While I am making two of these quilts, I did not want to do applique' on both of them, it takes a long time. So here is my Cool Kit version, with a pieced border I designed:
I wanted to be sure whatever design I came up with could be made from the remaining Kit fabrics. If someone runs out, any blue or green that looks like these fabrics, or for the Warm Kit, fabrics that look like those, can easily be substituted in the border.
Recently, I have been hard at work on the 2020 Block of the Month for The Quilt Show. Yes, with a little help from my friends, I made it and will be heading to Denver later this week to tape the show that will reveal it. That show will air in late December. It is a commercial pattern, not my own, and I think most of you will LOVE it.
Much work goes into preparing samples and "step outs" for taping a show. Lots of coordination with the Producer, and others, and lots of practice. Here is my stack of stuff, ready for another run-through before I pack my suitcase:
As an added incentive to join or renew your membership, The Quilt Show is offering a "Taping Special" until August 20--a roll-back to the 2008 price of $42.95 for a one year Star membership. All you have to do is enter AugTaping as the Coupon Code at checkout to get this great deal. The Quilt Show.
Do you know that as a Star Member you have access to ALL the previous shows from the last 12 years? Wonderful teachers, some who no longer travel to teach, and so much great information.
If you join now, you get SIZZLE, the 2019 Block of the Month designed by Becky Goldsmith, FREE, and get all the information as it is released for the 2020 Block of the Month--you will get that pattern FREE as well, starting in January 2020. Yes, I get paid for some of the work I do for The Quilt Show, but first and foremost, I am a FAN.
The other day I just wanted to quilt something so I created a back and batting for this cute quilt a friend gave away. It is about half done. When finished, I will donate it to my guild's Comfy Quilts program:
Let's quilt.
Barbara
Ooooo, I love the tease! Will be looking forward to the big reveal. The Quilt Show is the best deal around, so much to inspire and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the peek-- looking forward to seeing what beautiful quilt they have available for 2020.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful, but I love the colors in your Cool Kit version! The yo-yos are a cute addition to the center blocks! What a sweet piece! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for creating a pieced border for us. I, too, have two of these going, and I didn't want to make the applique border twice. I am very grateful for all of your hard work to make this easier for us. Have fun at your taping!
ReplyDeleteI too am a huge fan of The Quilt Show and have been a member for years. So much information and I love the jigsaw puzzles! Glad they have you helping others keep up with the BOMs. You do a great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara! I love the class and all of your wonderful guidance in your blog. I’m looking forward to the pieced border.
ReplyDeleteYour work is so wonderful! Both of your quilts are beautiful but the warm one is by far my favorite :). So excited that you are working with the 2020 quilt - I had a sneaky feeling that it was some of your secret sewing.
ReplyDeletegreat quilts and I love the contrast of the two versions.
ReplyDeleteAmazing what color does to change the look of a quilt. Both versions are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe work you do for The Quilt Show is testament to the quality of your work.