Pansy KAleidoscope Quilt Top
05-07-2009, 07:21 AM
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Well I think your quilt is really beautiful. You will probably like it better after you finish it; I sometimes find that I am tired of the fabrics and design by the time I finish the top, but after I finish the quilting and binding I like it again.
I have made one quilt from One Block Wonders also, and I am looking forward to starting another. I agree with your comment about the difficulty finding appropriate fabric, especially on-line. I *think* that a lot of the Japanese prints from Kona Bay have a longer repeat, but it sure would be nice to know just how long that repeat is before ordering the fabric. If you get a response to your inquiry and someone is actually able to supply that information before you order, please let us know!
My first quilt from this book was from a Wal-Mart fabric with dogs all over it. Everyone seems to enjoy spotting the dogs' noses, ears, etc. but I wasn't happy with how the fabric seemed to lose its sheen after the quilt was washed. I haven't had that happen with "better" fabrics before. Now I have two Japanese fabrics that I am thinking about trying, but the problem is that I have only 2 yards (6 repeats) of one and 3 yards of the other. I think they match well enough that I can mix them in the quilt, but if not it will be a small quilt, perhaps using one as a border.
I have made one quilt from One Block Wonders also, and I am looking forward to starting another. I agree with your comment about the difficulty finding appropriate fabric, especially on-line. I *think* that a lot of the Japanese prints from Kona Bay have a longer repeat, but it sure would be nice to know just how long that repeat is before ordering the fabric. If you get a response to your inquiry and someone is actually able to supply that information before you order, please let us know!
My first quilt from this book was from a Wal-Mart fabric with dogs all over it. Everyone seems to enjoy spotting the dogs' noses, ears, etc. but I wasn't happy with how the fabric seemed to lose its sheen after the quilt was washed. I haven't had that happen with "better" fabrics before. Now I have two Japanese fabrics that I am thinking about trying, but the problem is that I have only 2 yards (6 repeats) of one and 3 yards of the other. I think they match well enough that I can mix them in the quilt, but if not it will be a small quilt, perhaps using one as a border.
05-07-2009, 08:21 AM
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Dunster that is fantastic! AND you've done the hollow blocks as well! She mentions them in the book I've got but not how to do them! Your doggy fabric is just the kind of thing I was after for a quilt for a friend of mine. like your quilt shows - as against mine, a larger more interesting print is what you need to get the full effect! I'll keep on googling and harrassing suppliers til I find what I'm after! You've really spurred me on - FANTASTIC QUILT!!!
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05-07-2009, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Izy
K I LOVE LOVE LOVE your kaleidoscope quilt....it is truly beautiful, one day...soon I might just have to treat myself to this book :D
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05-07-2009, 08:44 AM
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Rhonda, here's some close up pics but as you can see from dunster's quilt, much better than in mine, the effect is really not in the individul blocks but how they blend together - in fact, ideally you shouldn't even SEE the edges of the blocks. I'm so into this, can you tell?! :D
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05-07-2009, 08:52 AM
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[quote=RhondaI
We have an old fashioned store here that is owned by the Menonnites. It is like an old fashioned country store. I plan to go today or tomarrow maybe and they have lots of those fun fabrics I like for Kaleidoscopes. I used one once that was a picture of a country store shelf and it was fun. It had a mustard tin on the shelf and baskets of apples that kind of thing. I will look to see what i can find for the dogs or chickens for you if you like! How much would you like? They are pretty reasonable price wise. Most of them are an average of $5 and a lot of them are $3. Let me know if you are interested. [/quote]
That would be great Rhonda - I'd need 4 or 5 yards depending on the size of the repeat. The size of the motifs should be over 3" so they get split by the cutting process and the repeat is best up around or just under 24" - you need at least 6 repeats and some fudge allowance. What is also good is if the back ground has some movement in it rather than just being flat plain. Here's a link to a workshop supply list that gives more details. http://www.pioneerquiltersguild.org/...k%20supply.pdf
Of course I'd reimbourse you and your shipping costs. :D
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We have an old fashioned store here that is owned by the Menonnites. It is like an old fashioned country store. I plan to go today or tomarrow maybe and they have lots of those fun fabrics I like for Kaleidoscopes. I used one once that was a picture of a country store shelf and it was fun. It had a mustard tin on the shelf and baskets of apples that kind of thing. I will look to see what i can find for the dogs or chickens for you if you like! How much would you like? They are pretty reasonable price wise. Most of them are an average of $5 and a lot of them are $3. Let me know if you are interested. [/quote]
That would be great Rhonda - I'd need 4 or 5 yards depending on the size of the repeat. The size of the motifs should be over 3" so they get split by the cutting process and the repeat is best up around or just under 24" - you need at least 6 repeats and some fudge allowance. What is also good is if the back ground has some movement in it rather than just being flat plain. Here's a link to a workshop supply list that gives more details. http://www.pioneerquiltersguild.org/...k%20supply.pdf
Of course I'd reimbourse you and your shipping costs. :D
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05-07-2009, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Izy
Does the templates come with it K? What template did you use ...a 60 Deg. Triangle thingymajig?? :lol:
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