Tuesday, 20 January 2015

Kona Kaleidoscope Quilt


I've discovered (perhaps not for the first time) making this quilt, that I'm not really one for following patterns. I have stared longingly at the kaleidoscope quilt in Denyse Schmidt's Modern Quilts Traditional Inspiration for what feels like ever. But when I finally pulled my fabric out to cut, inspired by Heidi's Sew the Library, I thought, Hey! Splitting the colours between warm and cool would be fun! 
 

 
And then when I realised I had the right Accuquilt dies for a kaliedescope block, I didn't look twice at templates included in the book. I didn't even realise until after this photo above was taken, that Denyse's blocks are actually different!
And then, when I finished sewing up these little wheels of colour from various Kona solids from my stash, the idea popped into my head that black and white corners would be a fun change for me. I'm not sure I've ever used black and white solids together in a quilt.
 
So I've ended up with something entirely different altogether than the quilt I've loved in the book so long. But the process of changing directions, coming up with new ideas, taking risks, are the fun parts of quilt making for me. I think it's also why I love quilt books. They light a tiny spark of creativity that takes me down a path I wasn't expecting.


And can you tell how much I love photographing quilts in my new backyard? So many angles to choose from, and not a single ugly suburban roof top in sight!
 
Linking up with Fabric Mutt for Sew the Library!
And with Fabric Tuesday.
And this quilt is now for sale in my Etsy shop. :)
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23 comments:

  1. stitch quilt knit20 January 2015 at 22:50

    Your quilt is awesome!! I love the black and white corners :)

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  2. Anonymous20 January 2015 at 23:05

    Beautiful quilt! Nice backyard. It is awesome when we are inspired by someone else's project and our own personality put a unique stamp on it.

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  3. Darcy21 January 2015 at 00:19

    You made this look WAY easier than I think it really was and I LOVE the palette you chose! Stunning!

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  4. DeborahGun21 January 2015 at 00:20

    its a sign of your amazing creativity that you are inspired by a quilt but turn it into something entirely your own! It is stunning!

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  5. Jayne21 January 2015 at 01:04

    Gorgeous quilt! Love how bright and bold it is!

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  6. Stephanie @ Swoodson Says21 January 2015 at 01:37

    That is so pretty, I love the colors!

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  7. Jasmine21 January 2015 at 02:14

    This looks so neat. I love how you made it your own way.

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  8. Dresden Lane21 January 2015 at 02:39

    I am amazed at how much you've been accomplishing lately- especially with little ones. It's very inspiring and hopeful for me because in a few months I will have 3 children under the age of 5.

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  9. Sandra W21 January 2015 at 04:02

    This is a great quilt. Please don't poo-poo the suburbs--I live mid-town in a city with a population of 6 million--and I love it. I like the country too--where I live the other 6 months of the year. Both have positive aspects. As long as I have my sewing machine with me--I'm happy.

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  10. Samantha21 January 2015 at 05:50

    This is great- and what a fun journey you went on. Also- so jealous of your backyard views!

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  11. Cassandra21 January 2015 at 09:59

    This quilt is way too awesome! Inspiring!

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  12. Jak and Will by Stephanie21 January 2015 at 13:26

    It turned out so well! I love the bold use of color!

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  13. DreiPunkteWerk21 January 2015 at 18:48

    What a greatgreatgreat quilt!!!
    Liebe Grüße from Germany,
    Kathrin

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  14. Rachel at Stitched in Color22 January 2015 at 05:15

    Whoot! Wow, the black/white corners put it over the top. They really added so much to the design!

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  15. Laurelle22 January 2015 at 14:31

    Beautiful. The black and white corners look great. Love it.

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  16. Heidi Staples22 January 2015 at 17:44

    Jodi, this quilt is stunning! I so agree with you: books often give me the spark that sends me off in my own creative direction. But without that spark, I never would have found the path to get there! :)

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  17. Unknown22 January 2015 at 20:57

    I wondered when you first put those blocks on insta if they were a bit different but thought it must be my eyes being tricked by the colours! Well I think it turned out fab! I like the secondary circle like pattern you can pick out in the close ups! Xxxxx

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  18. Rachel23 January 2015 at 01:06

    Stunning!

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  19. Anonymous28 January 2015 at 01:35

    what a stunning quilt! Looks like you made just the right decisions as you went =)

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  20. Teje Karjalainen28 January 2015 at 01:39

    Hi Jodi! Your quilt is gorgeus! Fantastic colours and you made beautiful design! I'm happy I found you from Quilt Story. x Teje

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  21. Miggsie29 January 2015 at 10:37

    Love this quilt, especially the use of the black and white. Fabulous!

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  22. KateKwiltz30 January 2015 at 09:21

    I really like this quilt! I saw the pic in the FMQ Flickr pool and had to see more. Sometimes no plan is the best way to go!

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  23. CeLynn1 February 2015 at 10:09

    What a sweet quilt journey! Your version is just as lovely!

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I so love your comments! I read all of them and reply when I can. If you don't hear back, I'm lost under a mound of scraps or outside jumping on the trampoline with the kids. Jodi. xx

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