Sunday 23 September 2018

a new spin on tradition


























Quilt stats:
'Star Crossed' quilt
pattern from the book "utility style quilts for everyday living" by Sharon Holland
I used a fabric stack of a recently released fabric collection as my starting point
- lovestoryfabrics by Maureen Cracknell
I then added in a DS plaid, a few quirky vintage prints and a couple of blending peachy solids
. . . the surprising colour and fabric combos put a new spin on this traditional block
 don't you think?
Beautifully custom quilted by Leeanne Hopper @ quiltmekiwi using cotton batting
Finished quilt measures 62" x 88" 

Linking up to the bloggers quilt festival here at amyscreativeside



21 comments:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

what a nice looking quilt this is - love it so old fashioned looking

Quiltdivajulie said...

Simply gorgeous!

Mystic Quilter said...

Lovely finish Linda!

Karrin Hurd said...

Beautiful quilt with beautiful quilting!

dutchcomfort said...

It’s beautiful! You’re always so fast and so is your long arm quilter! Our long arm quilters have waiting lists of 3 to 5 months!

Kathy S. said...

Love the peach colored fabric with the beautiful feathers!

moosecraft said...

So sweet! I'm not much of a pink person....but, pink works so well in the quilt! Love it!

Leeanne said...

fabulous finished photo's Linda. I love your use of fabrics and colours. Looks like it's right at home on the bed with the book too.

O'Quilts said...

Wow...this is really lovely...the peach just makes it.

Ann said...

A beautiful quilt. Perfect fabric and quilting choices. I have the DS plaid in a different colorway. I love that it's printed on the diagonal. Congratulations on another great finish.

Suz J said...

The different sashing gives it a very unusual setting - perfect for the variety of fabrics! I thought I recognised Leeanne's feathers!

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

Hi Suz, I must say, it was a simple make with those big blocks.
And with the assorted sashing sizes and the swopping out of fabrics in some of the blocks, it gives a real make- do utility look. You know, like... I ran out of fabric, but I substituted this, and this... and see... it all still works... kinda! Have a good week, L

Linda said...

Lovely combination of colours. An unusual fabric for the binding which looks great, draws the eye to the quilt blocks. The quilting looks exquisite.

Jan @Cocoa Quilts said...

This is a beautiful quilt. I especially like the binding.

Sally Langston Warren said...

I really like your quilt. The colors, fabrics, and block pattern all come together so nicely. Thank you for telling us about the book. I will have to seek it out.

Julie said...

This is such a restful quilt, another beautiful finish.

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

Thanks Karrin. It’s on our bed now, and I’m loving this modern fabric combo with a vintage twist. (p.s. I've tried twice to email you with my reply but it hasn't gone through.)

Kim said...

So love the prints and colours in this quilt. Love the peachy borders and the quilting is exquisite. A most beautiful finish!

gayle said...

Everything about this is wonderful, from the colors to the quilting! And, oh that binding - I just want to hug it!

Karen S said...

Your quilt looks great and the quilting is delightful.

Kate said...

Lots of scrappy fun! Congrats on a beautiful finish.