I am so happy to be back sharing the last of the Color Chaos quilt samples with you! The Color Chaos Quilt Pattern is available now! If you haven't read about the other Color Chaos Quilt Samples yet, you can find links to them below. They are all so different and provide lots of inspiration and ideas for this pattern!
It was brought to my attention that the pattern in American Patchwork & Quilting for the Color Cubes quilt (August 2015 Issue) doesn't have ...
I am so excited to kick off the Modern Half Square Triangle Quilt-a-Long! Today I'll share with you my inspiration for this quilt-a-long and the supplies you will need, and starting next week we'll start working on the blocks! I saw this pin a few weeks ago, and I was captivated. I loved it, and when I clicked through the pin, and found that the man who created the design used the Perl program, and that he made it for his then-girlfriend, and that she made the quilt for him as a wedding present, I knew this was right up my alley! (I have emailed the gentleman who wrote the program that created all the blocks to ask his permission to host this quilt-a-long, but I haven't heard back from him.) I loved the look of the blocks in black and white, and thought it would be fun to take these traditional block designs and make them 'modern' by only using two colors. (I am the type of person who likes to make things in the colors I first see them in, so this is really no surprise!) I couldn't figure out how to assemble the blocks without drawing them all out, so I grabbed my gridded notebook and my black colored pencil and got busy. There are 72 blocks, so this will take 72 weeks! Don't stress though - you can cut the fabric for several blocks at once, and assemble the blocks as you can. Each finished block will measure 8.5 inches. Feel free to make your blocks smaller or larger (you will need to adjust fabric requirements accordingly). I first made a few blocks 12.5 inches, so I'll compare those for you so you can see what you like best! Supplies: 5 yards each of two colors (or as many colors you would like to use!) Rotary cutter, clear acrylic ruler, self-healing cutting mat, marking pen (more on this next time), lots of thread, sewing machine, iron This yardage requirement assumes that you will cut 3.5 inch squares to trim down to 2.5 inch HSTs. I find that if I sew a scant 1/4 inch seam allowance I can use 3 inch squares to start. This requires far less yardage. You may want to try out your seam allowance to see what you can get away with. I will post one new block each Monday - and we will finish our quilt in January 2014! Yikes! I do think this is the best method - you can do four blocks at a time at the end of the month if that is easier. I recommend making several HSTs at once - it is easier to batch cut, sew and trim! Come back next Monday to see the first block! I am so excited! Even if you haven't made a quilt before, I think you can handle this one, so please jump in and join us - I am happy to answer questions as we go!
The Kentucky Quilt Project
For my birthday I received the Kona "Dark" Fat Quarter box, it was very exciting, and really until now I have hardly used it! Then I sa...
Who doesn't love a festival? It is the Spring 2012 Blogger's Quilt Festival held by Amy at Amy's Creative Side. I have been looking forward to this because I realized something big during the last festival. I didn't have anything to enter because I give most of my quilts away. I needed to make some quilts for me. This led me to declare that 2012 would be my year of trying totally new techniques and stretching my quilts skills. My entry is titled "Busting Out". This is a piece that I would never have thought that I could make! When I saw the inspiration piece for the 2010 Mod Mood quilt along at Daintytime., I reminded myself that 2012 was my year to stretch and I decided to go for it. First, I am not someone with a history of working with solids. But when I started to pull out all my scraps (I save everything!), I was amazed at the variety of colors. The instructions for the quilt along are excellent and I soon found myself sewing arcs together. The piece was then hand quilted in a random design using random colored thread. I absolutely LOVE the way that this turned out. Although the title is "Busting Out" (as in the scraps busting out of my bag), I also thought of calling it "Willy Wonka's Music Factory". Please stop by the festival and check out the entries. There is so much inspiration out there! (Note: I'm having some internet issues, but will reply to comments as soon as I can.)
