This is Cindy’s Cleopatra’s Fan quilt and when I was searching online for quilting ideas I found it as a kit on the Craftsy website here. It was the only quilt I found for inspiration and Cindy said she felt it was quilted to heavy to her taste so I kept my quilting designs on the lighter side. I had never seen this pattern before so was very excited to quilt this one as the blocks have a very unique shape to them.
This metallic fabric collection is by Robert Kaufman and called Beau Monde. I quilted all the blocks the same with Magnifico #2063 gold thread that matched the gold in the fabrics. Since the block have two fabrics and the light and dark alternate you can either see the leaf swirl design or the feather designs.
I then quilted simple swirls in the background with white So Fine thread. I used Quilters Dream Blend batting and a light beige So Fine thread on the back.
Now I’ll have to pack up this beauty and sent it back to Cindy in California!
I, too, have never seen this block before. It is intriguing with its shape and colouration. I really like how the quilting shows differently on the differently coloured blocks. This is a real showpiece. Congratulations, Cindy and Kathy. Kathy, I think you have your quilting mojo back.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt...........I usually don't like "rounded" blocks --- but these are stunning!! So pretty. I think your quilting looks lovely. You really made them pop.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to both of you!!
Fantastic, beautiful quilting. You amaze me! I love this quilt, and your quilting just made it even more beautiful. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch an unusual quilt, but ever so pretty. Your lovely quilting tops it off nicely!
ReplyDeleteI don't think you ever lost that mojo!!!! Lol.....I simply love this pattern....I have to check it out. I adore the quilting you did on it!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have nailed the quilting motif on this one perfect! The blocks look like they are flowing with movement. I can imagine a block as a tiara made from jewels. The pattern is free on the Robert Kaufman website. Outstanding job, Kathy
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! Great job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt! Not only is the pattern different from any I've seen but the fabric choices are perfect. Your quilting is the perfect accent to bring it to life.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I found the free pattern on the Robert Kaufman site.
DeleteOh yay! I have the templates for this quilt pattern! I think I may do mine in some civil war fabric...I have tons of it in my stash. As usual your quilting is perfect for the quilt pattern. I may have to borrow some of you quilting techniques for mine. :)
ReplyDeleteTHAT is an interesting block! And your quilting is perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting on this beautiful quilt is just so perfect!
ReplyDeleteI also saw this kit in the Keepsake Quilting catalogue a while ago. The quilting is look good, Kathy, but wow, the photos are amazing! The colours in the quilt look perfect with the late summer colours around your house. I think we will all have to send you our quilts just so you can photograph them in your gorgeous "studio"! Beautiful work all around. :D
ReplyDeleteOOh! That's lovely!
ReplyDeleteThat's the perfect quilting for this!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful quilt!!
ReplyDeleteAm so in love with this, but am wondering.....No where on the pattern does it state the size of the blocks. I'm really big on squaring up before final assembly, could you clue me in as to the size before I begin>
ReplyDeleteSorry I have no idea as I didn't piece the top, my client did, I just quilted it for her.
DeleteThis pattern dates back to 1934 and was designed by Linda Wheeler ( I think). Robert Kaufman fabrics has a free downloadable pattern and templates
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