Welcome to Day 1 of the Little Gems Blog Hop!
I am Connie Kauffman - author of Little Gems. This book is published by Martingale and just came out this February, so it's brand new! I'm excited to be hosting this blog along with 8 other Island Batik Ambassadors and our three sponsors: Island Batik, Martingale and Ackfeld Manufacturing.
The patterns in this book are all paper pieced and measure 12" x 12". Even if you've never paper pieced before, give these little projects a try. There is not a lot of fabric required, so these projects are great for using bits and pieces from your scrap stash.
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| Images from Little Gems by Connie Kauffman, Martingale,2015: used by permission. Photos by Brent Kane. All rights reserved |
Before I show you the quilt I recreated with Island Batik fabrics for this blog hop, I want to let you know a little known secret about the book. There is actually a 16th project! I had too many projects to fit in the book. If you purchase the book, this is a free online project. It's called Cornered. I made it with whites and reproduction prints.
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| Images from Little Gems by Connie Kauffman, Margingale, 2015: used by permission. Photos by Brent Kane. All rights reserved. |
I selected the quilt Serenity from the book as my project to recreate with Island Batik fabrics.
Here is the project from the book done with taupe fabrics.
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| Images from Little Gems by Connie Kauffman, Martingale, 2015: used by permision. Photos by Brent Kane. All rights reserved. |
I love this quilt ( I love them all- each one has something special about it). This quilt is easy in that it only has two block patterns and you can use about any color combination you'd like. Decide what colors you want to use and gather all your scraps together and just get started. You don't have to worry about where each color goes, or whether it is light or dark. It all mixes up beautifully.
To recreate this pattern with Island Batik fabrics, I picked out fall colors of greens, browns and oranges.
What do you think of this one?
Leave a comment below to be entered to win a free Little Gems ebook
Be sure to visit all the blogs through the 18th.
Enjoy!
April 8 www.kauffmandesigns.blogspot.com Quilt- Serenity
April 9 http://blog.shopmartingale.com/
April 10 www.conniekresin.com Quilt- Playing With Plaids
April 11 www.bejeweledquilts.blogspot.com Quilt- Spinners
April 12 www.sixgablesdesigns.blogspot.com Quilt- Daisy Daze
April 13 Ackfeld Wire hosted by www.kauffmandesigns.blogspot.com
April 14 www.tamarinis.typepad.com Quilt- Forest Fire
April 15 www.teachpany.blogspot.com Quilt- Radiance
April 16 www.beaquilter.com Quilt- Star Burst
April 17 www.onequiltingcircle.com Quilt- Tranquility
April 18 www.islandbatik.com/news Quilt- Cotton Candy
*All winners will be chosen, notified and announced Monday April 20, 2015
Love the fall colors and how the blocks go together!
ReplyDeleteI love this piece but especially in the beige/brown/taupe/greys. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win your book. It's a winner!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new book! I like the taupe & beige one. I'm looking forward to seeing the other quilts. Thanks for the chance to win your book. Marilyn
ReplyDeleteI love both of them! I love to paper piece and can't wait to see the rest of the projects in the book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great book, Connie! Your quilts are beautiful. Thank you for a chance to win a book. Cynthia
ReplyDeleteWonderful book, wonderful designs....thanks for letting me be a part of this.
ReplyDeleteLove the Serenity piece in fall colors! Can't believe Cornered didn't make it into the book - it's a cutie, too. Congrats on your new book. I'm looking forward to getting it one way or the other. Thanks for the chance to win it! mtlakequilter@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove the Serenity piece in fall colors! Can't believe Cornered didn't make it into the book - it's a cutie, too. Congrats on your new book. I'm looking forward to getting it one way or the other. Thanks for the chance to win it! mtlakequilter@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt, and the book - what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Serenity block and think the taupe fabrics do it's name justice. The book is one that I would love to add to my collection; and I already have a 12" block stand waiting for those pretties to go on it. The bonus block is nice also.
