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Best Fat Quarter Quilts – Blog Tour – Day 5

November 14, 2014 | 94 Comments

Good day everyone!  Thanks ever so much for stopping by.

It’s such a treat to have my quilt, Charm & Whimsy featured on page 22 in Quilter’s Newsletter, Best Fat Quarter Quilts magazine.  It’s wonderful to work with editor, Mary Kate Karr-Petras and editorial assistant Caitlin Dickey. These ladies rock!

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As is typical of me these days, my quilt was inspired by my granddaughter, Harlow. She loves to fly kites and walk with her umbrella in the rain and pick flowers (even when she’s not supposed to!). Like most 4 year olds, she loves eating a lollipop and opening gifts. The embroidered “H” on the quilt is the first initial in her name and the pinwheels on the bottom represent her love of all things that twirl.

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The quilt is super easy to make. The colours of teal and purple, with a hint of pink just dance off the white background and have become my favorite colour scheme. I think the teal is especially lovely; it’s called Mooshka by Julie Paschkis. I bought yards of it!

The sun was shining so hard yesterday, I wanted to take advantage of the light and took some photos of my quilt. The snow didn’t dampen my spirits.

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Please remember to comment on my blog for a chance to win great prizes from Quilter’s Newsletter. If you wish to purchase this issue, click here

Till later….
Kim

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Comments

  1. Lori Morton says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:20 am

    Looove your Quilt!! Awesome job!!

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  2. Jennifer says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Lollipops and opening gifts – LOL! A precious quilt for a precious little girl!

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  3. Rhonda Davis says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    I love pairing purple and teal…my fave color is purple. Both of my granddaughters would love your Charm & Whimsy quilt.

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  4. Jocelyn in FL says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    These quilts look awesome! Love your quilt. Thanks for sharing a giveaway!

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  5. Janna says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Love your use of bright colors

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  6. Lee says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Kite flying is so much fun! Your quilt is fabulous! thanks!

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  7. Janie says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Your quilt is so sweet. Love the snow in your pictures. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  8. Diana Scott says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I love this colorful quilt! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  9. Quilting Tangent says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    Cute quilt.

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  10. Barbara Dorman says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    Love the teal and purple. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  11. Shari K. says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    Charm & Whimsy is so cute for a girl! Maybe you could come up with something similar for a boy. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  12. Anita Balgenorth says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Such a cute quilt and I love the colors! Love the fabric you’re giving away – hope to win it!

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  13. Allison CB says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Very cute – love teal – great color choices!!!

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  14. Debby E says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Your quilt is adorable – I love it! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

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  15. Sunnybec says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    What lovely colours! Soooo pretty. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  16. quiltfru says

    November 14, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Pink and purple. Tell me, is there any girl in the world that wouldn’t want that! It is a very lovely quilt and very special for your granddaughter. I am sure she’ll love it.

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  17. Pamela says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    What a “Charming” quilt, so full of “Whimsy!” It is adorable. Thanks for a chance to win the giveaway!

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  18. Mary D says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    What a lovely quilt for a granddaughter. My granddaughter would love this.

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  19. Sallie says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Love the colors you chose. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  20. Jenelle Boxberger says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    So very cute and makes me smile. Now I can’t wait for spring. But then I’m not a person who likes winter at all. Thanks for the fun.

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  21. Karen Thurn says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    I just love the colors in your quilt. Thanks for a chance to win a prize. kthurn@bektel.com

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  22. Sage Arwen says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    I love the quilt, it is so bright and cheery! You have a wonderful color pallet for this quilt. The consistent color value throughout the quilt creates contrast against the stark white. The effect of the quilt it a light warm feel which you have caught in the image of the chair in the snow. Great photography.

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  23. usairdoll says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    What a darling quilt and how fun! Beautiful fabrics as well. Such a sweet quilt for your granddaughter.

    Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. Trudy Keller says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    Absolutely love your quilt!

