Last Quilt-Along Post & { Giveaway }
Today Janome Canada is featuring the last of three blog posts I did to walk you through creating the Whatever the Weather Quilt. Day 1 was about quilt layout and picking colours, Day 2 tackled piecing the quilt top and dealing with all those angles (there really aren’t that many) and today, Day 3 talks about how I quilted it.
To wrap things up, I am offering 2 charm packs of all 72 coloured Tamara Kate fabrics I used in the quilt. You can enter on the Janome Canada blogpost for one and right here for the other.
To enter, leave a comment below telling me what colour fabrics are your favourite when you are making a quilt. Entries close next Wednesday, September 28th at 6pm EST. Contest open to Canadian residents only.
98 Comments
Rachel
September 21, 2016I’d REALLY love to win these! Love the way you used small black & white prints instead of just a plain white for the main background.
Louise Charlton
September 21, 2016Hi Tamara, I love your fabrics – such beautiful colours. When I make a quilt, I always tend to go for blue colours, then aqua, turquoise… I will be making your beautiful quilt – it’s on my “to do” list…..
Olivia
September 21, 2016Cool colors n general, but purple is a favorite.
Gerri McCullough
September 21, 2016Such a beautiful quilt! Looking forward to making it! Thank you
Donna Debling
September 21, 2016Many thanks for this great tutorial. I just love the quilt and the colours you used. I know exactly where I will hang it when it is finished. At present though, I am making 2400 Hope Totes for women in need, but as soon as I reach my goal, this quilt will be the first thing on my list
Marian Allen
September 21, 2016Teal blue greens, so,calming
Michele
September 21, 2016Oooooh! This quilt design is gorgeous!!! If I didn’t already have a ‘few’ quilt projects on the go, I would join in the quilt along in a heartbeat!!! My favourite colour is everything in the blue/green range. Thanks for the chance!!!
teri
September 21, 2016My favorite colors to use would probably be Aqua, purple and navy in some form. Thank you for sharing this amazing quilt.
dolly
September 21, 2016You want me to pick a color?! That’s difficult. Ususally the color will depend on who I am makeing it for. But love all the bright colors here, and thought it so clever that you made the background of the quilt newtral. genuis.
Denniele
September 21, 2016Limes and pinks are my favorites!
shirley wilson
September 21, 2016very nice
Gloria Gaehring
September 21, 2016Would love to receive y.our fabrics as I fell in love with this quilt the first time I saw it…….it will be my fall/ winter project and I would be happy to send a picture of the completed project.
Linda Anton
September 21, 2016Such a nice array of colors. I just finished a quilt and this will be my next one. Would love to win the fabric.
Linda
Maureen love
September 21, 2016I would be very excited to win this fabric. as I love, love this quilt
Donna
September 21, 2016I have never won anything so maybe this will be a first.
Susan Hubay
September 21, 2016Your fabrics make this such a special quilt. Thanks for these posts!
Shannon Fraser
September 21, 2016Gorgeous work, Tamara! And I just love this new line of fabric 🙂 I seem to be gravitating towards aquas and purple/ pinks these days. Just can’t seem to get enough!
carol
September 21, 2016I like the reproduction fabric colors, turkey red type, smoky blues, cheddars.
But, granddaughters are showing me bright pinks, purples, so love opens me to lots of new colors.
Fireside Quilter
September 21, 2016It seems that I am drawn to cooler colours like blue and green. Thanks so much!!!
Bonnie Favorite
September 21, 2016My favorite colors for quilts I am working on right now are browns, from pale beige to deep red-browns, and browns with a tiny bit of black in the print. I am going crazy for gradations of brown.
Debe
September 21, 2016This is a beautiful quilt & I really like your fabric! I saw the quilt in person today at my dealers. The tutorial is very good, also.
June
September 21, 2016Wonderful pattern, colours and instructions – a definitely a quilt to make
Debbie Cowan
September 21, 2016Thanks for this beautiful project. The fabrics are gorgeous. I would love the chance to sew with them.
Kathleen Dalecio
September 21, 2016My color preferences vary from time to time and from project to project. I favor aquas quite a bit. However, right now I’m thinking of warm Autumn colors. Regardless of season or project though, I always love bright, clear, jewel-toned colors!!!
Thank you for your clear QAL instructions -and- for the awesome charms giveaway!
Karen Cowan
September 21, 2016Love love love all the fabrics and design
Annette Schultz
September 21, 2016I seem to use a lot of blue and green. But it is always fun o use a variety of colors. Thanks sew much for sharing this quilt project with us. In stitches
Gail Taylor
September 21, 2016Blue and white are always favs of mine. But I’m a scrappy quilter so I love all colors….that’s why I love this project!
Donna
September 21, 2016Blues and greens are the colors that I want to sew up next.
Thanks for giveaway, such happy colors.
hueisei
September 21, 2016I like bright colors like aqua, pink , yellow.
Michele Ward
September 21, 2016Beautiful quilt and fabric!!
