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Old 02-05-2021, 06:06 AM
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Hi everyone,
I love his fabrics but I never know what to do with them!
I have some fat quarters and jelly rolls and absolutely no ideas!
What have you made with this line?
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Old 02-05-2021, 06:44 AM
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I won a pack of Kaffe Fassett FQs at my LQS. Let me just say that they were well outside my comfort zone for colors and patterns! But I was determined to find a way to use them, and to use them boldly! I finally decided on a pattern from an old magazine, called "Summer Soiree" (I'm sorry I can't find a link any more, but I've attached a pic of the pattern). Since my colors were more "fall", and definitely bold, I am anchoring it with black sashing and calling my version "Fall Riot." I'll post a pic when it's finished, but I'm actually really enjoying stepping out way beyond what I would ordinarily do with quilt colors.

Also, if you go to the Free Spirit website, they have lots of free patterns that might inspire you. Projects - Page 1 - FreeSpirit Fabrics
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Old 02-05-2021, 07:02 AM
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This was a BOM done with Kaffe fabrics and eggplant colored Grunge ..... I thought it awful until I finished it then really really liked it(lol).
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I adore his fabrics and collect them! Here are some:

https://youtu.be/tfYNnLNNM1Q

https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/projects/
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Old 02-05-2021, 08:28 AM
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I think the Kaffe Fassett prints are just beautiful. I used mine in a MSQC pattern called Totally Tulips. As you can see from the other examples, it really makes lovely patchwork.
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Old 02-05-2021, 01:03 PM
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I feel the same way. Love his fabrics but they don't "fit" any rooms in my house. I friend gifted me some Kaffe yardage. I made some really nice bags with it! Now when Im in a shop I look for his fabrics with bags in mind!
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Old 02-07-2021, 04:34 AM
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Eparys, I love your eggplant background! Back when we could have Sit and Sew days,, a friend in my guild was making Dresden plates with Kaffe fabrics on a black background. They just popped and it was gorgeous. I plan on doing that with my Kaffe stash.
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I made the "All Stacked Up" quilt with my Kaffe fabric. I love it. The pattern is free and it's pretty simple really even though it looks complicated. Goes together fast. Need to be thoughtful where pieces go but not hard.

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Old 02-07-2021, 02:28 PM
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If you like applique, look up Kim McLean's patterns. I just recently made two twin bedspreads, the Flower Garden out of fat quarters. She used Kaffe fabrics.
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I plan on making Spring Fling with some fabric I have. Mine aren't spring colors but I think the pattern is so cute.
https://www.fatquartershop.com/sprin...-quilt-pattern
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