Kaleidoscope quilts

Yesterday I attended Capital Quilters monthly club meeting - one of the local quilting clubs I belong to.  Two kaleidoscope quilts were shown that I would like to share with you.

 

My photo doesn't do this quilt justice because of the window behind.  This quilt has been made by Robyn, who attended my class earlier this year.  The original fabric is made up of Christmas ball decorations so keeping in the Christmas theme she has made something really different.



 

Another member of the Kwilting Katz has had an "0" birthday this month.  There are twelve of us in this group and we chose a fabric from Jason Yenter's Camelot range.  If you are intending to make a Kaleidoscope quilt - do look at his fabric range as they really create the "wow" factor.

 

 I have given my kaleidoscope quilts away so I made this quilt top (lap size) a little while ago as a class sample and have just completed it.  It had a "Dr Suess" feel about it (treeish) - so I have included one of Lorax's quotes. 
" Its not about what it is, its about what it can become"


 So what am I making at the moment.  I have currently three quilts at various stages of construction.  My final (so I have told my friends) kaleidoscope quilt using hexigons, my jelly roll quilt which I haven't touched for a long time and a kaleidoscope quilt made from border fabric, cut into squares & then quartered.  Finding time is my big issue as there are Christmas presents to be made as well as shop samples.  New Zealand quilting symposium is in July next year so I need to get my skates on if I intend to submit anything.

Next year I will be holding technique classes for those new to quilting so I need to design and make these samples as well.

Time is so precious.  Happy quilting :)

Knitting Bag - my latest design

After spending lots of time hunting for a knitting bag, I decided to design my own.  I have used Chunky King Cole Riot (Australian wool / acylic blend) and crochet using a size 4mm hook to ensure my crochet would appear tight.
Inside is made with cotton and bag stiffening.  Flower beads and buttons secure the inner to the outside cover.  I have used large plastic buttons on the bottom to ensure that my wool does not sit on dirty surfaces. Handles are leather.

Kaleidoscope class at Wellington Sewing Serivces

Day two of our kaleidoscope class at Wellington Sewing Services.  In my previous post (1st September) you can see the orginal fabrics and the students blocks forming.
Today we played around with various layouts and selected fabrics to boarder their masterpieces with.  Just so exciting to see these quilts coming together.