Feline The Fabric!

I am "feline" the fabric today!

I admit it. 

I am a fabric lover.

I just love the moment when the new fabric arrives,

especially a shiny bundle to unwrap and enjoy.

The bundle is 

Feline Myself by Dear Stella

The black print is 

Meow by Mind's Eye for Riley Blake

The Moda Bella Solids  from my stash

are Betty's Pink, Raspberry and Gray.

Apprentice Quilty Kitty Nutmeg joined me in my fabric appreciation today.

This fabric is quilty kitty approved 

for a special new surprise project.

I will not use it all.

I shall pick and chose from these goodies

for this fun project.

Looking forward to getting my fingers started on these pretties.

Today I am setting up my machine to quilt a quilt.

Loving these 

Fragile by Zen Chic for Moda Fabrics 

and

Aurifil Thread

Time to quilt!

Sneak Peek ~ New Project!

I love my Bella Solids Color Chart.

When I needed to decide on a solid to coordinate with

my Fragile by Zen Chic Mini Charm Project,

started here,

I reached for my color chart.

I find this an essential tool when designing and deciding

on colors and fabrics.

There are touches of a lovely blue turquoise in the

Fragile by Zen Chic for Moda Fabrics

fabric line.

I was looking for a solid to bring out this color,

so I opened to the blues and turquoise page
on my handy Bella Solids Color Chart
and looked for the perfect match.

There were several possibilites,

Surf, Capri, Bright Turquoise, 

and even Pastel Blue if I wanted to tone it down.

My son the engineer was walking by so I asked him which color he liked best.

He looked them over and pointed out the Bright Turquoise has the same color intensity

of the golden yellow in the Fragile line.

My Matty has a great eye for design and color.

I agreed.

So Bright Turquoise it is!

I am loving sewing with these fabrics!

I am looking forward to showing off this project,

but it shall have to wait.

This is for another great 

Fat Quarter Shop Quiltalong

Maestro, the ever present quilty kitty helper,

says she is on guard to make sure there is no more peeking.

:) Soon! :)

How do you decide what solids to use in a new project?

Do you use a color chart?

I am always interested in sharing quilting tips.

:-)