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  25. Kay Eubank says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    Beautiful quilt Love the colors

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  26. Lisa Marie says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    A fabulous quilt for a young girl! Very cute.

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  27. Ginny says

    November 14, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    What great colors and what fun!

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  28. Margaret Schindler says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Makes me want Spring to return. I love it

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  29. Allison says

    November 14, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    Great job with the color balance!

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  30. Shannon says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    I love the pink, purple and teal color scheme! so fun!

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  31. Karen A says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Your quilt is precious and I’m sure your granddaughter will love it!

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  32. JanineMarie says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    What a cute quilt–and a fun setting of a springtime quilt in the snow!

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  33. Sylvia Anderson says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    Aren’t grandchildren the best gift of all? That’s what I thought way back when when we had a bunch of them, but then, they grew up, started getting married, and now we are blessed with 6 great granddaughters that are the stars in our sky. I love that your quilt is all about Harlow, and that she will treasure it, love it and also know that gramma made it because you love her. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.

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  34. Julie B says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    Love this bright and cheery quilt.

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  35. Millie says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    Would love to make something using your fabric.

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  36. Quilting Jeannie Z says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    Darling quilt. Thanks for the giveaway. I’d love to win fabric.

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  37. MoeWest says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    Your quilt is lovely and makes me wish it was spring again!

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  38. Pam Hintze says

    November 14, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    Fun colors.

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  39. Diane Kowal says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    Love the cute quilt, love winning fabric!!

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  40. Carol Sc says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    Blog tours are so much fun, because you get introduced to so many creative people and get to see some wonderful quilts. I really like your color combination. We are having a real cold spell, so it’s nice to see some bright colors.

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  41. Janet T says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    Cute quilt!

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  42. Renata says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    What lovely colors you have chosen for your quilt! Very nice

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  43. Celia Davis says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    We are supposed to get our first snow tomorrow. I need your bright fabric to cheer me up!

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  44. Celia Davis says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    We are go get our first snow tomorrow and it is cold. I need your bright fabric to warm me up!

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  45. Sue says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    Your quilt contrasts nicely with the snow. We have snow too!

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  46. Sarah says

    November 14, 2014 at 11:48 pm

    What a beautiful quilt!

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  47. Rina says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:03 am

    Lovve the pattern and the colors are perfect.

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  48. debbie says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:24 am

    Wow. So pretty. I would love to win. Thanks for the chance. I’ve also listed your giveaway on my Giveaway List for just sewers & quilters at WowILikeThat.com. Thanks again.

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  49. Marjorie Bauman says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:38 am

    So cute!

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  50. LeAnne L says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:43 am

    Really cute quilt. I like that color combination too.

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  51. Barbara says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:56 am

    I love your quilt. I smiled when you said your granddaughter loved to pick flowers even when she shouldn’t. I have a daughter who used to do the same. Thank you for sharing

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  52. Vickie says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:20 am

    Such an adorable fun little quilt!

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  53. Verna says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:33 am

    Great quilt, makes me wish for spring already!

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  54. Joanna says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:42 am

    Love hearing how your granddaughter inspired this quilt design. It looks great.

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  55. Cecilia says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:47 am

    Cute and whimsical quilt! I love the color combination you chose.

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  56. Kathy E says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:48 am

    Congratulations on having your beautiful quilt featured in the magazine! How proud you must be! I love purple, teal and pink together too, but haven’t put them together in a quilt…yet! Seeing yours, give me a little nudge to do it.

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  57. Diane Putzer says

    November 15, 2014 at 2:18 am

    The quilt is so nice and bright! Very nice for the start of our dreary weather.

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  58. Vicki H says

    November 15, 2014 at 2:23 am

    I love the teal fabric. Great quilt.

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  59. Sandy K says

    November 15, 2014 at 2:24 am

    My granddaughter would love this quilt too.

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  60. Linda Brown says

    November 15, 2014 at 2:28 am

    I like the quilt pattern and the colors that you used.

