Friday, December 11, 2015

RSC15 week 50

WINTER COLOR

Well, yesterday broke the December record high temp, in the 50's here in Madison, WI. But Christmas is coming soon and I'm working on a surprise project for someone special.  It is my first kit project ever, from the Kaliedescope collection at Connecting Threads.  I really love the rich colors and the feature print.  The directions are clear and I was able to streamline the process, so the major portion is finished.


I did end up substituting the green for a drab olive print and the teal for a much darker blue that gave no contrast to the star points.  I was so happy that those star points are showing.

Finally I have started on the balloon block sashing.  I'm using 2-inch cut strips.  I got the green print on a great sale, and here is a taste of the color mix.  The total will be 30 blocks, a nice size.



One more important detail, the backing.  I looked online and found more of the balloon print available.  But the price would be more than I spent on the whole quilt.  Today I found a great bright turquoise Kona solid at Craftsy's sale, a 5-yard piece for  about $22 plus free shipping.  I have about 8 extra balloon squares, so I can do something fun on the back.  That's how I like to do things, for fun.

I link up with RSC15 at superscrappy.blogspot.com and Sew Cute Tuesday at blossomheartquilts.com. Please join us there.
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12 comments:

  1. Sally TrudeDecember 12, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Your kaleidoscope blocks are lovely and you're making great progress on the balloon blocks.

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  2. scraphappyDecember 12, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Great progress on the balloons. Something fun on the back sounds just perfect. Even with a quilt kit, it sounds like you are still making it your own. Beautiful choices so far!

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  3. MariDecember 12, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Love those star blocks! And the balloons just look happy! They'll be fun on the back, too.

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  4. Mystic QuilterDecember 12, 2015 at 1:04 PM

    Neat kaleidoscope blocks and the lie green fabric really makes your balloons pop!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 12, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Just goes to show that kits can be improved by a skilled quilter, the blocks are lovely

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  6. LA PaylorDecember 12, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    well I adore turquoise and like the idea of combining some balloon fabric with it. Fun is good... LeeAnna

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  7. gayleDecember 12, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Your bright turquoise plus balloon blocks sounds much better as a backing! That quilt is just full of smiles. 8)
    Your stars are looking terrific! Good call not feeling bound by the kit contents. Your quilt will reflect you!

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  8. Katie Z.December 12, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Lovely!

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  9. margaretDecember 12, 2015 at 11:54 PM

    the change of colours has worked so well on the runner. You certainly got a good deal for the backing of the balloon quilt, loving the green for the sashing a perfect match

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  10. Deb ADecember 13, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    Your kaleidoscope is coming along nice. Great deal on the backing - looking forward to seeing the balloon quilt as a top!

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  11. Delighted HandsDecember 13, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    I love what you are doing with the balloon print! Very clever and pretty!

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  12. QuiltdivajulieDecember 13, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Good call for the backing dilemma. The balloons are such fun!

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