ReplyDeleteI am loving mini quilts. This book is going on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new book Connie, I am really enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteeach quilt has it's own "color" message. I like all of them. I plan to do the plaid one at quilt camp next month using pastels in small checks. you use the batiks in a very unique way. Mary Ebert
ReplyDeleteI really have decided that mini quilts are the way to go! You can finish (yes finish) a project in a short time so my satisfaction index is HIGH!! I have so many larger quilts that are WIP for long periods....this book has some lovely projects! Love the batiks in your quilt - the woodsy look is very nice!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh...mini's are so much fun. The best way to enjoy your creative drive without spending days on a project! Congrats on your new book. It's going to be a must for me. Love the colors and how each one sparks something a little different! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe lighter quilt reminds me of stones, the darker - a walk in the woods.
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Congrats! The designs are fun, and it's so easy to play with colors. I can't wait to make a second!
ReplyDeleteI love what I see so far. I just purchased two mini quilt hangers. I need this book! Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new book. Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a fun looking book! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour color combos are lovely! And so are your mini's. I'll whip a mini after I complete a king quilt for nearly instant gratification! Would love this great book ....for more inspiration! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are so pretty and I'm especially loving that neutral one. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of the book.
ReplyDeleteHI, such neat projects! Thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. I would love to win a copy of this book.
ReplyDeleteI think they are all gorgeous!! But the neutral tones make the pattern really stand out more!!
ReplyDeletelove those earthy tones-that is a great use of colour!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your color combinations. I can't decide which one I like more! Batiks are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe Serenity quilt made with taupe fabrics really caught my eye. This would be a perfect larger sized quilt for my son. Little Gems is eye candy for my soul!
ReplyDeleteThese little quilts are amazing. I love so many of them, but I think the cover quilt is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThe serenity just makes me telescope and day aaahh. Lives up to its name! I love the others as well! Congrats
ReplyDeleteGiggle - that really was supposed to say sit back and say aaahh
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these are so cute and the detail for such a small project is wonderful. I really like the taupe version of Serenity but the other one reminds me of fall. Rina
ReplyDeleteI love Little Gems; Cornered is a wonderful "Bonus" pattern that would look great with any fabric design/theme. The reproductions really pop it!
ReplyDeleteLove the fall colors! great job... count me out of the giveaway ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the fall colors used on Cornered. Beautiful! Thanks!
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Congratulations on the new book, it looks lovely! The fall colors look great with the design!
ReplyDeleteI love small projects to fit in between larger one.
ReplyDeleteI love small projects to fit in between larger one.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your book Connie! I love all the projects you've shown. Mini's are so fun! The autumn colors in Serenity are so calming. Love it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the book, and what cute little quilts and love the different ones in batiks.
ReplyDeleteboth of your quilts are very pretty!! i would make mine in blues and whites.
ReplyDeletethese are so wonderful. I love that they are all paper piecing.
ReplyDeletecongratulations on the book
Congratulations on your wonderful new book! You definitely have convinced me I need to own this creative book. And best of all on my part, I already have the batiks to get started. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteLove the geometric effect of the design. Looking forward to being a part of the IBA crew in 2015!
ReplyDeleteLovely projects! I really like #16! It would be a sweet baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous design. I love the Autumn batiks, and the book - Little Gems - needs to be in my workroom right now, so that I can create my own little gems.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your book. I'm sure you're super excited and you should be from what I've seen so far. The last quilt shown here has beautifully chosen fabrics perfect for Fall. Every time I see a quilt perfect for Fall, I kick myself and ask, WHY don't I have any Fall colored fabrics at all? I always like them, yet I don't buy those colors. I really need to change that.
ReplyDeleteI love Minis! L
ReplyDeleteLovely projects in Little Gems. I would like to try several of the patterns.
ReplyDeleteMandy Laseter
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Thanks so much! I really love all the projects. and the little one in white and reproductions. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your projects that you have done. Love the colors in both of them. Have not paper pieced in quite a while. Need to get back to it. Thanks for doing this.
ReplyDeleteI think your projects are just terrific. You have a great sense of color. Thanks for sharing the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI think they are awesome. Terrific quick little projects. :) Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love minis and the ones in the book look gorgeous. Definitely on my must buy list! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThese look like fun. I love little quilts because they fit almost anywhere and are quick to make.
ReplyDeleteI love little quilts. These are really nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a blog hop - seeing your little gems in different color waves! I love your little "Cornered" quilt too. Thank you so much for the extra pattern. You have a real eye for color and design!
