+ Two Extra Days (20th and 21st!)
What a great and amazing combination for a blog hop:
Amanda Murphy
Robert Kaufman Kona
Aurifil
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Madame Samm at Sew We Quilt!
Amanda Murphy's new book, Color Essentials, is just full of fun and creative ideas for quilts.
There are lots of really beautiful patterns.
Her directions are clear and precise.
The photos are gorgeous.
The ideas she shares are so helpful.
Whoa...am I gushing a little too much?
Well, so be it because I just loved her book!
In case you've never heard this from me before, I'm just awful at following patterns. With that little problem hanging over me, I took on the challenge and picked out one pattern from the book to follow exactly. Guess what...I did it!
~Iridescence~
"Make an easy, unique quilt using just one fat quarter bundle.
Change the background fabric to create a unique look."
"Make an easy, unique quilt using just one fat quarter bundle.
Change the background fabric to create a unique look."
I used my fat quarter bundle of Sunset Kona by Robert Kaufman...it was gorgeous!
The colors are so vibrant and the purple in it was a wonderful bonus for me.
Once my quilt top was finished, off it went to Quilted Works for them to do their beautiful work.
They used a geometric design and a very light purple thread.
Tada!
The back of my Kona quilt
A view of the stitching
With some leftover pieces of fabric from the fat quarter bundle, I made a simple baby quilt and did some embroidery quilting on it using my machine's embroidery module. It was such a fun way to finish a quilt!
Look who else is hopping today...hurry, go check them out and see what they made with Kona!
Look what the sponsors shared for the Wake Up to Kona Blog Hop!
(Amanda Murphy, Robert Kaufman, and Aurafil)
Check out the whole scoop on giveaways and the hop over at sewwequilt.com.
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What a beautiful take on Iridescence. Those purples are so vibrant. Thanks for hosting this hop!
ReplyDeleteIt is midnight here, I turned off my sewing room lights to give my tired eyes some rest and thought, "Oh, I will just take a quick peek at the hop before sleep.'
ReplyDeleteNow I am wide awake! Your colorful post certainly woke me up! I love the pattern that you chose. It looks great in both colorways. The quilting on your quilt is a very complimentary to the pattern.
Your extra little quilt is so pretty and your quilting motifs add so much to this design.
Now that I am awake ... time to go enjoy the other creations.
Thanks, Carol, for cheering and getting this hop off to a wonderful start! ... :) Pat
Love your quilt, and the colors are great. Color of the year!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Carol. It is a wonderful quilt, well both of them are wonderful. I do love the quilting on both. Ooh, la, la. Thanks for organizing and all your hard work on the hop.
ReplyDeleteLove your Kona quilts! I love the pattern you chose. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilts, I find the blues turn out a really pretty quilt...and a snuggly baby quilt to boot! Love the embroidery you used!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, great, what should I say more? The bundle has been put perfectly in scene!!! I love the book too, just started a new Kona project, can't stop, but this time more slowly, smile
ReplyDeleteCarol, Oh What a delightful project! I have to put this book on my wishlist!!! You have certainly gotten this hop off to a wonderful start, thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are beautiful and I'm very jealous of your quilting skills. =)
ReplyDeletedezertsuz at gmail
What a start to the Kona Day!! I have been trying to get some of our students to try quilting with their embroidery modules - this looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous Carol. I love those colours!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilts! The embroidery on the baby quilt is so cute!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are gorgeous! I love the colors and I really like the geometric quilting design. I use my embroidery for quilting small quilts a lot. It adds such a wonderful touch! Oh, and by the way. Your quilt just sealed the deal for me. I'm going to have to buy that book. :-) Thanks for sharing your creations with us today.
ReplyDeleteThe colors make me wish for Summer so can't wait for those longer sunny days to come!
ReplyDeleteMy, my! I do live those colors! And that pattern was thr perfect choice! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteLove your quilts very much, they aré so vibrant and colourful
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love both of your quilts - they are gorgeous :-)
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful!
