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Quilting: Way out in left field now...
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Way out in left field now...

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Craftsy Block of the Month 2013 with Laura Nownes »

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Other

Style: Funky


Materials

Kaffe Fassett material purchased for no other reason than that it was on sale!

What was your inspiration?

I bought on sale fabric in colors and patterns that I would never have, otherwise! I am challenging myself to only use the fabrics that came in the set for the BOM. It's quite a leap from the little calico prints and solids I am so at home with.

What are you most proud of?

Trying something new... getting totally out of my box... still not sure where this is going-- at the risk of sounding grandiose-- this quilt is a lot like life-- you can plan all you want, but it never going to come out the way you think it should-- so learn to appreciate the unexpected surprises that come your way.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I would recommend the class to anyone-- it;s not a big investment of time, it's fun to share and see what everyone else is doing, and heck, it's free! TFL

 

18 comments

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ChristmasEv on craftsy.com
Mar 31, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Just read your comments...and love your philosophy! Life is never as we expect....but in all things we must be thankful!!! We are, after all ALIVE!!!
quilt-a-lot on craftsy.com
Mar 21, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very cool! They look like beautiful pieces of art - almost pixelated from a distance. So creative - it will look fabulous when finished - can't wait to see it.
ChristmasEv on craftsy.com
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
awesome blocks!
Bibby2010 on craftsy.com
Feb 26, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I also love your colours - well done.
Wens on craftsy.com
Feb 25, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome!
bluefly48 on craftsy.com
Feb 25, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love your colors. I am so happy to see someone go outside the box. Great job.
Odd Cat Stitch on craftsy.com
Feb 25, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
OH I love your fabrics!
FantsyThat on craftsy.com
Feb 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I'm LOVE the effect those stripes create!!!
DeGramma on craftsy.com
Feb 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Well, I think you did well picking the fabric, for whatever reason.........very interesting, will be watching as you complete your BOM!
DeGramma on craftsy.com
Feb 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I'm glad someone else found this block difficult,,,,,,,,,,,,,had a rough time getting it to size up to the required 8" block!
Miss Audrey on craftsy.com
Feb 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love the choices!
Debbiealice on craftsy.com
Feb 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Your blocks look great and I really like how you placed the striped blocks.
Swedem on craftsy.com
Feb 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love the colors and the "wild side" of these blocks! I think really different and very nice. . . who is the material by (I would be interested myself for another project?) I love the YELLOW center, it draws you in.
artbythebay on craftsy.com
Feb 22, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
It's Kaffe Fassett-- they have a name for really modernistic prints-- i.e. stuff I would NEVER have picked-- they were on sale! Still not crazy about the prints themselves, but surprised how well they are working-- definitely opening up my world. TFL!
klh on craftsy.com
klh
Feb 21, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
bold & beautiful!
Darns on craftsy.com
Feb 21, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
So fun! Is there anything KF can't do?
desna on craftsy.com
Feb 21, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Loving your blocks and they are such fun fabrics, makes me happy:)
Pam NZ on craftsy.com
Feb 21, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wild blocks! What fun, go you... absolutely love how the stripes work!