"Richmond," pieced in Richmond Reds by Becky Brown Becky, who used to live in Richmond, Virginia, wrote she couldn't resist making up the "Richmond" block in my new 19th-century reproduction line called Richmond Reds. The Moda collection has a good variety of dark and light calicoes to give a period look to her block. Twelve 8" Richmond blocks set side by side. The block was given the name in Hearth and Home magazine about a century ago. With a 6" finished border the quilt will be 36" x 44" Instructions for the border: Quilt from the early 20th century. The setting squares of light calico or shirting have faded with hard use. The idea of using a print rather than a plain white was a standard look for everyday quilts from about 1870-1930. The lighter prints can be viewed as contrast, background and neutral. Pine Burr about 1870-1890 Patchwork patterns in the magazines and newspapers certainly influenced taste. Light calicoes were advised in the Prairie Farmer's homemakers' column in the year 1886. "Patchwork Pattern Mrs. H. E. Snow contributes the specimen of patchwork given...It is to be pieced of two colors of calico, a light and a dark, or may be of medium shade and white. The plain illustration needs no description." This quilt with its light calico background from about 1890 may have been inspired by Mrs. Snow's design in the 1886 magazine. Another Prairie Farmer pattern contributor during that year was "Elder's Wife" who advised setting quilt blocks with "light calico of small figure" for practical reasons. "As a rule, quilts are more useful as outside covers if set together with light calico of small figure, than if white were used. Especially if there are children, the white very soon gets soiled and makes much hard work in the washing..." By "outside covers" she means a spread to top the bed clothes. Back to the pattern for "Richmond"..... I could tell you as Mrs. Snow did in 1886, "The plain illustration needs no description," but there might be sobs in the comments. Waaaah! So I will direct you to the pattern for an 8" in my Civil War Quilts blog that Becky did a few years ago: http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com/2011/02/6-richmond.html And also tell you that it is # 1654 in my BlockBase program for PC's, where you can print out a pattern any size. Here I've had BlockBase print rotary cutting instructions for a 12" block. Questions? I said: "It needs no description!" Just be glad it's not 1886 and Mrs. Snow is not writing this blog.
Yesterday my copy of Australian Patchwork and Quilting (Vol. 20 No. 8) arrived, containing my quilt Pink Feathers. I've only shown peeks of this before, but here are a whole heap of photos, because I really love this quilt. There's not a lot of piecing (really it's just the 12 Palm blocks) but the quilting really transforms it. I definitely designed this quilt with the quilting (especially the circular feathers in the border) at the front of my mind. The parallel lines in the border are done in matching threads - white on the white and black on the black, to highlight the hot-pink feathered circles. I got the idea for this border from the excellent Kim Brunner class I took at AMQF late last year, and was desperate to try it out. The photo below is of the back of the quilt: The parallel lines were all marked, but quilted free motion - I've not worked out a way of using rulers with my machine they way it's done on longarms, and I really didn't feel like turning the quilt 180degrees after every line! They're far from perfect, but the effect is exactly what I wanted. The centre motif is an adapted Patsy Thompson stencil. The original stencil was just a little too big for the centre square on the alternating points, so I took out a small section. I echoed the motif using clear monofilament, hoping it wouldn't show on either the black or the white, and that worked well. I used the same monofilament to stipple the remaining area around the central motif and echo the curved cross-hatched segments on the palm blocks. I couldn't leave them unquilted - they looked too puffy, because of the relatively dense quilting over the rest of the quilt. Given there were 12 palm blocks requiring the curved cross-hatching, I made my own stencil for it. teh stencil actually only had half the lines - all nesting curves. For each one I marked the lines, then turned the stencil around to mark the other half. I'm please with the effect, although I suspect I could have quilted something else which would have been just as effective and taken rather less time - the stencil took a while to make and use. Again, the quilting was free-motion quilted. Why not have a go at making your own version of this quilt? All the instructions are in the magazine, and I'd love to see what you can do! Pink Feathers has been doing a little travel to a few quilt shows with AP&Q/Express Publications, but it'll be home soon, so I can give it to its new owner.
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One of my favorite categories, here are half of the quilts from the Improvisation category this year at QuiltCon 2015. The other half, including the prize winners will be up next post. Several of t…
And continuing our Quilt Market Houston 2012 coverage, more of my selections from the quilt exhibitions:
The sparkler quilt made in warm colors with Kona solids. Pieced and quilted by Rachel @ Quiltineering. Pattern by Lee @ Freshly Pieced.