Pat Hartman
September 22, 2016I always seem to gravitate to the blues! Thanks for the tutorial!
Coby
September 22, 2016I could never just choose one, especially of your designs. My colors would have to be rainbow and everything in between! Thank you for a wonderful tutorial!!
JackieP
September 22, 2016Love this quilt!
Mary Kocko
September 22, 2016such a great way to use so many yummy fabrics. When you can’t decide which colour use them all! Would love this to do over the long winter months.
Linda Betncourt
September 22, 2016Awesome tutorial – I pick my colors depending on who the quilt is for but my favorite color is blue (cool colors). This is definitely one I want to make.
Lisa
September 22, 2016I love this quilt along! My favourite colours when I am making a quilt are definitely teals and greens. I never have a shortage of those colours in my stash!
Jean Puffer
September 22, 2016Very nice bright fabrics. Very well done tutorial
Joy
September 22, 2016I love all the colours !
Frances Quigley
September 22, 2016I am currently in love with aqua, lime and yellow.
Cathy B.
September 22, 2016Love rich jewel tone colours and autumn colours.
Denise
September 22, 2016Love the pattern and the colors!
Delaine
September 22, 2016This is a beautiful quilt. Right now my favorite colors to quilt with are blue and cream, and purple and cream. Thanks!
Nancy Allen
September 22, 2016I really love this quilt and all the beautiful colors!
Katherine McMurry
September 22, 2016Super excited to start this project.
Judi caldwell
September 22, 2016Love the vibrancy of colors and your detailed instructions with pictures are great!
Kathleen Knight
September 22, 2016Pick a favourite colour??!! I’m a quilter–I love them all! But maybe purple and yellow a bit more than the rest…..
Laura Dirks
September 22, 2016I gravitate towards warm colors- pink would probably be favorite. I love this quilt and have it on my to do list
Danielle Jasmine Oliver
September 22, 2016For my girls we do all bright vivid colors for our quilts.
Emily
September 22, 2016Such beautiful fabrics! I try and pick colours to suit the quilt user, but I love earthy colours and pinks and greys 🙂
Cathy
September 22, 2016I love working with aqua bc it’s such a happy color. Thank you for the generous giveaway.
Christine
September 22, 2016I love using rainbows for everything!
AllisonT
September 22, 2016I tend to choose the quieter colours like grey, browns, creams – but then every once in a while I need to go really really bright!
Janice Shaben
September 22, 2016I tend to gravitate to blues and greens but do love browns and the fall colours!
Bev Leischner
September 22, 2016My favourite colours are pinks, yellows, greens & Blues in paler shades but am trying to use brighter colours.
Andrée Bergeron
September 22, 2016I love your quilt and choice of fabrics. It seems I always have blue in my quilts; either it represents the sky, the water, or some wild flowers.
Thank you for the give-away.
Nyla-Jean
September 22, 2016Right now I am beginning to work with a brand new bolt of Kona Snow so almost any colour!
Linda Williamson
September 22, 2016I tend to go for bright colors with a gray toned backgrounds. I’m kinda new to quilting but I’d love to try this one someday. Thanks for the giveaway.
Carol Broughton
September 22, 2016Love all of your fabrics! I like to use rich jewel tones of blues, greens and purples in my projects.
Darlene T.
September 22, 2016Hi! My very favorite quilt colors are lilacs/ blues/aquas/ lime greens ❤️
Elizabeth Martin
September 22, 2016I am eagerly hoping to feed my need for colour by winning these charm packs….please!And, I am not too ashamed to beg….
Julie
September 22, 2016I love to work with pastel colours as well as brights. I am drawn to pink as it’s my favourite colour. This quilt is absolutely stunning.
Thank you for sharing!
Anita
September 22, 2016Green, green keeps it clean & fresh!
Anna B
September 22, 2016Love this quilt! I’m putting it on my to do list.
Lindsay D.
September 22, 2016I try and pick colours that will make the quilt recipient’s heart smile. And I’m a sucker for turquoise. ❤️
Liz in Calgary
September 22, 2016Truly beautiful quilt!
Joan Wong
September 22, 2016I love bright rich colours. Thanks for the opportunity to win the 2 charm pack of fabric. Good luck to all.
Janie M
September 23, 2016I am always drawn towards blue. Your quilt is simply stunning thank you for the detailed tutorial.
Sheila Hlushak
September 23, 2016I love sewing with bright vibrant colours, but will usually go with teals and blues.
Miriam
September 23, 2016So pretty! I was just looking for a “rainbow” charm pack yesterday. I would love to win, but if I don’t, can I purchase this somewhere (preferably in Canada)?
Tamara
September 23, 2016Hi Miriam, I will keep my fingers crossed for you, but if your name isn’t drawn, I have 10 more sets cut that are available for purchase. They are $30 ea + tax & shipping. If you are interested, please email me directly (contact page). Thanks for stopping by, Tamara
Quilting Tangent
September 23, 2016The rainbow is my favorite. Your giveaway is prefect. Love the uniqueness of the mariners compass. Never saw an open version before.
