Showing posts with label Kim Gaddy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kim Gaddy. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Quilt Inspiration: Best of Halloween Quilts
As holidays go, it seems that Halloween gets bigger and better every year. We love the images of the season: jack-o-lanterns, haunted houses, bats, ghosts and witches. We've even come to enjoy the wacky but iconic color scheme of orange, green and purple (!) Here's a recap of our Best of Halloween posts from the last two years.
Above, Row 1: Jack O Lantern Baskets by Kim Gaddy at Buttons and Bees; Pumpkin Hollow by Anne Sutton at Bunny Hill Designs; Fall Pumpkins by Kim Gaddy at Buttons and Bees. Row 2: Goofy Ghosts by Karen Eckmeier at The Quilted Lizard; Ichabod Hollow by Holly Oddson at Contra Costa County Quilt Guild (pattern by Joe Wood at Thimble Creek Quilt Shop); Rotogravure by Joe Wood at Thimble Creek Quilt Shop. Row 3: Sew Spooky by Arlene Stamper and Melissa Harris at The Quilt Company; Haunted House by Cynthia England at England Design. Row 4: Baltimore Halloween by Pearl P. Pereira at P3 Designs; Haunted Houses by Amber Johnson at A Little Bit Biased; If the Hat Fits pattern by The Buggy Barn™; a quilt kit is also available at The Buggy Barn. Row 5: If the Hat Fits block by The Buggy Barn™; Pumpkins by Frieda Anderson at Friestyle; Witch's Brew by Joan Jones at Seams Like Home; Don't Drink and Fly by Holly Mabutas at Eat Cake Graphics.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Best of Halloween 2012: Jack-O-Lantern Baskets
On Kim Gaddy's very enjoyable blog, Sewing With Terriers, she writes about living and working in Texas as a quilt artist, pattern designer, and owner of Hennig House Quilts, just outside of Austin, the capital city. To inspire you for autumn sewing, here are two of many fun-to-make quilts designed by Kim.
Jack O Lantern Baskets, 38 x 38", by Kim Gaddy at Buttons and Bees
We love the wildly grinning faces on these Jack O' Lanterns, which are bursting with personality. They're fresh off the vine and ready to celebrate the season, surrounded by bats and candy corn. Kim designed this quilt in a versatile size to brighten up any room in the house. If you're out of space to display it on the wall, consider draping it over your favorite armchair or sofa. We can't help smiling when we see this lively quilt, as these Jack O' Lanterns look as if they are ready to party !
Fall Pumpkins by Kim Gaddy at Buttons and Bees
Fall Pumpkins is such a pretty pattern, with its graceful symmetry and swirling vines whose curves complement the round pumpkins. The soft red of the autumn leaves and the neutral background lends this quilt to many different decors. It's sophisticated enough to be shown in the living room or dining room, but also works well displayed as a bed topper or kitchen table topper. You'll have a great time practicing your applique skills, whether you choose solid color fabrics, traditional small calico prints, or contemporary tone-on-tone batiks.
Image credits: Images are shown with the generous permission of Kim Gaddy.
Jack O Lantern Baskets, 38 x 38", by Kim Gaddy at Buttons and Bees
We love the wildly grinning faces on these Jack O' Lanterns, which are bursting with personality. They're fresh off the vine and ready to celebrate the season, surrounded by bats and candy corn. Kim designed this quilt in a versatile size to brighten up any room in the house. If you're out of space to display it on the wall, consider draping it over your favorite armchair or sofa. We can't help smiling when we see this lively quilt, as these Jack O' Lanterns look as if they are ready to party !
Fall Pumpkins by Kim Gaddy at Buttons and Bees
Fall Pumpkins is such a pretty pattern, with its graceful symmetry and swirling vines whose curves complement the round pumpkins. The soft red of the autumn leaves and the neutral background lends this quilt to many different decors. It's sophisticated enough to be shown in the living room or dining room, but also works well displayed as a bed topper or kitchen table topper. You'll have a great time practicing your applique skills, whether you choose solid color fabrics, traditional small calico prints, or contemporary tone-on-tone batiks.
Image credits: Images are shown with the generous permission of Kim Gaddy.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Cute quilts for kids: it's a wrap
We're wrapping up our series on cute quilts for kids. In case you just joined us, here are the original posts: Cute quilts for kids (a new series), Cute quilts for kids (Don't Look Now), Legends and dreams: Noah's ark, Cute quilts for kids... it's Playtime, All God's critters got a place in the choir, A Quilt Story by Heather & Megan, Cute quilts for kids? Piece o'cake, Cute as a button: Buttons and Bees, Top of the Range Designs, Just Dandy, and Quilts for kids by Mrs. Moen.
