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When I conceived of this quilt, I remember thinking "I want to make a contemporary quilt - you know, something that's of the moment".  And as I put these silks together in this particular configuration, I wondered whether this quilt was not only of the moment, but whether its design would stand the test of time.

I quilted it very simply (but time consumingly!!!!!) in straight lines of two different varigated threads - one in purples and one in a fuschia/green/yellow.

I was pleased with the result (even taking into account the wonky back) and love, love, LOVE the hand this quilt has - which is, I think, as a result of the quilting and the fabrics.

An odd size for me, this quilt is 55 x 65 instead of my usual lap size - 52 x 73.  BSP thinks my laps are too long unless you have a big couch - my thoughts have always been that I like things generously sized, and a lap quilt that two can cuddle under while watching t.v. or that man could comfortably nap under on a couch is the size I've been aiming for.

BSP says that people's couches are getting smaller and smaller as we adjust to big city living and that my laps are too big to use as a throw.  If it's meant to be decorative only, than sure, it could be smaller, but to cuddle under - bigger is better, I thought.  What are yours?

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32 comments:

  1. The Calico Cat12.10.10

    Bigger is always better. I have 1 quilt that is too narrow & Gave away one that was too short. (I like to tuck under my chin & to have my feet burrowed in as well.)

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  2. Martymason21.10.10

    Stunning....just stunning. The colors, the quilting - it's all just stunning! (need I say more?)

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  3. Fran21.10.10

    Love the color combination! This quilt is pretty mesmerizing!

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  4. Vicki W22.10.10

    Love it! Great color palette!

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  5. Yetunde200022.10.10

    bigger is better, and i just love love it too.

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  6. Kit_Lang22.10.10

    :) thanks Marty!

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  7. Kit_Lang22.10.10

    thank you Fran. I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes it!

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  8. Kit_Lang22.10.10

    thanks Yetunde! (I'm glad there is some agreement with me that bigger is better. :) )

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  9. Kit_Lang22.10.10

    Thanks Vicki! I saw a painting a few years ago using this colour combination and immediately thought I'd like to make quilt in those same colours . I'm glad I FINALLY got around to doing it!

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  10. Kit_Lang23.10.10

    I can't take credit for the colour combination, I saw a painting using these colours a couple of years ago and decided then that i wanted to make a quilt in this pallette. In fact, I bought the silks right after I saw the painting!

    And thanks! :)

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  11. Theconfusedquilter23.10.10

    I agree with bigger is better, if the quilt is going to be used. I've made smaller lap quilts that end up never being used and that makes me feel like I've wasted my time and materials. Furniture might be getting smaller, but people aren't!

    This quilt is just lovely! I love how simple and graphic it is. I love the sheen of the fabric and wish I could reach into my computer and touch it. I would never have thought of this color combination, but it is simply stunning.

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  12. altglas23.10.10

    big is good. I do have a smaller blanket though, a crocheted one, that I love if I just want something over my legs.
    hmm - oddly, I love the back of this quilt much more than the front. not sure why. lovely work as always

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  13. Kit_Lang23.10.10

    I often like the backs of people's quilts more than the fronts. :) These days, I'm consciously trying to make my quilts reversible. :)

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  14. Carol23.10.10

    Hey Kit, I seen green, brown and purple, or is that violet. Well the quilt is just lovely, lovely, lovely. I too like the quilt for cuddling long enought to tuck my 5' 9" frame under and not have to worry about my toes getting cold. I'll take it. LOL
    Carol

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  15. Kit_Lang23.10.10

    Carol, it's a coppery brown, lime green and lavendar. (And thanks!)

    The consensus seems to be bigger is better . I love it when I'm right! :)

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  16. sonnetofthemoon23.10.10

    This is beautiful! Purple and green are nice together!

    I make most of my quilts about 60x80. I like to use them on the couch all by myself (Ian is always hot) and I hate to have any part of me not under a quilt. They also fit a queen bed with no overhang...so big enough for most applications but not too big.

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  17. britt23.10.10

    Gorgeous work, as usual! I love the quilting, and the composition of both sides is just wonderful!

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  18. Kit_Lang23.10.10

    Thanks Britt! :)

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  19. Kit_Lang23.10.10

    Another member of the big girl club! :) (My queens are usually 93 or 94 by 103 or 104. )

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  20. Amie Waltrip23.10.10

    Hi! I'm here from Livejournal. First of all, I love this quilt. You always make such beautiful quilts. I wish I was that talented! Second, I agree with you, bigger is better when it comes to quilts. I can always fold or tuck in the extra, but if it isn't big enough to cover me fully, then no dice. I'd rather have the quilt hang off the couch or bed than have a draft coming in under the edge because it's too small. I'm a very short, petite person, but I don't like using typical lap throws because some body part always sticks out.

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  21. Kit_Lang23.10.10

    Hi Amie - thanks for coming by and for leaving a comment! :) And I'm so glad that people agree with me about the size. :)

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  22. Dee23.10.10

    Kit, I absolutely love this quilt. I love the color and the design. Simplicity with great punch. Along with the majority of the commentators, I prefer larger quilts too. I read somewhere recently where smaller wall hangings were referred to as dust catchers. Now, I don't agree with that, because I've seen some exceptional pieces that were small works of art. I just wish I had wall space to do more than circulate my larger pieces, that is, when I'm not cuddling beneath them.

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  23. Kit_Lang24.10.10

    :) I've never heard of small quilts referred to as dust catchers, but I certainly could see them being so in the literal sense!

    And thanks re the quilt!

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  24. Cyrielle Lemeunier26.10.10

    Absolument superbe !!!! (Very wonderful !!!!)

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  25. Kit_Lang26.10.10

    Thank you very much Cyrielle. And thanks for stopping by! :)

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  26. Sarah@APV27.10.10

    This quilt is beautiful. I love the colour combination, so striking. And the pattern is beautifully contemporary. Am I right in assuming that you designed the pattern yourself?

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  27. Kit_Lang27.10.10

    Thank you. Yes, I've designed all my quilts for the last couple of years. I'm glad you like it. :)

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  28. Terri Stegmiller27.10.10

    I really like this. I think the design is very interesting and the quilting lines add beautiful texture.

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  29. Kit_Lang27.10.10

    Thanks very much, Terri!

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  30. Anastasia E White29.10.10

    Beautiful!

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  31. Kit Lang23.2.11

    oh, Kit@ I love your quilts! Thank you for Blogging. Your colors are incredible and your designs are worth repeating. Take it as the highest form of compliment. I plan to copy you as much as I'm capable...when i finally sit and quilt again! THANK YOU!

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  32. Kit Lang23.2.11

    Thanks Lorita - I really appreciate your enthusiastic response! :)

    Please keep in mind though, that my work is copyrighted - you are welcome to copy my quilts for your own use, but never for sale. Better yet, be inspired by me and riff off my quilts - making something that's uniquely you.

    Cheers and happy quilting!

    Kit

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