The Start of Tone It Down Quilt

 With deadlines and 

many other quilt related projects in the works

I really shouldn't think of starting 

a new project right now.

But this week I've decided I'm long overdue

for a little personal quilting.

Something I want just for me.

 I've been collecting a few fat quarters here and there

 for the last few months to make

Tone It Down

designed by Lissa Alexander (ModaLissa)

I've been on the hunt for low volume backgrounds

that also have a modern look.

 Block 2 (size 15 1/2" X 15 1/2") 

 is now complete 

with only 18 more to go :)

This quilt may take me a while to complete,

as it will have to be worked on in between other projects.

That's OK, it's fun just to start.

 I really enjoy the process of pulling fabrics

and imagining what the quilt will eventually look like.

 TONE IT DOWN

pattern

was featured in the

February 2014 issue of

American Patchwork & Quilting

If you can't find the issue on the newsstands

I know a digital issue is available for download

HERE

 Lissa invited several designers to 

make this pattern.

So many choices of styles!

I was considering making one like

Camille Roskelley's of Thimble Blossom

Notice how all of her backgrounds are a consistent white.

But, I finally decided to go with 

the scrappy look 

with varied low volume backgrounds

like the one Lissa made for the original pattern.

Scrappy quilts really do call to me the most.