Three of these designers are from Australia, one is from Norway, and the rest are from North America. Patterns are available for all. Hope you enjoyed these fabulous artists as much as we did ! Row 1, L-R: Sand Castles, by Rebecca Johnson at Chasing Cottons; Peak Hour, by Kellie Wulfsohn at Don't Look Now; Critters Dancin' in the Moonlight, by Linda Hohag at Brandywine Design. Row 2: Playtime, by Sandy Klop at American Jane; Rhymes to Remember, by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins, at Piece O'Cake Designs; Hootenanny, by Kim Gaddy at Buttons and Bees. Row 3: Circus Stack, by Heather & Megan, at Quilt Story; Funky Birds and Flower Angel, by Nina Lise Moen at Mrs. Moen's patterns. Row 4: Just Dandy, by Vanessa Christenson, at V and Co; Spell-Caster, by Tracey Campbell, at Top of the Range Designs; Noah's Ark, by Laura Nownes, at Laura Nownes.com.
Three of these designers are from Australia, one is from Norway, and the rest are from North America. Patterns are available for all. Hope you enjoyed these fabulous artists as much as we did ! Row 1, L-R: Sand Castles, by Rebecca Johnson at Chasing Cottons; Peak Hour, by Kellie Wulfsohn at Don't Look Now; Critters Dancin' in the Moonlight, by Linda Hohag at Brandywine Design. Row 2: Playtime, by Sandy Klop at American Jane; Rhymes to Remember, by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins, at Piece O'Cake Designs; Hootenanny, by Kim Gaddy at Buttons and Bees. Row 3: Circus Stack, by Heather & Megan, at Quilt Story; Funky Birds and Flower Angel, by Nina Lise Moen at Mrs. Moen's patterns. Row 4: Just Dandy, by Vanessa Christenson, at V and Co; Spell-Caster, by Tracey Campbell, at Top of the Range Designs; Noah's Ark, by Laura Nownes, at Laura Nownes.com.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Cute as a button: Buttons and Bees
As metaphors for quilts go, "cute as a button" is spot on. The phrase was inspired by the cute and fluffy button quail. Buttons also keep you warm and protected ("button up your overcoat" !) Buttons are often beautiful to look at -- which may be why grandmas once collected them in jars. All of which brings us to Buttons and Bees*, purveyors of unique buttons, quilt patterns, and cozy hand-dyed wool.
Cat's Cradle, 36 x 42", by Kim Gaddy, at Buttons and Bees
We love these minimalist kitties, and the cute mouse in the lower right corner. "Cat's Cradle" is mostly pieced, so it goes together quickly. If you are a dog person, check out Puppy Playtime and Big Dog Little Dog. Kits are also available on the Buttons and Bees shopping page.
Night owl, 48 x 49", by Kim Gaddy, at Buttons and Bees
These sweet owls with their button eyes are sharing the tree with a possum, while fireflies light up the night sky. The pattern includes both Night Owl and Day Owl versions ! The bright and sunny Day Owl quilt has ladybugs.
Ladybug Lane, 44 x 52", by Kim Gaddy, at Buttons and Bees
"Ladybug Lane" will delight every child who loves the little red bugs. The ladybug lane kit includes the pattern, fabric for the quilt top, and buttons to decorate the ladybug wings.
Live Simply lap quilt, by Kim Gaddy, at Buttons and Bees
The words of wisdom in "Live Simply" speak for themselves, so we'll sign off now... but not before mentioning a few more Buttons and Bees patterns we think you'll love: Honey Bee Houses, Love is Patient, and Born to Quilt.
Image credits and links: Images are shown with the generous permission of Kim Gaddy. Kim and her husband, Mark, first launched Buttons and Bees in 1991. Kim was experimenting with ceramics and making buttons for her sewing projects while Mark was a budding beekeeper. For more information, see Buttons and Bees: About Us.
Cat's Cradle, 36 x 42", by Kim Gaddy, at Buttons and Bees
We love these minimalist kitties, and the cute mouse in the lower right corner. "Cat's Cradle" is mostly pieced, so it goes together quickly. If you are a dog person, check out Puppy Playtime and Big Dog Little Dog. Kits are also available on the Buttons and Bees shopping page.
Night owl, 48 x 49", by Kim Gaddy, at Buttons and Bees
These sweet owls with their button eyes are sharing the tree with a possum, while fireflies light up the night sky. The pattern includes both Night Owl and Day Owl versions ! The bright and sunny Day Owl quilt has ladybugs.
Ladybug Lane, 44 x 52", by Kim Gaddy, at Buttons and Bees
"Ladybug Lane" will delight every child who loves the little red bugs. The ladybug lane kit includes the pattern, fabric for the quilt top, and buttons to decorate the ladybug wings.
Live Simply lap quilt, by Kim Gaddy, at Buttons and Bees
The words of wisdom in "Live Simply" speak for themselves, so we'll sign off now... but not before mentioning a few more Buttons and Bees patterns we think you'll love: Honey Bee Houses, Love is Patient, and Born to Quilt.
Image credits and links: Images are shown with the generous permission of Kim Gaddy. Kim and her husband, Mark, first launched Buttons and Bees in 1991. Kim was experimenting with ceramics and making buttons for her sewing projects while Mark was a budding beekeeper. For more information, see Buttons and Bees: About Us.
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