Pieces Make a Whole: Quilting forum: What are you working on #4

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barefootT Mar 12, 2011 11:08 AM CST Name: thunder central florida Proud Army Mom Proud Navy Mom

KIZ HI there nice to see ya poppin in!!! love the quilts... yes both...I am more of a fan of the brights as y'all know...butttttt that blues one is also very pretty....as are all I have seen that you have done!!! ♥♥Happy Stitchin'♥♥ Sew Many Common Threads 11 Quote | Post #585378 (1)

quilter5 Mar 12, 2011 12:01 PM CST Name: Barb Jenkins Hillsborough, NH

I surely do love these Kizmo. As I love all you do. I wouldn't have thought all those primary colors would be as pleasing to the eye as they are!!! I'm a subdues fabrics person but I love both of these..... Quote | Post #585412 (2)

magga Mar 12, 2011 5:35 PM CST Name: Magga Reykjavik, Iceland Ægir´s Mom and Charley´s girl

Kathy, beautiful quilts you have made. I love the one in primary colors on black background. The blue/white baby quilt is also very pretty. I once made lots of table mats in this pattern, I think it is called "love knot" . It is a very nice and easy pattern and beautiful in many color combinations. I got hooked on it and the table mats were Christmas presents I gave to members of my family. Magga Quote | Post #585586 (3)

Siliolegma Mar 12, 2011 5:41 PM CST Name: Karen Traverse City, MI

Magga, those are beautiful, very festive. I really like that pattern I'm gonna have to go look for it. Quote | Post #585591 (4)

Siliolegma Mar 12, 2011 5:58 PM CST Name: Karen Traverse City, MI

Kathy< what is the primary colors quilt called? I saw a similar one on Fons & Porter TV show called twirling triangles. Quote | Post #585595 (5)

Kizmo1 Mar 12, 2011 8:15 PM CST Name: Kathy Parker SE Ohio

Magga, those mats are really pretty, the pattern pops out better than mine! Yes, the pattern was Eleanor Burns Lover's Knot, I'd looked thru several that were called the same thing, but since her books are so easy to follow, I found the book on a Used Sellers list for under $5 and used it. Karen, the primary color top was fashioned after a quilt made by someone on another forum, but she didn't list the pattern. Hers was against a white background, with sashing of primary colored dots on white, and orange borders. Very eye catching..... for the pinwheel pattern, I just went to Quilterscache and found this one: http://www.quilterscache.com/P/Pinwheel8Block.html My test blocks were the primaries on a white muslin, similar to the one I saw, but found that I liked the black so much better. I haven't seen the F&P episode, will have to see if it's available on their website of videos... Hi Thunder!!!! I owe my 'brights' sewing to you and Jaye.... LOL I have a pattern for another one that has stars with different lengths of points against black background, need to try that one next if I have enough fabric left. Need to send off an order to Keepsake for more of the Kona. Sweet little dress you made for Malena! Now she needs a sunhat and a purse to go with it! [Last edited Mar 12, 2011 8:20 PM CST] Quote | Post #585676 (6)

Siliolegma Mar 12, 2011 10:13 PM CST Name: Karen Traverse City, MI

Fons & Porter pattern...twirling triangles, is in July-Aug. 2010 issue. I'll have to look more for the Eleanor Burns book, found it for $10 +$4 shipping. I'll check eBay too. Quote | Post #585781 (7)

Kizmo1 Mar 12, 2011 10:49 PM CST Name: Kathy Parker SE Ohio

Twirling Triangles is a 6 section pinwheel.... I have that mag upstairs, but it appears to be made the same way. I just liked the 8 section one better. I purchased mine from Alibris Books http://www.alibris.com I have found quite a few used, good condition books here and have had no problems. Quote | Post #585812 (8)

Siliolegma Mar 13, 2011 8:17 AM CST Name: Karen Traverse City, MI

Thanks, I'll check it out. I see 2 editions 1985 and 2008, Do you know if there is a difference in style? [Last edited Mar 13, 2011 8:20 AM CST] Quote | Post #585981 (9)

denimangle Mar 13, 2011 9:32 AM CST Name: Cheryl White Butler, Texas

Magga love the place mats & runner check out my new store Metamorphosis Upcycled/Recycled Glass http://www.facebook.com/MetamorphosisUpcycledRectcledGlass?v... , http://cubits.org/diycomfortheserious/thread/view/35215/#new... Quote | Post #586013 (10)

