Sunday, July 1, 2018

Kona Kaleidoscope Stars Finish

 I have another summer finish. This is my Kona Kaleidoscope Stars Quilt. I used many of my leftover Kona scraps from my Postcard from Sweden to make it along with Kona white. This is free pattern you can find here:
I finished binding it this morning for Slow Sunday Stitching as I watched Russia verses Spain in the World Cup:
I had initially planned to just quilt it diagonally through each block, but it was going so easily I kept adding more quilting. My new Pfaff makes machine quilting a quilt that is this size a breeze--it was 60 inches square before washing, but after washing and drying it is now about 57.5 inches square of crinkly goodness.
 I used a luxuriously soft pinky backing. I had to piece it since it was not quite wide enough, but it shows my machine quilting well and will be extra cozy when we need warm quilts.
For the binding, I used Kona turquoise. I am thrilled with this finish and still have some Kona scraps left, so I may make another project with them...
I went to Denver on Wednesday for a work meeting. Denver is a five hour drive away from us and I always try to get my big city fix in for shopping and eating. I went to Fabric Expressions in Littleton and bought a few Bonnie & Camille prints, a half yard of each, and the Mama's Cottage charm pack. I splurged on a pedicure too. I also made it to Marshall's (they are building a Marshall's in our town right now and I am so excited!) where they had this Rae Dunn "Create" mug. I absolutely don't need another mug, but I loved it! I snuck it into the house and will eventually put it in the cabinet with my other mugs, to avoid my hubby's judgement!

I went to Old Navy and got a pair of linen blend, wide leg pants--way out of my comfort zone as I usually wear tight, fitted pants. I wore them to my Friday meeting and they were as comfy as pajamas with the elastic waist, drawstring, and big pockets. I went back and bought two other colors and some $4 t-shirts. I brought my cooler and ran to Trader Joe's and bought all kinds of lovely goodies before heading back home. 

A new fire had started along the route I like to go through the mountains on Friday. I drove by it at about 11am on Saturday and it looked like it was miles from the highway, but a couple of hours later some of my colleagues had to be rerouted because it had jumped the highway I had just driven on. This drought, dryness, and heat is wreaking havoc with our wildfires in Colorado.
I want to set an OMG (One Monthly Goal) for July-- I am going to finish my Jumping Jacks Quilt top. I just ordered some fabric for the border and the backing--Bonnie & Camille The Good Life. I also am considering making two of them and ordered enough fabric for both!




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27 comments:

  1. Your Kona Kaleidoscope is one of my favorite quilts ever! Thanks for sharing the link to the pattern. I love mugs, too - I collect them when we go on vacation! I may have to make a trek out to our Marshall's to find one like yours!

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  2. I have a pair of those linen pants....they ARE so comfy. I love them for lounging as I don't wear the leggings many of the younger generation wears. Andddd they are great for summer in-service days when you have to sit long. ENJOY yours.

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  3. What a wonderful quilt of happy colors. Sounds like you made the most of your Denver trip!

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  4. Love your kaleidoscope quilt and I'm sure your Jumping Jacks quilt will be awesome, too!

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  5. Great block - I love B& C fabrics. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and good luck with your project.

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  6. Your quilt is beautiful! 🤗 Later this month, we are heading to Estes Park! It will be my first time in CO. Can’t wait!!!!

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  7. I love your Kaleidoscope quilt. I may have to put it on my to do list.

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  8. Your kaleidoscope quilt is fantastic! :D

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  9. Congrats on a very pretty finish! Enjoy slow stitching your way through the World Cup!

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  10. Congratulations on your finish, such a beautiful quilt! Love the block too

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  11. Your Kaleidoscope quilt is gorgeous. That pattern is deceptive when all the squares are joined. I love the fabrics that you bought. So glad you were able to avoid that nasty fire. We have been seeing news reports about it here in New York.

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  12. Love your Kaleidoscope quilt!
    We watch Denver TV stations a lot, have a daughter in Lakewood and granddaughter in Ft Collins. Those fires are so scary!
    I have been mostly using my stash...love the fabric you bought! ps: We are getting a Marshall's too!!

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  13. Love the Kaleidoscope quilt. I've shopped at Fabric Expressions before. I used to visit my sister during Shop Hop but sadly my sister recently moved to TX. Guess I'll have to Shop Hop with her there in future when she gets settled in and can figure out when her LQSs hold theirs. My SIL lives in Loveland and has been talking about all the fires again. Very scary and so sad for the displaced people & animals.

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  14. wow, wow, wow!!

    thanks so much for linking up!

    brooke@sillymamaquilts.com

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  15. Your Kona kaleidoscope Stars are stunning. I have this pattern in my large bucket list of future projects. Mama's Cottage fabric is soooo cute, and the mug you definitely can always use another cute, inspiring one!

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  16. That quilt turned out gorgeous! Can't wait to see the next quilt with the rest of the fabric! I think if I lived 5 hours from a big city I'd do just as you did with shopping! Maybe I would even like shopping again!

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  17. Lovely Kona Kaleidoscope. I will check out the pattern -- thanks for the link. We have a Marshalls literally less than a mile from my home and never think to go there. Must check it out. Keep safe from those fires. Hope some rain comes by soon.

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  18. lovely, lovely finish!
    thanks so much for linking up!

    brooke@sillymamaquilts.com

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  19. What a great colorful finish! Sounds like you had a fun successful outing.

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  20. Fantastic quilt finish, its so happy and bright will be wonderful cuddling under it. Would love to see those new fabrics you have just bought??? Cheers Glenda

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  21. I love your Jumping Jack block. Can't wait to see the finished quilt. Your Kaleidoscope Stars is lovely.

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  22. A great quilt. I like quilts that have loads of crinkles from washing.

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  23. A favorite of your finishes, I'm glad you shared it again 😍

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