Monday, June 9, 2014

Layers of Love Preview 1

Market is over, the new Layers of Love book is FINALLY at the printer and next year's Christmas group is off to Moda. Whew! In addition, with school out, we've had grankids coming and going regularly. Love it! And some pretty intense storms leaving us without power for hours at a time. No tornadoes, just really strong straight line winds. Not normal for here, but what's normal with the weather anymore???

KT Winner

Congrats to Donna W. who enjoys all precuts but especially likes Layer Cakes. She'll have a Holly Wishes charm pack and pattern to add to her collection. Thanks to everyone who commented on their favs.

Pittsburg, PA Market

Market was great this year. We built a park for our booth to showcase the new fabric line, Paisley Park. My vision for a lamp post, tree, picnic table and fence to hang quilts came together to earn us a blue ribbon for Best Double Booth. Very nice to be acknowledged for our hard work. Robert and I enjoyed the variety of eateries in downtown Pittsburg and had a chance to do some antique shopping on the way home. Good trip.
Our Paisley Park included a street light, tree, brick path and a picnic table. 

The quilt hanging on the fence in front is our Moda Schoolhouse challenge. Watch for everyone's
versions & instructions in the Sept. Moda Designer's Blog Hop.


The new Paisley Park quilts are hung on the fence -  (L to R) Prim Pinwheels, Paisley Party w/ 2 runners and pillow,
A Day in the Park charm quilt and Perfectly Paisley. So fun to name all the quilts!

Enjoyed demonstrating the layered patchwork technique to shop owners. They loved it!


And the winner is...KTQ!

Layers of Love

 Everyone was excited about the new quilts in our Layers of Love book featuring lots of precuts and our unique layered patchwork technique. It's expands on the ideas in Loose Change using Jelly Rolls, Honey Buns and Honeycombs along with Layer Cakes, charms and minis. Beginning today, I'll preview one project a week from now until the book comes out in July.

This week's quilt is the one that started it all. My daughter, Nicole, requested a quilt for her 30th birthday with 30 stars from a pattern I created for 100 Quilt Blocks a couple years ago. She hand selected the 90 different KT fabrics from my stash and waited patiently. Well, it's been about 2 years and she finally took her quilt home. As most quilters know, making a quilt - especially squeezing one in between quilts for work - is a process. She's been fairly patient and is thrilled with the results. Here's her king size 30-Something quilt and the lap quilt with a dozen blocks and pieced border.



The star block is a simple 9-patch with squares and triangles layered and stitched on top of the background squares - no lost star points! The zigzag border is made up of star point units sewn together in rows. So simple!



I'll be giving away a Layers of Love book each week for the next 8 weeks so don't miss a chance to be one of the first to get it mailed directly to you - signed. Comment here for a chance to win. See you next week for another sneak peek.

99 comments:

  1. Your booth looks wonderful! Nothing quite like bringing the outdoors in :-) Love the sweet quilt for your daughter!

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  2. Looks like another great quilt -- one I would enjoy making
    Nadine

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  3. This new technique has me curious.

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  4. Love the KT fabric. I am so drawn to them, they are my colors and prints and it helps that they are from my home State Kansas!!!! I have loose change and would love your new book..

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  5. The booth looks wonderful and the quilts are gorgeous hanging together in the booth.

    Debbie

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  6. Great post and give away! I always love seeing your patterns/quilts and seeing them in your market booth was extra icing on the cake!! And to win your book-I'd be in heaven, LOL

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  7. Well now aren't you clever - I am anxious to hear more about this layering technique. Loved your booth. Thanks for a chance.

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  8. Congratulations on the winning booth in Pittsburgh. I can't wait to see your new ideas in Layers of Love.

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  9. Your booth was great. Love the railing fence around the perimeter. You daughter must be thrilled with her beautiful quilt - well worth the wait.
    Thank you for a chance.

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  10. What a great booth! Congrats! And beautiful star quilt for your daughter!!

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  11. Your booth is looking lovely, would love to go to a quilt show but they are few and far between here in France. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  12. Love the quilt made for Nicole ! She is one lucky girl!

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  13. HI ! CONGRATS ON THE PRETTY WINNING BOOTH!!!
    Thanks for sharing a great giveaway!
    Happy Summer!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  14. I love the quilt on the left railing. Would you share it's name?

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    1. In the first picture, the quilt on the left hanging on the fence is a Layer Cake quilt challenge for the Moda Schoolhouse. It will be posted as a free pattern in Sept. sometime during the Moda Designer Blog Hop. Stay tuned for more info.

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  15. I was at the Pittsburgh Quilt Market and totally loved your booth! Congratulations. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  16. Love these quilts. Thanks for a chance to win

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  17. Love that star quilt and I really enjoyed the presentation you did that Moda showed on the Cutting Table blog. This book looks wonderful, and I'd love to win a copy - thanks for the chance!

