It feels great to finish another project! When I am working on a quilt a thousand new ideas for my next quilt project float around in my head. The closer I get to finishing a quilt, the faster and more focused I work. In reality however, once I have finished a quilt and tidied the mess made in the process, I am usually stuck for "what's next?".
Kona Modern Quilts - Quilt Back
Kona Cotton ~ Ash ~ with a patchwork panel from the Kona Modern Quilts Collection
I have had a wonderful week working on this quilt though! The Kona Modern Quilts fabric collection by Cynthia Frenette is not only a fun collection but the fabric is also a lovely quality. This in turn makes piecing so much easier, which is especially important when working with narrow sashing strips (just 1 inch wide).
I did get a little carried away with the quilting. My initial plan was to cross-hatch (straight stitching lines evenly spaced apart in a diagonal pattern over the whole quilt) with just a single set of diagonal lines. I then repeated this process twice more, outlining the existing stitching lines, creating a grid of three intersecting lines. I like it!
For binding I have used a red/white stripe fabric (this one by Barbara Jones from the Simply Sweet Collection). I think it adds to the suggestion of a nautical theme.
I have updated my Etsy Store. You can find the listing for this quilt here: Modern and Colorful Patchwork Quilt
Relevant Links:
Sunday Stash #146 - for details of the Kona Modern Quilts fabric collection by Cynthia Frenette
Kona Modern Quilts in Progress - including the details of all fabrics used.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
This is FANTASTIC. I couldn't have imagined it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw this fabric, I wasn't quite sure how it could be used, but this has blown my mind. This fabric is perfect for this quilt! You did it again, Rita!
ReplyDeleteLike Tanya above, I was really puzzled by this fabric, too! Love how you did this-perfect for the fabric! When I first saw your photo, it reminded me of nautical flags.
ReplyDeleteThis has to be one of my favorites, great job! Especially like the extra pop the quilting adds
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt, but really LOVE the back!!! Overall beautiful and fun!
ReplyDeletePretty! I don't know why, but it kind of evokes the aesthetic of the 2010 Olympics to me! I always envy your quilting lines! So pretty.
ReplyDeleteWEll, yes...when I first saw the fabric I did wonder...but you have sewn up another treasure Rita. Good on you!
ReplyDeleteVery bright and fun!
ReplyDeleteThis so reminds me of a page of signals flags in a nautical book! Well done!
ReplyDeleteIncredible. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out really swell. The chevron bits add a nice pop here and there. And the back is brilliant. Maybe you should do a quilt like that... :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great quilt! Love the brightness and clarity of the design.
ReplyDeleteI really love this quilt Rita ....it really pops.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I started quilting again this summer and I've been the same way with planning out my next quilts. Unfortunately I couldn't stop myself and I now have several quilts started. :)
ReplyDeleteI swear Rita, someone could hand you a button, a garden hose and a spool of thread and you would come up with the most beautiful quilt. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteRita,
ReplyDeleteStunning! I love your block layout and quilting is outstanding. Have a great day!
Linda F
Another beautiful quilt, I just LOVE it! And, like someone else said, it reminds me of a page of maritime signal flags! :)
ReplyDeleteIt does remind me of nautical also. I really like the quilting, granted it is more work, but it is so striking.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous quilt! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete-Katie Fleming
Kate Michelle Designs
this quilt is so bright and fun. i love the panel piece you used on the background
ReplyDeleteWhat a super simple way of making a dramatic quilt. I would never have purchased these fabrics....silly me....look what a dramatic statement they make and so simple too. Grrrreat Idea!
ReplyDeleteI L-O-V-E it!!! If I still had my boat, was pregnant, or had a kid I would totally buy this, but alas none of those are true. It's gorgeous and like everyone else said above this fabric was something I think all of were kind of puzzled on how to use. You've helped us all recognize how amazing it is!
ReplyDeleteFun! This reminds me of nautical flags, perfect for summer days! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteOh I love it!! Especially the back!!! Love the modern/crazy pieced strip!! Need a beach house and a white sofa, with this quilt adorning the back!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's just beautiful, you did the fabric proud! Thank you for making such an awesome quilt & showing the fabric off so well, love it!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing! The colours really stand out against the white! I'm amazed at how quickly you sew them up! Love the quilting pattern =D
ReplyDeleteGorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, fun quilt, Rita. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI was just looking at the Modern Quilt Guild site and found your "Birds of a Feather" quilt featured there. Congrats! Don't know how I missed that news release but so glad (and proud) to recognize your work.
Mary
i really like this quilt. it reminds me of maritime signal flags... :)
ReplyDeleteThis is great - I've been looking at that fabric and wondering what in the world you would do with it - your quilt is so fun and bright.
ReplyDeleteTodella ihana peitto!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Is your favorite Kona solid really Sprout? No where do you say my favorite kona color is? Help, you have no email I can find, i even went and pulled all the emails off the server. Thank you, I must sound like a nut!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love what you've done here :) AND I really like the tri-cross-hatched quilting - looks great!
ReplyDeleteFYI...this is the quilt that drew me to your blog. Saw it on Flickr. Just love it. So fresh and colorful.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I love the added grey polka dot and yellow zig zag. What fabrics are those?
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering the same thing ... they work so well, they are where my eyes rest before they move on to the other fabrics. Brilliant.
DeletePam
Love, love this quilt! Your work is always so wonderful. Can you share what pattern you used to complete this gorgeous quilt?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy
this is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you - I especially like the wide strip with all the white space. Think I may have to buy a bolt of white Kona fabric. Love the quilting patterns.
ReplyDeleteThis is the best Modern Quilt I have seen in a long time, Great Job..
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great idea! I love this quilt and the straight line quilting looks awesome! thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteI like it a lot.
ReplyDeleteSimply fun and funky!! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteI am amazed!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this quilt. Thinking about making it. Is there a pattern for it available? N
ReplyDeleteI have this bundle and cant find or think of another way than this cute design....... love it.
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