I can't wait to go to International Quilt Market next week in Kansas City and see/visit my quilts from the new book, Prairie Life. This collection of quilts, inspired by my life in the country, has been at Martingale for months while being photographed and the final book is edited and printed. I'm anxious to have them back to showcase in our KT Quilt Shop and cuddle at home.
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| Cypress Sampler |
One of my favorite projects from the book is the Cypress Sampler. The dark block on point inside the tan strips and red corners is the traditional Cypress block. I substituted a variety of pieced blocks for the usual plain center and added sashing corner posts to create a secondary churn dash design. The result is a scrappy sampler with lots of charm. The blocks measure 12" so it makes an impressive lap quilt quickly.
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| Cypress Runner |
What happens when you add fused applique flowers and vines to the center of the Cypress block instead of a traditional pieced block? A delightful runner perfect for a spring or summer table (although I love it on the outside of my studio!)
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| Double the Fun mini quilt |
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| Double the Fun Pillow Sleeve |
These two projects were created to complement the lap size Double the Fun quilt, shown last week. This trio will work beautifully in my living room, draped over my favorite chair and on the table next to it. Do you coordinate your quilts for decorating?
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I love Prairie Life in any shape, form or fashion! My all time favorite book series is Little House on the Prairie!
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Delete2 more patterns to consider for 1st project. I consider the person who might get the project in picking colors but I usually let the fabric talk to me & then I find the pattern worth it’s being cut into. When I joined 1 quilting group they all did the same project & that was a change for me to find fabric/colors. It led me to go in a different path with prints & colors which made those who knew me comment. When completed I saw it picked up colors in the family room but would look best on a wooden rocker. Sometimes you should go out of your box.
ReplyDeleteHow do you keep getting better and better at this!! Yes I like to make quilts to coordinate with my decor, but I also like to spice it up a bit with seasonal small quilts in the colors of the season.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Congratulations on your latest book, Prairie Life. Loving the quilts in this book. Yes, I decorate my home with coordinated quilts especially during the holidays.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, love the mini quilt and pillow sleeve. Looking forward to your new book. Have a great time at the Market.
ReplyDeleteLove the Double the Fun pattern! This looks like an I-want-to-make-them-all book!
ReplyDeleteLove Kansas Troubles! Especially fond of the Cypress Runner... beautiful...
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book to have no matter what color fabric you use.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with Kansas Troubles and everytime I see a new pattern, I have to have it. I love your Cypress Runner, even though I'm not too good with applique. They are all beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteAlways such beautiful patterns from KT!
ReplyDeleteIt would be such fun to win your book. I love your fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love the warm rich look of Kansas troubles and the patterns you create for them. Prairie life looks like another fantastic book.
ReplyDeleteI don't coordinate at all, just an eclectic mix of everything.
ReplyDeleteI use fabrics with the same "feel" so most of my quilts coordinate with each other. Love these projects, especially Cypress Sampler!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win this book. The Cypress runner would be my next project. Looks like a beautiful book.
ReplyDeleteI try and co-ordinate my colors when making projects for a specific rooms in my house. Great quilts again! Love the Double the Fun mini.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful grouping and displaying of projects! Martingale always does a stellar job of photographing and staging quilts! Love Double the Fun mini quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove these quilts!! All of them!! I am always drawn to the same colors, so the quilts co-ordinate naturally!
ReplyDeleteI don't coordinate colors, tend to change with the seasons. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Congrats on your new book. As always, another winner. Love how you added applique to come up with the Cyprus Runner.
ReplyDeleteCypress Sampler looks like another fun quilt to make! LOVE the Cypress runner too -- need to make this one for our coffee table. LOVE the applique flowers. Thank you for a chance to win a signed copy of your book. bfiresheets@bellsouth.net
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Prairie Life book. My stash is full of fabrics for Cypress Sampler and more. Thanks for the chance to win Prairie Life.
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I love your Cypress Sampler and the Double the Fun Mini Quilt.
ReplyDeleteCan’t wait for the book to come out. What beautiful quilts!
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This Cypress block is so interesting with your variety of interpretations. I do decorate with quilts but don't coordinate as well as you! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteGreat new patterns! I love Double the Fun mini quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a really fun book. Can't wait to get it.
ReplyDeleteHi- i would LOVE to win this book! I will have to buy it otherwise. I have not tried to color coordinate my wall hangings as they are so seasonal.
ReplyDeleteI love the Cyprus runner. Thank for the opportunity to win
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy of your new book! I esp like the Double the Fun Mini Quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe more I see of this book, the more I love it. Thanks so much for the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours in your little quilts, thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilts, as always!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book. The quilts you have shown are so nice.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it’s going to be a really beautiful book! Can’t wait to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilts, colors and the way you decorate with them--thanks for the inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to pick which one to do first!! Love that you have included both methods of piecing, your layered patchwork and the traditional kind. Thanks for another great book!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Beautiful book.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful projects!
ReplyDeleteI love your designs and it would be fantastic to win the book. Thanks for giving us the chance.
ReplyDeleteYour book is sure to be a winner. Thank you for the opportunity to win this book.
ReplyDeleteI wrote a really nice post about how I love all things KT and how there is always a KT quilt on display or in username my home. It didn't post so I'm trying again.
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