ReplyDeleteErika
You have used some beautiful "Sunset" colours in your quilt! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you for making it open to all. Much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful quilt.
mystica123athotmaildotcom
Carol I LOVE your colors for these quilts!!!So joyfully springy and refreshing on this bitterly cold morning!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Carol a.k.a Beulah
Such a beautiful and vibrant quilt....love the colors
ReplyDeleteYou made a bright and cheerful quilt with the Kona Sunrise. Love your quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe Kona colors of the quilts; outstanding!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt! I have yet to work with all solids. May have to change that.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt turned out gorgeous. The colors, and pattern are wonderful, and the quilting just adds to it.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are sew beautiful. I love them both. And the quilting is amazing.I have a bundle Sunrise sitting on my table and the book at home, which I love, but I haven´t sewn anything from that book yet, but I have picked a favorite,which I will make after this blog hop.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning…in fact I think I like it just as much in sunset…and your photos are picture perfect..wayyyy to go Carol
ReplyDeleteI love love your creation, absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt....I think you should call it sunset...it seems to be a theme! Kmcassie@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilts Carol. They all look very modern and the Kona as usual makes them pop.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilts. I've only used solids as accents - will have to be more adventurous. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGood morning
ReplyDeleteI can only leave good comments because waking up to quilting and yours especially is wonderful.
Lovely. You are making me want to buy another book!
ReplyDeleteWow, the quilt is beautiful! Love the pattern with the simple, clean lines. An all solids quilt is definitely on my to-do list.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Thats a great looking quilt. I really like your baby one too :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful job Carol. I too have the problem. Glad you were able to overcome yours. Your quilt is lovely.
ReplyDeleteSo vibrant! Just what we need to see this winter - a splash of colour. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Awesome colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Carol!! I love the colors you used for your quilts. Your embroidery quilting is really sweet on the baby quilt too.
ReplyDeleteWoo what a gorgeous quilt in the colours you chose! I may have to get this book :)
ReplyDeleteVery, very beautiful quilt! Such happy colors!
ReplyDeleteI'm just like you with patterns. Can't resist the urge to improvise, but you did a beautiful job on this quilt. I love it.
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilts! You've used my favorite color combinations and I also love the pattern that you chose. It really highlights the fabrics and the quilting lines. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteAll the Konas are beautiful but the purples are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt!
ReplyDeletegorgeous quilt! I am loving solids these days
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt. I love using solids, but to us nothing but solids scares me sometimes.
ReplyDeleteWow both quilts are gorgeous, fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteOh carol! what a wonderful quilt to start us off! Blessings, Marlene
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteRita
Wow! They are BOTH gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletenot being much of a solid lover, you sure do make solids "pop". I might give them a try
ReplyDeleteJoan
Thank you, Carol, for making this blog hop happen. Amanda's design looks great on your chosen color palette. It's great to see the same design made in different colors.
ReplyDeleteOh Carol, they are beautiful! Perfect winter colors... the quilting on Iridescence is great, but I especially love your embroidery machine quilting! Thanks for the inspiration and organizing this fun hop!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to show off those pretty colors. Both quilts are awesome
ReplyDeleteoops I commented on the wrong post, lovely quilt!!
ReplyDeleteThe colors of your quilt are so vibrant and the quilting is awesome. thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThis is breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteLove your photography, Carol! You did a great job on the quilting of the quilts you made. Thanks for joining the hop!
ReplyDeleteI do love the quilting on both. The color combo is gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI love your quilts! Never thought you could get two quilts out of a fat quarter bundle. Awesome job, Carol.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be a great hop to get both ideas, and, see some wonderful eye candy. Best way to start the new year off and running.
ReplyDeleteOhh,so pretty! I love the purples and the greens in your fabric bundle. Thanks for sharing and hosting! vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt! I'm a big fan of solids so this new book looks like it is right up my alley.
ReplyDeletealibear167 at gmail
You did very very good Carol. Love them both. I've been playing with the stitches on my machine too, it's fun isn't it !
ReplyDeleteGreat job of the kona quilt. Love this hop already.
ReplyDeleteRosemary B here:
ReplyDeleteOH Carol. Why are you living out there?
Why are you not living right here next door to ME?
I am never in bloggie land now. Getting mom and dad settled, still many many miles before I sew regularly.
I love your quilt, I love the baby quilt and I love you, and miss you and sewing quilt blog hops that inspire me.
