Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Blog Hop: Just One Charm Pack Quilts ~ Cat's Eye

This is probably a very common story, but I started my quilting journey with a single charm pack. Just one charm pack to try this quilting thing out. It led to a baby quilt, which then led to a new obsession, and now I have far too many charm packs in my stash. What to do with them?

This is why I was so happy with the news that Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Design has a new book coming out called Just One Charm Pack Quilts, and I was honored that she invited me to participate in the blog hop. The quilt I chose to make is called Cat's Eye, consisting solely of half-square triangles.

The fabric I chose is some of my very special fabric that I've been holding onto for a long time: First of Infinity by Kumiko Fujita. The huge funky prints are so interesting and unique, and they breathe a kind of urban pace which I adore.

I modified this pattern just slightly from the book version, as I wanted a slightly larger lap-sized quilt.

I designed the quilting to complement the feel of the print: angular and linear. In fact, this entire quilt is made up of just straight lines! The center of the quilt is my favorite with a square spiral design.

I love the look on the back too, as the quilting shows up great on the solid backing.

I really enjoyed making this quilt, both the piecing and the quilting, and I've had a great time participating in this blog hop and finally using up some of that precious First of Infinity fabrics. Be sure to check out the other stops on this blog hop to see other gorgeous quilts made from charm packs!

18 comments:

  1. Your quilt is amazing! Those large scale prints looks great in the design and of course your quilting is so fabulous! The straight lines give so much movement to the quilt. Thanks so much for being part of the blog hop!!

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  2. Oh my, I love those prints! Your choice of design accents them so well, and of course your quilting is amazing! I need to get that book, since I have quite a few charm packs too.

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  3. Gorgeous quilt and so wonderful in your chosen fabrics. And the quilting just puts it over the top - wow!! Really lovely finish!

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  4. Fantastic quilt, Liz! I love the impact and modern edginess you've created using that bold fabric for this simple design, accentuated by your linear quilting. It is such a stunning combination! Bravo!

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  5. It's stunning, Liz! Once again your quilting is the perfect compliment to the design and prints used in the quilt top and the center spiral is one of my favorite straight ling motifs.

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  6. Your quilting is phenomenal. I can only dream of quilting like this. Do you have a longarm? Is it all handguided, use rulers I assume? I have a longarm and battle to make things come out in any degree of precision. Your work is fantastic- I looked back at other blog posts and wow.

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  7. Your quilt is gorgeous! I love the fabric and how you quilted it. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Really beautiful quilt. Amazing design and quilting. Thank you for sharing it.

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  9. Just going through some of your older blog, and spotted the one that looks like subway lines or something do you have a pattern for that one, I would love to try it on a smaller scale of course! Thanks in advance for any help you could give me.

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    1. The pattern you're referring to is called Tokyo Subway Map by Elizabeth Hartman. I think she is still selling it on her website, give it a Google.

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  10. That is a fun version of her quilt. I really love the designs in this book. Your quilting is perfect and I am glad you were able to make it in the size you wanted!

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  11. I simply love love everything about this quilt...

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  12. Wonderful quilt, I love your charm pack and your quilting!

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  13. Very clever work with those quilting designs; I really love the centre spiral - great work all round!

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  14. this is stunning!! your quilting just makes this pop off the page!

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  15. Your quilting elevates the humble half-square triangle. Well done!

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  16. Gorgeous quilting, amazing colors.

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