We were all very early supporters of her fabric design career, (as everyone who has seen a Kim Andersson quilt knows - she does great design!) and followed her progress on the The Printed Bolt fabric design competition without surprise when she did spectacularly. I kept gushing that her Tidal Lace print was amazing and I MUST have it...and then guess what -- she got Windham Fabrics to print it for me! Isn't that the best?!!!
Of course, when her first fabric line came out, I snatched it right up and today I get to participate in her first blog hop, which is my first blog hop, too! I decided to make a Mariner's Compass floor cushion, as it seemed fitting with the sea theme and I LOVE paper piecing. (My dog keeps eyeing it lovingly, so it might go from fancy floor cushion, to pampered pet bed...we shall see...he's been stealing the cat's bed a lot lately.)
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| Photos by Danielle Collins |
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| Win your own Tidal Lace fat quarter bundle! |
Monday, September 15 - Windham Fabrics / Kim Andersson - I Adore Pattern
Tuesday, September 16 - Erin Harris - House on Hill Road / Amy Gunson - Badskirt / Cath Mosley on Instagram
Wednesday, September 17 – Anne Sullivan - Play Crafts / Stacey Day - Stacey In Stitches
Thursday September 18th – Adrianne Ove - Little Bluebell / Terri Carpenter - The Quilted Fox
Friday September 19 - Pati Fried - See How We Sew / Amanda Hohnstreiter - My Sewcial Hour
Saturday September 20 - Ann Haley - Sew Messy / Madeleine Roberg - Domestic Strata
Sunday September 21 - Cal Patch - Hodge Podge Farm / Rebecca Ringquist - Drop Cloth
Monday September 22 - Alicia Wietholter - Swoon Patterns / Stacey Sharman - Peppermint Pinwheels
Tuesday September 23 - Jen Carlton Bailly - Bettycrockerass / Miriam Blaich - The Berlin Quilter
What a perfect match of project to fabric -- love it! I bet your dog will take it over and enjoy it greatly, and the cat will be happy. I'd love to make some little girl dresses out of this delightful bundle!
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric collection... the colours are so pretty and fresh!! I would make a quilt and I am thinking about one that was featured in this hop with the beach balls and seaside... beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Such lovely fabrics! I would make a quilt, perhaps with hexies or triangles.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a Mariner's Compass with these fabrics! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteCute cushion, the mariner's compass block fits the theme of the fabric. I would make a scrappy quilt. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteFunny enough, I've been wanting to make a nice floor cushion ! So this would be perfect. Do you make the piping yourself?
ReplyDeleteI did make the piping! I used the blue solid (Deep Sea) that matches the collection. Making piping isn't very hard, but making bias strips takes a little extra time!
DeleteGreat Mariners Compass!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to make a picnic quilt with these fabrics!
I would love to make a Swoon quilt with Tidal Lace! Your cushion is beautiful--hope pampered pup gets to enjoy it. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI've been into Easy Curve Ruler Quilts lately and I think Tidal Lace would be absolutely gorgeous in one of Jennie's patterns. Thanks
ReplyDeleteOh, what fabulous fabric. I'd use it to make a quilt for a Christmas gift. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would use this beautiful fabric to make a quilt for a friend's granddaughter. Thanks for the opportunity to enter. (shirparks@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! I'd love to make some pillows for our little island house.
ReplyDeleteYour pattern showcases the fabrics perfectly. I would make a quilt for a grandson.
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics - I'd make a donation quilt for a little girl. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI really want a summer bag from the large sea life print, the rest for a fun summer quilt! I love this line and can't wait to see it in stores (especially since it will be the middle of winter where I live!). Thanks for the chance to win it! Sarah: crjandsbj(at)netzero(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable floor cushion! I think my aunt would love one of those for her beach condo, I just might have to make her one if I win :)
ReplyDeleteHow can you not like these fabrics? Your mariner's compass floor pillow is "spot-on" with the theme. It would make great cushions for a boat! Unfortunately I don't have one, but one can dream! The bloggers on this hop have presented so many great possible projects that it's difficult to decide which one to do first! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking an adorable boy's baby quilt :)
ReplyDeleteThe way the fabrics are placed in a spiral in the photo makes me think of making dresden blocks. Hmmm, gotta think about that some more.
