“Marmalade Dreams”, say it out loud. It just feels light and airy. This is Valori’s newest collection of fabric from Robert Kaufman. The main print was printed digitally so the detail is spectacular. As most of you know, she hand cuts blocks and designs the fabric from those blocks. It is a detailed process, but the results give a one of a kind feeling to the line. We have chosen a variety of prints to give you a feel for the line. We are also giving you the link to the free pattern that Val designed and made for Robert Kaufman. It uses 2 ½” wide strips and is so fun to make.
Download "Day Dream" pattern from Robert Kaufman
This month's fabrics (left to right):
AVWD 17902 64 silver
AVWD 17898 186 azure
AVWD 17899 270 meadow
AVWD 17898 232 wineberry
AVWD 17900 186 silver
AVWD 17901 82 blue
AVWD 17897 205 multi
(Full width image of the main/theme print.)
Cheryl and I had fun walking around the store choosing ten more companions to go with Marmalade Dreams. We added a couple more soft neutrals and some solid-like textures, as well as prints. My favorite quilt in her new pattern series is the Starlight Log Cabin.
Starlight Log Cabin quilt pattern
Companion Fabrics:
The neutral-like prints create a calming background for the bold colors.
Fabrics are, from the top down:
Kaufman Marmalade Dreams AVWD 17900 138 honey
Kaufman Marmalade Dreams AVWD 17901 281 pomegranate
Kaufman Marmalade Dreams AVWD 17902 265 parchment (this print cuts up so wonderfully)
Andover Dimples 1867 T 22
Kaufman Essex Yarn Dyed linen blend E064-480 pickle
Kaufman Marmalade Dreams AVWD 17898 meadow
Moda Behind the Scenes woven 18135 17 grey mist
Kaufman Kona Cotton K001-844 princess
Moda Grunge 30150-326 salmon rose
Cotton and Steel Sprinkle 5023-8 Stardust
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Watch for a Marmalade Dreams sew along beginning in August...
Marmalade Dreams
An Online Quilt-A-Long in 5 Sessions
Marmalade Dreams, the signature quilt of Val Wells’ 40th fabric collection, is a magic carpet ride designed to play with log cabin and diamond imagery blocks. Quilt construction is divided in
five parts, with the final part dedicated to putting the sections together.
This QAL will be hosted by Val Wells through a monthly newsletter, occasional blog posts, and Instagram. Participants will receive tricks and tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and lots of encouragement! Instagram users, be sure to follow and post your progress with the #marmaladedreamsqal hashtag!
Quilt-A-Long is FREE with purchase of the Marmalade Dreams Quilt Kit.
Kit includes:
All fabrics necessary for Marmalade Dreams quilt-top, finished size 60” x 80”
16 page Sewing Cards pattern by Valori Wells Designs, including a fabric reference chart
with fabric swatches, numbers for easy reference, and templates
Bonus pattern! Diamond Days is a playful quilt created by using parts of Marmalade Dreams. Suitable for adventurous beginners, Diamond Days is fat quarter-friendly and finishes to 43” x 60”.
Quilt-A-Long Begins August 25, 2018
You can purchase the pattern here.
You can purchase the kit (including the pattern) here.
Enjoy!
Jean
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