After watching a video on YouTube of the making of the "Sonnet Stones" free quilt pattern, I decided to make it using scrap 10" squares that I had on hand.🧵
My Quilt Info:
Pattern: Sonnet Stones from Moonkin Stitchery
Size: 63" x 81"
Batting: Quilters Dream Poly Deluxe
Thread: Affinity--Carolina
I started with this color palette for inspiration. ⤵️ I went through my scrap 10" squares and picked 63 total, 12 or 13 squares of each of the five color ways.
The finished quilt! ⤵️ I used a blend of old and new prints. The hot pinks are definitely the ones that draw the eyes.
I used a variegated thread, although it's not noticeable from these photos. The thread changes from light blue to a creamy white and back again.
I made a scrappy binding, in an effort to use up a bit of those scrap 2 1/2" strips.
This quilt pattern is called "Sonnet Stones" which reminded me of the stone walls on the island of Hachijojima, Japan, current population, 7,500. My family visited there twice, taking the 10 1/2 hour overnight ferry from Tokyo. The small island was used for political and criminal exiles some 400 years ago. Part of their "work" included building stone walls along the streets and paths of the island. Round stones were collected from the beaches and stacked with each stone being surrounded by six stones. These walls still stand today. It was an interesting place to visit, with tourism and fishing being the main industries now.
Grace and peace!!! ~Nancy
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What a beautiful scrap quilt! I always get lots of inspiration from you for more scrap quilts for our quilt ministry to make.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful colorway! I used to frequent a website called Design Seeds with similar palette presentations as Paper Heart. Thanks for the link to Moonkin. Those stone walls are amazing - I like the connection to your quilt.
ReplyDeleteI sure drooled over your color way! What a beautiful quilt that turned out to be and thanks for letting us know about the connection to the stone walls. That would have been hard work to build those walls!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful quilt, Nancy - love the colors and your neat quilting design. I learned something, too - about Hachijojima and the stone walls. So fascinating!
ReplyDeletelove the quilt and the rock wall
ReplyDeleteFun quilt to make! Those stone walls look so meticulously laid! What a lot of hard labor! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfectly lovely quilt! The colors are so rich, and I can see the connection between the design and the stone wall. Thank you for posting the link to Moonkin Stitchery. Another blogger had recommended that site for the free patterns, but I had forgotten about it. I need to start writing things down!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! I really like the design, and the bright colors you chose for it are fabulous. As for the quilting design, "Sangria," I LOVE it! It's somewhat structured, but has a nice overall flow. I wonder if I could recreate it in free motion? I'll have to keep it in mind when I have a quilt top to quilt. Though at the rate I'm making quilt tops, it will be months from now. Linda
ReplyDeleteThose stones for the wall look so perfect! Perfect like your fabrics you picked for this pattern. I will have to check out her other free patterns, thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteThat is really pretty and the hot pink is the star. But the pink wouldn't look nearly as good without all the soothing blues and greys. Awesome pattern. Fun quilting design.
ReplyDeleteOoooooh I love this one! Yes the hot pink is showing nicely, but the deep blue is calm and serene! Lovely quilting, perfect for representing the round stones in the Hachijojima wall, what a beautiful souvenir quilt! You always find good deals at IKEA ;) Thank you for sharing this pretty quilt and linking up, hugs.
ReplyDeleteI love that you used a color palette for inspiration and a fun pattern from Moonkim. The sonnet stones pattern is great and I love the story of the walls. The pantograph reminds me of Lace Agate but less landscape-y and maybe more versatile. Fun finish!
ReplyDeleteYou selected such beautiful fabrics for this pattern, Nancy. Thank you for sharing your story about Hachijojima. The stone wall is amazing. Thanks, also, for the link to pattern.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great pattern to use layer cakes and free, too! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful finish. Great job on the quilting.
ReplyDeleteWhat an easy but impressive quilt! I love how you explained your creative process ! And the quilting pattern is really awesome! I just love it. Hooray for the finish!
ReplyDeleteThat stone wall is beautiful but how sad the way it got made. Love your quilt! So smart to use a color palette to help you pick the squares. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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What a lovely finish on this sonnet Quilt...it looks so lovely nice work hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteLovely colour combo and an interesting design. I can see how the 10 inch squares work well to use in this one. It ends up a good size, too.
ReplyDeleteI am always impressed with your great finds at Ikea. I must look closer on my next shopping trip there.
It is annoying when you order the wrong batting, but I am pleased you are going to be able to use it.
That stone wall in the photo is stunning and what a fascinating history behind it and the island.
This is a gorgeous scrap quilt, Nancy! I love how you used leftover 10" squares for it. That backing was really a great find. I wish we had an Ikea closer. The nearest is 3 hours away and I hate driving in Atlanta! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous finish, Nancy. The binding is a great frame and I like the patch of different print in the corner. Thank you so much for linking up with Favorite Finish!
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