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New Keyboard Kaleidoscope BOM Quilts plus Fabric Drawing!

Hi fellow quilters,

Visit my guest blog post on Craftsy,  between May 1 and May 15, to see examples of how 3 different large print fabrics are used in kaleidoscope quilt designs, learn more about my “Quilted Kaleidoscopes” Craftsy class, and enter for a chance to win a 3 yard piece of fabric of your choice by leaving a comment on their blog!

Since I love giveaways (who doesn’t?), I’ll do a giveaway on my blog here, too!  Wouldn’t you like some large print yardage to play with?  Keep reading…

I’ve been very busy working on quilt samples for the upcoming spring quilt market trade show here in Minneapolis in a few short weeks.  Keyboard Kaleidoscope (QM102) has been one of my favorite and most popular 4-patch kaleidoscope patterns.  I’ve had several requests for a block of the month version and I’m pleased to share that a Keyboard Kaleidoscope BOM version (QM102BOM), separating the quilt steps into six sections, will be available starting May 18th.

The Keyboard Kaleidoscope BOM version (QM102BOM) will have large photos of three quilt examples in current fabric lines with the fabric information and suggestions inside the pattern.  Here’s a sneak peek at the 3 quilts.

The first sample is twin size featuring Timeless Treasures Bellagio collection designed by Chong-a Hwang.  I used the large floral paisley, coordinating smaller prints in the collection plus many java blender batiks.  I love mixing prints and batiks.  The twin size quilt is made with 8″ blocks and has a keyboard border on the top and bottom in addition to the on point keyboard around the large kaleidoscope center.  A queen size quilt has the same layout and is made with 10″ blocks.

QM102BOM TT Bellagio sneak peek

Keyboard Kaleidoscope QM102 BOM Bellagio Large Floral CM3655

The second sample is twin size featuring Timeless Treasures Imperial Garden collection designed by Chong-a Hwang.  I enjoyed picking out coordinates in shades of blues and aqua to highlight the large beautiful Asian floral print.  The Craftsy guest post shows a close-up photo of the main large print and 4-patch kaleidoscopes in various sizes.

Keyboard Kaleidoscope Imperial Blue QM102

For my third sample quilt I used a really large floral print called Lavinia designed by Philip Jacobs for Westminster Fabrics to make a king size quilt.  This is one of the fabrics that I used to demo the 4-patch kaleidoscope process in my “Quilted Kaleidoscopes”  Craftsy class and fell in love with it, so I was really excited to use it in one of my kaleidoscope designs.  Here’s an image of the full 24″ lengthwise repeat by full width of fabric of the Philip Jacob’s Lavinia print.

PWPJ064-Natural LAVINIA full repeat & WOF

I had fun using some of the Kaffe Fassett’s Aboriginal Dots blenders and Shot Cottons that I showed in class plus added in even more colors and shades, and a light blue Spots fabric by Kaffe for the setting triangles.  Can’t wait to try this quilt out on my king size bed after quilt market.  Thought it would be fun to show you this Keyboard Kaleidoscope quilt draped over my piano, but as you can see, it is huge and dwarfs my parlor grand!

QM102BOM Westminster PJ Lavinia sneak peek

And now for the fabric drawing!  I’m lucky to work with fabrics from many great companies and I would like you to have some fun trying out the 4-patch kaleidoscope process.  You can also dig into your stash of large prints that you’ve been saving for some day or buy a large print at your local quilt shop.  You only need four lengthwise repeats to start making 4-patch kaleidoscopes!

Large Print Fabric Collage & Giveaway

For a chance to win a 3 yard cut of one of the four fabulous fabrics shown in the photo above, leave a comment picking the fabric you would like to win (from top to bottom in photo):  1) Oriental Traditions by Robert Kaufman, 2) Glimmer butterfly by Timeless Treasures, 3) Papillon pastel floral by Moda Fabrics, or 4) Japanese Chrysanthemums by Westminster Fabrics.  Can’t choose one?  Simply say “Surprise Me!” and I’ll do the “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe” for you.  After all, I bought these fabrics so of course I love them all!  I’ll pick a winner Monday, May 18th when I return from quilt market.

For an additional chance to win, not required, please sign up to follow my blog, like Quilt Moments on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and/or signup to receive email updates.  You can leave another comment letting us know how you follow Quilt Moments.  I would also appreciate it if you could share this giveaway info on your social media.

