So, I’ve been quilting for about 7 years at this point. When I first started quilting I fell in love with Civil War Reproduction fabrics. Since that time my tastes have somewhat changed. Although I still like the Civil War Reproduction fabrics I love working with all kinds of bright patterned fabrics now more sew.
I am very intrigued with the modern quilt movement. I have done a couple quilts that include a solid as a background and a couple with solids mixed with prints, but never a quilt of all solids. I will be starting a quilt entirely with solids soon with a friend. Since I started quilting my husband, Kent, has wanted me to quilt with solids. Only recently after seeing the new Modern quilts I have become intrigued with the possibilities.
When I first started quilting I bought several kits and put them in a drawer feeling I needed more quilts and classes under my belt before I could do them justice. Before I ventured into the world of quilting with solids I felt I needed to look finish up these older kits. I figured I had 2 kits I never touched, but once I looked through the drawer I found it was more like 5 kits all purchased more than 5 years ago. I have challenged myself to finish these 5 kits by the end of the year. However, I always like to multi-task so will be working on other projects as well to keep things interesting.
So, kit number one was purchased during a shop hop with friends in 2007. As you may have guessed it includes Civil War Reproduction fabrics. This scrappy quilt is called Whistler’s Wife by Carol Hopkins Designs. I have always loved a scrappy quilt; no matter what the type of fabric is. This is my favorite type of kit with tons of different fabrics that you split out into lights, mediums and darks. My favorite part is matching up the fabrics with colors that are pleasing together. Here is a sampling of some of the fabrics
I have all my pieces cut and ready to go and have finished a couple blocks. The blocks went together easily; they are 6″ finished blocks. Here are some of my finished blocks.
Sew long from the Quilter on Osage Hill!
a thought by Betty Prough
Loved reading your first blog. The photos are spectacular and remind me of your skills and talents, with design, color, and techniques. Looking forward to future entries.
a thought by Joni
Yea Kim. !!! Great start. Now you’re committed to finishing up. But we all know you’re a finisher. Blog on!!!
a thought by Steph
So…does this mean I have to finish all my kits and other projects? I still have the king size log cabin (in civil war prints) that I foolishly started to hand piece! It lives in a bag in my closet. Love the blog! Can’t wait to hear the next adventures!
a thought by Lisa
Love the blocks! You are so good at putting colors together! Great blog too! You are awesome girl!
a thought by Marti
Great blog! You just keep amazing us with your talents. Keep blogging!
a thought by Kim
Thanks for all your warm comments & support!
a thought by Cora
Very nice blocks. Love the purple! So glad you are also interspersing other projects to keep the kits interesting.
Have fun with the solids . Quilters in the past have used all solids too but usually only 2-3 in a quilt.