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The name of this quilt has as much to do with the back as with the front. I wanted to make a quilt for a friend who was going through a hard time, and thought the rainbow strips would cheer her up. When it came time to choose the back, I looked around at my stash and realized that this grey fabric looked a lot like raindrops falling on water -- which also reminded me of teardrops. It seemed to be the perfect backing because it would say to my friend "I understand your tears, and I also want to reassure you that there will be happiness when this is past." I had words of encouragement quilted into the sashing. No matter what fabrics you use or who you make it for, it is very simple and fun to make! The rainbow strips can even be a small carry-along hand-piecing project (I pieced mine while commuting on the New York City subway). Skill Level: Easy Finished size: 61” x 72”
Click here for the FREE Teardrops & Rainbows pattern.
TEARDROPS & RAINBOWS COMPLETE KIT: $93.25
Contains Radiant fabrics in all the colors of the rainbow in a mixture of patterns and textures, plus fabric for blue and yellow sashing strips and binding, and "raindrop" fabric for backing. A total of 10-3/8 yards of fabric -- everything you need except thread and batting.
RAINBOW 1/2-YARD BUNDLE: $31.50
Radiant fabrics in all the colors of the rainbow with a mixture of patterns and textures. A total of 3-1/2 yards of fabric -- enough for the rainbow strips in the quilt shown.
TEARDROPS & RAINBOWS SASH & BACKING KIT: $61.75
Fabric for yellow and blue sashing strips and binding, and "raindrop" fabric for backing. A total of 6-7/8 yards of fabric.
TEARDROPS & RAINBOWS BACKING FABRIC: $35.95
Four yards of grey raindrops in a variety of sizes. Need a bit more? Just tell us how much! (Other colors available, just ask.)
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was the quilt I made to debut the Radiant Collection. It has been exhibited around the world and been featured in magazines and catalogs. A simple design made with only the Drunkard's Path block, the shading of the fabrics gives it a sophisticated, modern look. Radiant Night is a free pattern -- for your copy please click here to subscribe to my mailing list. Fabric kits are available in the original colors, or we will custom-cut colors of your choice. (Finished size: 50" x 50", Skill level: Intermediate)
RADIANT NIGHT FABRIC KIT: $82.00
Includes pattern & fabric for complete quilt (top, backing & binding)
Order the original colors, or call us to custom-mix your own!
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was inspired by a trip to Yosemite National Park. The idea came to me while hiking to Yosemite Falls, and I first sketched it in the sand on the bank of the Merced River that evening. Merced Sunset was in the "Traditional Treasures" exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Chicago, April 2006, and the "In the American Tradition" exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Fall 2006, then toured until Summer 2007. How often have you seen a quilt in a show and thought "I wish there was a pattern for that"? Well, this time there is! Pattern includes quilt (finished size: 54" x 54") and table runner (finished size: 20" x 54"). Quilt kit includes fabric for top and binding. Table Runner kit includes fabric for top, binding and backing.
: $9.95
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(Navy BTR-3761 (Large Starbursts) or specify color & style number.)
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Radiant II - Click to see all
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Radiant Collection fabrics are disappearing from quilt stores but you can still find them here on the website. The colors are rich, vibrant and full of energy! To see the whole collection and check availability, click here: Radiant I Radiant II
RADIANT I FABRIC:
LARGE STARBURSTS (BTR-3761): $8.99/yard
MINI STARBURSTS (BTR-3998): $8.99/yard
PANELS (BTR-3760): $6.25 per 25-1/2" panel.
RADIANT II FABRIC:
LARGE CIRCLES (BTR-3997) $8.99/yard
MINI CIRCLES (BTR-4116): $8.99/yard
PANELS (BTR-3995): $6.25 per 25-1/2" panel.
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Radiant I - Click to see all |
The first Radiant Collection has been a resounding success. Last fall Blank
Quilting added (at your request) another, smaller, pattern of starbursts. Look
for the Radiant Collection in your local quilt store or order them here.
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(BTR-3761): $8.99/yard
(BTR-3998): $8.99/yard
(BTR-3760): $6.25 per 25-1/2" panel.
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 The Nautilus Ball -
New pattern & kit
for
Radiant II fabrics!
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THE NAUTILUS BALL is the new pattern & kit for Radiant II. The concentric circles of the Radiant II fabrics set in graduated quarter-circle blocks create exuberant, spinning nautilus blocks that dance across the surface of the quilt. There are NO CURVED SEAMS in this pattern, making it super-easy, even for a beginner! The Nautilus Ball Pattern includes instructions for quilt (44" x 52"), wall hanging (26" x 34"), and table runner (16" x 48"). Kits include pattern and fabric for top, binding and backing (pieced from fussy-cut leftovers.)
NAUTILUS BALL PATTERN: $9.95
NAUTILUS BALL QUILT KIT: $99.00
Includes pattern and fabric for top, binding & pieced backing
Some fabrics for Nautilus Ball are sold out.
Call us and we’ll make you a special mix for your own custom Nautilus Ball!
NAUTILUS BALL WALL HANGING KIT: $62.00
Includes pattern and fabric for top, binding & pieced backing
Some fabrics for Nautilus Ball are sold out.
