Hello Everyone,
Recently I joined a group on Facebook called the SSSQ Quilt Along With Kaffe Fassett. You can read about by clicking here. As a member of the group, you need to make a Kaffe inspired quilt from his newest book Simple Shapes, Spectacular Quilts. You can find the book here for 15% off!! I digress...
So I really wanted to make a diamond quilt and this one, called Bordered Diamonds, just was calling my name. He has many other diamond quilts in his book that are equally gorgeous.
Here are the diamonds that I have "bordered" already. The borders are mostly smaller scale prints within the Kaffe Fassett Collective. So far I am enjoying the whole process and the outcome.
Here is a picture of some of the diamonds that are not yet bordered. I cut all the diamonds using my AccuQuilt Studio Cutter. Some of these fabrics you see are from my stash and some from my shop inventory. While I had the shop inventory out, I cut extra and there is a Pre-Cut bundle of 106 diamonds in my shop!! It will make a similar quilt to mine, you just have to add your own borders.
This one shows the bordered diamonds, head on. I am really striving to differentiate between dark and light borders and diamonds. But I have a way to go and it will be in a state of constant rearrangement. I also am using mostly large florals for the diamonds.
In doing this, I am trying to center the large flowers in the middle of the diamond. So far the results have been worth it and I love how they look. I am hoping to cut more diamonds over the next few days because I just got 20 NEW bolts of Kaffe, Philip, and Brandon fabric for the shop!! And more are on their way over the next few weeks, Yay!! Go check it out... they are gorgeous!
Until Next Time...
44 comments:
Those big diamonds really allow you to showcase a large print. I love diamond quilts but have never made one. I have a quilter's "bucket list." That is on it! It's beautiful.
that looks good,I have seen several like this and thought it would be a good way to use up large scraps - maybe one day - I need to finish more things I have started first. This week I really intend to get finished with the BOM Star Crazy I am only part way done with May's blocks.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
It's really looking good Jackie. Your florals really pop!
Your Kaffe quilts are absolutely gorgeous...thanks for the continuous eye candy on your blog...
Interesting....I LOVE the prints because of the design and color, but couldn't figure out what to do with them because I DIDN'T want to cut them up!! Guess this solves that problem. THANKS so much for this post, sure shows how to use those Kaffe prints with flair!
You beat me to it - I have that quilt on my to do list - using all my Kaffe fabrics. But I am going to use the Inklingo Jane Austen diamonds pattern.
http://www.inklingo.com/shop/jane-austen/2/product/jane-austen-quilt/19
Yours is FABULOUS - I LOVE it!!
Oh, my -- this is stunning!! I love the effect. I love diamond quilts and this one is fantastic!
It's coming together beautifully, Jackie! So wonderful! After working with muted chintzes for a couple of days, this is the sunny spot I needed to see!
I love how all the colours are coming together and fabulous choices for the framing of each diamond too! Marvellous!
It looks wonderful!
WOW! That is going to be one gorgeous quilt!
This is so beautiful! I love diamonds and want to make a quilt with them some day.
Wow! Very nice Jackie!!
Oooh pretty! I love things on point.
I love that fabric its gorgeous! Can't wait to see this quilt when its finished.
I love this! Just gorgeous, Jackie--
Jackie they look great, and new fabric, how fun is it to open the boxes!!
Just gorgeous!!!
Very pretty quilt! Isn't it a lot of fun playing with the fabric!?
Have a lovely day Jackie!
Wow, Jackie, these are so gorgeous.
This is going to be an absolutely fabulous quilt. All those bright,bold beautiful fabrics. I love it!
Stunning...amazing...I can't think of enough adjectives...this is going to be a spectacular quilt! I just got the book yesterday and love it!
Beautiful! I love this quilt too, and how great that you have a die to cut them :)
Your quilt is going to be sooooooooooo wonerful!! Love the fabrics.
Big, bold, and bright...Beautiful! I like the larger scale prints and this pattern shows them off wonderfully!
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!! I can not wait to see this one finished. You are amazing.
It's beautiful. Interestingly enough, I just listened to Pat Sloan's podcast where she interviews Kaffe and Liza Prior Lucy.
I soo love what you are making! I'll have to add this to my Must Make list. Love Kaffe fabrics!! Does he have a fan page? Hmmm I wonder....
That is going to be so stunning...I love it. Keep going, I want to see how it ends! LOL
That is a wonderful way to show off those beautiful prints, great idea.
Debbie
Beautiful Jackie!
Just looking at those fabrics makes me happy. Your diamonds show off the fabric designs wonderfully.
It's been fun watching your quilt develop on the SSSQ quiltalong. It is going to be a beauty! I am hoping to get mine at least cut some time today.
I'm fond of Kaffe Fassett fabrics and I'm still looking a pattern calling my name...this one has a big chance...congrats Jackie, it's really fantastic!
Grazia
Fireworks and more fireworks Jackie, awesome realy!
Hi Jackie,
I have been out of touch in blogland...all that end of the year senior stuff with Kelsie and Courtney coming home from college. Can't believe I missed this post...this quilt is just beautiful. I can't wait to see it finished. I also can't wait to go shopping with you on the 26th. Just wondering would it be ok if my friend Sarah came with us? She went with Tina and me to the quilt show in Providence and she's always looking for a great fabric store!!
See you soon,
~Karen~
Beautiful quilt in progress.
Awesome quilt!
Such vibrant colors. That will be one delightful quilt.
Love the roses - may do one myself. Tthe diamonds are perfect.
The blooms in the diamonds are truly spectacular. The way you are placing them with rest of the prints is so dramatic and beautiful!
Can hardly wait to see the top :)
Oh diamonds are tricky but I know you'll conquer them with precision.
OOooough la LA! What a great way to showcase all of those beautiful bright fabrics!
Love from Texas! ~bonnie
It's gorgeous Jackie! That accu-cut thing seems so handy!
Hi Jackie the 106 diamond fabric bundle seems to have been sold from your shop. I am doing Kaffes class next year for the borderless diamonds and thought having them precut was a dream idea. Kerry
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