Friday, 10 January 2014

Wake up to Kona

Hi everyone and welcome to my slot on the 'Wake up to Kona' hop. Many thanks to Madame Samm and to Carol our cheerleader.

 For this hop we were asked to play with Kona solids for our project. That's really easy to do as the colours are fabulous and I love the feel of the fabrics. I had a jelly roll of Robert Kaufman Kona solids, Summer 13 which I bought with a gift voucher I won in a hop last year. I added some solids I already had in my stash and I was ready to start. I had several ideas of what I wanted to make but just couldn't decide between them. Help was at hand in the form of a Christmas card that carried the news that one of my husband's nieces had given birth to a baby boy. Every baby needs their own quilt so now I had my project I could get to work.

The run up to Christmas was very busy at work and I wanted Christmas to be a family time so I finally got to cut out my fabric on December 29th The pile of pieces looked so nice I couldn't wait to start sewing. 
The quilt went together very quickly. I quilted the chevrons in the ditch following the white and the border is a free motion meander. Unfortunately the weather is too wet to take the quilt outside to take a picture


The colour difference between the blue and the purple doesn't show up too well in the photo but looks good in real life. When I was quilting a certain young cat came in from outside with wet paws, jumped up onto the table and walked over the quilt so there are a couple of paw prints on it. It will go in the wash today and on Saturday we will take the quilt to it's new home.


Seconds after taking the last photo Picasso raced onto the quilt and made himself comfy. He really can be a pain when the weather prevents him spending a lot of time outside. I know the project had to be made with solids but I used a baby print for the backing. This way the quilt is reversible with one side suiting a very young child and the other perfect for him as he gets a little older.



I used some more of the fabrics to create a rainbow binding. and I'm pleased with the effect it creates.  I hope Hannah will like the quilt I've made for her son Edward.

 Now you need to go and visit today's other participants as there's lots of great projects to see.
January 10
Life in the Scrapatch
Vroomans Quilts
Bumbleberry Stitches
Upstairs Hobby Room
Sew Many Yarns (you are here)
Easy Patchwork
Beaquilter

I'm off to do a really happy dance as this is my first finish of the 2014 and it's only the 10th January. 2014 could be a really good quilting year.

Have a great day

Lyndsey
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101 comments:

  1. Kristen King10 January 2014 at 05:15

    What a lucky baby!! Your quilt is beautiful! :)

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  2. Scrapatches10 January 2014 at 05:19

    Beautiful, colorful quilt for a very lucky baby! I have one of those furry felines who thinks all the quilts should be for her. Thanks to Picasso for showing is the pretty baby print you used for the backing .... :) Pat

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  3. Anonymous10 January 2014 at 05:24

    I love the way you arranged your color bars. Great quilt!

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  4. Vroomans' Quilts10 January 2014 at 05:25

    Just a happy, fun, and colorful baby quilt. I know how those pesky helpers are.

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  5. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]10 January 2014 at 05:30

    A perfect gift! I am sure it will be cherished :)

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  6. Michelle10 January 2014 at 05:57

    It's going to make a sweet gift. Lovely.

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  7. Terry@ a quilting blog10 January 2014 at 06:14

    Very pretty baby quilt..thanks for sharing :)

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  8. Judy B10 January 2014 at 06:35

    Love the chevon baby quilt! Thank you for sharing.

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  9. Kylie Lloyd10 January 2014 at 07:41

    I love rainbow color quilts.

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  10. June D10 January 2014 at 07:50

    Nice decisions - the rainbow binding is frames it all nicely. Glad I came by.

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  11. Karen Ackva10 January 2014 at 08:15

    Hello Lyndsey! Very bright and cheerful. The recipient will be happy to have such a pretty and friendly rainbow in the clouds quilt that is modern and warm. Keep up the good work!

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  12. Celtic Thistle10 January 2014 at 08:44

    Lovely quilt and congratulations on your first finish of 2014!

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  13. charlotte10 January 2014 at 09:36

    Beautiful and awesome quilt. Your cat is right, it's a great place to cuddle. Nice job.

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  14. Gill10 January 2014 at 09:47

    What a fabulous quilt - I love rainbow colours!

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  15. Lynne10 January 2014 at 09:56

    Wow! I love it! So happy and cheery!

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  16. DeborahGun10 January 2014 at 10:01

    such a great quilt - I love bright rainbows!