Call us and we’ll make you a special mix for your own custom Nautilus Ball!
NAUTILUS BALL TABLE RUNNER KIT: $59.00
Includes pattern and fabric for top, binding & pieced backing
Some fabrics for Nautilus Ball are sold out.
Call us and we’ll make you a special mix for your own custom Nautilus Ball!
Steam-a-Seam: Package includes 5 sheets, 9" x 12": $4.75 each (1-2 sheets needed for kit)
Optional 3 Yards Fabric for Quilt Backing: $27.00 (specify fabric choice)
Optional 1 Yard Fabric for Wall Hanging or Table Runner Backing: $9.00 (specify fabric choice)
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Vesuvius for Radiant II -
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VESUVIUS was created to showcase the Radiant II fabrics, and was named after a volcano for its swirling, fiery energy. It is fast and easy to make. If you would like a free copy of the pattern, click here to join my mailing list. Fabric kits include pattern & fabric for top & binding. (Finished size: 57" x 57", Skill level: Easy)
VESUVIUS FABRIC KIT: $82.00
Some fabrics for Vesuvius are sold out. Call us and we’ll make you a special mix for your own custom Vesuvius!
Optional 4 yards fabric for backing and hanging sleeve: $36.00 (specify fabric choice)
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Radiant Compass Wall Sized Quilt (blue)
Radiant Compass for Bed Sizes
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The Radiant Compass pattern is now available in all bed sizes in addition to the original Wall/Baby size. All patterns include full-size templates for cutting Radiant Collection fabrics, complete instructions with detailed diagrams and instructions making Radiant Compass with any fabrics. Skill level: Easy
RADIANT COMPASS PATTERN for all Beds plus Wall/Baby: $19.95
RADIANT COMPASS PATTERN for Wall/Baby only (finished size: 41” x 41”): $14.95
RADIANT COMPASS KITS: Some fabrics for the central Mariner’s Compass are sold out, but Radiant I panels for the background are still available. Call us and we’ll make you a special mix for your own custom Radiant Compass!
: Packages of "Steam-a-Seam 2" fusible web, 5 sheets 9" x 12" per package: $4.75 per package + free shipping if ordered with kit.
(See table below for quantity needed.)
King/Queen: 4 packages
Double: 3 packages
Twin: 2 packages
Wall/Baby: 2 packages
: $9.00 per yard (specify fabric choice)
King/Queen: 10 yards
Double: 7-1/2 yards
Twin:6 yards
Wall/Baby: 1-1/2 yards for backing, 1/4 yard more for hanging sleeve
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Photo: Mark Frey
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"Spinning Out, Spinning In" by Helen Remick. Helen's gorgeous quilt -- which features the first Radiant Collection fabrics -- won the top prize in the "New Quilts from an Old Favorite" competition sponsored by the Museum of the American Quilt Society this year (2007). Helen used the Large Starburst fabric (BTR-3761, color Hunter) very much in the way I imagined it, fitting the radiating lines into the corners of the triangles and graduating the tones. In her words: "The quilt would have been far less effective without your fabric -- as you planned, the fabric called out to be used in the triangles. I enjoyed finding just the right placement in the design."
Helen, thanks for a beautiful quilt and congratulations on winning!
Helen's quilt is featured on the cover of "Rose of Sharon: New Quilts from an Old Favorite" Published by the American Quilt Society.
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Sara Nephew used Radiant Collection fabrics to make the quilt on the cover of her new book "Doubledipity: More Serendipity Quilts."
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Designers' Quarters magazine featured the Radiant Collection in their Summer 2005 issue with a pattern for Tessellation.
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Fabric Trends magazine featured the Radiant Collection in their Summer 2005 issue with a Snail's Trail pattern by Debbie Hearn. Thanks, Debbie, for a beautiful interpretation of this classic design!
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British Patchwork & Quilting magazine featured Radiant Night in their October 2005 issue.
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I got this email from Dottie Lankard dated Tuesday, August 16, 2005: "I'm so excited. Found out that this quilt won 1st place in the Group category of the 2005 Hoffman Challenge. My co-creators are Debbie Moddy and Nancy Tiede. We belong to the Parsons Quilt Guild. Hopefully by next week, pictures will be on their website: www.hoffmanchallenge.com. Look under 2005 winners, group category for a better pic. YaWhoEEEEEEEE." Radiant Collection fabrics make up the center of her suns. Congratulations, Dottie, and I promise to get a bigger picture up in the new website! |
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Has anyone seen Shirley Stutz's new book Easy Elegant Lone Star Quilts: All the WOW Without Work! (from C&T Publishing). She showed one of these quilts made of Navy Radiant Collection fabrics in her class at Quilt Market in Houston, and it looked TERRIFIC! Nice job, Shirley! |
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: The response to the Radiant Collection has been overwhelming (no complaints!) and I have been running to keep up with all the terrific stuff that is happening much faster than I could have anticipated.
THANK YOU!!
to everyone for your support, your enthusiasm, and your orders
as I have been setting up the business and the website, designing more fabrics and writing patterns. |
