Sunday, June 26, 2011

Central Park Twins

I'm helping my friend with some quilts for her son and daughter using Central Park fabric and the Lemon Squares pattern from Faith (Fresh Lemons).

"His and Hers" Central Park Quilt Tops
The Central Park fabric is ideal for boy/girl quilts. I used the pink/purple/blue/green prints for the girl quilt and the blue/green/yellow prints for the boy quilt. I added in a few Kona solids too. (I'm always surprised by the size of twin-size quilts. Just me?)

"His" Central Park Quilt Top
Faith's pattern allowed me to fussy cut some of the elements and highlight some of the large-scale prints.

"His" Central Park Quilt Top Close
Some Bahama Blue Kona makes an appearance in both quilts.

"His" Central Park Border
A bit of Kona Stone too. I added a blue cobblestone border to the boy version.

Central Park Quilt Top for "Her"
I used some of the green prints in the girl top to mix things up a bit.

Central Park Quilt Top for "Her"
Kindly excuse the stray threads...


The girl version got a purple cobblestone border. These cobblestones are my favorite prints in the collection.

We just need to decide on some bindings and backings and these will be off to their new home!
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18 comments:

  1. Auntie PamiJune 26, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Love them! Great job. I just love that fabric, and that design showcases it well.

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  2. Sarah CraigJune 26, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Awfully pretty!! Love that Kate Spain!!!!

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  3. Elizabeth DacksonJune 26, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Very nice!!! These look super fab, Katie, love them both - and yes, I absolutely get surprised by how big a twin size quilt is!

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  4. Shanea June 26, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Just found your blog and wow, you are SUPER talented. Love 'em.

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  5. West Michigan QuilterJune 26, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Love your quilts. Can't wait to see them quilted.

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  6. KatiJune 26, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Love them both. I agree, that cobblestone fabric is great. I need to get some more of it before it disappears.

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  7. Kelly IreneJune 26, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    These turned out great! I really love both color combinations, and the cobblestone really is perfect for the border.

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  8. LeahJune 26, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    So gorgeous. I know they will love them!

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  9. Tracey JacobsenJune 26, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    they're really gorgeous Katie!
    (and oh yea... twin quilts are big... it's the drop I think!)

    You did a great job. :)

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  10. felicityJune 26, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    These quilts are 100% fabulous. I love that cobblestone print, too. Great job!!

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  11. The BakersJune 27, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Your Friend

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  12. CityHouseStudioJune 27, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Just gorgeous!
    There is something stunning about 2 coordinating quilts, hanging side by side!

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  13. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)June 27, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    They turned out beautifully! love how they coordinate, but aren't exactly the same! You did a fabulous job.

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  14. MeghanJune 27, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    OMGOSH I love these!!! They are so cute but yet both girly and boyish in their own way!

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  15. KristyJune 27, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Oh my goodness! Those are gorgeous! Love that fabric line!!!

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  16. Angela NashJune 27, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Nice! Yep, twin size is big!

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  17. LinzJune 28, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    These are fantastic!! So pretty!

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  18. audreypawdreyJune 30, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    These are so gorgeous! I really love the pattern you used for these; it is perfect for showcasing this line, which I love!

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