My creative space…
I’m not a quilter…of any sort.
I’ve banged on before about my inability to make decisions about colour. Quilts seem to me to be all about colour & then they go & throw pattern into the mix…yikes.
I like a quilt that is unexpected & my very favourite maker of unexpected quilts is Kate. She has a flair for both colour & pattern. Her choices are always surprising & delightful…just as a quilt should be in my opinion.
Lovely Kate has put together a beautiful modern quilt pattern which made me want to have a crack. Her own version is the perfect mix of fabrics which makes it look much more casually thrown together than it actually is.
It was with great enthusiasm that I hacked into the collection of pink pillowcases & I’m chuffed with the result (so far).
The quilt pattern is written in a friendly, you can do it style & I found it super easy to follow. I’ve made up all my blocks & chopped them up. Now I need to arrange & rearrange to get just the right amount of “unexpected”.
You can pick up your very own one flew over quilt pattern here.
Do pop in & add your link if you’re playing along this week.
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CurlyPops
805 days ago
I’m not a quilter either, and yet I’m also in the middle of making a quilt!
All I can say is thank goodness for bloggy friends who can lend a hand with these things.
Kate
805 days ago
I think you seriously underestimate your ability to put quilts together.
Your pink quilt is going to be magnificent xx
Tania
805 days ago
Kate made me come over all quilty inspired too. And its BABY sized. Bit off more than I could chew, I did, with the crafting of a monster kingsize quilt top. That one is destined to take up residence in the same cupboard as your brown grannies…
angie @ gnomeangel
805 days ago
I’ve only ever done one quilt in my life and I have another in pieces in the sewing room. You’ve inspired me to revisit it! May just be fodder for next week’s Creative Space.
Carolyne
805 days ago
I’m sure your pink quilt will be lovely! Can’t wait to see photos!
Choosing fabric always throws me. It takes me hours and hours to decide, and that’s only for small projects, not even something as complicated as a quilt.
Posie Patchwork
805 days ago
You choice of angles to photograph craft from is always gorgeous, you haven’t disappointed with the pink stash either!! Well i have a new creative space & no time to sew, damn swimming carnival!! Then next week it’s the high school swimming carnival, i just want to sew, sigh, the weekend is near, love Posie
Kelly
805 days ago
Your mix of pinks is looking lovely. Thanks for the quilt link up – it’s been on my ‘give it a go’ list for quite a while. Just need to take the leap now
Lionesslady
805 days ago
I’d love to make a quilt but to be honest, I find them quite intimidating! Good luck with yours. Theya re some lovely colours.
Creative Mom
805 days ago
I saw that pattern the other day LOVE it. I can’t wait to see how yours turns out. I might be making one soon.
tracey
805 days ago
great pattern choice, I was admiring it yesterday, looking forward to seeing your version
Jess
805 days ago
If anyone can quilt it’s you missy.
The image of the pillow cases is amazing Kirst.
I can’t wait to see your version xo
gretchen/juneatnoon
805 days ago
Very exciting! I love the idea of making a quilt, but I don’t feel I’m very good at putting colors and patterns together, nor do I have the attention span for larger-format work. :-/
sarah
805 days ago
I’ve been teetering on the edge of Quilt Canyon for quite a while now. So far not quite brave enough to jump in….Your stash of pretty fabric cuttings looks so beautiful. I’m off to check out those links thanks. x
gret
805 days ago
Well, that makes a lot of us non-quilters making quilts of late! I’m just about to embark on one and my pattern is yet to be confirmed so Kate’s gorgeous pattern is certainly on my short list. So lovely. I’m sure yours will be gorgeous too Kirsty.
michelle
805 days ago
i love the glimpse of your colour and fabric selection. i can’t wait to see the result. have fun with it. it is a gorgeous quilt pattern
nicole
805 days ago
can’t wait to see it all put together! i’m sure it’ll be fantastic!
xo
ps. i failed so badly at the thumbnail thing. maybe i’ll get it right next week ha ha!
