Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Project Blue & White


I love the crisp contrast of white and navy blue . . .


. . . and how a soft blue looks like it is emerging from the field of white.



Here is my first blue and white project: a pair of potholders, from a repurposed tablecloth. It seems too easy to do a blue and white sewing project -- but, really, isn't it another way to get in touch with color? Like doing an inspiration board or collage/journal page -- getting involved with color. And it helps hone my sewing skills. (And convinces me I really really need a walking foot before I tackle any larger-scale quilting job.)

More blue and white (I hope) before month's end.

10 comments:

Kari said...

This is gorgeous. What a great idea to repurpose a tablecloth. Beautiful!!!
Kari

Janelle said...

Oh, the potholders look wonderful, just like delft tiles! Love your photos, too.

Thanks for visiting my blog! :-)

Felicia said...

Pretty blues :)

Merci-Notes said...

What beautiful work! I hope that you can get the walking foot!
With Kindness,
Mry

Unknown said...

Oh now I am inspired, I already have Blue & white things in my kitchen but some how my other colors are sneaking in.. So today I am going to re organize and bring back the original theme I love crisp white & blue. Thank you for posting.
Cheryl

Nancy Jo said...

Katie,
Blue is just , well blue isn't it. Looks so pretty. Love the way the potholders came out. Now I wouldn't want to use them, just look at them. Nice work.
NANCY JO

Stars Fault said...

Hello ~ Dropping by from your link on Year of Color blog. Your re-purposed tablecloth pot holders are just perfect. They DO look like delft tiles. It always makes me feel good to re-use something old and then it feels like its brand-new again!

Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star's Fault

Carol............. said...

I love the picture of your mug on the blue and white background! I'm very much into photography and enjoy seeing other people compositions. I recently joined MJ's and love all the creative gals out there.

Cathy Cobblestone said...

Jus' checkin' in to see how you've been. I just love all the blue and white - such a beautiful color combination for winter and every season for that matter. Have fun exploring all the colors. Happy Valentine's Day! Cathy

Beemoosie said...

LOVELY potholders!!! There is something special about blue & white!!

~Blessings