It is Quilt Market time in Pittsburgh! I love to see what fabric collections are coming out in the next 6 months or so, and although I don't get to go I love to travel along in the virtual world via Instagram or Facebook with those quilters and quilts stores that do go.
Irome for Kokka Fabric (not pictured here are four ombre semi-solid fabrics, several of which I have used in the making of my quilt. See pictures below). |
But I did get to preview the new Kokka Fabric collection called Irome which will debut at Quilt Market (these fabrics were sent to me courtesy of Kokka Fabric). Irome consists of 24 fabrics and four color palettes that represent the seasons. There are six prints for each season ~ Spring, Autumn, Winter and Summer.
The colors are delightful and several of the designs are wonderfully delicate. I love that the collection consists of fabrics for all of the seasons but despite our Autumnal weather I was immediately drawn to the soft and gentle color palette, mixed with some highlights of bolder/brighter color.
The quilt design is simple (large scale Half Rectangle Triangles) which allows the patterns and the colors to feature. I have quilted the quilt with an all over 1 inch grid of intersecting lines, which adds interest and compliments both the design and the fabrics.
Irome is a quilting cotton weight collection, suitable for quilt making, but also apparel and other crafty projects. The fabrics have a lovely hand, the colors range from delicate to saturated, and the prints all work well together. My only fabric addition used in the making of this quilt is Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in White.
I have made the binding for the quilt from some of the scrappy left over fabric pieces. Scrappy binding is a favorite and I love to see all of the different patterns and colors blending with the quilt. It also makes me feel good to use up fabric scraps.
Find the listing here: Modern Patchwork Quilt
.With thanks to Kokka Fabric for giving me the opportunity to preview and work with their new collection. Irome is due for release at Quilt Market today!
IROME for Kokka Fabric will be available from:
Miss Matatabi (Etsy Store)
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Red Pepper Quilts Etsy Store
Kokka Fabric Blog (in English) - see more projects made using the Irome collection.
Irome fabric samples were supplied without obligation by Kokka Fabric, however all images, text and opinions expressed here are my own.
Really love the colors in this quilt.. soft and just a lovely look. Very pretty indeed.
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some lovely fabric here and the half rectangles work so well with it. You are so lucky getting some many fabrics to review
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ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!! I love the pops of color. Do you know when they will be available for sale in Miss Matatabi's store? :)
ReplyDeleteI have a rough estimate for this fabric collection to start arriving in in Miss Matatabi's Store in July, and in stores outside of Japan in August. I will keep this post updated as the information becomes available. Thank you for stopping by! :-)
DeleteThanks so much, Rita! I'll keep an eye out for when they're released in store. :) I think these colors would make such a beautiful baby quilt! <3
DeleteThat is a beautiful quilt - it must be hard to part with these!
ReplyDeleteooohh pretty!
ReplyDeleteRosemary B here:
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric!! What gorgeous happy prints!
I love your creation -- as always, so bright and cheerful
Another beautiful creation Rita
ReplyDeleteI love the straight line quilting you did on this! It's perfect! ;p
ReplyDeleteRita,
ReplyDeleteI'm in the hunt for a new sewing machine. Curious as to what you use?
thanks,
Elisa
Rita,
ReplyDeleteI'm in the hunt for a new sewing machine. Curious as to what you use?
thanks,
Elisa
Love the grid quilting, Rita. A very sweet finish. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAre your scrappy bindings on the bias? I love them!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I love the subtle soft colours together. Beautiful
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ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. It is so perfect, from the colour scheme, which lends itself perfectly to the HSRs, to the grid quilting.
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