Love always
Beautiful quilts. I love the bundle you used.
ReplyDeleteLoved your quilt. This is going to be a great hop!
ReplyDeleteIt's a gorgeous quilt. The colours are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteCarol. Just gorgeous! How fun to play with such big pieces of those solids. I have to say . . . solids grow on you. And when they get quilted as in yours, they really are awesome! Love it all.
ReplyDeleteCarol, your quilt is beautiful! Wow!
ReplyDeleteOnce again another beauty! Love the colors and the stitching on the baby quilt is so nice!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your Kona quilts are lovely. Great job! Cyndy.
ReplyDeletecknapp3626@sbcglobal.net
OMGosh I just love the quilt you did. Love the purples and green shades together. I am going to do one for my daughter but throw in some navy to match her house.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt Carol - fabulous colours!
ReplyDeleteHere it is...short and sweet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors, beautiful quilt and great job!
Beautiful work. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOMG! Those are gorgeous quilts. I love the solid colors.
ReplyDeleteThey are both pretty but I love the baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteJust love those colors. Wonderful quilt.
ReplyDeleteWow, both quilts look great! Maks me think of a "Mommy and Me" set!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! The baby quilt is sweet with the machine emb on it:)
Your Iridescence in sunset is gorgeous, Carol! But I am in love with that sweet baby quilt. Lovin' that pieced border and the embroidery motif was a clever choice for quilting. Both quilts are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCarol I am so impressed! First your quilt(s)is gorgeous and second because you did follow directions and see you could do it! Of course while I can follow directions, I do like to make changes in things I make so I don't ever follow directions to a T. Love your photo scenery background too. You have already given that other lady a run for her money, lol!!!
ReplyDeletewow your quilts are gorgeous. the colors you put together are great. I love the baby quilt machine top quilting. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteLoved your quilt! So pretty and fresh.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Carol! And I really love the baby quilt, it is simple as you said, but the quilting adds so much to it. Thank you for hosting this hop, I'm very excited to see the rest of the creations.
ReplyDelete~Brandy
Carol you did a wonderful job. I love, love what you did. Your pictures are wonderful as well. Shows the quilt off well.
ReplyDeleteI think your two quilts came out GREAT! That first one--fresh and modern without being cold. Good job! I would have hesitated to put the purple in a baby quilt and yet, it makes the quilt so it could be gifted to male or female. I love purple, but I never thought it would still "pass" as masculine or neuteral.
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely beautiful Kona quilt - the colors are gorgeous! I love your photograph and the contrast between the landscape and the rich quilt!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win
ReplyDeleteI love the embroidery on the second blanket, such a nice way to add a little something to a quilt.
ReplyDeletei love your quilt! of course when you use kona solids, you just cannot go wrong. thank you for a great giveaway. babscorbitt@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the bright green boarder. Thanks for hosting this hop....
ReplyDeleteI love your quilts as they have some of my favorite colors in them. It reminds me of the ocean and warm weather. Also love the quilting, sets the design off perfectly.
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ReplyDeleteSo fresh and beautiful to look at
ReplyDeleteKudos for following the pattern ... that's hard to do. I always seem to change something too. Your quilts are fabulous. Love the super bright, happy colors and, of course, your photography. Congratulations on being a top pick today.
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job as usual... I don't know how you found the time during the holidays! sewingblogsarefun@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a nice quilt. The colors are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour Iridescence quilt is gorgeous in the colors you chose! And love the baby quilt.... I have seen those modules for embroidery and should try one sometime. (was yours an Anita Gooddesign? just wondering)
ReplyDeleteSusie
legato1958@aol.com
My nice comment for you is how thankful I am to have a nice warm house today here in western New York, suburb of Buffalo, with blizzard conditions and travel bans everywhere!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous as usual, Carol! Love both your quilts. Would love to hear more about using your embroidery machine for quilting. Take Care!
ReplyDeleteBig and Beautiful! Love it.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh....Nicely done! Not that I am surprised. You are one talented quilter. =)
ReplyDeleteWonderful kickoff presentation. Great quilts. so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteWow, what great quilts! The quilting is fab!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh what warm and cozy colors! It's toss up if the quilt or the warm desert view is more gorgeous. Especially for those in the mid part of the country dealing with the Polar Vortex! :-)
ReplyDeleteI like them! Great color play and fun quilting.
