Wake Up to Kona……My Day

Published on by Bumbleberry Stitches
 

Thanks to Mdm Samm of Sew We Quilt and Carol of Just Let Me Quilt.

Also to:

Amanda Murphy

Robert Kaufman

Aurifil


I have admit this is the first modern quilt I’ve ever made.  I did do things a little different. I didn’t sew blocks together but instead I cut out one complete piece of fabric to the size wanted. It ended up being 64″ long and whatever the bolt width was. I drew out the squares (with a ruler of course) to the size of 7 1/2″ then I cut out the centers. I used starch and press to turn the edges under. Then I resized the center squares to 3 1/2″ and turned the edges under as well. I tried out different arrangements on the background till I liked what I had.

Here it is:

 

I couldn’t make up my mind what I wanted and drawing it out wasn’t working. What I did know was that I wanted linked squares. When that happens I just estimate everything. Kinda like wingn’ it. It’s what I do, lol

The squares look a little yellow but they are green shade.

I placed the 3″ squares so that they looked checkered but the black is just the background. I think I like this quilt, lol.

 
 
 

106 thoughts on “Wake Up to Kona……My Day”

  4. Wow! You are getting me thinking about making something modern. What a lovely quilt, almost a celtic twist but different. Love the grays, the way they work with the colors and give them added umpf.Thank you for sharing!

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  6. I love this quilt and am actually working on one similar, in that I started with a piece of black fabric, the size of a wall hanging and cut out circle of varying sizes, using bright colors. I am not cutting out the centers, but leaving them solid. There is no definite pattern and the circles are placed randomly. I really like it and have a grandson who is into modern art, so hopefully he will like his birthday gift.

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  10. Very clever. I am always looking for a new way to make a quilt and you show a clever way. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing your design process.

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  17. I absolutely love this quilt. Very clever design. Sorry I can't reply to your comments on my blog. Google plus won't let me. It may be something about your settings in google plus. I don't seem to be able to fix it. Thanks for commenting though.

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  21. So you like this, I love it. And thanks so much for explaining how you did it, very clever. Keep up the good work. K

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  40. That's a lovely quilt and the colors really look spectacular on the black background. I am so impressed with your ability to 'wing it'….and have it turn out beautifully!

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  48. I can't believe this is your first modern quilt. It is so eye-catching. My favorite things are a little modern and a little traditional. You did such a nice job! I hope it is the first of many modern quilts for you!

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  51. I know I like your quilt. I wish I could understand better your description of how you made it. Congratulations on be a top entry today.

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  56. I love seeing the colors on that dark background. i wouldn't have thought i would like these solid quilts as much as i do. now i need to make one too!

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  71. I love your way of “winging” it….wow! It is just beautiful and the design is so interesting and creative. Great job with your Kona project! Thanks for hopping with us!

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  76. 🙂 My dear you should LOVE this quilt! I see a future in modern quilting for you this year!!! Great Job!!!

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  79. Very clever. Love to see how innovative people can be with their fabric. Your resulting quit is AWESOME and you did a fabulous job (even if I can't exactly figure out your process; I'm a visual learner; words are secondary). Thanks!

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  84. Really, what a great idea…this is gorgeous….no really it is…love everything about it, it wowed me

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  88. I love modern quilts, I love bright colours, I love big contrast, so guess what: I love your quilt!!!! Your pic is great, waouh!

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  99. This is a wonderful modern quilt. You “wing it” with flying colors. Love the picture in the snow. Thanks for sharing … 🙂 Pat

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  100. That is a VERY nice design. I like it, too It looks great in the Kona fabrics. Thanks for sharing!

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