This is Past and Present, a quilt made from Kim Brackett's book Scrap Basket Surprises. I finally got the borders on it and it is now ready to ship off to be quilted.
I am quite pleased with how it turned out, and hope my daughter's friend Jeff will be happy with it. There is a richness to the colors and patterns created by the scrappy backgrounds that is so pleasing to my eye. The fabrics are mostly by Kansas Troubles, by Lynn Hagemeier, a designer I haven't used in some time. Most of the fabrics came from a collection called Sweet Pea, but there are pieces from some of her other collections in there as well. I find that when I use Kansas Troubles fabrics, I have to be sure and include some brighter yellows, golds or oranges or the effect is too murky for my taste.
I recommend all of Kim's books, which are chock full of great patterns. This one was a bit fiddly, as you have to make sure all the points come together perfectly. I quickly became an expert at getting my pins in just the right spot so most of the point intersections were right on target. I did expand the size of my quilt from the instructions in her pattern. Easily done by simply adding more rows of blocks.
I seem to be on a roll with finishes this week!
39 responses to “Jeff’s Quilt”
Gorgeous, gorgeous quilt. I like the KT fabrics, but like you, I always make sure that I use some of her lighter fabrics to keep it from being overly dark.
Gorgeous, gorgeous quilt. I like the KT fabrics, but like you, I always make sure that I use some of her lighter fabrics to keep it from being overly dark.
Gorgeous, gorgeous quilt. I like the KT fabrics, but like you, I always make sure that I use some of her lighter fabrics to keep it from being overly dark.
Applause, applause once more! You are on a delightfully satisfying roll, girl!
This quilt’s fabrics and colors are so harmonious and the overall look is wonderful, You and Sara did well in choosing the fabrics and layout.
At the beginning of one of the early Little Quilts books, there is a photo of fabrics in colors they suggest work well to add to most scrap quilts for added zing. You do this quite well even if you never ever read that page.
Hugs!
Applause, applause once more! You are on a delightfully satisfying roll, girl!
This quilt’s fabrics and colors are so harmonious and the overall look is wonderful, You and Sara did well in choosing the fabrics and layout.
At the beginning of one of the early Little Quilts books, there is a photo of fabrics in colors they suggest work well to add to most scrap quilts for added zing. You do this quite well even if you never ever read that page.
Hugs!
Applause, applause once more! You are on a delightfully satisfying roll, girl!
This quilt’s fabrics and colors are so harmonious and the overall look is wonderful, You and Sara did well in choosing the fabrics and layout.
At the beginning of one of the early Little Quilts books, there is a photo of fabrics in colors they suggest work well to add to most scrap quilts for added zing. You do this quite well even if you never ever read that page.
Hugs!
This turned out great – how can he NOT love it?
This turned out great – how can he NOT love it?
This turned out great – how can he NOT love it?
I am about to embark on a maiden voyage of making patio chair cushion covers. I have a plan, but I am curious to know how you did yours? Did you put zippers in them? They look great!
I am about to embark on a maiden voyage of making patio chair cushion covers. I have a plan, but I am curious to know how you did yours? Did you put zippers in them? They look great!
I am about to embark on a maiden voyage of making patio chair cushion covers. I have a plan, but I am curious to know how you did yours? Did you put zippers in them? They look great!
Good looking quilt and looks masculine as well. What a wonderful gift! great job.
Mary
Good looking quilt and looks masculine as well. What a wonderful gift! great job.
Mary
Good looking quilt and looks masculine as well. What a wonderful gift! great job.
Mary
He will love this quilt! Looks great! You get so much done that I am going to start calling you Wonder Woman! 😀
He will love this quilt! Looks great! You get so much done that I am going to start calling you Wonder Woman! 😀
He will love this quilt! Looks great! You get so much done that I am going to start calling you Wonder Woman! 😀
It is amazing… I love it!
It is amazing… I love it!
It is amazing… I love it!
I love the illusion effect of this pattern. I know Jeff will love it. Non-quilters usually don’t realize the time, effort (and cost) it takes for a quilt – but that isn’t why we do these for our loved ones. I happily give away most of my quilts – I just really enjoy the process of making it and hoping they will treasure them.
I love the illusion effect of this pattern. I know Jeff will love it. Non-quilters usually don’t realize the time, effort (and cost) it takes for a quilt – but that isn’t why we do these for our loved ones. I happily give away most of my quilts – I just really enjoy the process of making it and hoping they will treasure them.
I love the illusion effect of this pattern. I know Jeff will love it. Non-quilters usually don’t realize the time, effort (and cost) it takes for a quilt – but that isn’t why we do these for our loved ones. I happily give away most of my quilts – I just really enjoy the process of making it and hoping they will treasure them.
Your quilt looks great! I’m sure your duaghter’s friend will love and treasure it:-)
Your quilt looks great! I’m sure your duaghter’s friend will love and treasure it:-)
Your quilt looks great! I’m sure your duaghter’s friend will love and treasure it:-)
Looks lovely! The colors make it feel like a warm and comforting quilt.
Looks lovely! The colors make it feel like a warm and comforting quilt.
Looks lovely! The colors make it feel like a warm and comforting quilt.
Hi Nicole, I just found your blog two weeks ago. I had seen you got into Kim Diehl a few months back. I was gonna email you a pic of a Diehl top I just finished but cant find your email! I so love your blog and the work youve done. Im glad you have not gone full modern yet because I think your choices and style in traditional are brilliant! Wish I found your blog years ago!
Hi Nicole, I just found your blog two weeks ago. I had seen you got into Kim Diehl a few months back. I was gonna email you a pic of a Diehl top I just finished but cant find your email! I so love your blog and the work youve done. Im glad you have not gone full modern yet because I think your choices and style in traditional are brilliant! Wish I found your blog years ago!
Hi Nicole, I just found your blog two weeks ago. I had seen you got into Kim Diehl a few months back. I was gonna email you a pic of a Diehl top I just finished but cant find your email! I so love your blog and the work youve done. Im glad you have not gone full modern yet because I think your choices and style in traditional are brilliant! Wish I found your blog years ago!
Jeff’s quilt is a real winner, but I was delighted to read further back into your posts to see you solve your setting triangles dilemma with style. I love the scrappy look! good job!
Jeff’s quilt is a real winner, but I was delighted to read further back into your posts to see you solve your setting triangles dilemma with style. I love the scrappy look! good job!
Jeff’s quilt is a real winner, but I was delighted to read further back into your posts to see you solve your setting triangles dilemma with style. I love the scrappy look! good job!
You ARE on a roll with finishes this week! Way to go! This one turned out so nicely–he’s bound to be crazy about it!
You ARE on a roll with finishes this week! Way to go! This one turned out so nicely–he’s bound to be crazy about it!
You ARE on a roll with finishes this week! Way to go! This one turned out so nicely–he’s bound to be crazy about it!