KT Winner - Preview Week #1
Laura Riley from SD commented she'd like to learn more about my layered patchwork technique. Well, Laura, here's your chance! You'll be receiving the new Layers of Love book just as soon as the printer gets them to us. Thanks for commenting and watch over the next 7 weeks for more previews of the unique projects in my book. I'll keep a running list of winners in each blog post in case you miss it.It Christmas Past & Present at KTQ
With our new Holly Wishes fabric in the house, we're celebrating all things Christmas with 25% off all KT Christmas patterns, precuts and kits from this year and the past. Check out the ktquilts.com website now until July 1st for best selection. Quantities of precuts and some kits is limited.Layers of Love Preview Week #2 - Ethan's Hat Trick
Robert and I have a blended family - 6 kids in their 30's with 8 grankids between the ages of 5 and 15. I just love my layered patchwork technique to make quilts for everyone in the family since it starts with precuts and is so easy to assemble. As you can see, promising toddler quilts, first big bed quilts, 10-year-old quilts, wedding quilts and 30th birthday quilts, I'm never really caught up. The easy-to-make and easy to care for projects are perfect for kids, so I decided to feature each grankid with a quilt in the new book. Last week's quilt was my daughter's 30-Something star quilt (altho not a grankid, her quilt kinda started it all). This week our oldest grandson, Ethan, is featured with a quilt that highlights his favorite sport, soccer. It features a Layer Cake and Honeycomb plus 2 fabrics for borders. The lap quilt is 54" x 62" but could be made larger with just the one LC and HC. I chose to make a smaller throw since Ethan lives in TX and just wanted something for the end of his bed. There were enough blocks leftover to make a great sized runner for a side table, too. Options are given in the book for several sizes of this project. |
| Can you see the block? It looks way more difficult than it really is. |
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| The Soccer Runner has a row of full blocks down the middle with half blocks on the sides. |
Gene from Moda, graciously taped a short demo of how to use the KT Honeycomb Ruler below. It showed how to center & cut a Layer Cake and Honeycomb for 2 projects in The Bee's Knees pattern booklet. Click on this link to buy the KT Honeycomb Ruler now! Instructions for centering are similar for Ethan's quilt.
Honeycomb Ruler video from Spring Market 2014
Comment here if you've ever played with Honeycombs or hexagons and what you've made. We'll give away another Layers of Love book next Monday.
I do enjoy making hexagons, nice project for hand sewing while I am watching tv at night. I have made a lap quilt and some table mats and I still need to finish my tree skirt.
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I've NEVER played with hexagons, which is why I NEED to get your book as soon as it comes out! (I've only sewed Honeycombs together exactly as they are.)
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE KT fabrics! I am looking forward to trying out one of your patterns soon, as my boss bought some of your books & rulers from you at Spring Market.
ReplyDeleteI have not played with honeycombs yet, but I have used hexagons to make snowmen, snowballs, and even a cupcake from two different halves!
ReplyDeleteI've played with hexagons and made a couple small table toppers. I've also played a little with honeycombs and made a few Patchwork of the Crosses blocks.
ReplyDeleteI've played with hexagons and made a needle keeper with a hexagon flower on top and a key fob with a double sided hexagon. Oh, and I made a flower garden block with hexagons.
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No ma'am...I've never played with hexagons, but have it on my wishlist! Lynne, I love the quilt and tabletopper you made for Ethan!!!
ReplyDeleteHaven't played with Honeycombs ... yet! Hexies's, yes, but only in the English Paper Piecing way ... haven't gotten very far on that, but it's on the list! Love Ethan's quilt ... but I'd never have seen the soccer balls if you hadn't shown them ... now I can spot them a mile off! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book ... looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteI love hexagons! I haven't made anything with them yet, I would love to give it a go!
ReplyDeleteI've never made anything with hexagons but I love the look and would love to give it a try! Your family is so blessed by the special quilts you make for them---you are leaving a legacy of love for each one!
ReplyDeleteI've never used hexies except to English Paper Piece. Still a beginner at that. The precut hexies are a great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence that you mention hexagons! I'm using hexies to make a Martha Washington's Flower Garden ... from KT fabrics! I started with KT fabrics from my stash and am loving this so much (the pattern, the process and especially the fabrics!) that I'm making it larger ... and had to go buy more KT fabrics! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have used hexagons to make a quilt but I have never used a special ruler.
ReplyDeleteHave a longtime UFO, a Grandmother's Flower Garden, hand pieced. It's slowly floating to the surface, may take it to Daughter's in the fall and hopefully we could finish?!?!? Jeannine aka j9knits, upstate NY
ReplyDeleteI've never worked with hexies but have read about sewing with them. One of these days, I'll give them a try.