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  17. Britt-Inger10 January 2014 at 10:13

    A wonderful happy and cheerful quilt. I love it. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  18. Donna10 January 2014 at 10:27

    Love your Chevron quilt. The pattern and bright colors make me smile. Perfect for a new baby. And, Picasso looks right at home. lol

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  19. Joanna10 January 2014 at 10:28

    That looks great. I think a colorful backing works better because of all the colors of the quilt. Nice job.

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  20. Shari10 January 2014 at 10:43

    A very pretty quilt, love the backing on it as well. Awesome combination! Ha ha, love the kitty picture. Picasso does not look like he wants to get off. Such a sweetie!

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  21. Elizabeth Coughlin10 January 2014 at 11:13

    Gorgeous! I love the rainbow binding and the quilting you did.

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  22. JoyceLM10 January 2014 at 11:16

    Beautiful rainbow stairstep quilt - thanks for sharing.

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  23. Sparky10 January 2014 at 11:31

    Chevron quilts always make me smile…and this one is no exception…great combination of colour choices

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  24. StitchinByTheLake10 January 2014 at 12:04

    Darling! She's going to love it! Blessings, Marlene

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  25. DebraKay Neiman10 January 2014 at 12:12

    Great color use. Love it! As a new quilter, solids are less scary to use. I am loving this hop. Happy New Year from Oklahoma, USA. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  26. Dorian10 January 2014 at 12:24

    What a great quilt! I'm sure the little one will treasure it as he gets older. Great job!

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  27. Linda10 January 2014 at 12:28

    Your quilt is beautiful! I love the rainbow chevrons! Great job!

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  28. Sowing Stitches10 January 2014 at 12:33

    :) Your quilt is Cat Approved! Which is better than the Good Housekeeping Seal....Cats know a great quilt when they see one! Thanks for sharing!

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  29. beaquilter10 January 2014 at 13:31

    lovely quilt, love rainbow colors and white, so pretty

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  30. Wendi10 January 2014 at 13:37

    What a sweet little baby quilt. I am sure she will love it!

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  31. Rosa10 January 2014 at 13:38

    Love your quilt.It`s a beautiful rainbow!

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  32. Marjorie's Busy Corner10 January 2014 at 13:38

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh very nice Lyndsey. Nice bright colors and the cat seems to have fell in love with it.

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  33. KaHolly10 January 2014 at 13:48

    Your quilt spells F-U-N!! Love it!

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  34. Carol Swift10 January 2014 at 14:08

    You should be doing a happy dance about how cute that quilt is...love it! Had to laugh about the cat leaving paw prints. My dogs are so attracted to a quilt that hasn't been photographed yet and wait for the moment I'm not watching them so they can walk across it. Pets are so entertaining! Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt!

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  35. Purl Buttons10 January 2014 at 14:19

    LOVELY! Who says cats and dogs can only see black, grey, and white. I think your cat knows what he likes.

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  36. Sherry VF10 January 2014 at 14:21

    First, let me say 'That is the cutest dog I've ever seen!' Also, your quilt is lovely. Perfect for a baby. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

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  37. Vickie10 January 2014 at 14:25

    What a cute quilt you made Lyndsey ! LOVE the binding !

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  38. sew.darn.quilt10 January 2014 at 14:28

    You can't blame Picasso for knowing a good thing when he sees it :D
    Beautiful quilt, Lyndsey.

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  39. Agnes B. Bullock10 January 2014 at 14:35

    What? I thought that this quilt was for me- you promised!

    This is fabulous as always and I am so upset that it won't be ariving any day now in the mail!

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  40. Amy, a redeemed sheep10 January 2014 at 14:44

    She will love it!! It's beautiful!

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  41. Needled Mom10 January 2014 at 14:52

    That looks so cute. Great use of your solids.

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  42. Tiffany10 January 2014 at 15:10

    This is great! I love those colors and the zig zag design.

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  43. Brandy10 January 2014 at 15:23

    Ooooo! So awesome, and I just LOVE the binding. And what a goofy cat! Our family cat is the kind to watch from afar, she doesn't jump into projects (thank goodness, because beading was a big thing for me for many years). Thank you for sharing this beautiful chevron, it's so happy and such a great thing to see first thing in the morning!
    ~Brandy

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  44. Lou10 January 2014 at 15:32

    Love chevron quilts!!! I have 6 cats so it's Very hard to not get their help at some point:) ha ha!!!