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  61. Jan c. In LA. says

    November 15, 2014 at 2:29 am

    Lucky Harlow – that’s a darling quilt. Thanks for the sweet giveaway.

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  62. Debbie St.Germain says

    November 15, 2014 at 3:06 am

    That is such a fun quilt and love your fabric choices.

    Debbie

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  63. Diantha Howard says

    November 15, 2014 at 3:07 am

    Cute quilt! I love the teal too.

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  64. Shannon says

    November 15, 2014 at 3:27 am

    Great quilt! Love the colors!

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  65. Tabitha K. says

    November 15, 2014 at 3:47 am

    I love your quilt! I would love to make one it’s so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

    tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com

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  66. lindawwww says

    November 15, 2014 at 3:48 am

    I think the teal fabric is beautiful. I’m not surprised you bought lots of it. Love your blog!

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  67. Elizabeth Roberts says

    November 15, 2014 at 4:13 am

    Got my issue today. Can’t wait to make a super cute quilt.

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  68. Joyce Mitchell says

    November 15, 2014 at 4:38 am

    Cute quilt – thanks for sharing.

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  69. Jackie says

    November 15, 2014 at 4:41 am

    Beautiful quilt!

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  70. Nancy says

    November 15, 2014 at 4:53 am

    Your quilt is so fresh looking..Congrats on having it in the magazine.

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  71. Michelle D. says

    November 15, 2014 at 5:46 am

    What a beautiful quilt. I love the colors!

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  72. Chris says

    November 15, 2014 at 5:47 am

    I really like the color choices. I would do our tree that way but my husband would have a fit! Your quilt is great.

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  73. Jane says

    November 15, 2014 at 6:04 am

    Really love your quilt. Would be fun to make for my great nieces!

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  74. Kathy says

    November 15, 2014 at 6:45 am

    Your quilt is so bright and happy!

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  75. Chas says

    November 15, 2014 at 7:17 am

    Very cute! Love the colors.

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  76. Sharon says

    November 15, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    This line of fabric is so cute and so is your quilt pattern. My granddaughter would also love them!

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  77. Debbie Chenoweth says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    love the colors and how fun this quilt looks.

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  78. B.J. Peters says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    Lovely–and the picture in the snow is perfect!

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  79. Claire says

    November 15, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Love that FQ quilt! Thanks for a chance to win!

    Reply
  80. Irene Chandler says

    November 15, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    What an adorable quilt! Perfect for one of my 4 granddaughters!!!

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  81. Beth B says

    November 15, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    Love the bright colors!

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  82. Christine says

    November 15, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    Beautiful colors!! Very inspiring.

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  83. Susan Paxton says

    November 15, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Love your quilt…it is so bright and cheery…

    Reply
  84. Karen says

    November 16, 2014 at 5:25 am

    What a lovely color scheme! So bright and happy.

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  85. Heidi says

    November 16, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    I so love the colors! Beautiful 🙂

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  86. Betty Woodlee says

    November 16, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    beautiful quilts.

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  87. Kathie L says

    November 16, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    Quilts and snow. a perfect combination.

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  88. Bonnie Thiem says

    November 16, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    Great colors. I’d love to win.

    Reply
  89. Elizabeth Bolton says

    November 17, 2014 at 6:09 am

    Fat quarter quilts are high on my list right now as I have an over-abundance of fabric in fat quarter form!! Would love to have this magazine!

    Reply
  90. Gill says

    November 17, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    Fabulous quilt – I love the colours!

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  91. Kate Burton says

    December 30, 2014 at 4:18 am

    Your quilting is just gorgeous!

    Reply
  92. Julie Murphy says

    December 30, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    I would like to win for my aunt.

    Reply
  93. Judy says

    February 21, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    Great quilt, love the colors! Nice to see a quilter from Alberta in my magazine, and from Calgary, I am from Drumheller, we are neighbors LOL

    Reply
  94. Deb says

    May 7, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    I love your quilt! Especially the flower block.

    Reply

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