Tuesday, May 31, 2011

What Do You Think I Should Do?


The 54" width of the fabric.

I've had this fabric, "Brunei" by Lee Behren, for over seven years as drapery rolls wrapped in plastic in my closet. I have at least six yards. In fact, I went back later and bought more so I'm not really sure how much I have now. I really loved this fabric and did make two pillows out of it; however, the motivation to make this into a coverlet/quilt like the one below passed years ago.


Detail of fabric middle.


A photo shoot in Living Room* magazine of an Anthropologie comforter.

You see how the Anthropologie coverlet has a distinct color change down the middle just the same as my fabric? I remember feeling that it was a sign and "meant to be". And it was at the time, too bad I took too long to stitch it up. Now I'm not so much into a lot of pink in my bedroom. So I'm trying to think up some way to make this fabric work by combining it with more orange and green fabrics. Perhaps a big border of another patterned fabric? Intersperse strips within the design or create a patchwork like the examples below?


Comforters from The Company Store.

However, that would mean buying more fabric and I already have enough for two coverlets! Can somebody help me with this?! Suggestions are welcome!


It's lovely though, isn't it?

*A great magazines that was canceled after only three issues.

2 comments:

Kerry said...

So beautiful! I have no clue what you should do with it, though.

WilmaJean said...

Hey just followed (after stalking far too long lol). I agree that you should play up any color except the pink. And make big stitches instead of the crazy details. That takes too long, and you will run out of steam. At least I would. Hope to see what you do with the fabric soon ;)