Hi friends!
Today I wanted to chat about recoloring a quilt.
And yes, there is a fabric giveaway at the end of this post. Giveaway is closed!
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Recoloring a Quilt
Often we see a quilt pattern and are either drawn to or turned off by the color. I admit, if I see a quilt in browns and tans, I am not going to look any further! It is not a color scheme that I like. Nothing wrong with it, just not my thing.
And even though I love floral fabrics, it has to be the right kind of floral. If I don’t like the floral, I may not look at the quilt. So picky!
But the quilt might be a great design and a really fun one to make. I just haven’t looked at it closely enough.
An Example
One example is my Pink Delight quilt from my new book with C&T Publishing, Patchwork Braids. I love how this quilt came out.
I used various shades of pink, purple, and red from the Spotsy line from QT Fabrics. Using a range of colors and not just sticking to pink, kept if from feeling too cutesy. And the addition of the dark blue squares both grounded the braids and added a little depth to the color scheme.
But, let’s be honest, not everyone likes pink. No matter the shade of pink!
The Recolor
So, sometimes you have to play with color!!! Here is the same quilt in my newest batik line with Island Batik called Just Dandy.
Since the original quilt was in pinks, I went with blues this time! Well, a range of blues and greens.
The Just Dandy line has a great selection of blues and greens in it.
Of course, this quilt would look great in any color scheme. A monochromatic or analogous color scheme works really well with this quilt!
What colors would you use?
Another Quilt
The cover quilt in the book is also a great color story! For this quilt, called Blue Diamond Iris, I used a complementary color scheme.
Blue and orange are complimentary colors meaning they are across from each other on the color wheel. Together they create a dramatic color scheme!
Usually though, you want to pick one to be the main color and use more of that color than the other. In my quilt, I used equal amounts of each to create a bold design. This quilt shows a really good example of warm and cool and the effect of color- see how the warm orange braids pop off the quilt and the cool blue braids seem to be the background?
The Colors
But, did you notice that each “color” is actually a range of color? In the orange braid section, there is orange, red, scarlet and even a gold.
And the oranges are all darker shades of the color; even the gold is not a real light color.
The blues are primarily medium and light shades with a couple of darker colors.
This quilt could work in any complimentary scheme, like purple and yellow green, though you don’t have to use a complimentary scheme. It could be just scrappy with one braid using light fabrics and one braid using dark fabrics. So many options.
Hmmm…. I may have to try the scrappy light and dark thing!
Want help with putting fabric together? The Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool is my go to helper! I use it to pick colors that will go together or to find a combination to get me started. Check it out here. If you have some questions about color schemes, you can check out this blog post from my exploring the basics series.
Fabric Giveaway!!!!
As part of my ongoing celebration this month, Christmas in July, I thought it would be fun to share some of the fabrics from my 2 versions of Pink Delight; the pinks from the original quilt and the blues from the remake!
I have 4 sets of FQ bundles to give away! So there will be 4 winners!
Two sets of the Spotsy with 9 FQs in it.
And two sets of the Just Dandy with 8 FQs in it!
To Enter the Giveaway
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this blog post. You could tell me your favorite of the 2 FQ bundles though if you win… well, you get the one that is available! Giveaway is closed! Thank you to everyone who entered!! I’ve read all your comments and you are all so sweet!
The giveaway closes Tuesday July 15th at 9pm ET. I will email the winners and if I don’t receive a reply in 2 days, I will pick another winner.
Don’t know how to leave a comment? Scroll to the bottom of this blog post and look for the Leave a Reply box. Enter your comment in the box and then click on the Post Comment button! Easy peasy!
Happy quilting!
Kate
p.s. Want to check out the book patchwork Braids? Click here.
p.p.s Have you see the post about our new Christmas In July Block Party?
Click here to learn more!
The just dandy batiks are gorgeous and the misty mornings. Chalk Hill !oh my the possibilities are endless
I love the blue & orange quilt because I just love these 2 colors together!
Such pretty fabrics and colorways. I admit recoloring a quilt is out of my area of expertise but it really interests me. I love the blue and green colorways but maybe I should stretch and try the pinks and oranges. Either would be good with me. Hopefully I will win !!!
I love the blues!
Gotta be Just Dandy…my stash is 95 % batiks! Great design for showing off both collections.
Love those braids.! And those colors. WOW!!!
Both the pinks and blues are perfect for summer.
The Braid quilt is on my list. Maybe it will be on top of the list if I win!! Love the green/blue combo.
Love your work. Both of them! I’m new to quilting. Have a lot of grand daughters. And they all started asking for a quilt. So I’m learning as I go. I would appreciate any ideas or tricks for a newby
Both bundles feel like happiness, but I’m a pink girl. Ilove the way you blended colors in each set. Thanks for asking!
It never ceases to amaze me to see patterns in different colorways!
