Happy New Year!
What better way to start the new year than with a new quilt?
January is my month in the That Stash Bee. I chose the Kaleidoscope block. It’s one I’ve had my eye on for a long time. I love the optical illusion that is created when the light and dark fabrics play together.
Here are two that I put together for the bee.
You’ll notice I went with my favorite color scheme: pink and orange. I also added a bit of red. I decided to go with low volume prints for the lights. This is the first time I’ll be branching out from my usual solid white or off-white background. I was inspired by Toni of HoosierToni to give them a try. So far, I’m liking them!
If you are interested in making a Kaleidoscope quilt, check out the Quilter’s Cache where you’ll find the block pattern for free here.
In other news, tomorrow I will celebrate two years of blogging at Mama Love Quilts! I hope you’ll stop by and check out the gift I’ll be giving away to one lucky reader.
Until then…happy stitching to you!
15 comments
These blocks are very cool. Aren't low volume backgrounds just the best? Love this combination
Hello Nicole. They look awesome. I'm not a fan of the pattern but your fabric choices make it stand out beautifully. I even want to try them myself! Happy new year!
I love this quilt already!
I totally have a Kaleidoscope quilt on my "must do one day" list as well. I love the effect of yours already
Very pretty. I love the color you chose.
These are stunning blocks!
Really pretty blocks Nicole – I have been a recent convert to low volume rather than white, I really like the texture/depth they add to a design.
Love your color choices. I do like the low volume look for the background.
I love the optical illusion with them too, it's going to look fab :o)
I need to try a pink and orange combination….these look great!
I love this block – and the colours are fabulous!!
I love this pattern in those colors! Gorgeous! My friend recently made a kaleidoscope quilt in civil war repros! Awesome! I'm thinking I need to make one (or two) now! :o)
I love this block and I love the colors you chose…good job..
Those are great colors, and I love the scrappiness of your block. I think the prints add so much interest to the background. Love it! Thanks so much for the link to the patten. I agree with you that the optical illusion is incredible when the blocks are set together.
-Bobbi
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Hi! You inspired me! I have wanted to make this pattern and I love your colours! Teje
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