PLAY WITH COLOR & VALUE IN THIS CLASSIC QUILT DESIGN! The Double Wedding Ring pattern teaches you how to sew this bucket list quilt both by hand & machine! The pattern walks you through creating your own templates, sewing curves & getting all those arcs to line up! In one of Tara's favorite patterns, have fun exploring color and value interactions in the repeated arcs as you construct your quilt top! Quilt Size: 80" x 80", 96" x 96", easy to adjust size ON-DEMAND VIDEO COURSE You can't put everything in a written pattern! Choose the Pattern with Video Course option to get access to 11 in-depth video lessons where Tara sews through each step of the pattern and includes all the tips & tricks you get in an in-person class. Video courses are on-demand lessons hosted on Thinkific and content never expires. Watch the videos as often as you like or whenever you need a refresher. Leave comments in the platform to get help if you get stuck on a step in the pattern. Video Courses are only available when purchased with the pattern. ABOUT THIS PATTERN Skill Level: Intermediate Technique: Precision Piecing, Curved Piecing Instant Download: After you purchase you will receive an email with a link to download your files. If you do not see this email, please check your spam folder. Closed Captions: On-demand video lessons contain closed captions.
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A while back I saw that Cloud9 Fabrics was accepting submissions for a Cirrus Solids Block of the Month. The Cirrus Solids colors are wonderful and work well together so I came up with an idea and su
I'm really happy to have Sue here from Chasing Squirrels . Don't you love that name? She was one of the first people to answer the call wh...
Welcome to the Interwoven Quilt Along! I'm so excited you're here! . . We will spend the next 8 weeks creating an Interwoven Quilt top. I'll be sharing tips, tricks and tons of amazing prizes along the way! Did I mention that there are over 500 quilters signed up from around the world?! How cool is that! . How to Participate: Sign up for the Quilt Along here. I'll be sending weekly emails and I want to make sure you stay in the loop! Make sure you have the pattern. You can find the digital version here and a paper copy here. Gather your supplies. You can find a list of my favorite quilting supplies here. .. . . Have you read the story about Interwoven? I designed this quilt as a gift for my husband. Read about the design, and see examples by my amazing pattern testers here. . . Here is the schedule for the Quilt Along. Note which version you're making (Modern/Traditional), as well as the size. The schedule is slightly different for each variation. . . Okay! Now for the fun part: this week, we are planning and choosing our fabrics. As you know there are two versions of this quilt: Traditional (2 colors) or Modern (multicolor). My original design was two colors (Robert Kaufman Kona Doeskin and Snow), and I LOVE the aesthetic that this quilt has. . . However, the Modern version has really taken off! It really seems to be the favorite, and I'm okay with that! For this version, it's really fun to play with color! I recommend choosing 1-3 colors, then expanding on those shades from there. . . Remember, the baby size Modern version calls for 9 colors and the throw size calls for 11. If you want to use less colors, but still create a Modern version, you can do that too! Here are some examples: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I also glean LOTS of inspiration from Pinterest. I have a Color Palette board here, that should help spark some ideas! There are several shops carrying bundles, too! . Shops carrying Interwoven Bundles: Cottoneer Beautifully Mended Fabrics Sewtopia (they also have a discounted Stripology ruler using the code LoAndBehold!) . . I went back and forth about the colors I was going to use for my quilt! Initially, I was planning on doing another two-color Traditional version, then I started thinking...I don't have a Valentines day quilt! So I changed my mind to this: .. . . .. . The colors are all Kona by Robert Kaufman. From top to bottom, they are: Lingerie, Peach, Primrose, Melon, Camellia, Valentine, Blush Pink, Foxglove, Plum, Bordeaux and Berry. I love these colors so much! . . . This week, our prize is sponsored by Creative Grids. I've been talking about it for a while now, but ya'll, their Stripology ruler is a GAME CHANGER! It saves so much time, especially with this pattern. You can find the ruler on Amazon here. . . I have two of these rulers to give away! Enter to win by posting a photo of your fabric pull to Instagram and use the hashtag #interwovenqal. You have until Sunday night to post your photo, and winners will be chosen on Monday, Feb. 4th. - Next week we'll be cutting our strips and testing our seam allowances! I'll also have a video tutorial of how I use my Stripology ruler. Seriously...prepare to be amazed! . Alright ya'll, happy planning! I'll see you next week! . -Brittany . . . . . . I only suggest products that I love! This blog contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission when you purchase from those links.
