Thursday, September 1, 2011

KT Classic Plaids Charming Thursday

What can I say, I'm mad about plaids! I love the way the straight lines and geometry of the plaids add so much interest to prints. Even a bit askew, they create movement and visual texture to a scrappy quilt. For several years, I added 12-16 plaids to each collection of fabric. Since the prints are milled in Korea and the plaids are yarn dyed, woven and brushed in India, the coordination of color and shipping was always tricky. The solution? An assortment of plaids in every KT color available in the Moda warehouse all the time. We'll freshen them up every couple of years to have a continuing assortment. After all, how many ways can you make a plaid??


One of our favorite ways to use plaids is in our throws with no batting - More Frayed Edges. Large squares of plaids are cut on the bias for the front with raw edge applique embellishments of wedges, triangles and squares, layered with squares cut on the bias for the back. Front and back are placed right sides out and stitched together with exposed seams on the back that fray softly without raveling. They're the grankids' favorites, too! They're easy to make any size you want since it's all based on 10" squares - just add more to make your quilt wider or longer. Perfect for kids and college dorms since each washing makes them softer.

From now until Sunday night, buy a fat 1/8 bundle of KT plaids on our website and get our More Frayed Edges pattern FREE!



I can't believe we're over 2/3 of the way through all the KT fabric collections - only 11 weeks left! We'll finish the series with the new collection that's premiering at fall market, Sandhill Plums. Then during the month of December, we'll take your comments for the grand prize of over 1200 KT 5" charm squares. Just think of what you could make with those! But don't worry if you're not the top winner, I'm sure we'll have a couple other surprises, too.

See you Saturday for a look at some of the treasures I found on my trip. The artisans on the island are truly inspiring. Who wouldn't want to bring a piece of that home? 


47 comments:

  1. I guess my local shops haven't always carried your plaids. I was surprised to read that you have had so many available, because there aren't any in my KT stash. I love them!

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  2. I try to keep KT plaids in my stash...however they seem to go out faster than they go in. Thanks for the chance to win.....Janet H.

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  3. Love the idea of always having KT plaids available! I'll have to check my LQS for additional fabric. I'm planning an all plaid quilt.

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  4. I also have found a wonderful pattern using plaids and did not realize that you had plaids in your collections. I will definitely be watching for them!!

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  5. Love plaid, too! I really like how all your lines seem to have the same undertone of colors! Especially the warm colors you use.

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  6. Plaids are like polka dots and stripes -- always useful for quilts. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  7. Looking forward to seeing your treasures. That was an amazing time you had. Great plaids!

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  8. Lynn,
    To help me survive the long airline trip back to Houston, I purchased a copy of "Quiltmania" from a mag stand in a Hancock's in Spokane. I opened the cover and there on the inside was "my teacher" looking heavenward! Nice photo of you. Enjoyed the mag except for the listing of all the shows and exhibitions mentioned for 2010!!

    Glad you enjoyed the Pacific NW on your recent sojourn.
    Blessings,
    Marsha

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  9. Yeehaw!!! Plaids!!! Now this is what I am talking about!!! :o) Plaids are so much fun. Thank you for sharing the Frayed Edges...I will have to eventually buy that pattern. WOW...1200 charm squares??? That is a generous giveaway! Thank you!

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  10. Mad for plaid! These are great! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  11. Love your plaids. I only wish I lived near a quilt shop that carried them...or any of your fabrics for that matter! Thank goodness for online shopping! I'm looking forward to the grand prize drawing for sure!

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  12. Love your plaids.
    I have to tell you that I was in my LQS this afternoon and my neighbor came in looking for fabric to make her daughter a quilt. The owner of the shop and I helped her and of course we both went for the KTQ fabric after finding out that my neighbors daughter likes primitives items.
    Lisa S

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  13. Sitting here thinking about a few more Christmas gifts I need to get going on and then I read today's blog entry....YAY! The lap throws made with your plaids is perfect!! Thanks so much for the idea!!! Melissa S

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  14. I love those plaids and perfect colors. I love using them and homespuns in my quilts and love the feel of them.