ReplyDeleteWell, it's really darling. I love to make the smaller projects and switch them out on my table stand. Good luck with the book!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I am so ready for smaller projects.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your lovely book! I love little quilts and paper piecing. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI'm always on the lookout for 12 x 12 patterns for my Ackfeld frame - your new book will be in my quilter's library in the near future. Love the fall colorway for Serenity!
ReplyDeleteI have a frame, but have yet to make a quilt--I think I need this book!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your book! I love the minis.The last one is my favorite in the rich fall colours.
ReplyDeleteThese little quilts are stunning. I am loving this design. Creative Quilting Bliss...
ReplyDeleteAll the quilts you have shown are lovely! I enjoy paper piecing so this book looks like a good one to me!
ReplyDeleteIt is so neat seeing how changing the fabrics really changes the look of the quilt. I love the one made with 30s repros but can see it done in a number of other fabrics and still being so cute!
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Both are equally beautiful, I would probably try making it with blues and purples.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely beautiful. I think paper piecing such a small quilt would be very relaxing and you don't have to worry about how you are going to quilt it when it is done! I love that idea! AND you get to use up scraps!
ReplyDeleteLove the fall colors! Looks like a great book.
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern and your color choices are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea for a book. The patterns are great. I can't wait to visit all the Ambassadors and their recreation of the patterns.
ReplyDeleteThe quilts shown are lovely. I look forward to winning the book or seeing it at my local quilt shop.
ReplyDeleteI have never wanted to make a miniature quilt because of the small pieces used for piecing, but I love to paper piece and these two designs are adorable!!! I am looking forward to seeing all the different quilts in this book and if I don't win a copy (fingers crossed), I'll be looking for it at my LQS!
ReplyDeleteThese paper pieced Gems look like fun to do! Congratulations on the release of your book
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful, fun book. Can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely little quilts - just right for hand work while on holiday in our caravan
ReplyDeleteI've never made a mini quilt but, seeing these beauties, I'm going to!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. I haven't made any quilt that small but looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteI love them all
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love paper piecing
ReplyDeleteI love paper piecing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts all .The Fall colors are just beautiful and so is the little quilt.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts all .The Fall colors are just beautiful and so is the little quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe fall quilt reminds me of walking through the colored leaves in the woods.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic book. With all f these finishing at 12" square paper piecing is definitely the way to go to be precise and get all the details. Could only see two of these the corner version and the fall but both are wonderful, that I'd love to make one of these to hang on my Ackfierld wire hanger and then blog about it. Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteI really like the fall colours and I also like the small size.
ReplyDeletemaureeneh52@hotmail.com
Your book sounds very interesting. The blocks are the right size for a quick project plus it is paper pieced. I would love to make a quilt from the book or all of them.
ReplyDeleteLooks great would love to make them all to exchange monthly to up date my decor
ReplyDeleteThe fall colors are so calm! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletethe name is perfect for the quilt. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteI love island batiks and your use of them in this little quilt is stunning. Absolutely love it. Thanks for the chance to win your wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteI love the one made with neutrals - it's stunning!
ReplyDeleteOoh, such cute little quilts! i love them. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love your patterns and have always wanted to make some little quilts to hang on a stand. Just darling!
ReplyDeleteGreat book, what a difference fabric choice makes, love them both.
ReplyDeleteGreat book, what a difference fabric choice makes, love them both.
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ReplyDeletelove all, but the fall colors is extra special.
The taupe is my favorite. Neutrals make me happy every time
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your darling little Gems. These are the little quilts I love to make. Nice surprise to see Cornered as an extra on your website. They are all such happy Gems. Anne in Colorado
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Great inspiration to see the same quilt done in different colors. I am anxious to have a look at your book. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove the fall colors - it looks like a forest floor in autumn.
ReplyDeletei love minis. thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeletethat is a beautiful mini quilt. I would make that.
ReplyDeleteminis are great for shortage of time thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteThe first colorway is nice but the fall color way sings. Really enchanted the design and showcases the fabric line. I would love to hang it up all fall
ReplyDeleteJane Modjeski
I don't usually like paper piecing but your book is great and I just might have to make 1 - or half a dozen. And I thought y couldn't improve o n the neutrals but now I can't decide on which one I like best. Congrats on your book. Hope the comp is open to internationals cos I'd love to win.
ReplyDeleteFaye in Western Australia.
Love the taupe mini!
