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The basket quilt is one of the first quilts I designed when my husband bought me EQ5 software. I'm ashamed to say that I forgot to add a label to the back, and I can't remember how long ago I worked on it. 2003? .JPG)
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The Carpenter's Wheel was given to me by my Aunt Bobbie, who found it at an estate sale. I love the Baptist Fan quilting all over it. It only has a couple of places that need to be repaired. As soon as I gain enough confidence to do it properly, I plan to repair it and let it live with her for a while. Maybe. :).JPG)
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And this is a quilt I've been working on (in small doses) for a few years. The pattern is from Glad Creations (Mix 'n Match Stars). I used a little of all the Folk Art Christmas lines from Moda. These are still some of my favorite Christmas fabrics. The quilt is huge, but not quite bed-size. I'm not sure why, but I decided to hand-quilt it. In the ditch. Now you know why I'm still working on it. I've considered ripping out the stitching and machine quilting it. Still thinking. Hope you enjoy the pictures. Gotta get back to work now.
Kim
My goodness, such wonderful eye candy, thank you for sharing!
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Tazzie
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Beautiful quilt show! The baskets are particularly nice. I hope to sew some baskets this year. And I agree that Folk Art fabric is wonderful. Happy re-organization :-)
ReplyDeleteI love Carpenter's Wheel. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteA lot of people put both hand and machine quilting in the same quilt: ditch quilting by machine and highlighting areas with hand quilting.
They are all absolutely gorgeous. TTFN~Marydon
ReplyDeleteLove pictures...and yours no exception! The Christmas quilt is wonderful...absolutely!! How much hand quilting do you already have in it?
ReplyDeleteAlso I love the tall baskets in the one quilt. But then I like baskets.
Beautiful quilts. I tend to go down memory lane when I clean out closets that hold things like this too. Could you give me more information on EQ5 software? I'd love to personalize mine a bit more with the design. Thanks. Cindy
ReplyDeleteLove them all- the Christmas one is spectacular! And the carpenter's wheel is beautiful, I can imagine how soft it must be!
ReplyDeleteKim your quilts are all lovely. You will not regret the handquilting. Just enjoy the process. It is well worth it.
ReplyDeleteI love all your quilts. There wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing them.
All three quilts are so different, but each is a beauty. Wish I had such lovelies in my closets. Keep sharing when you find more.
ReplyDeleteFor a moment there I worried that you were doing h****work when you said about sorting out cupboards, but then I saw the photos. I love the quilts, all of them, and look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeletelove the basket quilt, I love any basket quilts, is that basket pattern in eq?
ReplyDeleteYes I love that christmas fabric line too, its the colors that are perfect for me!
Carpenters wheel quilt I have one of those started!
hmmm maybe it needs to come back out and get finished!!!!
love seeing the pictures thanks for sharing
Kathie
Is it possible to buy the pattern for the basket quilt? It's wonderful. Your Carpenters Wheel is such a classic and definitely on my to-do list. The *Christmas* quilt is fabulous - both the pattern and fabrics. Ann :)
ReplyDeleteOH I love your basket quilt...it's such a fun basket. Folk Art Christmas is still my favorite Christmas fabric.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness.. lovely quilts..
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with your Basket quilt... absolutely gorgeous.. and you said you draw this pattern up???
And the Carpenter´s Wheell.. a real beauty!!! WOW!!!! :o))
Oh how I love baskets. Pretty quilt too that your aunt found. Sad when these quilts are unloved but so great when they find new homes. I'm terrible at labeling but am trying to do better.!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love those baskets - delightful quilt, Kim!
ReplyDeleteFolk Art Christmas is still a favorite of mine and always will be - your quilt is sweet.
I love all your quilts. The Christmas one is fabtastic. Hugs from Brazil
ReplyDeleteI love peeking in your closet at your beautiful quilt tops. They are all great!
ReplyDeleteOH!!! Don't pull out all the stitches!! You put in so much work already! I know. It sometimes takes me a year or more to hand quilt a project. I keep thinking it shouldn't take that long but they do. You will be so proud of it when you are done! It is a beautiful quilt! I love the Carpenter's Wheel and baskets quilt also.
ReplyDeleteI just love the patterns from Glad Creations as well and that folk art christmas collection has always been one of my all time favorites...wish they'd reprint it! Love your basket quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are lovely. I especially like those baskets. I have been thinking about making a basket quilt lately, hmmmm.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat! The basket quilt really grabbed my attention. I think because it's one of the first quilts you designed, too. That makes it extra special. I looked at that amazing C-Wheel and though "Gee, I want to make one of those." But oh boy Kim, your Christmas Quilt is amazing. I'm glad you're hand quilting it. Makes it that more comfy for the holiday when its first used.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing some of your work!
Wonderful quilts, Kim...but now I'm feeling guilty...I probably should be cleaning out closets and doing some work...Thanks for sharing your projects!
ReplyDeleteI was doing the same thing this weekend--cleaning out closets and cleaning up my bedroom! The carpenter's wheel quilt is something special, and I just love the baptist fan quilting, one of my very favorite quilting designs. Lots of piecing in that Christmas quilt, and what a cool border. Oh my, hand quilting in the ditch. I love hand quilted quilts but decided it wasn't for me, else I might never get to sleep under any of my quilts. Isn't there a book out now about doing hand and machine quilting in the same quilt? I sure wouldn't rip out any stitching!
ReplyDeleteThat basket quilt pattern is wonderful! So different. And weren't the Folk Art Christmas fabrics fabulous?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilts!
ReplyDeleteThe Carpenter Wheel quilt is absolutely my favorite! LOVE it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were reorganizing your closet and we good to have a quilt show!!! Your quilts are just WONDERFUL!!!!
ReplyDeletewe cleaned my daughters closet the other day and she said geez that took and hour! I though that was pretty darn good. it would take me all day!
ReplyDeleteNice quilts! I have so many quilts that i never labeled... oh well. thanks for showing all your goodies!
I love the Folk Art Christmas quilt. That is one of the best Christmas lines of all time. I've been collecting bits and pieces here and tehre as I find it and I just can't cut into it! Glad you enjoyed your closet cleaning. Looking at old quilts is fun. Sharing them with us is even better. :)
ReplyDeleteWell heck yeow we liked seeing these quilts!!
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't....they are fabulouse....oouuu I'm crazy over that Carpenters Wheel...l-o-v-e the oldies!!!
OMG these quilts are just beautiful!! I love that Carpenters Wheel. Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI find it very enjoyable to refold all my quilts and enjoy my different completed projects. A good time to look at the "getting better progress" I have made over the years. I love your basket quilt!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've visited your blog, very nice. As for the hand quilting, I will use both on a top. Finish the ditch by machine and hand quilt the areas that show. Thats what I do now.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts!!! Love love love the quilt show. The basket quilt is gorgeous and the fan quilting on the star quilt caught my eye.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit to your wonderful blog! All your quilts are beautiful! I especially love the Christmas *Mix and Match Stars* quilt! Thank you for providing the link to the pattern! I will be visiting again soon!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt from the estate sale! What a wonderful find! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFolk art christmas, Hannahs wedding and all the others in this range from Moda were beautiful fabrics so usable. Bring them back Moda. I to have a Folk art christmas quilt
ReplyDeleteso rich so vibrant yum. Lesley
Your Christmas quilt is absolutely gorgeous! And what a treasure your estate sale find is.
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