ReplyDeleteFun projects! I love that first pattern and the colors and quilting make it even better!
ReplyDeleteI really like those colors and the way it is stitched, thanks.
ReplyDeletesmjohns63 at yahoo dot com
I love the quilt. I thought the unique quilting in the light purple topped it off. Wonderful job! I'm proud of you for following the directions. I, too, have the same issue of not wanting to follow directions. I love doing my own thing!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. You are now on my favorite blogs list. Looking forward to reading more.
What gorgeous colors and I love the way you put them together.
ReplyDeletet_ktl at yahoo.com
The color story you used is just beautiful!! And for not reading patterns well you did a fabulous job! I love your quilt ~ and the baby one is an extra bonus! ♥
ReplyDeleteLove the color bundle you chose. Beautiful quilts (as always).
ReplyDeleteLove the color bundle you chose. Beautiful quilts (as always).
ReplyDeleteHi Carol,
ReplyDeletegreat Job!!!! Wonderful Quilts and quilting. I love them both!Thank you for sharing.
LOVE the quilt you made!!! I eye that bundle every day at work....and seeing your quilt is making it harder to resist buying temptation. ;)
ReplyDeleteI will be dreaming in colour during this blog hop!! Thanks for hosting a beautiful event!!
ReplyDeleteWow. You have done a fantastic job. I love those bright colors . A great idea for the leftovers as wel. The bay quilt is awesome.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job and that book looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteIridescence! color is all! exciting quilt ... thanx, enjoyed your post.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt. Love the colours. Thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteI do not like modern looking quilts! But then I saw yours. O my goodness. I love using simple squares and rectangles in so brilliant colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Carol. Love the emb on the baby qult. xo jan
ReplyDeleteMy favourite colours! I would really like to use more solids.
ReplyDeleteYour purple quilt is beautiful and I love the embroidery on the baby quilt too. i was really looking forward to seeing this hop as i only have used kona for my embroidery, not made into a pieced quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove your color choices! Looks like a mangeable pattern too. svonfumetti(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt you made, the colors and the pattern are just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful. I grew up with all plain colors so when I started quilting I used a lot of fine prints. But this blog, and your beautiful quilt just got me back to basics again.
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, I have to say I have never been a big lover of the one color fabric but I am sure this hop will change my mind starting with your two quilts. I loved both they were very pretty and the quilting on both was very lovely. The colors just seemed to sparkle together.
ReplyDeleteI surely love Kona cottons and yours are so bright. Love the quilt pattern too. Thanks for hosting the hop and showing these fabulous quilts.
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Marsha
I'm so excited about this blog hop! Your quilt turned out GORGEOUS! I want one now...
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt! Thanks for being our Cheerleader!
ReplyDeleteGreat job and love the colors that you used! Congrats on being the creative pick of the day.
ReplyDeleteI love these blog hops. So much inspiration feeding my brain!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous!! I just love the colors that you chose to use! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!!
ReplyDeleteDawn
array-dawn at cox dot net
Your version of Iridescence is yummy, and I love the geometric quilting!
ReplyDeleteI like both of your quilts. I really like the quilting on the baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteBarb@Witsend
You did a beautiful job on your quilt. I to have an issue when it comes to following a pattern you made it look so easy! Thanks for showing me, maybe there is hope for me yet
ReplyDeleteBoth of your quilts are yummy beautiful! -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteI am not usually a fan of purple, but I am in love with your quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt!! The Sunset colours are amazing!! And the baby quilt, great bonus!!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are fabulous! Thank you for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt and the little quilt is so cute. The quilting is enviable as well. Thanks for all your inspiration not just to me but to the quilty world out there!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is just stunning. I really like the colors you used. Well done!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, how lovely. The quilts are spectacular in solids - for sure. I haven't met a Kona solid I didn't like!!
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts are spectactular,but I love the baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pattern you chose, and you used your fabrics to perfection! Love them both.
