Monday, January 20, 2014

Wake Me Up to Kona Bloghop

Hurray, it's my turn for the Wake Me Up to Kona Bloghop.
I have had sew much fun making these projects.
Participating in this Kona bloghop was the perfect opportunity to
 practice my free motion quilting, make some practical useful items
and try my hand at some new techniques.

As always, a big shout out of thanks to our marvelous cheerleaders,
Madame Samm at Sew We Quilt and Carol at Just Let Me Quilt.
Amanda Murphy and her beautiful book Color Essentials, 
Sunrise and Sunset bundles from Robert Kaufman and
lovely threads from Aurifil are our wonderful sponsors.
Here are the other bloggers on my day. I can't wait to see what everyone creates with these wonderful fabrics.
January 20

This pillow sure brightens up my living room couch on a wintry January day!
Machine appliqued figure skate (my favorite Winter Olympic sport) from a Fig Trees Pattern. 
Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt inspired small snowflakes and
I FMQed the larger snowflakes after practicing her pine boughs.  
For my Christmas table I made these placemats.
I loved using Kona white for my Gail Pan embroidery pattern and the red to practice my FMQ.
Inspiration for the quilted Christmas feathers came from Amy at 
Amys Freemotion Quilting. The word quilting from Leslie at MarveLes Art Studio.
I thought that the Kona could be more than just a palette for my FMQ practice.
I made a nice collage of vintage seahorse prints from the internet and a turtle print we had.
Then I ironed an 8x11 sheet of interfacing to the Kona and ran it through my printer, transferring
the collage onto the KONA light blue. I made my own fabric!
I added the turtle applique, some Kona sashing and some FMQ.
Here's the collage in the tote I made.
For the back of the tote I tried out my new Derwent watercolor pencils.
First I applied the Kona seahorse applique. Next I embroidered the seahorse on the left.
Next I quilted the water bubbles, kelp and threadwork on the applique.
Lastly I added the color with dry pencils and applied a thin coat of Folkart textile medium to set the colors.
I tried my hand at a practice whole cloth and added color to my FMQ.
The KONA white definitely makes a wonderful canvas for quilting and painting.
Inspiration for this technique is from a Deborah Louie whole cloth quilt.

I hope you enjoyed my adventures using KONA solids.
I have loved seeing all the wonderful projects made by sew many talented quilters.
Happy beautiful winter morning from our lake in NH!
This is a shout out to Madame Samm for her wonderful button pin tutorial.

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75 comments:

  1. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 20, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    Beautiful work!

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  2. TeacosyJanuary 20, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    Besonders gut gefällt mir der Schlittschuh auf dem Kissen, sehr schöne Arbeit. Love the Schlittschuh on the Pilot.
    Gruß Sylvia

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  3. KayJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:02 AM

    I really like the cushion. I have to say that I laughed at your blog name, so funny.

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  4. Vroomans' QuiltsJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:04 AM

    They are all just wonderful projects and thank you for sharing with us today.

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  5. ShariJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:25 AM

    Awesome projects! Love your creativity. I have to admit to having been collecting buttons to make some of Mdm Samm's very fun button pins.

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  6. Britt-IngerJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:25 AM

    Your skate pillow is my favorite among all the wonderful projects, that you have made.
    Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  7. charlotteJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    Wonderful projects all! I am fascinated by your use of the water color pencils. The sea horses are amazing!!

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  8. Elizabeth CoughlinJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:50 AM

    What an eclectic and wonderful group of projects! Your watercolor work is truly beautiful.

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  9. StitchinByTheLakeJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    So cute! blessings, marlene

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  10. Marjorie's Busy CornerJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    Very nice...love the Christmas feathers

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  11. Lorna McMahonJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    You have been very busy... And quite creative with your KONA's! Love the applique work and your quilting is incredible! Great job on all!

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  12. DorianJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    What lovely creations, you did a great job.

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  13. VickieJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    Your creations are all very pretty. The Inbox Jaunt is a great place for ideas, I visit often. The water color pencils look like they would be fun.

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  14. Emily CJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Wonderful creations. I love the seahorses, one of my favorite animals.

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  15. LittleHouseontheDairyJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:08 AM

    Very pretty! I can't wait for the Olympics.

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  16. Carol SwiftJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    Your Kona projects are works of art and are absolutely gorgeous! I love all the different and creative ways you quilted them. Thanks for hopping with us and sharing your creations...I love them!

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  17. LindaJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    It looks like you've been having fun with these solids! Great job on your projects! They're all beautiful!

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  18. Purl ButtonsJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    I ADORE seahorses! I have a Pinterest board devoted to them! I knew exactly which vintage seahorse print you used to make your own fabric. WONDERFul finished tote.

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  19. Amy, a redeemed sheepJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    Wow! Love all of your projects! You are very talented....

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  20. Purl ButtonsJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    Well, the board is called Fish as ART, but STILL! It is largely seahorse oriented! I do have a file in my Sewing folder on my computer for seahorses...

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  21. LeahJanuary 20, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    Such lovely creations! great work, thanks for the inspiration!!

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  22. Vicki BJanuary 20, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    Love your feather quilting. I looks so vintage and elegant.

    .

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  23. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]January 20, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    What a fun way to practice!! All great projects :)

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  24. JoyceLMJanuary 20, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Lovely projects. My FMQ doesn't look anything like your. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. sew.darn.quiltJanuary 20, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    Oh my! Your stitchery is lovely. Thank you for sharing your talents :)

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  26. Jane's QuiltingJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    Your projests are all so pretty and so colorful. Your stitches are perfect! I envoy you being Abe to do that.

