What a challenge I've entered! And I can't remember how I found Esther Aliu's site but I am so very glad I did. Esther drafted a quilt that was made in 1790 England. It was featured in Averil Colby's book, Patchwork, printed in 1956. We don't know where this quilt is today, or that if it even still exists but hopefully with this new interest through Esther's efforts this lovely work will be found. Visit Esther's site to read more about Love Entwined and how you too can join in this journey.

     I've chosen various fabrics from Moda's French General line, a few from Makower, and may even include a few batiks as Edyta Sitar does so beautifully...if I am brave enough. My background is a soft cream from Moda and it drapes so nicely. I think it will "play" well and contrast nicely with the colors I've chosen - which are my interpretation of the colors Esther has recommended. The original picture of this "fine marriage coverlet" is printed in gray-scale so we can only make educated guesses.

     I marvel as I visit other participant's blogs and see the colors and fabrics they have chosen. My confidence in this area is a bit shaky. I chuckle as I say that because this whole endeavor shakes me up! It is all part of the thrill I guess, and to quote Esther, "an adventure is not complete unless it is challenging as well."

           I'm striving to keep these fabrics in the box I have purchased to help keep me organized. This project may get messy with all the fussy cutting and small pieces. And a notebook with page protectors to store each month's directions from Esther.