    Debbie

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  15. The plaids are wonderful!!!! One can never have enough of them. I too wish I had a store near by that carried them! Cannot wait to see photos and posts from your trip. It sounds like you had a super great time!

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  16. Plaids add a special touch to a quilt. Would love to add these to my KT collection. It is a nice assortment of colors. Lana

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  17. I think these plaids need to make a comeback - it seems that we haven't seen them for awhile. They are all spectacular - just as ALL of your lines are!

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  18. Plaids are one of my favorites too :) thanks for a chance to win - laurie

    llsbaskets@comcast.net

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  19. I grew up spending a large part of every summer at the beach. Now that I'm further inland, I miss the sea and salt air. I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures of the goodies you took home. Sandhill Plums sounds delicious. :) Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  20. Now you're talkin'! I have always loved plaids. They're just so cozy and homey. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  21. Love the plaids. The would be great for my Cottage Creek Quilts Backdoor Series wallhangings. Of course, anything KT has to be good anyways!!
    Can't wait to see Sandhill Plums.

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  22. I love plaids and I don't have any! Thanks for the chance to win some! :0)

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  23. I suffer from the same condition, Plaid Madness. I try to add them to every project. Would love to see more of yours in our shops!

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  24. I enjoy the plaids in quilts but don't have much of a stash of them yet.

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  25. The plaids are just beautiful and I love them too. Great feel to them.
    Thanks
    Mary

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  26. I've never worked with plaids...they always seemed too challenging with the directional lines. Perhaps it is time to be brave and branch out! Thanks for the thought.

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  27. Plaids always add that I am home feel to a quilt I love them

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  28. I like plaids, too. They're ideal for "manly" quilts ;o) but also right at home alongside florals and everything else. Like others have said, they feel homey.

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  29. Would the frayed edges pattern work well with flannel? I'm dying to make a quilt out of your new fabric, but am lacking imagination or maybe it's the blasted heat! As always lobe the fabric and everything you do.


    Brenda Anderson
    Edmond, OK

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  30. I would love a chance to work with the plaids. I own a quilt shop and carry a lot of your fabric but not the wovens. If given a chance to work with them, i might decide to carry them! Darci Clara City, MN

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  31. Plaids aren't easy to find or at least in the shops I frequent. They are always fun to add to a quilt!

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  32. Plaids are great--especially the red ones. Remind me of some outfits my mother made for me when I was much, much younger.

    Lois R.

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  33. Plaids do add such a rich texture and interest. Great collection. Can't wait to feast my eyes on the Sandhill Plums!

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  34. The plaids are beautiful! My college daughter was looking at the blog with me and is in love with them!

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  35. Love your plaids and made my husband a huge quilt out of them But they are hard to find.

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  36. I love these warm, welcoming plaids. I'd love to win them so thanks for the chance! :)

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  37. I have not worked much with plaids but these look so warm and cozy.

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  38. D H from ND

    Love those plaids!!! But don't see them in our area. But then I guess I gotta drive over a hundred miles for a quilt shop. Sandhill Plum sounds beautifull as does each and everyone of your collections. Thanks for sharing. D

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  39. Plaids add a real country feel to any project, I especially love flannel plaids. Ideal to snuggle under on a cool winters night

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  40. I love putting plaids in my quilts.

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  41. Plaids add so much to a quilt. I use them whenever I can. Lynn, so glad you got to spend time in LaConnor and Snohomish. Each has it's own charm and have not changed that much since I was a child (which was a long time ago!).

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  42. Love your plaid collection, thanks for the chance at winning. Love reading about your travels with Connie. She was at the retreat by you that I attended and I still would love to visit her shop someday.

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  43. At least one plaid in every quilt I make. :) They are glorious!

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  44. Can't live without plaids and think I gained 5 lbs just reading about your Fair adventure.

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  45. I have always loved plaids, currently I am hording 6 KT charm packs. I am happy to know I can get yardage for borders and backing.

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  46. I like the plaids but the rich reds and greens are my favorites. Favorite pattern Border Gardens. I must admit I'm a little afraid of plaids but would love to try some.

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