Pink 4-Patch Posie Quilt

Well, it may have been a PITA....but it was worth is. It's beautiful! Is it a keeper or a gift?

Thank you. It's a store sample. I personally never want to see it again! Just not a pastel person.

joan

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It is absolutely beautiful!

Stunning!!!!

Joan....... what a delightful, happy quilt!! Even if they sashing strips were a PITA, they set the blocks off beautifully. Lovely!

Patti in Seattle

That's really pretty Joan. I really must try some of those mirror-type 4-patches - so effective. Even if the sashing was a trial, it all looks beautiful. You're certainly working at speed >g< I have no idea how you can do it

- finishing one so quickly after another! And they're all so lovely. .

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really pretty fabs and layout there, Joan and i dont care for pastels or pink as a rule either, well done you. it will look lovely on the shop wall and i'm sure get some folks buying fabs or signing up for a class with the notion of duplicating that design.

i was thinking that too, Patti. trying one of those i mean. is it done the same as a kaleidoscope or is there some magic formula? i'll google and see what i can come up with in the meantime. if you've got a url/link to one i'd appreciate it. saves me all that google'n. cheers, jeanne

Oh, so those blocks braced by the white fabric are made from the same fabric as the borders? I was impressed when I first saw the quilt -- now I'm REALLY impressed. I think I like the technique. Is there a book, by chance? I'm still gazing and oohing and aahing.

Kay, i'm guessing it is done like bethany reynolds kaleidoscope but only using 4 triangles, that would have to be QSTs i'd think. layer fabrics, then cut strips, then cut QSTs one at a time from the strips, alternating sides of the strip so one after another, if that makes any sense. hmmmmmm. i'm google'n as i type for something but hope someone here has a link for us. cheers, jeanne

It's a pattern by Mary Lou Hallenbeck

Similar to Bethany Reynolds, but since it requires only 4 layers of fabric, it's easier to cut and uses less fabric. The border, inside squares (on point) and the framing triangles are all the same fabric. This fabric is the Willowberry springish line by Maywood Studios. I've now done the darker version and a table runner. Enough already!

joan

LOL! I'm sure they will appreciate it!

Oh, I *like* that one! It's so soft and feminine-looking! Beautiful quilt, Joan. :)

Joan, I'm *definitely* a pastel person (among other things), so if this gorgeous creation needs a home....

thanks for that info, Joan. now i'm off to do some searching thru Mary Lou's site and wherever else on the net that might give me more ideas. i'm sure i've got some fabrics that would work for this. stuff bought cuz i liked either the colours or designs but with no thot as to what i'd do with it, just had to have it. this could work for those fabs-in-waiting, lol. ta again, jeanne

Went to a quilt show in Quincy, California last weekend. There were lots of these 4-patch kaleidoscopes there. Somebody must have taught a class. The coolest one was made from fish fabric. You couldn't tell the kaleidoscopes were fish until you looked at the border. Really neat!

Guess I'll have to buy one of those 4-Patch Stacked Posie patterns. I don't know about the "supreme" version -- it has those little sashing pieces.

I had a look through your album and I have to say there are quite a few gorgeous quilts in there! The California Dreamin is quite spectacular! Wonderful use of colours and pattern!

I bought the pattern at

Her shipping costs are just that - her costs, plus I think about $0.50 or less for handling. She had some great sale fabrics & I received my order within a couple of days. I was pleased all the way around. Oh yeah - she also threw in 2 fat quarters & 2 pens & gift wrapped my purchase. It was like having a birthday party in my mail box!

I just picked up my fabric for my 4-Patch a week or so ago. It's a large sunflower print. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

That is beautiful. Would look great in my bedroom. LOL Hugs Shirley

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