ReplyDeletea new baby quilt thanks
ReplyDeleteso lovely! great twist on the seascape theme, you know how much I love Kim's designs lol. there's so many options of what to do, maybe I'd make a cute shirt, with the lace border st the bottom... :)
ReplyDeleteLove the floor cushion! I would use the fabrics to make a baby quilt for my niece's baby boy due in December.
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric collection-would definitely make a little quilt with these!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make a wall quilt for my dining room.
ReplyDeleteI'd make pillows and cushions too; for my car. That way it will feel as if I'm off the beach every day while driving it. Amy, thanks for the giveaway , it's so generous and I can't wait til your floor cushion pattern is released. My mini-schnauzer's require new customized beds.
ReplyDeleteOops I meant Stacey:)
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I m sewing w/some Amy Butler fabrics at this moment .
Your pillow was perfect for the fabric. I think it would make nice pillows for our back patio which I want to fix up like an outdoor living room.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow, I would make a lightweight throw for the summer in those beautiful fabrics.
ReplyDeletelove your pillow, I would make my granddaughter some great beach outfits!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful pillow and design. I would love to make a summer quilt with the fabric, something with appliqué and piecing.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I would like to make a super big tote bag.
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow and think I would make the same one except for my very pampered feline.
ReplyDeleteThis fabric is awesome, and so is your cushion! Lucky dog! I would use this fabric for a quilt with a sea theme, and any leftover scraps would go into a pillow or pouch. Thanks for the chance to win, and thanks for your inspiring blog!
ReplyDeleteNow that I've seen your cushion, I think it is the perfect project for this fabric. Our dog is going to be starting chemo very soon and she deserves a soft place to rest. I had to laugh at the idea of your dog commandeering the cat bed--our cats have been sneaking in to snuggle up with our dog as she recovers from surgery.
ReplyDeleteI would make some place mats and a cute table runner to dress up my table for spring!
ReplyDeleteThe cushion is amazing, paper piecing is something I haven't been brave enough to try yet. I would use the fabric to make some lovely bags. Thanks for great giveaway. x
ReplyDeleteYour cushion is wonderful! I would make giveaway baby quilts with that bundle.
ReplyDeleteLove your cushion - great use of the fabric. I would love to make a beach picnic blanket.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love your fancy floor cushion, it utilizes the colors perfectly. Now that's what I want to make- my little toddler sure would love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat floor cushion. I would love to make a throw for our home from this beautiful line.
ReplyDeleteA tablerunner, placemats and napkins for summertime so I can think I am at the beach even when I am not.
ReplyDeleteAwonderful set of fat quarters. Will make a quilt to wrap my "away" daugher who is studying oceanography.
ReplyDeleteThe floor cushion is gorgeous! I would love to make one (if I have the patience)!
ReplyDeleteI would love to make a beach themed quilt and a beach ball pillow! Thanks
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I love your Mariner's Compass pillow, and I would love to make one! Thanks!
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HELLO, lovely pillow!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a great giveaway too!
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I would love to make a throw quilt for my mom, who loves all things beach-and-ocean. And hopefully have enough scraps to make myself a cute QAYG bag.
ReplyDeleteI would make an art quilt with an ocean theme.
ReplyDeleteI would make a beach scene wallhanging. I love your pillow, it would be great for my granddaughters when they visit.
ReplyDeleteI love the Down By the Sea quilt, on my To Do list :) Thanks
ReplyDeleteI have a sister who is in love with the ocean, so I'd make a lap quilt for her, but I'd save some to make myself a few starfish and maybe a tote bag too. Love, love, love Tidal Lace.
ReplyDeleteI love the colours in Tidal Lace and I also love paper piecing. I want to make a wall-hanging with nine different paper pieced stars (or star fish!).
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