The blue/green colors are gorgeous!
I’m a cool blues and greens k8bda girl, but I could use the pinks as a gift for a quilty friend!
Both sets of fabric are gorgeous! Thank you.
The fabric and your quilts are beautiful. Happened to stumble on to your blog and just signed up.
Kate I love the just dandy collection and I have some TinkerBell fabric I’ve wanted to sew into a girls quilt but haven’t found the perfect fabric to complement TinkerBell until now. Just dandy would be the perfect pairing. Love all your braided projects.
Wow that sea blue bundle matches my
image of Maui on our last visit ( before the fire) …. I have a photo of the beach with palm trees snd turtles in mind. It will be placed over our stairwell as you enter our house as a reminder of the many family trips to visit my aunt and uncle who lived in Hawaii .Beautiful range of vibrant sea colours ! My favorites❤️😊
I’m always looking for new quilt ideas and different color combinations. I’m not crazy about brown either. I like bright colors. Thanks for the opportunity to win some fabric.
Love love love the Just Dandy color mix. The ocean feel is so wonderful!!! Your book, Patchwork Braids is very tempting!!! I haven’t bought a new quilt book in years, maybe now is the time!!
Great giveaway. I like Just Dandy best but Spotsy would fill a hole in my stash.
I try to look more at the pattern / design of a quilt than the colors and fabrics used. I am always buying fabrics that I love, so I have great stash that I enjoy picking from
Well I have one quilt in greens and blues and it is one of my favs. So I think I’ll go with Spotsy
Thank you so much for your generosity and for the always-enjoyable posts you continue to share. I look forward to reading every one.
This encourages me to think about color in a different way – thanks!
Love the batiks or the dots!
I just love your color choices. I love the pastels you used for the bag on the cover of your book. And, although I truly want to do foundation work, I have yet to try it, but have a feeling it would be my favorite way to quilt.
I love your books and fabric. If I were to win I would take either, it would be hard to choose a favorite.
The fat quarter bundles are both lovely. Thanks for all the good information on your blog.
Both sets of fat quarters are gorgeous! I love seeing how different color schemes look in the same pattern. Thank you.
I love your website and your patterns. I love your quilts for a long time now. you have great talent and eye for the colors.. love your designs.
I am new to your blogs. I joined the Nordic Stars quilt along after finding out about it from Kris Poor. I am not a fan of Grunge, so I haven’t found to right material yet.
I’ve been thinking about trying some braids for awhile and haven’t gotten around to it. After reading this post, I think a qult with braids is next on my list!
Thanks for sharing!
Love the blues. Makes me wish I was at the beach
Love spotsy. Enjoy your site. Thank you.
You have good color sense. Both combinations look amazing!
I love the blues and greens….they remind me of the ocean!
I love your braid book which I just received as a gift from my sister! I love both colorways and designs!
Either would make me a happy soul! Thank you very much for the chance to win! Enjoy the weekend!
I love the colors in all three quilts. I have twin great grandbabies( a boy and a girl) I think I will use this pattern with different colors for them. Thank you. Donna Bourcy
Love both the Spotsy AND the Just Dandy fabric combos. Too hard to choose! The rich, vibrant colors in your fabric designs are always winners. Recently purchased one of your quilt kits and can’t wait to start it.
I’m not a fan of pastel pinks but really like the deeper shades of fuchsia and purple and I love dots! I have to go with Spotsy.
The Spotsy is beautiful. The colors blend so nice together. If I win I would be happy with either bundle. Thank you.
I prefer the Just Dandy color way.
Both fabric lines are nice, but i lean a little more to the “just dandy” fabrics.
Just Dandy are my favorite Colors !!!
Love the different color versions! I love the pinks – but the blues are cool too!
Just ordered your patchwork braids book. Love all your pictures! Hope I win a fq package. 😄
I’m so happy that I came across your site. I just love all the beautiful color combinations.
Both color ways are beautiful and I would love to make something out of either one.
Love both colorways! But I would have to go with the blue/green.
Thanks Kate for the recoloring info. I am the same way. I am drawn to the quilt color before the design. I like the pink version of the quilt. In the blue I felt that the ends disappeared in the background and made the braids look out of balance and unfinished. But isolate the fabrics and both lines attract my eyes.
Love your color selections. I too pass by quilts of brown and tan. Being a Florida girl, give me beautiful ocean colors. Thank you for your amazing quilts.
Love your color selections. I too pass by quilts of brown and tan. Being a Florida girl, give me beautiful ocean colors. Thank you for your amazing quilts.
Can’t decide which of the fabric groups I like more… Just Dandy or Spotsy… But I’d love to try making a quilt with either of them. Beautiful fabrics! Thanks for all the information that you share on your blog.
First time to read your blog. Love the feather looking quilt thanks.
