Wednesday, January 29

kadi's quilt...

My friend, Des, of Quilt Taffy, offered a mystery quilt through a little modern guild we belong to in Idaho and this was on the agenda last year. 
I don't typically participate in mystery's, but I love Des and knew this one was going to be super cute, so  I jumped on board. 
So glad I did. 
It was easy, quick, and fun.
 
 
It's just giant half squares and alternating squares.
You could set them any way you like!
I set mine in kind of an arrow looking pattern.
(Sorry I didn't take a full length picture - I was just too excited to get it to Kadi!)


Mmmmmmm - a pretty fleece backing.
 
 
I quilted it in a clamshell design - level #2.
(supa-dupa fun to quilt!) 
 
 
It's for my favorite niece, Kadi. 
And yes, I hugged the quilt before I gave it to her.
Love you, Kadi!
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19 comments:

  1. jen duncanJanuary 29, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    gah! That BLOWS MY MIND that you could stay so uniform in freehand mode. CRAZY good work, Kathy!

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    1. kathy-oJanuary 29, 2014 at 11:49 AM

      I just repeat...."swoop, swoop, swoop...." over and over. Thank you! I love it....

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  2. karenJanuary 29, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    I love how poofy your clamshells are! Where I live, we never need anything but really low loft batting, so I'm jealous of people who can use high loft batting. (I could, but then I'd need ice packs under the quilt.)

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    1. kathy-oJanuary 29, 2014 at 2:29 PM

      I actually have a low-loft batt in it - 80/20. It's the fleece backing that makes it poofy! giggling at the thought of using a quilt with ice packs under it....funny! Thanks for your comment, Karen.

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    2. karenJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:24 AM

      No nap is complete without a quilt and a couple of cats. So I turn the fans on high so that I won't swelter. :)

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    3. kathy-oJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:57 AM

      At our house - it's a couple of dogs! Cats, work, too! Love our furry children!

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  3. Loves to QuiltJanuary 29, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Great quilt Kathy! Love the clamshells!

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    1. kathy-oJanuary 29, 2014 at 5:38 PM

      From one machine quilter to another - THANKS! That's such a compliment!

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  4. Petit Design Co.January 29, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    it looks fantastic and it's so uniform!

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    1. kathy-oJanuary 29, 2014 at 5:46 PM

      Thank you! It was really fun to do - I need to do another one just for me!

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  5. DesJanuary 30, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    That Des....boy she's full of good ideas! I think it's time for another mystery. Tag you're it!
    It's super cute!! Did you see Leela's at the quilt show?

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    1. kathy-oJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:41 AM

      Yep - time for another mystery - tag, you're it, back!!! No - I missed Leela's at the quilt show. (sad face)

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  6. ShariJanuary 30, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    Love it....of course!! Already thinking of a quilt to use the clamshells on. Can't wait to get back on my machine. I need to find myself a guild to join too. Is the backing polar fleece? I'm discovering something more cozy would be good for winter in NJ :)

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    1. kathy-oJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:42 AM

      Yes, the backing is polar fleece - something you might consider now that you're closer to the north pole than you were before! Oh - a little something is headed your way.....to help with the cold! xxoo

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    2. ShariJanuary 30, 2014 at 6:53 PM

      .Got some very cool....and very warm fleece socks in the mail today. I love them my friend.Do you have a pattern? I could use sime more, My feet are the hardest to keep warm. Yesterday I typed you a multi paragraph email, hit one wrong button and erased it,,,,ughhh. I'll try again soon, or better yet call. What's the best time of day?.Thanks for the surprise!

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  7. AbbyJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    LOVE the clamshells. Isn't that such a fun texture! Looks so cute.

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    1. kathy-oJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:04 AM

      Yes - I love the clamshells, too. Thanks - it was a fun one!

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  8. paront1222@comcast.netJanuary 30, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    Kathy,
    I LOVE the look of those clamshells! That's a really cute quilt that I'm sure your niece will love

    Peggy

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    1. kathy-oJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:05 AM

      Thanks, Peggy - she does lover her quilt. It's fun to give a quilt away to someone who loves it so much.

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