One more thing!  Please check out this Stitchin’ Heaven Quilting Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean.  Come join me, and fellow teachers Debby Maddy & Nancy Mahoney on this fun adventure!

SR2015_feature StitchinHeavenCruise

Until next time, enjoy all your quilt moments!

Marilyn

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Comments

  1. I love butterflies, so my choice would be Glimmer butterfly by Timeless Treasures should I be the lucky winner!

  5. Beautiful quilts!! I’ve never made anything so intricate!! I love the Glimmer Butterflies!! Thanks for the chance!

  7. Proceed with caution because 4-patch kaleidoscopes are addicting! Love the butterflies and mums. The brighter it is the better I like it! I look forward to the BOM’s!

  10. Love the Glimmer Butterflies best but any of them would be lovely. Thank you.

  18. I like all of the fabrics, as a matter of fact I have some of the Japanese Chrysanthemums in my stash, so, for that reason I would love to win the Glimmer Butterfly fabric. My daughter loves butterflies, and it reminds me of her.

  24. I like all the fabrics!!!!!! Thanks for putting me on your email list. Pat Larson

  29. Glimmer butterfly is luscious and I’ve love to turn it into a kaleidoscope quilt.

  30. I liked on FB, am already an email newsletter subscriber and will sign up to follow your blog as soon as I can find the icon!

  34. I love all of the fabrics and even have some of it! I would like the first one of the beautiful floral if I win (and even if I don’t win, I’d still like to have it!)

  38. My favorite is the Japanese Chrysanthemums by Westminster Fabrics, but i think they are all wonderful.

  41. The butterflies or the chrysanthemums caught my eye first thing, but they are all beauthful and I would love any of them, so surprise me.

  45. I am such a sucker for large prints. Have tons already! I would love to have more and I think your book would be a great inspiration to me. Thanks! Helen G. I follow by email!

  46. Ooops! I missed a chance to enter again. i follow you by email! thanks for the giveaway!

  52. I love your fabric and would love to win as I would love to try something a little more challenging. Coin Bracelets or Kaleidoscope looks great. Love your emails.

  53. Love the Oriental Traditions, but it wouldn’t hurt my feelings if you surprised me. They are all beautiful!

  60. I had a really hard time choosing between the bottom 2 fabrics but I think I’ve settled on Japanese Chrysanthemums by Westminster Fabrics! Thanks so much for the chance to win x

  70. I love the Japanese Chrysanthemums by Westminster Fabrics!!! 🙂 Thanks for the chance!

  76. Oriental Traditions by Robert Kaufman would make a beautiful quilt! Thanks for the chance to win! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com

  77. I follow you on Instagram and Facebook. jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com

  87. I would totally pick the Butterflies. I am obsessed with butterfly fabrics, lol! They’re gorgeous, thanks for the chance!

  93. I love the Japanese Chrysanthemums by Westminster Fabrics. Gorgeous! 🙂

  96. That Glimmer Butterfly is stunning!!! I’m collecting butterfly print fabrics for a special quilt for my mom who loves butterflies, so this would be awesome! Thanks for the chance!

  105. So very generous of you to share these beauties! I would pick #3) Papillon pastel floral by Moda Fabrics.

  109. I think the Japanese Chrysanthemums are my favorite… it’s really hard to choose between the mums and the butterflies! Thanks for the chance to win!

  113. I would love to win Japanese chrysanthemums! Thanks for this gorgeous giveaway!

  117. What a splendid giveaway! I do love all four but I think I’d have to go for the Papillon pastel floral by Moda Fabrics.

  119. My sister has a beautiful little girl who loves butterflies, so if Iwon she would be getting a new quilt.

  120. I’d pick Japanese Chrysanthemums by Westminster Fabrics, not because of the pattern, but because of the colours. I love these crips colours. Thanks for the chance!

  122. I really like the Japanese Chrysanthemums by Westminster Fabrics. But all the fabrics are beautiful!

  138. I would love to win the Glimmer Butterfly fabric. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!

  147. I am so ready to try something new, looking for inspiration. And I noticed in your photo up there you show a couple of my favorite fabrics, Laurel Burch and Moda.. floral.. having a hard time finding it anymore. But yes, please, ready to try something new ~ venture out into the unknown.. Bring it on !

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