in the works. and maybe I DO like purple.

That first half of that title is misleading. Because if I was going to honestly share my 'in the works' pile, I would have about two dozen different things to discuss. It appears that once I put something in the bin, it only has a 10ish% chance of every climbing out of there. So basically, I am going to need an enormous design wall so I keep everything out of the bin.

I have spoken before about inspiration and how for me it usually either begins with one of two things- a color palette, or a pattern. More often than not, I choose a color palette first and then pick a design. This color palette came to me in a different way. I try to not look on pinterest for patterns, but I love looking at interior design pictures for cues on color palettes and lines. This particular photo is not a color palette I'd typically gravitate towards, but I could not stop thinking about it.

Photo source here

I think it was the combination of the warm lavender and deep golds and rich orangey browns set against the stark coolness of the gray that did it for me. I could not stop thinking about it. I knew I probably wouldn't incorporate this palette into my home fully (because I don't like purple and am so confused!!!) , but I can make a quilt in these colors for a subtle pop of the palette. So I emailed the girls at Fabric Bubb and they were so sweet and worked with me to design a bundle mixed with florals, solids, and modern geometric prints. My favorite threesome!!!

And here it is in progress.

I decided to go with an improv wedge strip design. It allows freedom and movement in the quilt, and is fun for me to put together. 

It is growing! I am so eager to get this done, because I can't wait to wrap myself up in it!!

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Switching gears a bit here, but sticking with the title. I made another quilt with lavender being the focal color, and while completely different from the top above, it is making me rethink my dislike of the color purple. Or at least, lavender. I feel like lavender truly goes with everything and brings out the warmth in just about every color!!!

Again, modern simple design to let the floral fabric shine!

I quilted it in my favorite method. Easy curvy lines. 

I recently bought 13 yards of that floral print from Whimsy Quilts closing sale so be prepared to see a lot of quilts backed with it :)

Curved corners for a little extra delight.

What about you? Do you have a color you don't like? Do you have a shade of it that appeals to you?

I linked up with Sew Can She!!