Kaleidoscope Quilt

My Kaleidoscope quilt was finished last Fall but I only put on the label today.  Even though I called this "the little quilt that could" it was hard to let go and say it was all done. I had a ruler that I used to cut the wedges and a different pattern I used for the placing of darks and light fabrics. After I had sized my blocks I realized that the ruler and pattern had different dimensions and the blocks would have mismatched points. I ended up redesigning it in EQ6 with the sashing and litle blocks. I also worked on the border as the fabric was bought when the quilt was to be much smaller. This all started from a few fat quarters that my son gave me one Mother's Day. It has become one of my favourite quilts and I keep it on my bed. It reminds me what can be created with hard work and determination.

I like it much better than what it would have originally looked like. It was a true labour of love.

Linking to Can I Get A Whoop, Whoop.

Kaleidoscope Binding

I finally took the time this week to get my binding on my Kaleidoscope quilt and now I am hand stitching it. This has been back from the quilter's for a while but I had a few other projects to get finished. For some reason this binding seems to be going so fast, maybe it is because I love this quilt so much.

Linking to Slow Sunday Stitching.

Lotus love

I am having lots of love for Lotus. It is a good using up fabric kind of quilt.  I have reached the point now, unfortunately where I don’t need any more fabric.  I used most of the fabric from my stashto make the quilt but I did get a bit of fabric to balance out the quilt. It has been nice after working on some longer projects to work on one that comes together quickly.

I also finally got my Kaleidoscope ready and sent off to the quilter's. I am calling this the little quilt that could. I have had so many issues with this quilt most of my own doing, including sewing the backing together incorrectly which was the last piece I needed to do after having the quilt top sit around for months. I know this is one I will treasure for always.

Linking to Let's Bee Social.

Sashing - WIP Wednesday

Summer seems to have become a time for me to finish up projects that just need a subtle push. These past few days I worked on my Kaleidoscope quilt and my Snowy Stars which needed some help with their sashing.

 I finally got all of the sashing done for my Kaleidoscope quilt and started auditioning fabrics for the borders.

For my Snowy Stars I cut the sashing for in between the rows. I was originally going to do something different with the fabrics so I just cut when I decided what I wanted to do.

It feels good to have these quilts move past the block stage. I can't wait until they become a quilt top!

Linking to Let's Bee Social and WIP Wednesday.

Friday Night Sew-In - Kaleidoscope

I spent part of Friday night Sew-In assessing projects and trying to organize what needed to be done in time for Christmas. I also got all my rows sewed together for my Kaleidoscope quilt.

I worked out my problem with the sashing and feel great about the way it is looking. I need to add on the top and bottom sashing border, then I have one other border to go around it and it will be complete. This one I will treasure for years to come since the fabric was given to me by my son.

Putting It All Together

I joined up with the Friday Night Sew-In and spent my time starting to sew my rows for Kaleidoscope quilt together. I had some issues with the blocks because I was using two different patterns at the same time and some of the measurements were not right. I planned out a new design using my EQ6 and I like it even better! I can't wait until all the rows are done!

Trying to Be

I have been trying to be a one woman quilter. I had decided a while ago to try to focus on one project at a time, and unless something came up like needing more fabric or needing to suddenly make a quilt for someone, work on the quilt until it becomes a quilt top. It worked for Autumn Moons, and it has worked really well so far with my Kaleidoscope quilt.

 I have all the blocks done now and just need to sew them together and add the border. I must say I am quite enjoying working on one project done at a time. I have been having more fun and feeling less stressed!

Changing Directions

I ended up changing out the triangles for the Kaleidoscope quilt.  When I originally asked my daughter I had only cut out a few triangles. When I had more of them done I put them both ways on the quilt and she told me she liked them both ways. I found the same colour together washed out the stars shapes. I got the triangles put on and am now working on the outer blocks.

Linking to WIP Wednesday and Linky Tuesday.

Kaleidoscope - Design Wall Monday

I got the inner blocks done for my Kaleidoscope quilt and now am working on the triangles to square off the blocks. This quilt has come together quite easily so far, and I would love to make it again. I was trying to decide if I switch up the diamond colours, but my go to for quilting advice aka my daughter told me to keep it the same. She makes good decisions!

Linking to Design Wall Monday!

Happiness Is a Kaleidoscope

I am so happy! I get to start on a new quilt since I finished my Autumn Moons quilt top. I have really liked the Kaleidoscope quilt block since I did a block for it for my Bee Beautiful group 6 years ago. Now I get to make one for myself using fabric my son purchased for me. I am using the Marco Polo pattern for the layout of the quilt because I like how the blocks are used to make an inner border. I had a couple of ideas for the diamond shapes which are formed which is why I have not squared off the blocks yet.

Happiness also is having a wonderful husband. I showed him the first block I had made for it, and he said great points! That is one of the best compliments a quilter can get. We just recently celebrated our 20th anniversary and they have been filled with love, and for him, having to/choosing to attend many quilt shows with me! I am very lucky!






Linking to Linky Tuesday and WIP Wednesday.