ReplyDeleteLove both quilts. As a new quilter, solids are less scary to use. I am loving this hop. Happy New Year from Oklahoma, USA. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
ReplyDeleteI can't believe a FQ bundle made the big quilt and a little quilt, amazing job and love the photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt, I love the pattern and colours. Well done
ReplyDeleteI love the baby quilt you made with the leftovers!
ReplyDeleteKathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net
That is beautiful in those colors. Great job and I love the baby quilt too.
ReplyDeleteCarol, What an outstanding quilt! I love the colors, and the pattern just sets them off. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt photo. It really helps pop those beautiful colors! Thanks for hosting our fun hop.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I love both the quilts! Thanks for hosting! pbstrand@msn.com
ReplyDeleteCarol your quilt is stunning. The colors are my favorites. The quilt stitching really enhances the blocks. Thank you for hopping.
ReplyDeleteLove your color choices!And Love Kona!
ReplyDeleteOh wow. That is GREAT! I loved the pattern of the quilting..so straight and cute! Man! Now I am gushing...you just did a fantastic job on Both of these quilts...Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt indeed looks iridescent! I love the way you used the colors. And that quilting compliments the design so well. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt, and a gorgeous background too!
ReplyDeleteI love the Kona colors. So exciting
ReplyDeleteCarol, these are just stunning! Love, love. And how fun that is for a bonus quilt! The quilting on both quilts are just perfect. Way to go... sticking to the pattern! What a great way to start off your 2014!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt and the quilting on the baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love those colors. I am doing my bathroom in orchid and want to make some colorful shower curtains. Just the right shades. Thanks for this hop
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt so full of beautiful colors. The quilting is wonderful as well. I'm sure you're thrilled with all the different quilting areas done to your quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to kick off the hop! That quilt is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in your quilt, what fun this hop is.
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt! And you are right that is some great quilting!
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying seeing all the kona designs by such creative people! Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteReally lovely! The pattern and colour are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful quilts!! Love the desert setting :)
ReplyDeleteThe colors you chose are just gorgeous! I can already tell that this Kona blog hop is going to be one that I love. :)
ReplyDeleteLong day at work for me, ending my day by looking at the gorgeous talents of others - what a great START to this hop! Thank you for your sharing of your talent!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and your quilt. A quilt made of solids is on my 2014 list!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours used in your quilt. What a great blog hop. Look forward to visiting other blogs.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! I also love your quilting embroidery on the baby quilt. I think I need that book! Congrats on being one of the chosen.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful love it. If you get tired of it, send it to me...:)
ReplyDeleteI love those colors! They really make the quilt. Okay the pattern is nice and the quilting is great, but for me it is the colors. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOoh, it's gorgeous! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great! I'm excited to see the rest of this hop!
ReplyDeletekireisole@gmail.com
What a beautiful quilt, and I love your sweet baby quilt. Nice Job!
ReplyDeleteJust geting into more modern quilts and the Kona solids are to die for!! Thanks for the blog.
ReplyDeleteYou really did score with that purple!! Your quilt is beautiful and I love the quilting on it! Thank you for participating in this great giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteYour ta-da revealed a beautiful quilt! Great choices in the colors and stitching. Thanks for putting my name in the hat for the drawing!
ReplyDeletegreat quilts Carol. What a fabulous way to start of the blog hop
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful projects.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your quilts are gorgeous. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the baby quilt...such great fabric though...hard to choose which I preferred lol
ReplyDeleteHugs
Naomi
Beautiful quilt! Thanks for the chance on the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love her book. Yum. The quilt in the Sunset colorway is gorgeous. I have a bundle of each but I can't decide what to make first. I really like seeing the same quilt in different colorways.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
Sew, sew pretty! I need to develop a good eye for colors.
ReplyDeleteLove what I am finding, a couple days late as I just found the hop. Would Love this book!
ReplyDeleteI thought I had commented but can't see it. You do lovely work milady. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for hostessing this fun hop and for a nice giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOh my I just love them both. they are just stunning. Santa didn't bring me that book this year for Christmas though I asked for it so I'm going to use one of the gift cards that I received to get it for myself instead.
ReplyDeleteLate getting to this site however wanted to let you know how I enjoyed all the pieces
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