I really love this quilt. I certainly don't say that about all my projects, but this one just works for me. I loved working on it. The creative process for this quilt was just so fun for me. It finishes at about 45" x 50" so I plan to use it as a wall hanging. I am beginning the process of creating a pattern for a larger version which will be available down the road a bit.
This quilt was inspired by a simple DIY wood stamp wrapped in yarn. When I saw it, I knew it would be perfect for a quilt. I added the center improv block because it felt the quilt needed a focal point.
Just one day before I had to ship this to the publisher, I decided I hated my original quilting. I ripped out everything in the center improv block and completely redid it. I also added a significant amount of quilting to the borders. I like it much, much better now.
I used Oakshott Ruby crossweaves that were provided by Mr. Oakshott himself. I love these fabrics. They aren't my normal fabrics, but they are amazing. The colors are shimmery and very striking. I saved every tiny scrap for a project you'll see at the end of next week.
If I can get my act together, this quilt is headed off to QuiltCon in a couple weeks!
Have a great weekend!
34 comments:
I love it.
Glorious!
I love the quilt but especially the improv centre; I think it looks like a chair which is very fitting. Gorgeous!
Such a fabulous quilt! I'll buy this issue just for your quilt!
I think I saw this magazine at the store the other day. Congrats, it's a lovely quilt!! :)
That is most definitely my new favorite quilt. LOVE it!!
This one is just wonderful, I love everything about it. I am so looking forward to seeing it in person at QuitCon.
that is such a neat quilt! I really really like it!
Kati, this quilt is just so SO cool. I bet it's even more awesome in real life with those Oakshotts. I hope I get to see it up close one day!
Congrats on another awesome quilt/pattern.
Absolutely love it!
Oh my gosh, Kati, that's absolutely amazing! I don't know what the quilting looked like before, but I love what you've done with it now!!
It is beautiful! The colours are so vibrant, I love the central block!
Oh My! That's amazing. How did you just make that pattern up. You did a fantastic job on this one!
Super cool! That's a wonderful quilt, and the perfect name. I love your quilting - I think it's especially effective having straight lines against a section with curves or circles.
I love the improv block. Is it supposed to look like a chair? If so, then it is perfect. If not, then you must have been truly inspired. :)
Outrageously beautiful.
Stunning quilt - love the design and the quilting! The colours of the shot cottons are gorgeous too.
Oh it looks fab, love the different bits of improviness in it. Congrats on Quilt Con too :o)
What an exciting quilt, I just love it! I think it's the most fav thing I've seen in quite a while on the modern quilting scene and I love that your improv block makes a chair. Congratulations on the mag, and QuiltCon!!! It's a super cool composition.
I have a digital subscription so I got my copy a few days ago. This was one of the ones I loved the most! It's stunning - so organic in the feel to it...
I love this quilt. And I am envious of the oak shot. I really want to try some, because everywhere its used, it just seems to come out so well. Beautiful project (and congrats on being published. Always a bit of excitement!)
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Beautiful quilt! I hope I get to see it at Quiltcon
Congratulations, it's beautiful! I love seeing your inspiration, so creative.
Yet another beauty x
Congrats....it's beautiful, I love it.
I love that quilt. I saw it in the magazine and it made my heart beat faster! :D
Very fun quilt! Love it so much and congrats!
I love this quilt and the quilting. Thank you for sharing the quilting REMOVAL process. It is always hard to unsew but everytime I hear about someone else doing it , it makes it easier to make that choice too.
Lovely Kati - have been waiting to see this quilt.
Love that little mini chair in the middle. Congrats on being published.
Love this, Kati! Such great colors too.
Just subscribed and got my first issue. This was my favorite quilts. The design and colors are great. Congrats.
Oh my, this may be my new favorite of yours Kati! It's amazing! Congrats on the feature! You're on a roll.:-)
Congrats! I thought this quilt looked familiar when I first pulled up your blog and read your QuiltCon post. I love MQU! Congrats on getting your quilt in the magazine. It's wonderful!!
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