Sunday, January 11, 2015

Mrs. Billings is in the House!

Do you recognize this quilt/coverlet?
I've had the Mrs. Billings pattern and templates buried sitting on my cutting table almost a year.
My roadblock was indecision--I couldn't commit to any colors or fabrics--I was afraid to get started.
Finally on Friday I got out my tub of Japanese taupes and started cutting.  
Well, you can see I didn't stick with that plan!
 I chucked everything I had started and dug out some Jo Morton fabrics--I'm not sure where the little check came from, but it jumped into the mix.
 I'm much happier now. 

Today I will be testing out fabrics for the next round--decisions, decisions.......
You can see many versions of this quilt by doing an online search for Mrs. Billings images--my very favorite version is Laurie Simpson's. I have a pretty hefty stash of Minick and Simpson fabrics and could definitely pull off one similar to Laurie's, but I don't want to be a copycat have to go my own way.

Linking up with Kathy for Slow Sunday Stitching HERE
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17 comments:

  1. Quilter KathyJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Indecision is a roadblock for me too on a major project I want to start. I guess I have to do what you did, and just start in and see what develops! This is an amazing project!

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  2. LorisJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    This is a beautiful quilt! Quite a commitment but looks very worth it. Enjoy the journey. You are off to a great start!

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  3. moosecraftJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    You are off and running on an awesome start! Projects always seem to come together best when started at the "right time"! :-)

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  4. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Oh I would say you are off to a great start. You just needed to get started. I know that feeling. Someone told me if you purchase fabrics you love in colors you love than they will always work in any quilt you make. Looking foward to your progress. Are you hand piecing this?

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  5. KajaJanuary 11, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Wow, this will be amazing, though I'm guessing a load of work!

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  6. SuzanneJanuary 11, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    Oh wow...I have not seen this project before...amazing! I like your colors.

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  7. KyleJanuary 11, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    That's exactly why I haven't jumped into that pattern. So many decisions, but you are off and running. It's a beautiful start.

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  8. JanetJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Your center is gorgeous!! It would surely be beautiful in taupes but the bright repros you've gone with just sparkle! I will just love to follow your progress :0) I had to smile at your not wanting to copycat Laurie Simpson - I love her Mrs Billings too, I also have the Minick and Simpson stash to do it but settled on using that stash to make a different quilt - The Circle Game

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  9. janJanuary 11, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    Karen you have made a gorgeous start! I love the fabrics and I have done the same. Can't decide on fabric so I haven't started it yet! I too am a huge fan of Laurie's coverlet - American Banner Rose is my all time fav line of fabrics. I can't wait to see the progress on your Mrs. billings! xo jan

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  10. CathieJJanuary 11, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    I love your fabric selections. This is going to be a beautiful quilt. I will enjoy watching it grow.

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  11. Karen SJanuary 11, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    Great colour selection and a wonderful start!!

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  12. Karen HJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    This is such a great quilt and you are off to a great start! I'll be eagerly awaiting your next post so I can see your progress!

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  13. RobinJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Your Mrs. Billings is going to be lovely. You can't go wrong with Jo Morton.

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  14. SueJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Your fabric choices are lovely Karen. I have made this quilt and it takes alot of work! I'm so glad I saw your post as I posted a photo on my blog that couldn't be enlarged ( by mistake) so have now managed to correct. You may like to take a look.
    Regards
    Sue in New Zealand

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  15. Marsha CooperJanuary 14, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    Looks like you have been busy. I'm anxious to get my hexagons going again, just having a problem with too many other projects that also need my attention.

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  16. dqJanuary 15, 2015 at 1:36 AM

    Excellent choice of fabrics in mk opinion! I think your quilt will be even better than the pattern.

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  17. Angie in SoCalJanuary 15, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    What a gorgeous center! You know what to pick. I invite you to link to WIPs Be Gone and showcase that great EPP. I really, really like the colors your using.

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