Kate I just love the Dandy colors. Also, love reading your helpful ideas. I love how you changed the colors of all three quilts, making each unique.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful gifts with us quilters. Your inspirational ideas and color choices are always welcome.
Your quilts are amazing and you have inspired me! Love the two sets and the blue-green one is my very favourite ..
I love both! But if I had to choose 1 it would be Spotsy- I don’t have a lot of pinks and can use those.
You have beautiful patterns!
I love all of your quilts you show in this blog ~ all the color combos just pop! Beautiful.
Thank you for all your inspiration and encouragment.
I would love the blue set of FQs but I am noy picky and i love them both.
Love the colorways! Always a joy!
I love all the beautiful colors!!
I love the blue combo of fabrics.
I have used the Ultimate Color Tool. I ❤️Spotsy. I tend to gravitate to colors in the pink family, magenta, etc. ( I have Just Dandy, and the Patchwork braid book! ) Can’t wait to start your Grunge Mystery too!!
I love love love All the Pink Colours of Spotsy — The name says it all. It’s like Christmas in July
Beautiful fabrics as usual and too hard to choose a favorite.
Oh I love them all, but I think my favorite is the “just dandy” fabric. Good luck to all who enter 😉
Luv the Spotsy collection of pinks as they are sending me a positive vibe.
Love the quilts in the new book. As for the “give away,” I like the Just Dandy with blue and green 8 FQs in it!
I love the pinks!
Stunning quilts, as usual. Love blues & greens, so Just Dandy would be ‘dandy.’ BTW, Colorado misses you!
The blue diamond iris is soo beautiful- especially out at the beach!
You have chosen 2 of my favorite colorways – warm pinks and reds and cool blues and greens. A few years ago, my office was being renovated because of a flood in the building. The committee that was in charge of decorating chose to paint everything in a neutral color. I wanted my office painted a cool light blue because if it’s calming effect. I prevailed! The power of that light blue convinced others that it could sooth the soul.
I love them both, I am a color girl. Still have very fond memories of our time on the cruise.
I love , love ,love your new line of Just Dandy fabrics! They are definitely my color way. Can’t wait to start Nordic Stars…..
You’ve done it again! Absolutely gorgeous colors! So nice to “see” you at last night’s ACQ meeting.
I really enjoyed this post! It’s given me a “spark” .Thanks for the inspiration! I Love those blues and greens. They would be perfect for a quilt that is still “just in my head” or Bluebell braid placemats for the cottage, but those pinks are very nice too and I know someone who would love a quilt made with those.
The Just Dandy braid quilt is my fav! I made braid quilts from batiks for a bedroom to go on a bedside table and the top of a bureau. Thanks for a chance to win some of your beautiful batiks!
Love, love, love these colors. I usually lean towards blues and greens with a pop of orange or pink. I want to switch that and focus on corals, oranges and pinks with pops of blue and green. Great selections.
both of these color bundles shout to be used in the pink delight quilt. It is hard to choose when both are so pretty.
Ooooh! Both bundles are gorgeous and if I were so lucky to have to choose, I’d go with the greens and blues, love these fabrics!
I love both bundles. I’ve been wanting to try a braided quilt pattern for quite a while now. These are very beautiful! I always love the differences you can make with a simple color swap. A simple swap from light to dark background makes an amazing difference as well.
The chevron pattern looks like a fun design to do in black & white!
I am eager to check out the braid book; one has been on my bucket list for quite a while. Personally, the remake version with blues/greens. I also like the idea of a version with purples and greens. Fingers crossed.
I love the blues and greens. So vibrant.
aloha! Enjoying your braids and the colors!
Ellen
The fat quarter bundles are gorgeous.
Love both the bundles and the way they were used.
Love the braid look. I plan to make several.
I have never made a braided quilt pattern and super excited to give it a try maybe on a placemat for practice. Thank you for inspiring me.
I love the colors! And fun to see all the colors that are in the blues or pinks. Not all blues or pinks even though the initial look registers those more. Colors are so fun and interesting. The braids are lovely.
Batiks are my favorite fabric, so I like the Just Dandy bundle. I especially like the dandelions.
Talk about perfect timing—- I have just ordered the Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool, and my current project is in colours of blue and orange: dark blues and brighter (yet muted) orange and gold.
I love all the batiks. Is there a way to post a picture?
The cool thing about your braid technique is how you can mix the color variations and make a different look each time. Love both color ways, just dandy would be my favorite!
I love your color combinations. I’ve never been able to coordinate colors.
Love your fabrics. Like seeing how the same quilt looks with different fabrics.
I agree. I tend to respond more to colors in a quilt and may pass by one with colors that don’t appeal to me. I love both of your color schemes! Lately, I’ve been finding that pinks are easier to find, especially in batiks so I’ve been looking for more blues in greens.
I would be happy to win either bundle. I especially love Island Batik fabrics for their color and “hand”. I really like your two color variations quilts in this post and love the pattern!