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  18. Can hardly wait till your new book comes out. I have made quilts from you Loose Change book. Would love to win your new one.
    Tina

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  19. The star quilt is just beautiful I love it!! I would be over the moon to win your new book. thanks Zosia

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  20. My sisters engagement quilt took me almost 5 years. When I finally, gave it to them, I felt a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I'd love to have a signed copy of your new book. Thank you!

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  21. I would certainly wait patiently for that 30-star quilt! ;-) Love stars and love not having to fret about lopped points! ;-) And congrats on the blue ribbon!

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  22. Not having to fret about lost points, now that is interesting. Look forward to more previews.

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  23. KT is my favorite fabric line. I love the star quilt.

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  24. What a fun star block! Loved the quilt(s)! Can't wait to see more blocks from the new book! Thanks for the chance to win the new book! HUGS... and stitches

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  25. The star quilt is wonderful. I bet your daughter is thrilled.

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  26. Your daughter's quilt turned out so beautiful. My favorite!!

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  27. Beautiful quilt! and congratulations on the Blue Ribbon! Loads of hard work paid off!

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  28. This looks like a lot of fun and inspiration. I'd love to win!

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  29. Congrats on the award winning booth! I loved the story behind your daughters quilt... That's a lot of stars!

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  30. Great job on your booths at market. Love the new quilts. Darling quilt for your daughter too. Glad you finished your work. Looking forward to seeing the previews! K-

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  31. Congratulations on your award winning booth. Love the quilts, especially the star quilt for your daughter....lucky girl!! Keep up the good work and thanks for all your great designs.

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  32. Your star quilt is gorgeous. I would love to have this book. Thank your for previewing the book for us.

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  33. The booth looks fantastic! My stash sure could use the "wn". Thanks for a chance. skeshlaman@comcast.net

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  34. You have a lot to celebrate, Lynne, especially "Layers of Love" coming out soon. I love to watch your You Tube videos, as you always make your techniques look do-able even for me, an "all thumbs" person.

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  35. Kansas Troubles is my all time favorite fabric line. I have all my KT scraps saved separately from the rest of my stash so I get to them quickly. I would sure put this book to good use.

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  36. Awesome booth! I LoVe those fabrics . They are my color palette too. Thanks for the chance to win the book for more fabulous great ideas! Your daughters quilt is amazing!

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  37. Love your fabrics and I would love to have the new book. Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  38. I love all the KT fabrics and are my first choice when making a quilt for myself. Your daughter's quilt is amazing! I definitely will be making it. Keep up the fantastic work you're doing.

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  39. Another great quilt! Can't wait for the new book.

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  40. Congrats on the blue ribbon at market. Your new book looks wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  41. Fun booth, congratulations! Love the quilts!!!

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  42. Congrats on the ribbon at market -- the pics of your booth are amazing! I love your daughter's quilt -- looking forward to making one for myself!

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  43. Congratulations on winning--I love your booth! And I love that star quilt--your daughter is blessed to have that! I'd love to make one in queen size. Thanks for the chance to win your new book.

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  44. What a wonderful way to display your Paisley Park fabric! Congrats on winning! Yesterday a friend of mine showed me her Charm pack of the Paisley Park .... loved it! I have to get me some Paisley Park, too. Thanks for giving us a chance to win a copy of your new book! Can't wait to see the quilts in the book.

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  45. Thank you for a chance to win a copy of your new book which looks so inviting and new Christmas fabric is wonderful.

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  46. I Love your patterns and ideas! Would be so happy to win new book, if not gonna buy it asap. ;)

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  47. Oh, your booth was so inviting. Thanks for sharing your photos. Your quilts are so inviting and cozy. Your daughter's quilt is wonderful.

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  48. Love the look of your booth, would've been great to go to quilt market. You deserved to win! Can't wait to see the new book.

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  49. Your booth is so warm and welcoming--deserved a ribbon, for sure!

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  50. your booth is fabulous. I don't know how you all come up with such fabulous ways to display your quilts. Congrats!
    I would love to win your book. Thanks for a chance.

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  51. The 30-Something quilt is wonderful. Love the look of the booth. I'm sure people stopped by to look. Would love to win your new book. Thanks, Nancy

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  52. I love the book already, and you've only shown week 1, lol. Maybe one will be winging my way? Thanks for the chance to win. Ksoppelt at aol dot com

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  53. Loved the booth! I'm sure it was a great time at the market. Since seeing your work, in fabrics and technique, I have been hooked. Would love to have another book of yours. Thank you for all of your hard work.

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  54. How exciting!! Would love one of these books. Your daughter 30th quilt is beautiful.

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  55. I would love to win one of you books. I'm really interested on how you made the outside border on the lap quilt. I love it.

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    1. The outer border is simply star point units sewn in a row! So easy!

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  56. You make this layered star look so easy.. Love to have one of these books. Stephani in N. TX (Tomazec@aol.com)

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  57. What a warm inviting booth! And the book looks like a winner. Thx for chance to win!