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  45. Judy Cooper Textile Artist10 January 2014 at 15:35

    So colourful!! Great job - thanks for sharing.

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  46. pinsandneedles10 January 2014 at 15:55

    Great rainbow chevron quilt! Thanks for sharing!

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  47. Calicojoan10 January 2014 at 16:08

    I do love it! Your binding is perfect for a fabulous quilt!

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  48. Unknown10 January 2014 at 16:15

    Beautiful quilt, thanks for sharing

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  49. Lori10 January 2014 at 16:31

    your quilt is fabulous, I know that Hannah and Edward will love it, it is so perfect for a little one. Your binding is a great touch. LOL your cat is too funny

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  50. Sandy10 January 2014 at 16:33

    C U T E!!!!!!!

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  51. Jane's Quilting10 January 2014 at 16:43

    Adorable. I jjust love the bright colors you used. Thank you for sharing.

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  52. Kathy H10 January 2014 at 16:52

    Beautiful quilt and I love all those bright colors.

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  53. One English Teacher10 January 2014 at 16:58

    I like the design of this quilt, and I didn't even realize these colors are the summer 13 Kona line. That's crazy because they look almost exactly like what I picked up for my Kona hop quilt without even knowing. Kona knew what they were doing to put the line together since the colors create such a vibrant top :-)

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  54. Kathy MacKie10 January 2014 at 18:13

    Hope yo get to do many more Happy Dances this year!

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  55. Anonymous10 January 2014 at 18:23

    Love your baby quilt and feline model. Thanks for sharing.

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  56. Anonymous10 January 2014 at 18:38

    Such a bright and cheery quilt. No wonder your cat wanted to be photographed with it.

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  57. Leah10 January 2014 at 19:08

    Love the chevrons and the rainbow binding is perfect.

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  58. Amanda Murphy10 January 2014 at 20:13

    Lovely quilt! Looks like your cat isn't going to let you have it back anytime soon!

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  59. ritainalaska10 January 2014 at 20:41

    love your kona chevron quilt! baby will love it, too. you'll have to make the cat its own kona quilt.

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  60. Farm Quilter10 January 2014 at 20:46

    Fabulous chevrons! Almost good enough to make we want to have another baby...but that is impossible since my youngest "baby" is 23!!! Great thinking on your part to make the quilt reversible!!

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  61. Createology10 January 2014 at 21:24

    What a sweet baby boy quilt you have created. Cats are so curious! Thank you for hopping...

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  62. Marcy10 January 2014 at 21:52

    My gosh! I love the colors and they work sowell with your pattern. Great quilt.

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  63. vicki10 January 2014 at 22:17

    lol, gotta love our fur kids! very pretty quilt, Thanks for sharing it. vickise at gmail dot com

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  64. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'n10 January 2014 at 22:24

    Fun quilt :) I especially like that binding.

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  65. LJ10 January 2014 at 22:26

    That's a beautiful quilt and I love that it can be used for longer than just those 'baby days'. I'm thinking solids are so wonderful and your quilt makes me want to sew the same.

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  66. Bobbie10 January 2014 at 22:30

    love the rainbow binding! your kitty sounds a bit ornery! I like him! :) Great job on the quilt- Happy Dance- I have a few more projects done this year too!

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  67. Just Quilt It10 January 2014 at 22:35

    The colors are so bright and cheery--perfect for a baby. As he gets older, they can use it to help him learn his colors. I'm sure Hannah will love this gift. Beautiful work!

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  68. LittleHouseontheDairy10 January 2014 at 22:36

    How great to celebrate a finish so early in the year.

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  69. Siouxzq64@gmail.com10 January 2014 at 23:32

    Lovely quilt. Looks like you had furry help. What a fortunate baby to receive such a gorgeous quilt.

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  70. The Slow Quilter10 January 2014 at 23:43

    Love how you worked with the solids the quilt is great and so is the cat.

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  71. evelyn10 January 2014 at 23:53

    I have made this pattern before, but not in solids. Those colours really pop. I can see the contrast between the blue and purple better in Picasso's photo- very useful kitty! Congrats on a January finish.

