My kaleidoscope quilt is finished! I can't believe this is already my second finished quilt of 2011.
It was awfully cold out, but my sweet husband helped me grab a couple shots of it outside this afternoon.
I started with a fat quarter set and did not have quite enough to make it as large as I wanted it to be. Though I rarely add more than one border, I added three to make the quilt larger. I'm happy I did, I think it calms down and evens out the busy pattern.
I pieced the back in a couple coordinating solids paired with some small pinwheel blocks framed in gray. I was glad that I could use some of the scraps on the backing.
The binding is another print from Innocent Crush. As always, I use 2.75" strips, and then machine sew it to the front and then handsew it to the back.
quilt stats
fabric - Innocent Crush by Anna Maria Horner, Kona cotton in ash, egglant and navy
pattern - traditional kaleidoscope in a two block style
size - approx. 65" x 73"
quilting - machine quilted by me
As much as I want to keep it, this is a gift for a family member. It'll be hard to give away, but I know she'll love it.
xo, Angela
Previous posts on the making of this quilt:
A later post about who I gave the quilt to:
Awesome job!! I LOVE the backing! Such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Angela! Lucky lucky recipient!
ReplyDeletethis is just gorgeous and good call on the three borders. they look perfect.
ReplyDeleteJust stunning!!! I love the way you pieced the back!
ReplyDeleteOh. WOW.
ReplyDeleteAmazing job. My favorite part? That eggplant backing. Totally makes the quilt! The piecing looks fantastic, and although I'm not typically drawn to those colors, I love every single thing about how they work together with the ash in this quilt. Perfection.
I'd have a hard time parting with this one, but you can know beyond a doubt that the lucky recipient will be thrilled!!!!
Congrats on a BIG finish! :) Always feels so good to get a big quilt done.
its absolutely gorgeous, front and back! i love love love it!! and congrats on your second finish of the year already!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing quilt -- It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous!! Congratulations! I have yet to cut into my fat quarters but think that I finally have a plan. Maybe soon!
ReplyDeleteThis is indescribably lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. I love all the special additions! Now I really have to add Kaleidoscope to my to-do list!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! Lovely colours, beautifully made and quilted and I love the borders and pieced backing. No wonder you want to keep it - you MUST!
ReplyDeleteThat's stunning. I don't think I could part with it. I love her prints.
ReplyDeleteI am totally in love with the idea of a piece back this way. Look forward to getting it in the mail!!! O... sorry... dreaming hehe :) Really tho, beautiful and inspiring!
ReplyDeletepretty pretty, lovely gifty!
ReplyDeleteShe sure will love it! Great quilt.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful, I love the pattern. The fabrics with the gray background look great.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely gorgeous! The borders and the backing.... aaaaahhh! you have such great sense of style and taste. :) I'm sure your family member will love it just as much as you do!
ReplyDeleteREally gorgeous. Even the back is spectacular! You are right, the borders do calm it down and give your eyes a place to rest. I don't usually do borders either, but I love these.
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! I have to admit that I haven't been a fan of innocent crush, but this quilt is changing my mind.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! I love the triple border and the back!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job Angela. This is on my list of fabrics to make with a quilt. After I do my bohiemian quilt I will definatly send my extras your way :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I like wide borders and your quilt is no exception!! The back is ADORABLE!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I really love the purple/raisin color for the back :)
ReplyDeleteso stunning! wow.
ReplyDeleteI have a crush on your quilt...
ReplyDeleteit is beautiful. wish i had the time and courage to make a quilt.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely spectacular! Lucky recipient indeed!
ReplyDeleteOh Angela it's beautiful! I think the 3 borders really does frame it beautifully and I love how you've incorporated the Innocent Crush fabrics back into the border too. It makes me think I do need to get on with working on my quilt soon... That's one special present!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous - thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteChristine xo
this is gorgeous. you should be so proud.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I love the pics. I'm so gald I go to see the whole thing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous quilt! Very nicely done!
ReplyDeleteJennifer :)
So beautiful!! I wouldn't want to give it away either. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I especially love the back and binding!
ReplyDeleteYep! Love it I knew I was going to. I love the back too. Usually the back of a quilt is like..eh...but yours is awesome. Love that eggplant. =)
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with your talent. Probably b/c I am so not. Haha. Looking forward to resuming our weekly hang-outs...I am in need of someone to talk to. Nothing is going wrong...just have lots of stories to tell. =)
Such a beautiful quilt! I love the pattern too, it would work with so many different fabrics. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHas the word 'stunning' been used enough for this quilt? Hope not. Because it is a STUNNER!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnother great project! Nice job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! When I first saw Innocent Crush I thought I wouldn't like it for quilting (too busy), but this has definitely changed my mind!
ReplyDeleteIt's simply gorgeous! Where did you get the pattern?
ReplyDeletei wish i was your family member! beautiful quilt! i have to be honest i wasn't in love with innocent crush when it debuted... i have a serious addiction to it now!
ReplyDeletetwo quilts finished and there is still some February left! You go, girl!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty...it's always nice to give something you love to someone you love...
Wow! Really beautiful -- front and back!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! I also love the back. Do you mind if I make a table runner like the back of your quilt? I have a wedding present to make and have been looking and looking for a design that would be fresh and new and great for a table runner. I think I found it. :) Thanks Angela!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really inspiring quilt! You must be so pleased with it. I have a little stash of Innocent Crush, just waiting for some inspiration. You've sure given me some. I have stumbled across your blog via Flickr, and I'm so pleased I did. It is lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Your friend will love it! It's stunning! and..I'm taking notes..binding: 2.75" strips :)
ReplyDeleteWow! it's beautiful! And your second one of the year! Love anna maria!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I am so excited to see some projects being made with Innocent Crush . . . I've been paralyzed by options! I am reminded to get moving on my own new AMH project. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat back. The colors match perfectly!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteoh, it's beautiful. I love the backing, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really stunning quilt. I didn't like Innocent Crush until I saw your quilt. You make a truly beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeletethis is incredible! would you mind sharing where you got the pattern that you used?
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. It's wonderfully traditional with fabulous fabric. I also would be interested in where you got your templates. I've tried tracking down a good one since seeing your quilt, but haven't been super successful. Also I was wondering the finished size of your blocks. Great work!
ReplyDeleteHi, Just found your beautiful quilt through pinterest. I really love the layout of this Kaleidoscope quilt. It's the type of layout I would like to try. Just wondering, when you were piecing your blocks, did you pick your prints out fairly randomly?
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