ReplyDeleteThe taupe quilt is stunning! Colors are very serene.
ReplyDeleteThe taupe quilt is stunning! Colors are very serene.
ReplyDeleteI love both colorways. The first is quiet and would be great in a sitting room or bedroom. The second is perfect for a sun room. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLoving cornered - you batik rendition is awesome
ReplyDeleteI have always loved quilts made in the taupe, but both quilts are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the taupe. Minis are a great way to spice up any room. Love what I have seen of the book. The extra pattern would be an extra surprise.
ReplyDeleteI think the "Serenity" mini looks great in both fabrics!
ReplyDeleteSerenity is beautiful in both colorways, but I lean a little more to the fall colors. I would love to win this book so I could make the sunburst quilt.
ReplyDeleteThese are all so inspirational! Little gems to grace my home.
ReplyDeleteThe bonus quilt pattern done in reproductions looks fabulous. Love the Serenity pattern done in the taupes. Congratulations on a wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteI just love both versions of the mini quilt and think the sky's the limit when it comes to color combinations!
ReplyDeleteI love batiks and your Serenity mini in Fall colors is beautiful!! Your book is definitely a 'must have'!!!
ReplyDeletecwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com
I also love both versions of Serenity but I have a little penchant for the fall one! Thank you for the chance to win this nice ebook.
ReplyDeleteRachel from Cantley Que Canada
Both versions of the quite are beautiful. I love fall colors so I'm partial to that one. Jan Horn
ReplyDeletethese tiny quilts are so cute...have to make me some
ReplyDeleteI love those little quilts! I was looking for something on that scale for my studio - thanks for the inspiration.
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ReplyDeletePaper piecing is for me. I would love to win your e-book.
Wow, such accuracy you can achieve doing those little gems with PP. Fantastic. I'm itching to finish my current project(s) so I can give these a try.
ReplyDeleteI love that you can use sew many colorways in this beautiful project. I could really use a paper piecing boost of confidence. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love your Cornered quilt. The colors are so soft!
ReplyDeleteThe fall remake of Serenity is beautiful.
lflemin at msn dot com
I love to make small wall hangings. Would love to try making these using paper piecing.
ReplyDeleteThe colors in that quilt remind me of a picture from the Costa Rican jungle. So vibrant and alive. It makes me want to pull out my box of green fabrics and make my own version.
ReplyDeleteSo charming . . . would love to make one for each month of the year.
ReplyDeleteLove your little Cornered quilt, so tiny and cute....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work and the colors combinations are wonderful. Thank you for giving the chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteakk_nana@yahoo.com
I am just learning to paper piece and these little one are just beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletebtrimble6771@aol.com
Beautiful quilted pieces.
ReplyDeleteA dynamic design. I especially like it in the fall colors. Thanks for a chance to win your book.
ReplyDeleteFabulous - I love both versions!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilted examples. Would love to have this book.
ReplyDeleteLoved both versions. I am partial to Batiks and have a lot of them in my stash. Also love the minis, can't wait to try one.
ReplyDeleteIt might be hard to have a little quilt look bad when using Island Batiks!! :) Cornered really caught my eye but that was because of the pastels colors. There wasn't a single design that wasn't sweet - I would have a devil of a time deciding which to do first.
ReplyDeleteYour color selection is fabulous. I love the look of these little miniatures - all 16 of them.
ReplyDeleteswalker287(at)aol(dot)com
Love your new book and the idea of small table top quilts is appealing! When I have to downsize I know the little quilts will fit on a table and not take up so much space!!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of scraps, stash buster and a chance to work on paper piecing skills!!
Eva at seweva@hotmail.com
Hard to pick which one I like best, they are both beautiful. Being a fall lover if I had to choose, I like that one better.
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern and like the colours of the first one. Enjoy making miniature quilts to put on the wall instead of prints.
ReplyDeleteInteresting pattern. Love those fall colors! Enjoy seeing the 2 "takes" on the pattern.
ReplyDeletebeautiful minis love the quilts thanks
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I am a fall baby and love mini projects
ReplyDeleteI love these little quilts. The fall colors are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!. The orange fabrics bring so much life to the quilt.
ReplyDeletewlinda_ca at yahoo dot com
Beautiful, I love the fall colors.
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite season and your quilt has just the right tones to celebrate the season.