Maxabella
805 days ago
Quilts seem impossible to me… but then I also like the ones that don’t have a lot of colour in them. They are beautiful.
I am a bit of a ‘dodgy’ My Creative Spacer again today. But on Thursdays I’m featuring a lovely Clever Clogs Wearer and I would like to share their story with your audience as well… if you don’t mind, K! x
catherine
805 days ago
I’m also feeling intimidated by the fabric choosing component of quilt making right now… I must say your stack of vintage pinkness is looking beautiful!
Tammi
805 days ago
I am attempting my very first quilt and still feel slightly daunted at how perfect my measurements etc need to be and it took me forever to decide on which fabric to use
I love the colours you have selected
Viktoria/Donauluft
805 days ago
I´m a quilter too sometimes! …and I do like the pure and simple ones.
Your Photos are gorgeous!
Cindy
805 days ago
I am sure that your quilting combined with Miss Kate’s pattern will be fantastic. Can’t wait to see
Kylie
805 days ago
Your photography is always so fabulous Kirsty. Good luck with the quilt! Kx
Nic @ Yardage Design
805 days ago
I reckon there must be something in the water making us all want to quilt! Love the new linky too – very snazzy!
Rachael
805 days ago
I love this simple quilt design! Gorgeous and thanks for making this lovely creative space! xo
Kate
805 days ago
Looks like a gorgeous pile of quilting stuff.
After an email convo with Kate, I am contemplating starting a quilt too.
Have a wonderful day. X
Alisa
805 days ago
Hiya Kirsty, How are you? It’s been way too long, so fab coming back to my creative space. I love the new look of your blog, very swish indeed! Yay WordPress!
Thanks for the link to Kate’s, her blog is gorgeous I’ll def be popping back. I’ve only made one mini quilt but I loved the same free form style and I can only imagine how yummy yours will be with all those lovely vintage fabrics in it. Can’t wait to see it!! : ) x Alisa
marie-nicole
805 days ago
There is definitely an innate skill in making a fabulous quilt… I’ve never taken on the task myself… but I hope you’ve enjoyed the process of making yours.
andi
805 days ago
Yay!!! Bring on the pink delicious quilty goodness!!!
Andi x
sandrine
805 days ago
I just finished mine last week , have fun!Will have to check Kate’s pattern later.
x
Michelle (Poppy, Bean and Bloss)
805 days ago
Thanks for sharing the link to the pattern – I have a pile of Liberty loveliness that I want to turn into a quilt and I think that may be the perfect pattern
Leonie
805 days ago
Oh….my I am loving this new linky thing. Look at how gorgeous your pages looks…..Its like a big pack of licorice all sorts!!
Annie
805 days ago
Yay how fun are the photo links! Very much like a pack of licorice allsorts Leonie!
I’m working up the courage to attempt my first quilt…perhaps just a dolly quilt first…
greta
805 days ago
Kate’s is beautiful! Can’t wait to see yours too
clare bower
805 days ago
No I’m not a quilter either , all the very best with yours I’m looking forward to seeing it . Love your new linky thing too . Thanks so much for all this each week I do appreciate it .
belinda/gretchenmist
805 days ago
can’t wait to see what you do with the pinks
julie k
805 days ago
It’s going to look beautiful. I just know it. Can’t wait for the reveal!
Melissa G
805 days ago
I so totally admire quilt makers. I hope to make one someday.
Ruby
805 days ago
loving the new linky set up, all the tiny pictures look so nice together. best of luck with the quilting, doesn’t hurt to give something new a bash every once in a while huh.
Kirrily
805 days ago
Great new linky! And pink is the perfect colour to use for a first quilt – it’s quite forgiving as it always looks delightful. Enjoy!
Brenda
805 days ago
looks amazing!!! great that you found a wonderful pattern to inspire you. i’m off to check it out now xx
Kat
805 days ago
Are you kidding? Your instincts have driven you to a STUNNING collection of colour and texture.
