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I knew I wanted that quilt to be on the cover of the pattern, but didn't want to cut into the fabrics until I had really made sure the pattern was ready.
So I made the first sample quilt with some leftover fabrics from the By Hand collection designed by Amy Friend of During Quiet Time for Contempo (There is still yardage and precuts on Amazon! Search for "By Hand Contempo to see them all!)
I absolutely love how different this one looks!
The By Hand version uses only 12 fabrics, so it is the baby/lap size in the pattern. The Catch & Release version uses 15 fabrics, and is the longer throw size.
Another difference is the top and bottom straight/scalloped edges. In the By Hand version, I cut the top and bottom pieces to remain straight so I could use straight of grain binding. But in the Catch & Release version, I cut the top and bottom as waves and used bias binding.
For the Catch & Release version, I used Art Gallery Fabrics' new Heart of the Ocean solid blue for the bias tape and binding. For the By Hand version, I used Kona Cerise for the bias tape and binding.
Same pattern, but two completely different looks! I absolutely love that!
High Tide is perfect for fabrics that you love and don't really want to cut up. (I know you are
High Tide uses bias tape applique and has absolutely no curved piecing! And it's made using a quilt-as-you-go method! It's really a quick and fun quilt to make!
The pattern includes directions for five sizes including a table runner, baby/lap quilt, throw quilt, twin sized quilt, and queen sized quilt.
AND the pattern uses 5" x WOF strips. Did you know companies like Island Batik, Moda, and Free Spirit Fabrics all make precuts that are strips like that?? Moda calls them "Dessert Rolls," Free Spirit calls them "Design Strips," and Island Batik calls them "Stash Builder Rolls." Of course you can cut your own from yardage too!
Be sure to get the digital High Tide pattern in my Etsy shop! It's available as a paper pattern too!
I can't wait to see all the versions of this quilt that you all make! Please be sure to share your finished quilts with me on Facebook and Instagram!
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Both quilts are beautiful, Laura but I love the blue one more. Thanks for the pattern link, I am looking for ideas to make easy quilt for my nephew :)
ReplyDeleteLovely quilts!
ReplyDeleteI just couldn't resist this one. I have already purchased it!
ReplyDeleteI like the blue version, but the pink version is stunning! As soon as we get moved and settled I will get the pattern and make a few, I know a niece and some nephews who will like that!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! That does an amazing job with the High Tide fabrics!! And what a fantastic photo op for it - that's a stunning picture at the top. Love your pattern, btw.
ReplyDeleteOh my, both quilts are gorgeous. What a fabulous pattern.
ReplyDeleteVery cool quilt. I love the blue one. Very pretty pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun they both are - and they have such different looks with the fabrics! Nice job!!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing it in another colorway. It is a great pattern and I am sure it will do well. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how different the two versions looks! I love them both, but the Catch and Release blues totally have my heart :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on an AWESOME new pattern!!
ReplyDeleteWow.. great pattern! And what a great use for Mr Domestic's fabric! Both versions are cute, but if really shines in those beautiful blues.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks great! and scalloped edges add a special touch. Thank you for linking up to the Peacock Party.
ReplyDeleteThis is a terrific pattern for those fabrics that need to be featured in large pieces (that we are all carefully protecting from the rotary cutter - which is Not hoarding..... lol). It looks great in the catch and release fabrics, I love the bias tape, very clever of you to make it QAYG.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, I really love both quilts but the bias tape edges on the High Tide quilt really makes it stand out. If you get a chance, please consider linking up to Free Motion Mavericks. We'd love to have you join us.
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern as yours always are! You'll do well with this pattern I think. So clever. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteInteresting design. Thank you for linking up with Put your foot down.
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