cold to enjoy such a lovely view?
ReplyDeleteVery simple design, but very effective! That pattern really lets the fabrics and colors shine. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI just had a photo shoot like that! I use a stand and recently got sand bags to help keep it and the quilt from blowing away. It worked a bit, but the shoot was still challenging. I will show my dh how you take photos so he can hold the quilt like your husband does. He's such a trooper! Love everything about Dawn to Dusk--the origin story, the inspiration photos, and the quilt itself which shows off my collection so beautifully! Thank you so much for joining the hop.
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