Thursday, March 31, 2011

Another Charming Thursday

Today we're looking back to one of my favorite collections - Seeds of Time - my 6th fabric line for Moda and the 5th quilt in the Quilters Journal series. Set in the mid-1800's, Lily and her family have been in Kansas for 20 years. The stage is set with a garden of beautiful flowers where her two oldest children will marry their loved ones in a double ceremomy under a new arbor built by their father. If you're interested in reading Lily's journal, all six of the Quilters Journal stories are available in a book (no quilt patterns) on sale now for just $9.95.


One of the challenges of this series was creating projects from the blocks in the quilt, too. The most popular has been a simple blue and white lap quilt called Bachelor Buttons. In the story, Lily pieced this quilt for her oldest son before he wed. This picture was taken in Kathy Haddock's yard - one of the most beautiful gardens I've seen.


This wool/cotton rolled sewing kit is also in Seeds of Time. It's one I carry with me on the road and holds everything I need. Call Robert for our weekly special - the Seeds of Time book for only $15! Both of these projects could be in single patterns soon, if my blogging test group votes positively. Let me know what you think and you'll be signed up for the Seeds of Time charm pack giveaway, too.




See you on the road this weekend!
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61 comments:

  1. WoolenSailsMarch 31, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I do have that, it was one of the first things I bought at the quilt store.
    Now I need to make some items in the book. The sewing roll is what caught my attention.

    Debbie

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  2. krisgrayMarch 31, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Love both of the patterns, esp the sewing roll, but the project I like most, as I watch my garden grow, is the garden quilt at the top.

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  3. ShelleyMarch 31, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Seeds of Time...wow, another great one! I would love to see the Seeds of Time projects offered individually. It's been very interesting reading all your thoughts about your lines so far!

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  4. Diane KMarch 31, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I have been looking for a sewing roll and yours looks like it would hold everything needed to carry essentials to class. Also, I love working with wool applique. The quilt looks wonderful also.

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  5. MichaelMarch 31, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I can see why this line was one of your favorites!

    The sewing roll looks like a pattern someone could easily use multiple times. After making one for yourself, you could whip up another as a thoughtful gift for a quilting friend.

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  6. Kathy BMarch 31, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    The sewing roll is really neat, a quick take alone. I love 2 color quilts and Bachelor Buttons is a real hit. Isn't great when the grandkids come and play in your fabric.

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  7. Diane HMarch 31, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Love the 'Seeds of Time' line. Great needlecase pattern - hold lots of essentials.

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  8. All8March 31, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I like the arbor in the first quilt and the rose applique in the middle block.

    After scrappy quilts, 2 color quilts are my favorite. My mother always grew bachelor buttons all along our fence when I was growing up. Definitely a memory maker.

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  9. GammaMarch 31, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Love the sewing kit. So fun and perfect for storing and carrying my supplies for my "on the go" applique projects

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  10. SunnybecMarch 31, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Love the blue and white quilt. How cute is the needlecase I love everything in its place.

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  11. ColetteMarch 31, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    What an adorable travel sewing kit. Another pattern to add to my "NEED" list. =)

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  12. MaryMarch 31, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    The sewing kit is awesome. Thank you for the opportunity to win the charm set from Seeds of Time.
    Mary

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  13. Me and My StitchesMarch 31, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Love the lap quilt. I make so many scrappy quilts but after all of the pics of the red & white show and now your 2 color quilt, I want to make one!

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  14. LadybugMarch 31, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I love the blue and white flower quilt and hope it it made into a singel pattern.

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  15. LeeMarch 31, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    The quilt is beautiful. The sewing kit cute and tidy! I like the roll up!

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  16. TraceyMarch 31, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    The sewing kit is so cute, and it would be great to make some for my quilty friends too. Batchelor Buttons is just beautiful. You really can't beat the simplicity of a two colour quilt.

    I'm a new reader to your blog, and I am heartily enjoying reading your thoughts and musings.

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  17. SallieMarch 31, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I like the sewing kit and the quilts, especially Bachelor Buttons.

