Finished this just under the wire for the KC MQG challenge. I chose the charm square set in the pastel palette. I knew that would be a challenge for me because I don't really love pastels. As you can tell it was difficult for me to stay with pastels only. The challenge rules allowed us to add as many solid fabrics as we desired, so I did.
I'm happy with how it turned out though there are loads of things I would change if I tackled it again. I'm not going to list the faults or the imperfections because I'm trying to get away from always talking about my quilts by what I'm not happy with. I do love the composition and I think I did a pretty good job with the colors. All in all it was a fun challenge.
I'm pretty happy with the quilting too.
The challenge was to use every color in the pack...this bit of green on the binding simply didn't fit in the piece, so this is where it ended up.
Kona solids are an amazing set of fabrics to work with. I've grown to love them and I'd love to have every color. My friend
Tammy at Marmalade Fabrics has that same goal. She's hit a milestone this week with over 100 of the Kona colors. She's having a little celebration and is giving away a dozen fat quarters on her blog. Pop over to
the store and start or add to your collection of Kona colors and then head over to the blog and enter the giveaway.
Happy Friday everyone!
I'm happy with how it turned out though there are loads of things I would change if I tackled it again. I'm not going to list the faults or the imperfections because I'm trying to get away from always talking about my quilts by what I'm not happy with. I do love the composition and I think I did a pretty good job with the colors. All in all it was a fun challenge.
I'm pretty happy with the quilting too.
The challenge was to use every color in the pack...this bit of green on the binding simply didn't fit in the piece, so this is where it ended up.
Kona solids are an amazing set of fabrics to work with. I've grown to love them and I'd love to have every color. My friend Tammy at Marmalade Fabrics has that same goal. She's hit a milestone this week with over 100 of the Kona colors. She's having a little celebration and is giving away a dozen fat quarters on her blog. Pop over to the store and start or add to your collection of Kona colors and then head over to the blog and enter the giveaway. 
Happy Friday everyone!
Just beautiful. Love the way it came together.
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing...I know what you mean about using pastels, not my thing either. You did a great job!!
ReplyDeletewow! just, WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is pretty rad I must say.
ReplyDeletePrecioso!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning! The quilting really makes the sun pop even more. Fabulous job!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so inspiring, I love the transitions from reds to purples and blue. Your quilting really makes this special.
ReplyDeleteThe combination of pastels and bold colors is great and the quilting just enhances the design...very cool!
ReplyDeletecongratulations on another outstanding finish! I really like your composition and you used the solids to fabulous effect. Gorgeous quilting finishes it off beautifully. My solid charm pack for the VMQG challenge is sitting here, taunting me. I've yet to find my inspiration though. Thanks for sharing another wonderful piece, Jacquie.
ReplyDeleteThat is so amazingly creative, I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this is beautiful! So inspiring and lovely to look at. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Wish I could have been there last night to see it in person :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the quilting you did. Love the sky. ; )
ReplyDelete~Monika
fibre artist in Canada
This is wonderful. It would seriously challenge me to use only solids. Maybe I'll try someday...
ReplyDeleteBut this is fantastic! (BTW, the giveaway you mention is closed...)
I think it's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteit's not closed, pat...she was announcing the winner of a previous giveaway...look at the next post....she'll be announcing the winner on the 20th.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, it's stunning! Your quilting is beautiful, it really gives the sky depth and movement.
ReplyDeleteYour work just amazes me - what a great finish!
ReplyDeletegorgeous quilt! Love how you perked up the pastels!
ReplyDeleteVicky F
This is another amazingly creative quilt from you! I'm so excited about Tammy's new Kona colors (BTW, she is my first sponsor--woohoo!).
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the way the brights and pastels play together, love the design and your quilting.
ReplyDeleteI'm a very new quilter and have a question - do you "bury your tails" when quilting? Reverse a stitch or too and trim closely? I love modern scrappy quilts and think I am a lazy quilter, because hand stitching binding and burying tails just do not appeal to me. I love the way they look though!
Gasp! I LOVE this quilt! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou might not like pastels but you did a fantastic job. I love working with solids. At times I have to force myself to use prints.
ReplyDeleteyou are an amazing quilt designer.
ReplyDeleteThat is simply amazing. Congratulations on a wonderful quilt. I adore it!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking is all I can say. You are amazing in all that you get accomplished. How do you manage?
ReplyDeleteCan you give us a timetable for creativity? I always thought you were invincible until I read your blog about your son's quilt that fell apart when it was laundered. It made me feel that you were in fact human.
I've followed you for so long and have always been impressed with your work. Tell us, how do you do it and when did you start on this creative process?
How amazing! You are one creative lady. Our A2 guild is doing the same challenge and I've got the pastel pack as well. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is just so good! I love your quilting too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful; I love the quilting.
ReplyDeleteHi! De-lurking to say that is one stunning quilt! We are just starting the Kona challenge at the Las Vegas MQG - handing out the fabric at the next meeting. I have been enjoying looking at all the wonderful inspiration provided by the other chapters' reveals!
ReplyDeleteWOW !! Love this quilt. Well done.
ReplyDeleteReally, really beautiful! GREAT work!
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning quilt, Jacquie! I admire your challenging yourself with the pastel palette - that would be the hardest one for me too.
ReplyDeleteOur AAMQG challenge just started and we are allowed to add up to three fabrics. I chose the Dusty palette but am still mulling over ideas.
This is absolutely fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteIt is awesome, I love the quilting!
ReplyDeleteOh Jacquie, it's AMAZING! I am in awe and in love! You really hit it out of the park with this quilt. And you quilting on it... beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing it in person! ... again, it seemed huge online.
ReplyDeletei guess it's true, the camera adds 10# ... great work!
~ i hope to finish mine someday~!
Jacquie, it is just gorgeous. Just gorgeous. I don't see a thing wrong with it.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Great job.
ReplyDeletewonderful-very creative; love the green, love the quilting
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! I love the way the colors play on each other and the gradual effect you created with your placement.
ReplyDeleteO my goodness!!!! I love. Love. LOVE IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe black at the bottom is perfect and stunning!
By the by. I've told a friend (whos getting ready to open a studio) about you so don't be shocked if she leaves a comment.
I just wanted to thank you for always inspiring me. Also, I just ordered something from Marmalade fabric because of this post and what great service! Tammy even included a very kind, personal note! Thank you for sharing your designs and inspiring me!
ReplyDeleteWow, this looks like L.A. during fire season. Much nicer than the real thing - doesn't hurt to breathe!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!
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