ReplyDeleteI haven't sewn any hexagons for years! I love the idea of the pre cut 'Honeycombs'
ReplyDeleteI've only done English paper piecing for hexagons, so I am very interested in this technique. My favorite project was a table runner I made with hexie "flowers" in blue.
ReplyDeleteOh how I can't wait to use my hexagon ruler ! I have had it for a long time and haven't done a thing with it. So I will get me some KT fabric and start as soon as I get the patterns !!
ReplyDeleteMy mom has tried to get me to start sewing but I just have not started yet. She even has the hexagon ruler. So maybe I can use it and get me some KT fabric and hope to get picked for the give away !!!!
ReplyDeleteI have not sewed much since I was in school. So this would be very good time to start. I will get the ruler, some KT fabric and see if I win the patterns lol !!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the Honeycombs yet but I do love hexagons! I am getting ready to work on my first English Paper Piecing project....I haven't decided if it will be a table runner or pillow. I love your grandson's soccer quilt!!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to using Honeycombs with your layered patchwork technique. Up 'til now, I've only done hexies as English paper piecing. I love your Loose Change book and I'm looking forward to your new Layers of Love book.
ReplyDeleteWhile I haven't made hexies or English paper pieced, I do have a pattern I want to try using a jelly roll, cutting the strips into half hexies and sewing together to make a whole hexagon! Would love to win a signed copy of your Layers of Love book!
ReplyDeleteI replied once, but never did see it post, anyway. I have made a small hexagon table topper. I cut out the hexagon shape and sewed stripes all the way around it and quilted it. Very cute. Would love to win and play with your gift.
ReplyDeleteHello, no I have not made Hexies>would love to try though! This book sounds so neat! Thanks for sharing!
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I made a Grandma's Flower Garden quilt in the long ago years when I really didn't know anything about quilting and didn't have a clue what I was getting into. I also worked on a yo-yo quilt. I have just about recovered from the hexie quilt and thinking about trying again, I don't think I'll ever recover from the yo-yos. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteNo hexies yet for me , but my sister is wanting to do some so I think I am going to buddy up with her and we are going to learn together! I will watch the video for sure! thank you!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the Honeycombs yet but this year I`m playing with hexies.I am doing a rainbow and colorful quilt.Now I have 21 blocks,all 12,5 inch and my goal is 24.This will be my first hexie quilt though I have made little hexie project.
ReplyDeleteYour grand quilt looks fabulous and a little tricky for me.
I get the "never caught up" feeling- 8 kids (including in-laws) and 13 grandkids, it seems like I am making baby quilts before I get the wedding quilts done:-). I am anxious to try your layering technique!
ReplyDeleteAs far as hexies go- I inherited grandmother's flower garden blocks out of original 30's fabrics. When I realized how poorly they were sewn together,(1/8" seams) I took it all apart, ironed, starched, remarked and I am sewing them back together by hand. I am almost done with the blocks and then I need to put the pathway in.
I have made the hexagons using paper pieces and then sewing them together by hand. I would like to learn to machine piece them. Thank you for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHello! I have a hexagon ruler "Key Chain", as well as 2 larger hexagon rulers...that look really nice on my wall of templates! I am slightly scared to actually use them...I also have every precut known to quiltworld...except Hexagon precuts...they frighten me...they do 'call' me when I walk past them to buy them...but the charm packs call louder! Would love a chance to win your book! Thanks, Deb Haan, Abbotsford, Canada
ReplyDeleteI have tried the hexies once. Can't wait to see you new book! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have never tried making hexies. Would love to give them a try. Ethan's quilt is great and thanks for a chance. Off to watch the video.
ReplyDeleteMy sweet hubby got me the Creative Grids hexie ruler as a gift.
ReplyDeleteIt is great, cutting hexies from strips. Sew much fun.
I made a table runner with hexies. I have fabric to make a sail boat quilt.
ReplyDeleteNope I haven't had played with the honeycomb pre-cuts or hexies.
ReplyDeleteBut sure would love chance;)
I have never tried a Honeycomb or Hexi but would love to. It will go on my quilting bucket list.
ReplyDeleteI have done a Table Topper with Hexagons....was a great portable project!! Thanks for the chance to win
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I'm working on Bee's Knees right now. This is my first time working with hexagons except English paper piecing. Your technique is so much more fun!
ReplyDeleteI haven't used the Honeycombs yet. After watching the KT Honeycomb Ruler video, I want to make a quilt for my grandson who, also, enjoys soccer. It looks like a quick way to make a nice quilt. I have made a few English paper piecing blocks to use in a small doll quilt. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI have not used any of the Honeycombs or hexagons yet, but would love to try. I am addicted to your fabrics and have finished two small projects with your layered patchwork technique - So Cool. It would be really great to try another of your fun ideas. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of so many of the quilts at your display booth,looking forward to your new book coming out !
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