I cut this kit last December for a quarter log cabin quilt, kiddo size at 46 x 56. I started with a quarter log cabin block in EQ, used the symmetry tool to get this arrangement just to be different. Finally quilted it with a pretty blue Glide thread top and bottom. I call this quilting design "organic". It started out with a definite plan with a curved ruler but I ended up doing it faster free hand. The kiddos wont mind.
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I quilted up Koby 2 last week and stitched the binding down by machine. I will donate it to our "For Foster Children" mission at church. It is kinda bold colors and might appeal to a teen. I used a gray shade of Glide thread to quilt it and Bottom Line thread in the bobbin. It finished at 46 x 60.
I will definitely be making more of these quick to cut and assemble "Koby" quilts which is a pattern from GEQuiltDesigns.com It works great for larger prints or a collection of many prints and mixes up easily.
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Since the block parts were nicely stacked on one of my work tables, I continued to piece them together sporadically throughout the week. I have finished the green stars and now have all my star blocks pieced.
Ready for a change ....... now there is the log courthouse step blocks to make. I have more cutting to do to prepare for those. Not in a huge rush as I also want to keep at machine quilting some quilts that are holding all my basting pins hostage. I havent considered the border yet. Too much going on right now.
This project is inspired by Smith Mountain Morning created by Bonnie Hunter. You will find it in her book Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: Scraps & Shirttails II Trunkshow!
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So, I've started a new project and I can see it will not be a quick one and done. It is my version of Bonnie Hunters pattern titled Smith Mountain Morning. You will find Bonnie's post on this pattern HERE and it is published in her book, Scraps & Shirttails II.
Although you can't tell in my photos, my pieces are scrappy, cut from 5 different half yards each of reds, greens and silvers plus I tossed in a bright light green and a soft printed white. I fear there will not be enough leftovers to make a border, but I do know how to remedy that.
I enjoyed using my accuquilt die cutter on this one. It makes piecing so smooth and eliminates the dreaded trimming afterward. I did take great care to press open the seams on the pinwheel blocks. They turned out so nice and flat. You can see in one photo that I kept the seam ripper busy more than once.
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I spent some time making a second flimsy from the 24 Karat fabric collection. There was enough to make an additional crib size. I added 2 pieces from my stash; one was perfect, the 2nd one, not so much. I messed up assembly a few times and spent time with the seam ripper. Finally all together and it measured 60 x 60. I didn't think a square quilt would be very useful, so I unstitched one half of the section on both sides and now its back to 43 x 60 and I STILL have leftovers!! Those are going on the back , for sure!
Nothing is sandwiched or quilted yet, maybe later this month. Here is my second flimsy, I call Koby 2. This is a quick quilt along at GE Quilt Designs. You can get all the links to the pattern and quilt along in my first post HERE .
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I have my 24 Karat Koby into a flimsy, 70 x 80. It is a quick QAL with GEQuiltDesigns. It was simple cutting and sewing. Next time I will choose fabrics which don't require my need to scrutinize fabric placement. I used the 24 karat collection which you can also get at GEQuiltDesigns. It is much prettier than it appears in my indoor photo. I love the gold metallics but overall I think I will quilt it with a medium gray shade of shiny Glide thread. I haven't decided on the quilting design yet. It is very geometric so will be looking for a design that compliments.
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Wednesday - Quilt Fabrication
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Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Today is that special day when a great new resource book is released into the quilting community. It is the work of Kelly Young aka MyQuiltInfatuation . Kelly has shared all 30 backings in her blog posts so be sure to check it out. You will not be disappointed!
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This is another donation quilt for Ronald McDonald House. I didn't quite get it finished for the Hands2Help challenge deadline, but it is all quilted and laundered and ready for gifting now.
It has cotton batting and a printed fleece back. I quilted it with Watermelon Glide thread on my sit-down Janome Versa 18. It finished at 48 x 57. I quilted an all over orange peel design.
and here is the back........... it looks prettier in person
I'm joining my favorite linky parties this week. Be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.
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Wednesday - Quilt Fabrication
Thursday - My Quilt Infatuation
Friday - Alycia Quilts
Confessions of a Fabric Addict
I wish you a safe and happy week. Thanks so much for stopping by.
There is a great resource book for getting those leftovers used in a pieced backing. All the math is figured for you. This book is one of those 'must-haves' in your quilting library and it's coming June 21st.
This book is the work of Kelly Young. You will find Kelly over at
My Quilt Infatuation: Perfectly Pieced Quilt Backs Kickoff!
and Kelly is sharing examples from her book each day until it's released on June 21st. Be sure to check out her posts daily. This book is truly an exciting publication.
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