Pinwheel Beach

I designed this pinwheel quilt back in March and its design didn't come together easily. In the end, I incorporated some of the new fabric I printed for the fabric swap at Maze & Vale along with a printed blessing in the lower right corner. Originally I wanted more of a sense of trees with autumn reds beginning coming down to a serene reflection in the water. Colors wouldn't flow with more green in the palette, so I simplified and went with more blue. The final design ended up a bit more conservative than I was hoping for, but I have to admit that I simply love the colors. Each pinwheel block looked complete on its own as I pieced the top and the khaki gray top-stitching ties it all together in an earthy way.

Now, to pick a color thread for quilting - I think vertical lines about 3/4 " apart. Rust? And, traditional binding or a clean edge? If binding, a dark edge or blue edge or rust edge? Hmmm.

The blessing in the lower right corner:

A Blessing of Solitude May you recognize in your life the presence, power and light of your soul.May you realize that you are never alone, that your soul in its brightness and belonging connects you intimately with the rhythm of the universe.May you have respect for your own individuality and difference.May you realize that the shape of your soul is unique, that you have a special destiny here, that behind the façade of your life there is something beautiful, good and eternal happening.May you learn to see yourself with the same delight, pride and expectation with which God sees you in every moment.

John O'Donohue (1956-2008) (from Anam Cara)

(See the post here for a little more about this blessing.)