While making my Kool Kaleidoscope* I was intrigued by the concept. So far my KK looks like this.
It works because of the sewn strata, strips of fabric sewn into stripes. What if instead of sewing strata you used a striped fabric?
I found one in the PCQ club's stash that could work, and something for the background. There wasn't enough of the stripe for all the rounds, so I added a black and white print and some yellow of my own. I used mostly the same templates as in my original KK above except for the outer round.
Interesting. Using striped fabric works but if I'd had more of it I would have placed the stripes differently in a couple of the rounds. I used every available inch of the stripe and my B+W swirl print. I might play with using striped fabric in this type of kaleidoscope design again some time, if I find the right kind of stripe and companion prints and can get enough of it.
When sewn up and quilted this will be a 36" baby quilt and the club can add it to the donations they give to the local social services agency.
*Kool Kaleidoscope is a free video series offered by Ricky Tims of The Quilt Show.
Linking up with Small Quilts and Doll Quilts and Love, Laugh, Quilt
have heard of Ricky's generous sharing of his Kaleidoscope pattern and have seen some beautiful pieces come out of it. I like the idea of using stripes instead of the piecing. Both of your pieces turned out lovely but I will say I like the pieced one the best! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteYour first one is striking, and the second, more subtle. I'd say go with both.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is so fun! I haven't watched the video yet, but will have to, to see how this was made. Using the striped fabrics was interesting, but it doesn't have the same Kaleidoscope look to it.
ReplyDeleteVery cool looking! Thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteBoth look amazing! The stripes looks more modern and I love your color choices! Great neutral baby quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove the different look the striped fabric has. I like the one you used as it has varying widths as well as varying colors. Will be watching to see what you find to play some more with the KK pattern :)
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