Weekly Photo Challenge: Vivid

08Jun
by Oh, the Places We See
Vivid fabrics by Kaffe Fassett liven up a traditional quilt pattern.

Vivid fabrics by Kaffe Fassett liven up a traditional quilt pattern.

This week, I’m traveling to 12 quilt shops participating in the annual East Tennessee Shop Hop.  And although I grew up watching my mom make quilts, these new fabrics in somewhat traditional patterns are nothing like what she put together.  (But she’d love them, no doubt.)

Vivid colors front and back on this quilt designed by Kaffe Fassett.

Vivid colors front and back on this quilt designed by Kaffe Fassett.

The vivid colors and contemporary patterns are the inspiration of Kaffe Fassett, a London designer who has made his mark in the design world in various textile fields:  needlepoint, knitting, and now quilting.

Were the 60s ever this colorful?

Were the 60s ever this colorful?

This cute piece isn’t a Fassett design but one I couldn’t resist sharing.  It’s a vivid summer somewhere!

For more vivid entries in this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge, click here.

All quilts shown are on display at Gina’s Bernina Sewing Center, 10816 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934.

24 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challenge: Vivid”

    1. Oh, the Places We See

      Martha, you said it. May have to do a whole blog on these colorful fabrics and this designer. Best wishes for a colorful summer!

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  4. Camp That Site

    Good timing for this photo challenge. There really isn’t a more vivid craft. Very nice!

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      You’re so right about the timing. Sometime when these photo challenges come out, I’m on the lookout for something that will fit. This just happened when I was shop hopping!!! Thanks for taking a look.

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      Thanks! We love these fabrics, too. I’m hoping to publish a blog or two about this Shop Hop, so stay tuned. The quilt shop owners outdid themselves.

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      They really are! And thanks to you for stopping by our blog and taking a look. I guess if anything could make me want to spend time on a quilt, these fabrics could!!!

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  7. Su Leslie

    These are gorgeous. I particularly like the first one. The patterns and colours work wonderfully.

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      Thanks for commenting. I was taken by the striking colors in number 1. Yet it’s laid out in diamonds — a pattern that’s nothing special. It’s the fabric that makes it!

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      I love those fabrics, too. I think they’re designed to all go together. Even in number 1, you can see that dots, flowers, stripes, etc. all look good. Thanks for taking a look.

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  9. estelea

    What a take on the challenge! how many days does it to make such a masterpiece? absolutely stunning! I love nb2 too, but they are all really beautiful 🙂

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      We agree! Stunning, for sure. I wonder how long it would take me to finish a quilt, if I would ever finish. I like starting projects, but it’s hard to finish! Thanks for the comment.

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      Isn’t that bus great!!! So fun. And reminds me of when I was in college!!!

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      Thanks! It was eye-opening to see quilts in these bright colors. Thanks for commenting.

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    1. Oh, the Places We See

      I love that one, too, Cindy. But there are so many. I noticed that Kaffe Fassett has written several books — would love to look through them for more inspiration!

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