He was shortish and oldish and brownish and mossy. And he spoke in a voice that was sharpish and bossy.
It's modern - it's just come out - and it's not... It's been around for 41 years. But Robert Kaufmann has just released it as fabric, so I think it counts for Sew Modern Monday at Canoe Ridge Creations.
The Lorax by Dr Seuss was one of my brother's favourite bedtime stories as a kid. I heard it far too many times. So when I heard about 6 months ago that the fabric was coming out, I was inordinately excited. :)
As my reward for organising the Blogger's Bundle competition, I received the bundle of Lorax Bright fat quarters from the Fat Quarter Shop. They are LOVELY. So bright and cheerful they make me smile. The bundle includes a panel from the book which is availlable from The Book Depository.
I really wanted the blocks to be wonky and fit in with the unconventionality of Dr Seuss, so I cut strips of 6.5" and then cut across them diagonally, 2.5" in from opposite ends (if that makes sense).
My name is The Lorax, I speak for the trees.
If you haven't read the book, do yourself a favour and get it. It's an environmentalist's dream, and well before its time. It hasn't dated.
It needs borders but I'll wait for the next order. Until then, it remains a WIP.
On other WIPS, not much progress. It's too hot in Perth to quilt, so it's cutting and piecing for the moment. I did cut up an entire layer cake of Terrain for the next WIP... :)
Happy Sewing!
This made me grin!! How perfect, such a fun quilt!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing Laura! I saw the preview for the Lorax movie recently, that looks good too, I am madly hand piecing and hand quilting at the moment, but a little too shy to blog about it. You sometimes see my stuff on face book if I have a phone handy , Love the fabric!!!
ReplyDeleteDoes your brother have a new quilt in his future?
ReplyDeleteThat's so fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! The Lorax is one of our favorite books, so my husband approved of that particular fabric purchase! Can't wait to see what you do with the Terrain.
ReplyDeleteI love it! :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt, really made me smile!
ReplyDeleteCute! I personally am just sad I missed the "Green Eggs and Ham" Fabric that appears to have come out a couple of years ago. But this quilt is seriously adorable! My mom is actually working on a Grinch one that's similar, here:
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She's a little stuck on the design, so I'm sure she'd appreciate any words of encouragement you could give as a Successful Seussian Quilter (tm).
My daughter would love this, she's a huge fan of Dr Suess!
ReplyDeleteOh I love Dr. Seuss! We're actually born on the same day which I'm very proud of ;) Adorable quilt!
ReplyDeleteSo nice and bright, great quilt!
ReplyDeleteVery cool fabric. And I love how you've set it.
ReplyDeleteReally cute! I so love that book too. And you cut your Terrain! Oh my! At some point I will get the courage to do the same to mine but until then, it sits waiting in my stash drawer.
ReplyDeleteLove the Dr. Seuss! I just did my diaper bag using some of these panel scenes. Now I have to decide how to use the rest of them! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt!
ReplyDeleteGreat setting for the fabric!
ReplyDeleteNever read the book, but it looks so fun!
ReplyDeleteLove the Lorax ever since I was old enough to read! I loaded up on enough fabric for two quilts, just in case I get a grandkid. LOL Enjoyed seeing your wonky setting. That is the way I have my blocks designed too! :)
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