Thursday, September 2, 2010

Poseidon

After much consideration and indecision I have, this week, cut into my Kona Cotton Poseidon FQ bundle.

Cutting

Some calculated strip piecing saw this quilt top come together really quickly.  Simple piecing for such an effective result.

Poseidon

My only solid fabric addition to the Poseidon FQ bundle is Kona Cotton in Ash, a favorite grey that I fits in well with the overall color palette.  For sashing I have used Kona Cotton in Snow.

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Backing, basting .... and quilting. 
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64 comments:

  1. A beautiful mosaic! I love it.
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  2. Poseidon looks even prettier with snow and ash than on it's own Rita!
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  4. Beautiful. You've inspired me. I see a solids quilt some day for me...
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  5. Simplicity is beautiful :).
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  6. Beautiful! You are soooo fast.
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  7. Stunning. I'm on a solids kick right now so this just SINGS to me.
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  8. I have been thinking of using solids to make boy/man-kind quilts. There are limited range of fabric that are for them. Most likely I will follow you/
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  9. So, so pretty! This quilt is just wonderful! I love that Poseidon bundle. Kona Ash has become a real favorite for me as well. I find that I keep reaching for it again and again.
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  10. The colours are so pretty! I just love solid quilts :)
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  11. I love it! Any tips on keeping everything lined up when you sew the long sashing strips in?
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  12. poseidon himself would be enamoured of this one! a jewel!
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  13. Glorious in simplicity! xo
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  14. Beautiful. Quilts do not have to be complicated to outstanding.
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  15. ohmy...this is gorgeous! The idea of working with solids is growing on me. Wonderful work!
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  16. That quilt really is fantastic , I love it !
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  17. I love it! This turned about gorgeous. Steph
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  18. Love it. Says "Beach" to me...ahhh........
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  19. funny that you post this project today... i'm working on the exact same arrangement and have been planning how to effectively strip piece for speed.

    yours looks gorgeous; it looks like so many pieces of sea glass scattered about. can't wait to see it quilted.
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  20. Weren't you only showing us the fabrics yesterday and all of a sudden a quilt is made. You are awesome! Truly inspirational :-)
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  21. Wow, that is soooo gorgous! LOVe it!
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  22. That is absolutely stunning! So simple, yet so elegant! I'm not usually too much of a blue person, but I think I'm in love....again...
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  23. So beautiful. And the speed you are getting these tops done; just amazing!
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  24. I am so pleased to see what you have done with these fabrics - as always the simplicity is stunning but the execution is perfect!
    Chris x
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  27. Lovely quilt, such fresh colours
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  28. Like a paintbox, beautiful :-)
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  29. be still my beating heart! those are my favorite colors by far - i am so drawn to them - lovely, as always.
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  32. Wow. That is so beautiful! I can't wait to see it when it is finished!
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  33. It is so nice to see a beautiful project with Poseidon!
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  34. wow, it´s beautiful!!! love your blog!
    greetings from selina (vienna, austria)
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  35. I love those colours together.
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  36. Awesome. You should be a salesperson for those fabrics!
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  37. Beautiful! Very serene color combination! I would love to make a similar quilt. Would you mind sharing the dimensions?
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  38. it's beautiful, Rita! I especially love the first photo of the strips all folded!
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  39. the simplicity of this makes it just pop right out at you! It's so fresh and clean feeling. I'm loving it!
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  41. Oh, my! That is gorgeous!!!
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  43. I love the simplicity of your quilts they are so refreshing!
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  44. Great choice for this fresh bundle!!! Are you planning on offering a pattern for this? I would love to sew this one up myself.
    cbnovick@hotmail.com
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  45. Did you use a pattern for this? I would love to make a similar quilt. I love the lattice-like look.
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  46. Simple. Beautiful. Lovely!
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  47. Simple and stunning. I love quilts like this that just luxuriate in color. Thanks for the inspiration!
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  48. This is beautiful! You are unbelievably productive!
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  51. I'm newer to quilting, so this is the first time I've seen a design like this. I love it, when the picture loaded I caught my breath. You're fabulous.
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  53. simple is always so stunning
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  54. Perfect sashing...good job. Elegant!

    http://quiltsbagsgardens.blogspot.com/
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  55. That is really beautiful. Those colours are stunning.
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  56. This is so wonderful! I bought my first ever RK Kona Solids FQ set and it was this very colorway! You have inspired me with a gorgeous quilt top using these yummy colors. For the last couple of weeks I have been just admiring the ribbon wrapped bundle of fab.
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  57. Beautiful, as always!! You always design such fabulous quilts.......
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  58. It looks so much like City Green from City Quilts. Maybe a little too much so. hmmm.
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  59. Do you find when making a quilt like this that it is tricky lining up the blocks when there is that long strip of sashing in between the rows? Any tips? I usually try to make sure it is all lined up and then pin like crazy. Wondering if you have a better way.
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  60. you are absolutely amazing ... your sense of colour and simplicity show exactly what it's all about. now how are you going to quilt it? something simple i bet.
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  61. Your quilt is stunning. The colors really pop. I've never made a quilt fro solids before but you've inspired me. Thank you.
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  62. Gorgeous! reminds me of the Islands!
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  63. Love the colors and the simplicity. It's pleasing to the eye. I'm curious to see what color thread you will use for quilting. Dark fabrics and white. What color works?
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  64. Linda - To quilt this quilt I have used Gutermann 100% cotton thread #919, it is a light beige/cream thread that seems to take on the color of the fabric that it is quilted on, and therefore blends well. For the bobbin thread I have used a grey Gutermann thread (#681) which perfectly matches the Kona Cotton Ash used for the back of the quilt.

    Thanks,Rita
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