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Monday, April 4, 2016

Party Celebration Quilt

You know me!  I had to make a quilt using my latest block design 'ASCEND'.  They always look good on paper, but one never knows until one makes more that one block!


As soon as I saw I had this Cotton + Steel piece in my stash, I knew I had to use it for this quilt. The perfect solids ended up being three Moda Cross Weave, Kona Highlight , Kona White and Kona Turquoise.  

 Once I saw all the colors together...it reminded me of a party, a festive celebration!  And in a way I'm celebrating the birth of a new block and design!  (that's a stretch)

Party Celebration Quilt
33" x 45" 

This color scheme is so different from my tutorial block.  In the original, the flying geese are front and center, they stand out because of the dark blue.  These geese are much more laid back, letting the solids become the focal point.  I don't think this quilt could have taken one more bright bold color.

  
The back is Kona Turquoise with a band of 'party goers' doing a Conga Line across it.


Geometric quilting all the way!  I put on my Dot to Dot hat, but machine quilted and found points that I could connect.  I really like how it turned out!

This quilt isn't a square at all...it's a Party Animal! 

 

'Block My World'...my block worked!  It became an interesting design that can change depending on fabric, colors and imagination.  I have a few plans brewing, the question is when will I find the time!
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30 comments:

  1. PreetiApril 4, 2016 at 5:49 AM

    You go girl and party on!!! You deserve it. Love the pattern and your quilt is just lovely. Reminds me of the confetti flying in the air when someone pops a balloon at a party!!! Finding time? From what I have seen you do, time will find you :-)
    http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com

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    1. JayneApril 4, 2016 at 7:56 AM

      This quilt does have a confetti flying vibe! I hope you are right about time finding me, I need it!

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  2. Anja @ Anja QuiltsApril 4, 2016 at 7:38 AM

    I love it!! Such fun and vibrant prints.

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    1. JayneApril 4, 2016 at 7:57 AM

      I had to see what my block would look like in a quilt! I couldn't rest until I did!

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  3. SarahZApril 4, 2016 at 8:19 AM

    This is great, Jayne! I can see why you may have a few things brewing with this one. It makes such a difference to see a whole quilt out of the one block. I have to echo Preeti here, "Party on!!!"

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    1. SarahZApril 4, 2016 at 8:48 AM

      Oh! And nice new header!!!! :)

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    2. JayneApril 4, 2016 at 9:22 AM

      I think it's always fun to see where a block will take you and since I spent so much time designing it…it needed to be done! Too many ideas with this one!

      Thanks for noticing the header...still not sold on it!

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  4. Mary CApril 4, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    So pretty!

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  5. PaigeApril 4, 2016 at 9:28 AM

    Jayne, it's fabulous! Yes, it is amazing to see what fabric placement will do. I love how you quilted it!
    I noticed your header also! Looks great!

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    1. JayneApril 4, 2016 at 3:18 PM

      This was my first try, but I have a few more ideas up my sleeve! Still tweaking the banner!

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  6. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlApril 4, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    It is beautiful, fun, and very festive, Jayne! I am still struck by the layered / 3D look your block acheives. :)

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    1. JayneApril 4, 2016 at 3:19 PM

      I'm wanting to play with the layered part of it more, I think it could be rather fun and interesting!

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  7. coastal grayApril 4, 2016 at 10:53 AM

    So nice and fresh....
    I do like that this pattern can look so different depending on the color choices.....
    It would be nice to have a Flickr group with quilts made only in this pattern...😃

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    1. JayneApril 4, 2016 at 3:21 PM

      It feels like a great way to welcome in spring! Bright and festive! I would love to see anything anyone made with my blocks or designs!!

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  8. VeraApril 4, 2016 at 1:07 PM

    I like your fabric and color choice! Well done!

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    1. JayneApril 4, 2016 at 3:21 PM

      The fabric just fell into place with this block!

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  9. Beth @ Cooking Up QuiltsApril 4, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    It's a party at your house....I'm on my way! :) It really is so interesting how fabric choice will totally change the way a quilt looks. Love this festive version and the quilting fits the design perfectly. Thanks so much for linking this fun quilt to MCM!

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    1. JayneApril 4, 2016 at 3:23 PM

      Come on over!! It is amazing what fabric choices will do! I'm just happy that the block worked in a real quilt!

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  10. DebbieApril 4, 2016 at 3:06 PM

    Good you went beyond the one block wonder! And it turned out awesome! Very cool!

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    1. JayneApril 4, 2016 at 7:09 PM

      Thank you Debbie! I had to make sure it would work…I mean that is the goal, right?!

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  11. AnonymousApril 4, 2016 at 3:59 PM

    Love your block. The fabric choices are perfect and totally represent the party celebration theme! Love it, love it, love it! Nadine W. Northern Cali

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    1. JayneApril 4, 2016 at 7:10 PM

      It's all about the party, right?! It was fun putting my stash to work with a new design!

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  12. RosaApril 4, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    It`s stunning and cool fabric combo.

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  13. the zen quilterApril 4, 2016 at 5:43 PM

    LOVE IT, Jayne. So awesome.

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  14. Diana @ Red Delicious LifeApril 4, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    Wow, it really does look completely different from the block hop block! It's amazing how a design can change just from the fabric selection/placement. Great colors in this.

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  15. stamperwithdayjobApril 5, 2016 at 7:36 AM

    Love it. Nice and bright color combos look great together.

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  16. PuppilallaApril 5, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    Very striking design and fabric choices. Wonderful.

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  17. mell-meyerApril 5, 2016 at 3:16 PM

    The solids are such a great combinations with the C+S fabric. Great use of fabrics for your block design!

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  18. Granny Maud's GirlApril 8, 2016 at 5:36 AM

    I like how you have used the one print to link all the solids. I do see a party - like confetti colours.

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