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  58. Congratulations on winning a blue ribbon for your gorgeous booth! So warm and inviting! I absolutely love your daughters 30 Something quilt! I love the Loose Change technique and can't wait to see more of Layers of Love.

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  59. Congratulations on the Blue Ribbon. I love your Daughters Star Quilt.antastic colors.

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  60. Sandy F. Wisconsin friendJune 10, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    What a beautiful booth. If I was at market, I wouldn't need to go any further. Lynn, keep designing...love the projects.

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  61. I love your daughter's quilt. I sure she is finally glad to have it at her house.

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  62. Would like to know more about your new techniques in the book. Thanks for the chance.

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  63. Congrats on your booth!!! Thanks for the chance to win! Your daughter's quilt is gorgeous!! KT fabric is my go to fabric whenever I start a new project!! Bev Eckert

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  64. Love your booth and sure your daughter is overjoyed.I love stars blocks!!

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  65. Oh WOW. Luv the display. And Thanks for sharing the star quilt block. I'm going to make a quilt for my daughter like that too!

    Tina/Kitty

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  66. Love your booths. Congratulations on the ribbon! You definitely deserve it.
    Ann P.

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  67. Your daughter's birthday quilt turned our fabulous. I would love the book!

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  68. Love the Star quilts. I will have to learn more about your layered patchwork technique.

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  69. Hi Lynne, I have really enjoyed the Loose Change book and tools - what a fun way to applique! Usually not my favorite thing but soooo easy your way. Looking forward to the Layers book. Judy R from Buffalo

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  70. I think your daughter's quilt was worth the 30+ year wait! Your booth was unique and beautiful - congratulations on the ribbon.

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  71. So excited to start my first KT quilt. Robert just sent me a layer cake and charm pack. What a charming experience to call your shop and have the personal service. Your fabrics and designs emanate love and comfort, something I want to pass down to friends and family. My first project is for my mother-in-laws 86 birthday who just made it through radiation. Second project is for my grown daughters. Who doesn't love a quilt made by your mom, especially when they cannot tuck you in bed at night anymore. :) thank you for the great ideas, colors and pre-cuts to work with. (teri.j.kline@gmail.com)

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  72. I'm a star girl myself and love this quilt! Can't wait for the book to come out - thanks for the previews !

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  73. Such a great blog, always inspiring and fun. Would love to have a copy of your new book--I have some KT precuts waiting...

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  74. Beautiful quilt! Love stars and would love a copy of your book! hahne7@yahoo.com

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  75. I am anxious for your new fabric line and a peek at your new book!!

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  76. I recently finished a quilt using your Loose Change book and rulers. Looking forward to the new book!

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  77. WOW would love to win your new book Shomestead@@aol.com

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  78. Congrats on having the best double booth at the show! Your daughters quilt you made is beautiful! Your book sounds amazing. I would love to win a copy!

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  79. Looking forward to your new book - Loose Change is great! Layering the squares is a great idea.

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  80. Working on a quilt using you Sandhill Plums line. I have always loved your fabric lines. How exciting for a new book coming out

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  81. Your fabrics are my favorites. I try to use them for most of my projects, so my scraps all go together, no matter what line they are from. Would be honored to win your new book!

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  82. Congratulations on your blue ribbon! The market photos were so nice.

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  83. My husband and I have worked together in a business for 38 years. It works well for us. WE now are in a new business of long arm quilting for the past 6 years. Loved looking at your site!
    Country Boy Quilting in Ocala FL Ocalawoods@cfl.rr.com

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  84. I love the layers! Maybe I'd actually finish a quilt I started this way...
    Ruth M

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  85. Your booth looked amazing! I can't wait for Paisley Park to come out. I think it's going to be my favorite KT line ever!

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  86. WOOOOHOOO, congratulations on your blue ribbon win!! I can't wait to see what treat the new book has in it.
    Melody:)

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  87. Congrats on your booth award! Love the layered star block. Looking forward to the Layers of Love book and seeing your new Paisley Park line, I know they'll both be awesome! :o)

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  88. Love the layering technique for the star block! Would love to win a SIgned copy of your book!

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  89. What a fun booth! it does look like a summer evening in a park, just needed an ice cream social! : )
    Hopefully I can "score" a signed copy of the new book!
    Jeannine

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  90. Love your booth - so homey looking. Would love to have a signed copy of your new book! Thanks for the chance.

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  91. Congratulations on your blue ribbon and the booth looks so inviting.

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  92. I love your quilts they are so warm and inviting.

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  93. Your quilts are so amazing. I especially love your fabric colors.

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  94. I love your layered technique! As soon as I watched your tutorial with Jenny Doan, I purchased your ruler and the loose change book and watched every you tube video you've released. I can't wait to see what you have created in your new book :)

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  95. I love your patterns and fabrics!!!! midwayfarms@hughes.net

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