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  27. SuzeJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    Wow! What great projects. I'm ready for the Olympics now! I love Gail Pan designs, too. My adult son has always been a turtle lover and your design made me think that I need to do something for him. He is still using a store bought quilt from junior high. He recently hinted that he would like a new quilt - think Mom needs to get busy and make one for him. Thanks for participating and all the inspiration. Your quilting is phenomenal. I hope to see you in more hops.

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  28. Sherry VFJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    What a creative approach to your tote! Lovely svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

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  29. BobbieJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Pure gorgeousness! lotsa oohing and aahhing goingon over here!

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  30. Needled MomJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    What lovely work! I loved seeing your different techniques. Very creative.

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  31. Judy BJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Lots of wonderful projects! Thank you for sharing.

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  32. TiffanyJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    How cute are these? I LOVE your ice skate!

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  33. BrandyJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Lori Kennedy is so go at explaining the FMQ isn't she? You did a great job on your quilting, I look forward to doing so well myself someday. Thank you for sharing the alternative ideas, watercolor pencils, who knew?
    ~Brandy

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  34. CalicojoanJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    Wow, what wonderful projects. I am really interested in how you managed to make your fabric with your computer. I do hope you will share more on that! :-)

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  35. AudreyJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Some wonderful projects incorporating a lot of techniques. You must have had a lot of fun learning and practicing. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. MaryJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    You did a lot of great projects. Love the tote bag. Great job.

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  37. ScrapatchesJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Beautiful projects and quilting. Thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  38. SparkyJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    what delightful projects, your skate is one I adore..you amaze me…and that pin cushion..love those pins...

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  39. Terry@ a quilting blogJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Your projects are all so beautiful…especially love the seahorse tote!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    What a great variety of projects using Kona solids. Love the sea turtle!

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  41. Amanda MurphyJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    I love all the different techniques you tried with the solids. They are each unique and wonderful! Great job!

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  42. Quilting TangentJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Nice projects, nice quilted snowflakes. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  43. MarcyJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Oh my you do such beautiful work with perfect, perfect stitching. My eyes are lovin your projects.

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  44. DebraKay NeimanJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    I love all your projects especially the bag. I was not expecting skates, but why not. As a new quilter, I find sewing with solids to be less scarey. I am happy to follow you on e-mail. Happy New Year from Oklahoma, USA. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  45. Agnes B. BullockJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    WOW- love everything, especially the skates

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  46. RosieJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful work in all of it.

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  47. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nJanuary 20, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    Nice embroidery work. Thanks for sharing your fun projects.

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  48. UnknownJanuary 20, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing your creative ideas and the techniques that accomplished them. Keep up the good work. K

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  49. ritainalaskaJanuary 20, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    yes, I've enjoyed all your kona projects! but I have to tell you that your loon family quilt is awesome!

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  50. MargaretJanuary 20, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    You are very creative and inspiring. I love your projects.

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  51. maggieJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Love all of your projects. My favorite is the ice skate, wonderful!! Good job.
    cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  52. Paula@TheSassyQuilterJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Well you certainly had fun with some KONA! Your projects are all great, I love all of them. That ice skate is too cute though. The quilting really tops if off too.

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  53. CreateologyJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    Lovely projects with Kona solids. Your quilting really brings life to the party especially when you add you colorings. Thank you sew much for hopping...

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  54. gpcJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Sweet projects! Love the skate! :)

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  55. BethJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    I too love to watch ice skating. It is so relaxing to watch. Your projects are fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

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  56. M-R CharbonneauJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    I love what you did with the solids. Wonderful quilting!

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  57. CeLynnJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:27 PM

    I love snowflakes,and yours are just perfect! All of your pillows and the bag are simply amazing,thank you so much for sharing.

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  58. VickiTJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    Wow. You have done a lot of amazing projects. Very nice. They're all very pretty.

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  59. Just Quilt ItJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful work!

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  60. CindyJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    So many fun projects! Very nice.

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  61. Lisa in Port HopeJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    I love the seahorses, so unique.

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  62. OhioLoriJanuary 20, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Beautiful projects!!! I love the seahorses too...& your floral whole cloth one too.

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  63. janJanuary 20, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Great projects. The Seahorses are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
    xo jan

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  64. JessicaKJanuary 20, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Lovely lovely creations. The skating is well timed for this year's Olympics :) and the sea horse collage is great!

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  65. One English TeacherJanuary 20, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    The pillow is adorable. I like the way you quilted snowflakes into it, and I like how you quilted the ice.

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  66. LJJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Wow, you really are quite the artist. Loved that you did so many different things with the printer, the colored pencils and all. The flowers are my favorite. Great pillow; so nice to have a spot of color on the couch with the white, wintery, weather around.

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  67. LoriJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    wow your projects are wonderful, thanks for sharing and for the inspiration

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  68. CarlaJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    You did a great job on your projects and really showcased the many things you can do with Kona. It really is the "go to" fabric for quilting, painting, and embroidery. Thanks for sharing your colors.

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  69. Farm QuilterJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Wow, you have been a busy quilter!! Love the way you did your tote...both sides are great! Your Christmas table will look so cheery this year with those placemats. Your pillow is adorable and shows off my favorite winter Olympic sport too!!!

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  70. MalinisQuiltsJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:36 AM

    Lovely projects! I love how you used the kona white as the canvas. Seahorse and flowers are just amazing.

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  71. RobinJanuary 21, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    All your projects are beautiful!

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  72. KatherineJanuary 21, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful Kona projects! You've been busy - and I love the details you add to your projects with your FMQing skills. Wow.

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  73. Patty January 21, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    what a great collection of projects. thanks for sharing.

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  74. JessicaKFebruary 28, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    Wow, such beautiful needlework

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