Not Purple

Quick! What colors do artists use to depict the beauty of the desert Southwest? Terra cotta, pinks, and purples are among the most common, as seen below. Here are a few Southwest quilts with purple as the dominant color. Yet, the landscape is not purple. Perhaps, on a rare occasion, the sunset reflects purple tones,…

Colors of Dauphin Island

Wednesday is the day for playing, exploring, shopping, and laundry. Yesterday’s play included finally photographing colorful houses on the island. What a gorgeous palette! I found some fabric in my stash that matches perfectly. I had bought a set of 5 inch charm squares that are perfect for a Dauphin Island inspired quilt. Yesterday I…