Kaffe Mystery Quilt

[DebbiG]

Hi Mariandvm, I've read somewhere that you can do something with all the color catcher sheets that come out so pretty. What do you think?

[DebbiG]

Hello GrandPaula, Maybe I missed where to read about your picture posted with the lovely hand-prints/log cabin blocks. Is there a story that goes with this? I'd love to hear it.

[bhalbard]

Barbara, It's amazing to me what those few small tips did for my accuracy. I knew it would be crucial for the golden gate block. Here are a couple of shots of the first one in progress and my 4 finished blocks. I added a couple of my own hand dyes to the mix. I am really loving seeing all the blocks coming in

[qltrdianne]

Here are my first two blocks. My daughter had given me some 5-inch squares of Kaffee Fassett fabric having circles. I decided to use that fabric for the middle square of my second block; I like the way it burned out.

[bbquiltmaker]

Brenda, glad you are learning to master precise piecing--it's not hard.

Here is a blog I did as part of a Sew-A-Long, 3 years ago now that really takes the Precision Piecing Process step-by-step:

https://bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com/2017/01/sew-long-part-2-shoo-fly.html

Perhaps you will find more tips there.

[GrandPaula]

Some of the info was in the post with the turtle.
My husband got his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland in 1970. Go Terrapins!
For the past few years I have been thinking about making him a turtle quilt.
During the past 7 years my daughter in law has also been giving me quilt blocks with her children’s hand prints. There is a Christmas tree, snow man, fish, trees, butterfly, etc. different sizes and themes. I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with them.
Finally decided they would go on the back of the turtle quilt. That dictated the size of the project.
Then I’ve just been playing with the pieces and adding to make them work together.
Turning my stash upside down several times to find just the right piece.
Fun, fun!
Here it is this morning.

[GrandPaula]

Some of the info was in the post with the turtle.
My husband got his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland in 1970. Go Terrapins!
For the past few years I have been thinking about making him a turtle quilt.
During the past 7 years my daughter in law has also been giving me quilt blocks with her children’s hand prints. There is a Christmas tree, snow man, fish, trees, butterfly, etc. different sizes and themes. I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with them.
Finally decided they would go on the back of the turtle quilt. That dictated the size of the project.
Then I’ve just been playing with the pieces and adding to make them work together.
Turning my stash upside down several times to find just the right piece.
Fun, fun!
Here it is this morning.

[DebbiG]

What a lovely plan. It will be a true treasure for your hubby. Thanks for explaining.

[DebbiG]

I am using some bright print fabric from stash instead of the lovely Kaffe fabrics. Four blocks so far.

[DebbiG]

Oops - one more...

[karen.lindquist]

I need to know how much fabric I need,besides the 6 half yards of Kaffe, or whatever I chose. I 'm a late joiner. Thanks Karen Lindquist

[karen.lindquist]

gorgeous

[karen.lindquist]

where do i find my posts? sorry not good at this

[karen.lindquist]

very nicely done

[karen.lindquist]

I missed out on both bundles from the store, BUT i'm so fortunate to have a fabulous shop nearby that has everything Kaffe, and lots of luscious solids too. So, I built my own bundles with some Cactus Flower, some Brassica and lots of solids. Happy Quilter!