ReplyDeleteYour fall colours are fantastic! I would love to win this book...thanks for this chance
ReplyDeleteI like the fall colors but the Serenity mix of values is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteYour colors are awesome. Love all the designs of the Little Gems.
ReplyDeleteI love your Serenity quilt. The colors and design fit each othere very well!
ReplyDeleteI love the deep rich color combination in your Serenity quilt. Paper piecing is a great technique for such little quilts. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletebhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love the rich fall colors! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love the precision of PP! Your quilt looks gorgeous....love the colors. Thanks for the give-away.
ReplyDeleteFall colorway is gorgeous! I love the idea of a pattern where light and dark pieces can be interchanged...genius! Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteFall colorway is gorgeous! I love the idea of a pattern where light and dark pieces can be interchanged...genius! Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love that these are minis and that they use up scraps. I need this book! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love all the blocks and the browns are beautiful
ReplyDeleteI love the taupe and batik Serenity quilt. Actually I'd like to sew most of the quilts in this "Gem" of a book!! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteIf we win the book, does it come with Cornered? It's so pretty, I want to make it.
ReplyDeleteI love the cool grey version of Serenity. I would find some blue batiks and make it from that, sounds pretty! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com
ReplyDeleteThe blocks make up such a great pattern, I really like this pattern. The blocks within blocks intrigues me.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a fabulous win. Thank you for the chance to win your book. I love what has been created so far.
ReplyDeleteI like this pattern and i like paper piecing
ReplyDeleteLove the Gems you have showed:) I am starting to do more Paper piecing:)
ReplyDeleteWould certainly like to have the book to add to my collection.
ReplyDeleteI love little quilts and batiks....a wonderful combination for making mini's. The mini's in this book are just my cup of tea. Love, love, love 'em.
ReplyDeleteLove this block and paper piecing. Would certainly love to try my hand at miniatures. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love the quiet beauty of batiks and how many different looks you can get using them. They can whisper or shout as needed. Love to add the book to collection to learn how to do paper piecing confidently! thanks Cindy at cwienstroer@amuniversal.com
ReplyDeleteI'm really thinking I need to try my hand at minitures these are so cute.
ReplyDeleteRobin in Washington State
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Love Cornered. It is adorable.
ReplyDeleteI love all the patterns and seeing the versatility through fabric selection makes the patterns come alive.
ReplyDeletethere is something very soothing and sweet about using taupe fabrics and I love your quilt.
ReplyDeleteI also love batiks. Your book sounds awesome...hoping to win one! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour little quilt definitely represents fall! Just beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteLove the fall colors!
ReplyDeleteI did not know about the Cornered pattern. I like what you did with the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI love your small quilts and the Island Batiks. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeletethose small quilts seem do able for a novice like me!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great way to use up those small scraps! Love the taupes!
ReplyDeleteI love the Fall colors in the Images quilt.
ReplyDeletekellam.susan@yahoo.com
What a fabulous book! I'd love to try these minis, I have only made big quilts so far. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm loving these minis - and batiks are just my all time favorite fabrics! I think I need some Serenity in my quilt room.
ReplyDeleteSerenity is fabulous! I'd love to win and try paper piecing myself!
ReplyDeleteSerenity is fabulous! I'd love to win and try paper piecing myself!
ReplyDeleteLove Cornered and Serenity ... so far there are not too many that wouldn't look just lovely in my house. Thanks from Judy C
ReplyDeleteBeautiful book! I love little quilts and foundation piecing sounds like a great way to go!
ReplyDeleteAny quilt in fall colors is a winner with me. Love all the projects in the book.
ReplyDeleteLovely fall block.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
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All three are fabulous! I have a collection of thirties prints-what a great idea. The fall colours are lovely. My absolute favorite is the taupe and peach-it just make me smile.
ReplyDeleteI love the Serenity quilt in the taupe colors, and the Cornered quilt. This looks like a fun book of patterns, which I would love to try.
ReplyDeleteI love the Serenity quilt in the taupe colourway - I could sit and look at it for ages - a very peaceful place to rest ones eyes for a while. Your Cornered quilt is also very pretty and aptly named too.
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I love the Serenity quilt in the taupe colourway - I could sit and look at it for ages - a very peaceful place to rest ones eyes for a while. Your Cornered quilt is also very pretty and aptly named too.
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