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  18. Elaine S.March 31, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I would love to see the Bachelor Buttons make it as a single pattern. My grandmother grew them and my dad did too, from his mother's plants. Brings back some memories.

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  19. KellyMarch 31, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I am new to quilting and am finding and learning about my favorite fabrics and styles.

    The sewing kit is gorgeous! I would purchase this as an individual pattern.

    I am stopping by Sweet Annie's (shop hop) tonight. Looking forward to checking out the KT items. Pretty sure I'll be coming home with a new project.

    Thanks for the beautiful fabrics!
    Kelly

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  20. SarahMarch 31, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Great sewing kit - I love the way that it rolls up and looks like a cute little purse!
    And the Bachelor Buttons quilt - great pattern - one I would definitely be interested in. It has so many possibilities!!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    The sewing kit is very charming - I wish I had one. Yes, I think it would be a good idea to combine the sewing kit and quilt in one pattern.

    Charlotte S.

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  22. SharonMarch 31, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I love the second quilt and will be anxiously waiting for that pattern to come out. I need a sewing roll jut like yours. Guessing I better find the pattern for making it. These are all winners in my book.

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  23. JocelynMarch 31, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I have always loved two color quilts and Bachelor Buttons is fabulous! It has a dramatic air to it. I've never made a sewing kit before, but this one looks very handy.

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  24. KelliMarch 31, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Love the two quilts! They are beautiful! I vote for reprints of the patterns!

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  25. Amanda DicksonMarch 31, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    The quilts are very cute, the Bachelor Buttons looks like a great pattern. I really like the sewing pouch and the material is so timeless. I love the pioneer feel of your stuff.

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  26. vtquilterMarch 31, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Love all the new photos. The travel sewing kit is a wanna make it list. The Five and Dine I make fun easy and looks great.
    Barb/VT

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  27. SherrylMarch 31, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I hate to be repetitive, since everyone seems to be in agreement with me - but I adore that Bachelor Buttons quilt. Charming! And Seeds of Time ... I might just have to make that one SOON.
    sunshdws@yahoo.com

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  28. GidgetMarch 31, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I think the quilts are beautiful and the kit would be extremely useful to make and give as a gift! Either sold separately or together the patterns would be great! Love the fabric too!
    kgshen@pocketinet.com

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  29. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsMarch 31, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I so enjoy reading your thoughts on the different lines. This one is really pretty and I can just imagine the wildflowers and bachelor buttons in the field. I would think either of these patterns would sell quilt well alone.

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  30. Julie SMarch 31, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I would buy the Bachelor Buttons pattern if it were a single pattern. That is, unless I can locate my Seeds of Time book which is somewhere in my sewing room :) Anyway, Bachelor Buttons is one of my favorite quilts that I have not yet made.

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  31. LaurieMarch 31, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    i love both projects, especially the colors in the bachelor buttons throw. Thanks for a chance to win - Laurie

    llsbaskets at comcast dot net

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  32. Marcia W.March 31, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Bachelor Buttons because it is so very pretty and unique. Thanks for the charms giveaway - have always liked the name Seeds of Time for the fabrics.

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  33. BeckyMarch 31, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I'm intrigued with The Seeds of Time journal stories. I'll have to hop to your website to learn more. I'd love the Bachelor Buttons quilt as a single pattern. Although I love the look of the sewing kit, it's not a project I would tend to make. Thanks for sharing with us the stories behind your fabric lines! I'm rather new to quilting so your fabric is new to me!

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  34. JanetMarch 31, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    You're making me want to get out in my garden...yes, I'd love to see some single patterns.

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  35. NancyMarch 31, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    I have A Quilter's Journal the book and just love Kansas Troubles fabrics. Have most of them in layer cakes. Would love to have some Seeds of Time to add to them. The Bachelor Buttons quilt and the sewing kit are both great patterns that I would like to do in the future. The sewing kit is great for take along projects.

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  36. SherrillMarch 31, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I love BOTH of those projects!!

