Monday, November 23, 2009

Satchels Finished


"Satchels" is now finished.

Every basket or "satchel" is made from Kaffe Fasset fabrics.

This quilt is a combination of many different patterns. The main inspiration came from a quilt I saw on Tonye Belinda Phillips web site. Unfortunately she doesn't have a pattern for her quilt. Some of the basket shapes came from Tonye's students. The other basket shapes were found in the book "Farmhouse Quilters Companion" by Barbara Brandeburg.

The border inspiration came from a another basket type quilt I saw in Freddy Moran's book "Collaborative Quilting"

One of the things I wanted to include to make this quilt unique was to add Texture Magic intermittently on some of the circles and baskets.

I used decorative threads to stitch the Texture Magic in place.
For most of the circles and baskets I used King Tut by Superior Threads. One of the reasons I love King Tut is because it's a cotton, 40 weight thread, so it's a little heavier and shows up well. The sections are variegated in 4 colors that change every inch.

Up close the colors in this basket were so beautiful. Love those Kaffes.


I used different stitching patterns on each basket. For this one I did a cross hatch.


Stippling

1/4th inch grids

Each Satchel's block measured 6" finished.


The finished quilt measured 58 1/2" X 72"

It's now off to the quilter, and I'm so excited to see how it will turn out once she puts her imagination to the design.

17 comments:

Janet said...

Just gorgeous, I love it. It looks like those wonderful Japanese quilts we see. The border is just wonderful too. Now I can't wait to see it quilted.

PatchworkRose said...

I am a texture and colour girl too. Just love your quilt and all those zany satchels. Cannot wiat to see it finished. The border is perfect and adds to the mood of the whole quilt.
Cehers
Lynne

Joanna said...

Nedra, this is spectacular!! I love the border - so perfect for it, and the Kaffes, well you know I love them lol! And the texture magic looks so good - I am loving the effect, especially on the cross hatch and grid ones. Makes me want to get some!!

Rae Ann said...

How beautiful, Nedra! I love this quilt and the border just sets it off. Kaffe, Satchels, and Texture Magic...what a perfect combination for an outstanding quilt!

Claudia said...

Nedra
Watching you collect all that kaffe material just made my fingers itch to get some. I started collecting and now I am hooked. Love your quilt and the border is incredible. It was great to see you in ST George.

Abby and Stephanie said...

Terrific border. Gorgeous colors.

West Michigan Quilter said...

I love this quilt. It is just gorgeous. I particularly like how you have done the border. It is perfect.

PamKittyMorning said...

It turned out wonderful!

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

Yikes!! That is wonderful. Love the border! Love the quilt! Super fun!!

Anonymous said...

REally nice!

Material Mary said...

Nedra, I just love this quilt and your personal touches you put on it. Great job!!

Live Well With Judi said...

I Love It! Nedra, It's gorgeous and the border couldn't be more perfect for pulling the entire quilt together. It truly is a masterpiece. I expect to see it entered into a quilt show. It's truly a work of art. Hugs

Sara said...

This whole quilt is so creative and fun. But the border is special. Thanks for sharing with us.

Dawn said...

It turned out gorgeous!! I love the border.

Anonymous said...

Oh Nedra, I just love this quilt! Such a sense of fun about it. Well done.

Sue

amy smart said...

This turned out SO wonderful, Nedra! I love the border. What a fantastic quilt. I hope I get the chance to see it in real life one day!

Mary said...

Nedra,
Great Looking quilt, so cute with all those different basket shapes it would take a long time to find all the different shapes. Lovely border treatment.