Sarah J
September 23, 2016Love using yellow as a “bright spot”! The quilt is amazing and this rainbow of charms is so lovely!
Janet Patterson
September 23, 2016I gravitate towards “jewel” tones but there are very few colours I do not like to use in my quilts. I am learning every day about unusual colour combinations – open to anything and everything!
Laura
September 23, 2016I usually start with blue, blue green , teal part of the colour wheel and then move from there. It is fun to experiment with colour!
Wendy Albright
September 23, 2016My favorite colors for making quilts, for decorating my home, for dressing myself are the same. I love the bright yet soft, clear colors that you use on most of your fabrics…the beachy turquoises, the scrumptious purples that pleases my eye but are not heavy, the watercolor washed yellows. Yummmmm…eye candy! They make me smile and lift my spirits. Also, whimsical touches are a huge favorite of mine. Please keep on designing!
Jill Beaman
September 23, 2016Love all your colors! I usually work in bright colors. It makes me Happy!
Amy Hiusser
September 23, 2016I just found you on in stag ram, but I have to say your beautiful fabrics and designs have already caught my eye…love the colours!
When creating quilts I tend to go for pretty blues, but I absolutely love any really bright colours that pop and just grab your attention. It’s almost like they are saying, “Pick me! Pick me!”
Amy Hiusser
September 23, 2016*Instagram…not in stag ram…lol
Mara
September 23, 2016I tend to use a lot of different shades of blue, my favorite color, but I also love the rainbow!
Marianne Perry
September 23, 2016I’ve just discovered your fresh and bright fabrics. They are so much fun.
I use all colors depending on what the pattern and use of the piece will be but yellow is my favorite color.
Rebecca K
September 24, 2016I have eclectic taste that varies all the time but usually colour! Any colour is a good starting point for me. I sometimes use a whole line of fabric and other times mix in every scrap I can find.
Valerie Boode
September 24, 2016Warm hues are my first pull from fabric shelves.
Valerie Boode
September 24, 2016Warm hues are my first pick .
Roz Agulnik
September 25, 2016Such delicious colors it’s hard to decide a favorite but green is my favorite color, so I’ll go with that and hope that I am a winner. Thanks for the opportunity.
Lisa
September 25, 2016To win these would make so happy!! Came across you on Instagram today and not sure why I’ve found your lovely fabrics. So inspiring!!
I love using bold colors in my quilts and other creations, but if I had to pick just one, it would be blue. All shades and patterns. And I love to mix and match.
Now I’m going back to your blog posts to get even more inspiration! Love your work!!
Lisa
September 25, 2016* me so happy
* why I’ve not found your lovely fabrics until now.
So excied, I obviously can’t type!! : )
Michelle
September 25, 2016It’s so hard to choose a favourite colour, I tend to use them all, but I do love to use a lot of contrast.
Terry Anne Smiley
September 25, 2016I’m new to quilting – have only made table runners and a baby quilt in a class so far, but I want to make 2 quilts. One that is bright with Spring colours and one that has my favourite colours: orange and rust fall colours.
Rachel Gagnon
September 27, 2016I am new in the quilting world – I like to make scrappy quilts with many colors- personally I like the color green – Tamara you did a great job on that quilt…one day I will try it. Thank you for the giveaway – good luck to everyone!!!
Carol Broughton
September 27, 2016I am drawn to blues, purples and greens but also like pinks and yellows. Your collections are just gorgeous!
Leilani
September 27, 2016Yay, a contest just for Canadians! My favourite colour is cobalt and although I haven’t made a quilt with it yet, I want to make one with sea-glass inspired colours – I found some beautiful cobalt-coloured glass in Lake Ontario along with greens and a light lilac piece, and I would like to try those colours in an improv quilt.
Tiff Blakey
September 27, 2016I don’t have favorite colors. My favorite is typically whatever I’m working on at the moment.
Tania
September 27, 2016Orange… orange and more orange… and some pink and yellow 🙂 contrasted with turquoise!
Julie Whatman
September 27, 2016I love the fabrics that are shown and the colour wheel design in the quilt.
Tanis
September 27, 2016I have made maybe 6 quilts in my life and I think that they all qualify as “rainbow” in terms of colour scheme, so I’d say I’m most drawn to ALL THE COLOURS!!!
Diane W
September 27, 2016I absolutely love this quilt, and would love to win the fabrics. As far as my favorite color, that’s a difficult question for me to answer! So I would have to say blue-all shades of it! Thank you!
Dena Emeneau
September 27, 2016Since I have been able to distinguish colours I have loved anything and everything RED! But lately it’s all about white low volumes. 😊
Tamara
September 29, 2016The winner of the post is Janie M who commented “I am always drawn towards blue. Your quilt is simply stunning thank you for the detailed tutorial.” Thanks everyone for entering!