Kizmo1 Mar 13, 2011 11:24 AM CST Name: Kathy Parker SE Ohio

Karen, I have the 1985 edition. The 2008 is for her 30th anniversary and has pictures of her son and daughter in law's wedding, also directions for dust ruffle and such for other projects related. The pattern pictured on the front looks the same... here's an introductory vid from her site for this... http://quiltinaday.com/shoponline/books_display.asp?book=Lov... [Last edited Mar 13, 2011 11:24 AM CST] Quote | Post #586086 (11)

Sharon Mar 13, 2011 5:22 PM CST Name: Sharon Kentucky

Magga.. Beautiful work! http://allthingsplants.com/ Art And Artists * Blue Gardens * Writers and Words Quote | Post #586390 (12)

quilter5 Mar 13, 2011 5:29 PM CST Name: Barb Jenkins Hillsborough, NH

I've tagged that video. She truly is unique isn't she??? I want to follow her around with a trash bag!!!! Quote | Post #586400 (13)

Siliolegma Mar 13, 2011 5:46 PM CST Name: Karen Traverse City, MI

Won't work Barb, I'll bet she wasn't really throwing those pieces away...she's a quilter after all. I did get a good deal on the book at the site Kathy put in. I really like the blues, been wanting me a blue & ivory quilt. This just might be the one. Quote | Post #586416 (14)

Kizmo1 Mar 13, 2011 9:13 PM CST Name: Kathy Parker SE Ohio

Barb, EB just cracks me up! I can watch her over and over, and everytime she tosses those pieces over her shoulder to 'get rid of them', I just imagine her tv crew hustling around later on picking them all up... Can't you just see them saying "there she goes again! Orion, can't you do something????" LOL Oh well, I have a tilted sense of humor, but her videos on her series on her website has her dressing up or cracking all sorts of jokes... funny stuff to me anyway. Karen, Alibris has some pretty good deals. Usually buy from Amazon, but if someone's gonna sell it cheaper, that's where I'll go! Are you planning on a big quilt for this pattern? Quote | Post #586598 (15)

Siliolegma Mar 13, 2011 9:25 PM CST Name: Karen Traverse City, MI

If I make it for me, it will be king size plus as I would like a complete bedspread. Quote | Post #586611 (16)

Kizmo1 Mar 13, 2011 9:41 PM CST Name: Kathy Parker SE Ohio

you could make smaller versions and edge a pillow case or make shams, that would be pretty too! I'm assuming if the regular pattern calls for 2.5" strips, using maybe a 1.75 or whatever would make a narrower pattern that you could edge with.. I'll have to try that tomorrow to see how that works out. I don't use shams anymore since I remarried, so haven't attempted to make any of those. The pink/brown quilt I made for Kristen a couple years ago, had enough left over that I made pillowcases to match. The paisley backing was main part of the case, then used the other colors to make mini-squares to go along the edge/hem. Quote | Post #586619 (17)

quilter5 Mar 14, 2011 5:39 AM CST Name: Barb Jenkins Hillsborough, NH

I like that idea for the cases Kizmo. I just got my Boston Common ( by Eleanor Burns!!!) quilt back from the quilter. Just need to sew down the binding and it will be finished. I made it for a queen size bed with a drop to the floor on three sides. Can't wait to get it on the bed.!!!!! And yes, she is truly a hoot to watch. I have several of her patterns/books. I really like her methods.... Quote | Post #586711 (18)

Siliolegma Mar 14, 2011 7:23 AM CST Name: Karen Traverse City, MI

Good Idea Barb, wouldn't have to make the whole thing quilted that way, just the top. Quote | Post #586760 (19)

quilter5 Mar 14, 2011 6:10 PM CST Name: Barb Jenkins Hillsborough, NH

ALL of it is quilted Karen. I can't wait to get that binding done. It's going to take me a while I think. The arthritus in my hands has been acting up in the damp, wet weather so i'm going slowly!! Quote | Post #587258 (20)

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