Actually, the first thought that popped into my head when my eyes landed on your pink pillowcase collection was that it resembled a very delicate, decadent French dessert… which probably says more about my sweet tooth, come to think of it…
Melanie
805 days ago
It’s funny, I have a similar fear about quilting (and my mum’s a quilter), I’m scared of the whole pattern mixing bit. Well that, and sewing straight lines… I love the look of that quilt pattern though, maybe I’ll feel brave enough to try it myself.
Oh, and I just love the new linky system – it’s great having the thumbnails!
rachel @ tea with lucy
805 days ago
it’s been a while since i joined in. it’s good to be back. love the images with the link ups.
xo
Kellie Christie
805 days ago
Kirsty I think a selection of pink vintage sheets would make a lovely quilt. Good luck with it!
OnePerfectDay
804 days ago
Can’t wait to see the finished quilt!
kylie
804 days ago
Oooo lovely can’t wait to see the finished result!
Lynsey aka Swirlyarts
804 days ago
Loving the new picture McLinky thing
Lots of visual treats to browse! I’m tackling a quilt in my creative space today too but I’m hoping that mine will be finished by Monday. Wishful thinking!
nauli
804 days ago
I enjoy quilting as long as everything matchs. Last one was a baby blanket, one for our little niece, one for our Etsy shop. Last week, when I saw with my own eyes, how the one for our little niece looks like after several washings and how it looks like after coming out of the dryer I’m so happy! Nothing can beat a quilt’s beautiness! I also like the fact that cotton has never replaced by polyester when it comes to quilts.
ooty yaacobi
804 days ago
mmm now I really wanna see this all done =) I have made only two raged quilts so far, and as it is RAGed =D I just sew randomly the squares =p…
Hazle
804 days ago
You know how to tantalise with that photo of quilty layers! :- ) It looks superbe, and i look forward to seeing it progress. I’m also loving the linky images–like being in a sweet shop–so man things to catch the eye!
Hazle
Laura
804 days ago
I’ve ben thinking about My First Quilt lately too, although have been chickening out of the colour issue by planning a black and white one! Those pinks look fab, though. Maybe I should rethink the colour strategy…
Anastasia
804 days ago
hAPPY QUILTING!
lOVE THE NEW FORMAT, PICTURES ARE VERY INVITING TO DROP A PEEK!
keepcatebusy (Cate)
804 days ago
that pink is just beautiful – I’m sure you’re going to do an amazing job – can’t wait to see more progress shots as you go along
xxxCate
robyn
804 days ago
feeling slightly pinkily queasy – never really liked it… but you go girl! Want to know how last week’s chair is going? Follow up post?
Thanks for the new linky – not sure if you did it or i did somehow via some computer mystery, but the photo thumbnails make everything SOOOO enticing!
Steph @HCC
804 days ago
I just adore mocern quilting. I love the contrast of an old art with modern design. I’m sure yours will be just wonderful!
anushka
804 days ago
first time here via cathie at m.e.. i’m excited to play along with all the other creatives out there! will be checking back to see your quilt results.
Casey
804 days ago
I’m no quilter either, I’ve tried, I even have a quilt half done in a box somewhere. I find crocheting blankets much easier!
Buy Design
804 days ago
I’m always amazed at the variety of your work. Something different every week. You are a very creative lady.
Fiona
Steph
804 days ago
That sounds like my kinda quilt! Best of quilty luck to you. Everything looks marvellous so far!! Wishing you a grand weekend
x
Jolie
803 days ago
That looks delicious, Kirsty!
…And I just wanted to say how much I love the wee images that pop up now for all the Creative Spaces participants…even if *some* of us are twats and hit the wrong button too fast! lol
rachel
803 days ago
I bet it will be beautiful.
I’m a beginner quilter and I’m loving it so far.