So - Laura and Katy are going on a road trip around the US - they're visiting Arizona, Utah and Nevada.
The idea is that they will sew as they go and blog about the projects they stitch, inspired by the amazing sceney and colours of the midwest. They've invited some others to play along with a pic of somewhere they've been to recently, and an EPP project inspired by the colours of the photo! So of course the first thing I thought of was my trip to Africa.
Here are my brother and I standing on the banks of a river full of hippo. The problem with Africa is that the palette is kind of the same no matter where you look - beautiful, but kind of brown and green! So i looked at this pic from Lake Tanganika, the world's largest fresh water lake:
Which gave me this palette, which I made using the palette builder tool at Play Craft.
Which I love! But then I decided that was really cheating a bit and I should have a proper African palette. So I used this pic instead, which is one of my favourites from the trip. We drove up over a hill, and the sun was going down - and suddenly all these giraffes popped their heads up all ot once. They looked so funny.
Much more an accurate representation of Africa, don't you think?
So here's the palette. I've spent this morning picking out some fabrics to make a block with:
I wanted to get something slightly tribal and organic looking, as well as some texture, some spots for the giraffes. I'm quite pleased with what's I've got picked out.
But...... I have to admit that my head has been so full of cotton wool getting ready for my own trip to the USA in two weeks (I'm going to Denver and then to Houston!), that I forgot to make a block!! I get a black mark against my name, I know. Bad Sarah. To redeem myself I will sew the block up tonight and blog tomorrow, please check back to see what I did :)
Join in with the blog hop and sew along - there are some amazing prizes and offers to be had along the way from sponsors including Pink Castle Fabrics, Paper Pieces (they are offering a coupon code for 20% off using PAPER20 on checkout) and Aurifil Check out the details now and join in!!!
Off to stitch.
I had the same problem with muted colors. But the fabrics you have chosen are really lovely, and I like a subdued palette! Look forward to seeing the finished piece
Posted by: Dianne Neale | Sunday, October 07, 2012 at 04:38 PM
don't worry Sarah, I have only made a start on my EPP - I am up tomorrow!), there is a linky thing on October 30th so you could have something done by then! Looking forward to whatever develops.
Posted by: Jo | Sunday, October 07, 2012 at 11:05 PM
What a fantastic trip - Africa is still on my 'to do' list. Glad to see you weren't any closer than that to the hippos - everyone worries about the lions but it's the hippos you have to watch out for. Good luck with your stitching; nothing like a deadline to bring out greatness!
Posted by: Kirsty@Bonjour | Monday, October 08, 2012 at 07:14 AM
What beautiful picture and I am sure your block will be lovely.
Posted by: Shawn | Monday, October 08, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Hi Sarah, what a lovely coincidence that I land on your blog today through the blog hop having just purchased your book Quilting from Little Things two weeks ago. The pictures from your trip are fantastic and your fabric choices are beautiful; can't wait to see your finished block.
Posted by: Martha @ Weekend Doings | Tuesday, October 09, 2012 at 03:25 AM
Such beautiful photos! I love the fabrics you picked out as well. :) Thank you so much for checking out our palette builder tool!
Posted by: Anne | Tuesday, October 09, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Gorgeous photos! FAIL on the block!!! I logged in from Hawaii just to check it out :P I WILL check back!!! thanks for posting!!!
Posted by: Laura | Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 05:48 PM
It seems to be wonderful pictures. I think that they both are having fun while traveling. Isn't it? Thanks for sharing this informative post.
Posted by: Cheap Car Rental Germany | Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 05:01 PM
I love your use of colour.
Posted by: Sue smith | Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 10:38 PM
he photography looks stunning. All the pictures looks wonderful. It seems that the pictures are taken by the professional photographer. I think you had enjoyed a lot during your trip.
Posted by: Accommodation Madrid | Wednesday, November 07, 2012 at 06:20 PM
Wat je zei maakte veel zin. Maar, na te denken over dit, wat als je er nog een schepje inhoud? Ik bedoel, ik wil niet om u te vertellen hoe u uw blog lopen, maar wat als je iets toegevoegd om misschien krijgen mensen aandacht? Net zoals een video of een foto of twee te krijgen. Om dit niveau van uw respectieve plicht geld terug onderzoeken te waarborgen, bezoek de TARIEVEN websites als gevolg van het zoeken naar het al het hele google zoeken.
Posted by: sac longchamp pliage | Friday, November 09, 2012 at 07:46 PM
So stunning. Definitely going to add this to my list of things we want to do with the family in the next few years. So glad you are willing to share your pictures..thanks!
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