Bryan House Quilts

Mini-Wavelength {RJR Fabrics: What Shade Are You?}

finished quilts

If you had to be a color, which color would you pick? That’s a fancy question for “what’s your favorite color?”

My answer is (of course) ALL THE COLORS!!! Which is why for my project this RJR Cotton‘s “What Shade RU?” blog hop I chose blue and green solids.

Obviously. heh.

If you are new here, welcome. My name is Rebecca and I’m the author of Modern Rainbow: 14 Imaginative Quilts that Play with Color. In my book I use ALL THE COLORS with the purpose of discovering how to make rainbow quilts that are unique and inspired.

RJR Solids in Argento, Optical White, Neon, Grass is Always Greener,
Riviera, Putting Green, Twilight, Indigo, Bora Bora

And you may have noticed that green and blue is not ALL THE COLORS! So you might be curious why I chose such a limited palette. For this project I wanted to try something a little different. I wanted to know how the Wavelength pattern (from my book Modern Rainbow) would look with a more limited palette monochromatic rainbow.

Original Wavelength
Quilted by Angela Walters

If you follow me over on Instagram you might have seen my progress in early October. I wasn’t confident my idea would work so before wholly committing I put up a mock up of the colors on my design wall.

There are certainly times where I put an idea up on my design wall and it just doesn’t work. Happily I did like this idea once it came to life on my wall.

I couldn’t resist piecing a monochromatic back.

For the quilting I wanted to use cross hatch, but that turns out to be pretty challenging on a long arm. So instead I cross hatched in sections, creating luscious texture.

And voila. Here is the finished piece. What do you think? Does the Wavelength pattern look different with the colors in a random array? It’s so interesting how a quilt pattern can look completely different just by changing fabrics and color schemes.

Mini Wavelength, detail
Mini Wavelength, Detail

And when I say mini, it’s more of a wall hanging size. That yellow table just needed something to hang above it.

I hope you enjoyed this post. If you are interested in purchasing Modern Rainbow click here or visit your local quilt shop; if you’d like a signed copy click here.
A special thank you to RJR Fabrics for supplying the fabrics. Check out their blog to see more “What Shade RU?” posts.
And a special thank you for reading!
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{Giveaway!}And if you would like to win a bundle of the fabric I used, please leave a comment below. (Fabrics can ship to U.S., Canada, and Australia)
I’ll pick the winner randomly on Monday.
RJR Solids in Argento, Optical White, Neon, Grass is Always Greener,
Riviera, Putting Green, Twilight, Indigo, Bora Bora

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Comments

  6. Lisa Marie says

    Just beautiful! Lately I'm partial to limited color palettes so the new version really appeals to me. Blues and greens are some of my favorites.

  10. Peaches1003 says

    Oh it certainly works in a more limited palette! It reminds my of mountains in the afternoon covered in shadows. The quilting looks great too – it really all works together.

  14. Fiodhna says

    I know this is slightly forward but I think you should just send me that beautiful wall hanging and perhaps wavelength too if you're in a giving mood! Hahhaha hope you're well Becca! Miss your face. XOXOXO Fi

    Everything about you is dope. Including this newest beauty

  15. OhioLori says

    Your quilt is AMAZING!!!! I would have never thought up such a cool idea…I am a Book, or Pattern person, Thank you for sharing! & Thanks for chance to win your Give-a-way too! 🙂

    Happy Thanksgiving Blessings!

  17. KathleenD says

    Even your Mini Wavelength quilt is stunning! I really do like your exuberant use of color. Thank you for sharing AND for the giveaway opportunity!

  28. Beth says

    These are lovely. I grew up by the beach in Southern Cal, and these colors feel like home. Funny–now I live in the Pacific Northwest, and these colors also look like my new home.

  30. FlourishingPalms says

    I'm a sucker for rainbow colors, but what you've done with this monochromatic color scheme is stunning! And your Wavelength design is wonderful in its simplicity. You're very talented!

  33. Elsa says

    The Wavelength pattern was one of the reasons why I bought your book! Love the blues and greens and the quilting ~ thanks so much for the giveaway!

  34. Jayne says

    So true how changing colors can change a pattern…it looks fantastic! I love the blues and greens together ~ and the quilting is fabulous. Anytime I can use every color in the rainbow…I try to!

    • julie mirdoch says

      I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!!! I live in the Rocky Mountains in Canada and this looks exactly like looking out the window! And I'm obsessed with the quilting! Can't wait to get your book and get the cast off my hand so I can make this with the fabric I'm going to win!!!!!

      Lol!!!

      Julie.mirdoch@shaw.ca

  42. Karen says

    What a neat way to change things up, Rebecca. This mini reminds me of a Maine woods on a snowy day (reflected in an icy lake?), and it looks wonderful over that yellow table!

  44. Lisa E says

    I have your book and love all the quilts in it. I think I like your Mini Wavelength even more than the original! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful design.

  50. Retta says

    A friend just recently steered me to your website. I am so impressed with your work. It’s beautiful!!! As I get older, I’m more drawn to the vibrant colors. Can’t wait to purchase one of your books. Thanks for sharing your love of quilting.

  52. Deb LaDue says

    Love this quilt. Reminds me of mountains reflected. Also love how the colors look layered!

  54. Cyndi says

    I have wanted to make Wavelength for the longest time! I just haven’t gotten around to it. Then there is the question-where on earth will I put another quilt? I love the idea of a mini wavelength! That will be perfect for me for now. Approximately what size is the wall hanging?