I’m really loving my latest quilt, Fruit Salad.
When I was a kid, at least once per summer my parents would get a watermelon, chill it, and then make a big to-do about eating it outside as part of an evening picnic. We ate it outside because my 3 siblings and I made a MESS with that watermelon! We had juice dripping down our chins and, of course, we had to have contests to see who could spit the seeds the farthest.
As this quilt developed that’s what it made me think of. Thus, the name. 
A detail shot:
This quilt was originally inspired by a photo of lillies. As it evolved, the stronger colors became dominant, and I was disappointed. But, I reminded myself that the inspiration photo was just that – inspiration. If it got me motivated to try something it had served its purpose. With that in mind, I looked at the quilt with new eyes and fell in love with it. I hope you like it too.
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Ellen Lindner
P.S. A design note: can you see how important the neutral white and grey are? Can you imagine the quilt without them?
I love your Fruit Salad quilt. And yes, I love the light neutrals. Also the skinny inset strips.
Thanks, Kristin. I’m working on another improv quilt right now with VASTLY different colors. I hope I can eventually pull it together.