Soul Searching In The Chocolate Box
It's a finish!
56 x 72
It was inspired by a quilt called Soul Searching in the book Making Quilts by Kathy Doughty. I say "inspired" because Kathy's quilt called for 2.5 inch width pieces and I modified the pattern and used 1.5 inch width pieces because I was cleaning out my 1.5 inch scrap bin last year (finally!) and most of the scraps in there were brown.
This month the theme in my sewing space is "brown stuff" so I decided to get this brown stuff quilted. I quilted it on my DSM with chocolate swirls in a variegated brown thread.
The binding is scrappy - all brown pieces from my left over binding box.
Pieced backing.
Pieced backing close up. I thought it kind of echoed the blocks on the front. The other neutral fabric is a wide back trimming.
And sew on...
What a lovely finish on this Chocolate box quilt--I love that pattern...you did a great job on this with that pretty quilting hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteThat looks really effective. Can’t imagine juggling with those tiny strips! Looks like a good huggable quilt.
ReplyDeleteThat is a yummy quilt! The browns give it a really warm and cozy look. The backing really is perfect for it, too. Beautiful finish, Cathy!
ReplyDeleteCute name! Soul Searching in the Chocolate Box, you had me giggling!! I'm loving your Brown Stuff finishes!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the name!! and now I Want chocolate!!
ReplyDeletethis is a great one!!! Love this theme!!
What a delicious quilt! (And no calories in this chocolate.)
ReplyDeleteYou made brown look fabulous. Very cozy and beautiful quilt. Love the quilting on it.
ReplyDeleteEverything is better with chocolate! (Except maybe onions...)
ReplyDeleteSuch a yummy looking box of chocolates. I made a Soul Searching quilt for our bed, and love the design.
ReplyDeleteWow, I've been wanting to make the Soul Searching top and the brown is so nice! It happens I have a box of 1.5" cuts that were gifted to me! Hmm .
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great inspiration!
Chocolate is always nice and your quilt looks yummy! Now I need to go check out Kathy Doughty's version in that book. It's amazing how you always manage to come up with different variations of quilt designs. You are always thinking outside the box.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job, Cathy! You know how to pair the fabrics so they look their best together. I need to make this pattern too to tame the 1.5" box. As always, thanks for the inspiration. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteThis one is so cozy and comfortable looking -- WELLDONE!!!!
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