Friday, February 10, 2012

" Pandemonium Quilt" - the Folly block


At long last, I've finished this quilt. It's a kind of sampler quilt, large applique blocks, surrounded by pieced ones. I had a blast making this quilt, from drawing it to the last bit. I've used the Kaffe collective fabrics and this time, having bought a stack of Kaffe's shot cottons, used those also as the backgrounds for the pieced blocks.
The background for the applique are in different fabrics which I already had in the store room. With hind sight, I think I should have used the different colour fabrics in Kaffe's " spots". I had a sudden "guilt" attack after cleaning out my store room and felt may be I need to use what is there. What a silly notion that is! Next time I should remember that spending a lot of time on a quilt, I should go for the best choice!
The applique blocks are sort of inspired by those gorgeous stately castles in TV programs such as " The Tudors' and " Downton Abbey". These places have things like a folly in their gardens and the kitchens have a garden where they grow herbs and farm animals running around. They also have gorgeous ponds and fountains and horse yards. I do my sewing watching these programs!
In the next weeks, I'll post more photos of the various parts of the quilt and the full view. The first one is the " Folly" block, I smiled a lot when I was drawing this block. Kim McLean

29 comments:

  1. Oh my - I am gobsmacked. It's a quilt in iself this block. Can't wait to see the rest. Kim you are amazing!

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  2. Wow--absolutely amazing! I look forward to seeing more!

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  3. What a treat. It is wonderful. Can't wait to see more.

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  4. Absolutely lovely!! Eager to see more....!

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  5. A wonderful quilt.
    Patchwork greetings from Kirsten in Denmark.

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  6. Another beautiful quilt, Kim.
    I love all the birds.
    What size is the "Folly" block?
    I look forward to seeing more!

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  7. now here was i thinking that maybe i would so the "stars and sprigs" once i finished "Flower Garden", This block is a delight, can't wait to see more

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  8. Hi Kim

    A new fairytale can begin ... How exciting ...When are you going to release the pattern for the quilt?

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    1. Pia, Liza at GloriousColors will probably publish it early March? I only sent the pack to her today! K

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  9. Holy cow! There's more than this? How can we take it all in? Jan

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  10. Oh my I love this. I thought that it was the whole quilt but now I am so eager to see more. Hope there is a new pattern coming from this one!

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  11. How beautiful! I cannot wait to see more.

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  12. I thought it was a whole quilt at first until I read your post, it's beautiful, just that one block would make a gorgeous cushion or wall-hanging. I love the use of the Marquee stripe on the bottom.

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  13. I have been wondering what you have been working on. . .and now to learn this isn't the whole thing? Oh my. This is such an exciting unveiling! More please?

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  14. MAGNIFIQUE!!!
    I love it, Kim, it's gorgeous:)

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  15. Beautiful...the same costume dramas are playing on the DVD in my sewing room!

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  16. WOW Kim this is super exciting!!! Can't wait to see it all!

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  17. Very beautiful. I can't wait to see more. Thanks for sharing.

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  18. Looks great Kim. Can't wait to see other photos. I must finish my other "Kim" quilts quickly so I can start this one too!!

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  19. Oh, your applique is spectacular! I love the whimsey in this quilt and also the inspiration as my DH and I are Downton Abbey junkies! I would love to see your quilts in person sometime. Do you show them at any quilt shows?

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  20. Fabulou! Absolutely stunning! I want to see more!

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  21. Another beauty Kim - can t wait to see it.
    Cheers,

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  22. OOH, Kim!!! I love it!! It just makes me smile. When do you think you'll be coming out with the pattern?

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    1. Hopefully soon Eileen, might be a good idea to check Liza's GloriousColors website. K

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  23. Thank you everyone, I'm just about to post the next little photo. Kim McL

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  24. Oh wowie wow! The details and whimsy in this block are fabulous. A whole quilt like this..amazing. :)

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  25. This is truly amazing, never one to do things by halves, I really want to make this quilt, what an heirloom to pass on to grandchilren.Where is the pattern available for purchase?

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