Quilt Show Inspiration

When I go to a quilt show, if I come home with one good idea, I consider my outing a great success.

Last week, I attended what used to be affectionately known in these parts as the "Ft. Washington Quilt Show." The venue was moved to Harrisburg a year or two ago, making attendance more problematic.

But this year my friend Connie said there was space on the minibus at the retirement community where she lives, so I happily accepted her invitation. There were only 8 of us, which made the trip especially pleasant.

The picture above shows the essence of a quilt that knocked me out with its simplicity and its three-dimensional illusion. I made the sample with some solid pastels cut into 3-1/2" squares and bordered on the right and bottom with 1-1/4" wide tan, with a little square of white in the upper right and lower left corner. Each little block is connected by the same white fabric cut into a 2-1/4" sashing.

The quilt has endless possibilities. What grabs me is the "shadow" effect created by the tan standing out from the white background.

Try it. I think you'll like it!