Intermittent Inspiration: Quilts with Orange
Continuing inspiration from flickr, I noticed I was really being drawn to the color orange this week. Orange is a funny color — it is thought to be bold (but is not necessarily so), is associated with sunshine (though it is really more the color of fire), and is generally associated with cheeriness (with a few notable exceptions).
I agree with Sarah that in craft, there seem to be two camps: orange believers and non-believers. Those who have embraced orange in their lives really inspire me. It’s not an easy thing to do in our culture.
I definitely had fun playing with orange recently, and can’t wait for next week to show you photos of my latest.
Tell us: Are you a member of team orange?
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Obviously, I’m in complete agreement. These orange lovers do have a zest for life, don’t they? It really is starting to inspire me. Great quilt shots from the Orange Team!
Comment by Sarah — 20 February 2009 @ 12:29 pm
I think that reading your entry on Team Orange is what inspired me to keep an eye out.
Comment by Mal — 22 February 2009 @ 11:40 am
Absolutely, an orange team member! If you love orange, check out this wonderful blog.
And this flickr group Orangey Goodness. I am sure they would welcome a picture of your
beautiful quilt. If you search for member melimeloart, you will see my very “orange” family room.
Comment by Roseanna — 26 February 2009 @ 5:31 pm
@Roseanna — thanks for the links! I love the photos!
Comment by Mal — 26 February 2009 @ 5:48 pm
What a great, happy little quilt! I really love orange when it’s put with fabrics that also shade into pink. And orange put against white is just lovely. And, yes, I’m definitely an orange lover. Not quite sure when that happened because I don’t think I used to be. But I painted my living room/dining room two shades of orange this summer so I think it’s pretty much a done deal. (I know, sounds awful but it really isn’t — the wood furniture glows and the room is so warm. Made getting through winter a lot easier!)
Comment by Terrie Sandelin — 18 April 2009 @ 10:33 pm