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  72. Cindy10 January 2014 at 23:59

    I have a kitty assistant too! :)
    Perfect new baby quilt. Can never go wrong with zig zags.

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  73. CeLynn11 January 2014 at 00:06

    What a wonderful Christmas surprise! The baby quilt is so bright and cheery,perfect for the new baby!

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  74. Patty 11 January 2014 at 00:10

    Lovely quilt - those colors really pop!

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  75. maggie11 January 2014 at 00:24

    Lovely bright and cheerful quilt. Baby will love it! well done.
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  76. Anonymous11 January 2014 at 00:25

    Love the bright cheerfulness of your quilt! I have a quilt assistant who often tackles my quilts as well.

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  77. gpc11 January 2014 at 00:27

    Your quilt is beautiful, and the 'solid' cat adds a lovely contrast. :)

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  78. Audrey11 January 2014 at 01:09

    This lovely quilt is headed to one very lucky little boy. Congratulations on your first finish of the year. Thanks for sharing.

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  79. lauraluvsloons11 January 2014 at 01:57

    Nicely done. My cats love all my finished quilts too.

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  80. Janarama11 January 2014 at 02:43

    Great use of Kona solids. Awesome quilt. Looks like Picasso likes it too.

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  81. Unknown11 January 2014 at 03:14

    Great baby quilt, and a lovely gift. Thanks for sharing

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  82. VickiT11 January 2014 at 03:48

    What a pretty quilt. I just love the colors. Any baby will just love all those bright colors too and the cat is too cute. I would LOVE to have a kitty walking across my work right now and wouldn't even care about the paw prints. We lost our kitty last month just before Christmas so it was a sad December for hubby and myself. We bought our cat on our 1st wedding anniversary and drove two states away to pick him up. :(

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  83. Paula@TheSassyQuilter11 January 2014 at 05:41

    Great quilt! Love the pattern. The kona solids really worked for this one, so fun and bright:)

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  84. Peggy S11 January 2014 at 08:50

    You just can't go wrong with Kona if you like color...beautiful quilt.

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  85. Heather J11 January 2014 at 11:29

    Love your quilt. The binding is a great finishing touch.

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  86. M-R Charbonneau11 January 2014 at 12:30

    Well done, Lindsay! I'm sure Edward will love it. Great idea with the binding too!

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  87. Robin11 January 2014 at 14:22

    I love it! It's so very bright and fun and I really like the scrappy binding!

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  88. Carla11 January 2014 at 15:05

    So bright and happy, your quilt is a charmer. I've been smiling since I saw it. Love your colorful binding, too.

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  89. Beth11 January 2014 at 15:41

    Oh what a cute baby quilt! I just love it. Thanks for sharing

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  90. Cathy's Chatter11 January 2014 at 16:46

    What an awesome gift - and it IS a great feeling to have a completed project so early in the year!! Thanks for sharing.

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  91. Thearica11 January 2014 at 17:34

    Just perfect for a sweet baby!

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  92. Along the Perkiomen11 January 2014 at 23:05

    Love all the rainbow colors!

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  93. Margaret12 January 2014 at 02:27

    Love those colors together. You did a terrific job.

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  94. WhoMom12 January 2014 at 04:25

    Love the chevron pattern, didn't expect to be impressed with a chevron, but actually love it! The colored binding you made is a nice way to set off the center piece of the quilt.
    Thank you for sharing!

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  95. Connie Kresin Campbell13 January 2014 at 01:10

    What a beautiful quilt Lyndsey and I love the way you did the binding!!

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  96. JessicaK13 January 2014 at 01:51

    What a beautiful gift. The baby and his parents will love it!

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  97. Emily C13 January 2014 at 02:22

    Lovely quilt, love how it ages with the child.

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  98. Lorna McMahon14 January 2014 at 11:40

    I like chevrons and I like rainbows! Love the border you added and the quilting is spectacular! Your sweet quilt is gorgeous!

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  99. Lisa14 January 2014 at 14:10

    Great quilt! I love the colors with chevrons!

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  100. OhioLori15 January 2014 at 00:47

    I loooove loooove loooove your quilt! Awesome job!! Your friend will love it...and so will her lil guy!

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  101. jan16 January 2014 at 01:51

    Hi Lyndsey,
    Your quilt turned out terrific! You may have to make Picao one though! He seems to really like it!
    xo jan

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