Maria Shell workshop schedule for Spring 2021 including Riffing on Tradition, Circle & Curve Sampler, ON the GRID, and Linear Blocks.
Having trouble finding color inspiration for the Alpine Star Quilt ? Then you are in the right place! I made the following mockups using AGF Pure Solids to help spark inspiration for you. Click on any of the color names, and a new tab will open taking you to the Fat Quarter Shop where you can buy
Michelle Bartholomew put 'make a quilt' on a list of things to do before she turned 30 and is now an award-winning quilter.
Artist Statement: At the time I was making this quilt there was a rage for watercolor quilts. I had fun taking my seven inch squares and arranging them as a blended distribution from light to dark. The result is this indigo dyed collection, quilted in a pattern known as "Seven Treasures."
Right now, some of the most fascinating reality television involves people who decide they want to simplify by downsizing to a tiny house. Watching the process as individuals shed unnecessary stuff is, in my humble opinion, incredible. (Generally, it usually also means very few children are involved.) By the end of the
Solid light periwinkle blue quilting cotton from Tula Pink Solids Designer Essentials Collection. Yardage will be cut off the bolt in one continuous piece. We try to save you on both Priority Mail and First Class shipping when we can then refund you the overage. If you have questions about anything or if there is a problem with your order, please contact us. Thank you for visiting!
Percolate by Emily Cier. Seattle, Washington. Pieced by Kathy Del Beccaro. Quilted by Angela Walters.
I am so excited to introduce you guys to my favorite, most meaningful quilt pattern yet, Interwoven! I designed this quilt as a gift for my husband. He's been asking for a quilt of his own for the past several years. I've been hesitant to get started on such a project because well, I wanted it to be perfect. The colors, the design, the quilting, everything! If you've seen our home decor, you'd quickly pick up the fact that we love neutrals. Little pops of color here and there are nice, but overall, I love calm and soothing color palates for the majority of our decor. Sometimes grays feel a little too cool for me, but I really love the soft and warm tone of Kona Doeskin. I'd maybe call it more of a tan gray. I paired Doeskin with Kona Snow (always my go-to white), and I knew that I wanted his quilt to contain only these two colors. When brainstorming designs, I wanted to create something timeless. Block-based patterns are nice, but I just didn't picture that kind of quilt on Peter's recliner. I wanted something with depth and movement. Something that made you stop and stare. I love geometry and playing lines and shapes this was a fun challenge for me! I played around with these lines on my computer for several months before I was happy with the overall aesthetic of the quilt. I then turned my plans into action, and I ended up loving it even more than I originally did! And most importantly, he loves it too. :) While I am a huge fan of two color quilts, I know that many of you love color and gradients. I do too, in the right context :) So I decided to introduce a fun color option for this quilt. I toyed around with how to incorporate colors into the quilt. Alternating colors between the lines was an option, but that seemed too busy and circus-like to me. I finally decided on doing a gradient across the horizontal axis of the quilt to give it a entirely different look. Not only do your eyes move with the lines, they also move as the colors fade from top to bottom. Love it! This is such a fun quilt to use with color gradients! The throw size uses eleven colors while the crib size uses nine. I suggest choosing 1-3 colors, then build your various shades from those colors. Both the two color and multi-color versions include instructions for two sizes, Crib (42
Tara Faughnan shares her "why" with Kim Soper as part of this week's installment of The Creativity Project. 52 interviews, 52 weeks. Don't miss it!
Guys, I seriously had just the most fun quilting this one. The gravity quilt is all solids, meaning that quilting can really show up well on it. And look awesome :D The circles and the basket weave I used on the outsides were designs I learned in Jodi Robinson's class "Well Worth The Tim
Organized by the Modern Quilt Guild, Quiltcon is an annual event with over 550 quilts on display, classes, lectures and shopping.
Guys, I made it to the end! 100-days of creating and I’m still standing. AND – I still have lots of creative mojo left! There have been many lessons I’ve learned throughout this creative challenge.…
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