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  37. Brenda AndersonMarch 31, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I am working on the Seeds of Time quilt now. I purchased a kit from my local quilt shop, which included a back pack. I'm having lots of fun putting it together. I have since purchased the rest of the journals. I really enjoy how the stories coincide with the blocks. I also love the mixture of cotton and flannel fabric.

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  38. Ned's PlaceMarch 31, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Would love to use the Seeds of Time charm pack to make the rolled sewing kit or any of your charm pack patterns.

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  39. KarenMarch 31, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    The Bachelor Buttons quilt is beautiful. I can picture that one on a bed or draped over my sofa. I'd love to curl up under it with a good book!

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  40. Nancy EMarch 31, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I loved reading Lily's journal ..... wish you would more of them. I read them at least 3 times. Seeds of Time was a great line. I only have a couple pieces of it left.

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  41. Prairie CatsMarch 31, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Really love the sewing roll and definitely would purchase it in a single pattern with the quilt.

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  42. phartubatechMarch 31, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Absolutely love the sewing roll. It is creative and has everything you need in it for emergency repairs. And it's very attractive. Would love to see it in a single pattern along with the quilt.
    Lois

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  43. mommarasMarch 31, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Seeds of Time - love the colors. Love the Bachelor Buttons Quilt. Since I have all of your newer fabrics an older one would be great to win. You make it so much fun to come to your blog.

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  44. susanApril 1, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Love them both especially Bachelor Buttons. Hope they both are single patterns.

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  45. GwenApril 1, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    So pretty!! I love working in my flower garden as much as I love quilting. Spring is one of my favorite times- and the flowers are beginning to put on their annual show here!!! The quilt with all the flowers is absolutely beautiful!!
    I love the sewing roll. It's not only really handy and helpful-- keeping all your supplies in one place and right at hand, but it's very pretty. You have such wonderful ideas! :-)

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  46. BethApril 1, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    The bachelor button quilt was one of my favorites you brought to TNT guild. Thanks again for coming to our guild, we really enjoyed it.
    Beth

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  47. DarciApril 1, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I just love the Bachelor Buttons quilt--it's absolutely beautiful!! It would surly need to be put on my "must make" list. I also have to say it was fun seeing some lush green plants in your picture--after a long, snowy winter I hope we start to see green real soon :) Such wonderful ideas-thanks for sharing them!

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  48. BevApril 1, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    The sewing pattern is very cute. I'd love to see the Bachelor Button quilt as a single pattern.

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  49. N GriffinApril 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Any quilt that has blue in it has to be good!! Again I remember the line and still have a few carefully hoarded scraps of it.
    Nadine

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  50. WendyApril 1, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I, like many of the others, really like the sewing roll and would love to see the pattern for it. It would be a nice gift for many of my quilty/sewing friends. Thank you, again, for sharing so much!

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  51. TerryApril 1, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I love the rolled sewing kit! Love the Bachelor Buton quilt too! :0)

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  52. BarbaraApril 1, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Would love to see these projects as patterns!

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  53. CoriApril 1, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Love the sewing roll, really need to make one

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  54. LindaApril 1, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    The Bachelor Buttons quilt and the Sewing Roll are my two favorite projects out of my Seeds of Time book. I think the sewing roll would be a very popular single pattern.

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  55. BarbApril 1, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I love KTQ fabrics and patterns, my absolute favorite color is your golden browns. Add in the reds, greens, blues and you can see what my house looks like the colors. I also just love the paisleys.

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  56. TinaApril 2, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I love the Bachelor Buttons quilt and would love to see a pattern for it!

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  57. melodyApril 2, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    The sewing kit is exactly what I've been looking for! I'm involved with a needle kit swap
    and your kit has everything in it that I've been looking for. I hope you do release this as a single pattern.

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  58. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I love the seeds of time.. really like the sewing kit too.. I hope you release it as a single pattern..

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  59. cannewaApril 3, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I would love to see the individual projects; love the quilt and need the sewing kit - it has features that I haven't seen in any other pattern.

    Char S.

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  60. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I really love the sewing kit. It sure beats my old Tupperware box.

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  61. Kate BApril 12, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I love the sewing kit and the quilts. I can't wait to see the book and hope to purchase it. Great Job.

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