Beautiful colors 🥰 lovely quilts.
Kate, I loved hearing you speak at the Blue Valley Quilters class and then taking your class. Great technique! That said…I need to finish the table runner project. Great reminder!
I love both color ways but probably would choose the pinks!
Love both prizes, no yellow is the way to my heart! Thank you for all the great patterns, products and ideas. I just wish I could keep up with it all!
I love both color schemes but I have a new granddaughter that the pink/purple group would be perfect for! I really enjoy seeing quilt patterns done in different colors.
I’m a blue person but both bundles are beautiful. Thanks for the little class on colour. I am always anxious to learn.
I love the blues and greens of Just Dandy. Your examples of braids using them are stunning. Thanks.
Love Just Dandy
Love the Spotsy fabrics as dots are my favorite. Have made a practice braid using your template. It’s easy to use and the braid came out perfect.
I’m a “Dandy” fan, but both are beautiful. I love, love, love the new book!!
I love blue, but that pink bundle is so pretty too.
Braud quilts are very fun!
Both fabric collections are lovely! I mainly make charity quilts and either set would make a lovely quilt.
Love the braids pattern – my favorite is the Just Dandy colorway. Thanks.
Generally I’m a blues gal; but I absolutely adore the Pinks used in the original colorway. I use the colorwheel all the time. I also like to photograph my fabric choices in black and white, I find this really helpful. Seeing the oranges and blues used in Blue Diamond Iris. Wow, wow, wow! Love it! Thanks for the inspiration.
I really like the pink patchwork braid. I even requested the free pattern and look forward to making that pattern. I enjoy your email and the information your provide. Thank you.
I love how the colors change the feeling of the quilt. It’s also true for me that the colors of a quilt can really attract or detract from the pattern. Wish I could see through that better!
Hi there! Uhh, yes to both..so pretty
Love the Spotsy! Thanks for celebrating Christmas in July like this!
I am on Team Spotsy! I love polkadots/spots and the colors are full of cheer.
Love the blue and green
I appreciate the information on how to pick colors as it is something I have struggled with. Your explanation of the colors, warm and cool, etc. has been eye-opening. It is hard to pick a favorite of those two fat quarter bundles, but I am enamored with polkadot/spots, so Spotsy is my favorite. However, they are both beautiful!
I like both Spotsy and Dandy, although the colors in Dandy are what I usually gravitate to. I do love the quilt done in the blues and oranges. Those colors really make it vivid.
LOVE your new book……I used your braided border idea from the Blue Dahlia pattern on a kaleidoscope quilt….it turned out beautiful! Thank you, thank you. I love BOTH fat quarter bundles and would love to win either one.
My favorite featured quilt is the Pink Delight made using the Spotsy line from QT fabrics. I am always drawn to colorful fabrics with random dot patterns.
I grew up near the Atlantic Ocean and now live on the prairies, I lending towards the blue bundle.
Love “Just Dandy” fabric
To me, a sign that I liked the outcome of my quilting efforts, is to make the quilt again in a different color way. Kate, this is a great reminder. I often start a project in blues and greens, like Just Dandy.
I love both versions of the quilt and would make a version of the blue/green! I would be very happy to put either bundle into a quilt but if chosen and both were available I would pick those blue green batiks.
This is fun! Love the teals but it is a very hard choice!
Love the color combination and interesting patterns
Loving the blue FQ bundle! Already have made patterns of tote, crossover bag and zipped pouch. Working on table runner and also have your book! Loving braids!
Love the Dandy fat quarter bundle. Nice to see patterns in different color ways.
Thank you for keeping me inspired! I always look forward to your posts! 💕 Love all the fabrics but Spotsy is my fave.
I love both bundles! And even though I love pinks, I like the blue/green bundle best. Both versions of your pattern are beautiful.
All the colors are beautiful bus since I’m a cool color girl, I’d love Just Dandy.
Beautiful fabrics!!! Spotsy is my favorite. Thanks for this opportunity. Debora
Both colorways are beautiful–I will say maybe the blues are my favorite! Thanks forthechance!!
They are both beautiful. I do prefer the blue, It reminds me of the water.
Wow, these are both beautiful colorways. Blues always call me, but I know that I would love working with the pinks, also.
Hi,
I absolutely adore the blue-green pack!
I would definitely use it in a new quilt.
Hi Kate, I am always amazed when seeing a Recoloring of a quilt. I really liked the blue version. I have signed up for the Nordic Mystery and I am excited about starting it.
Karen
What gorgeous colors! I think the combination of the two Just Dandy bundles would make a spectacular quilt!
I love both color sets…and totally agree with disliking browns etc
Love your table runner. Fabrics are perfect for it. My fave is Pink Delight.
Hi Kate,
I absolutely love the remake in the blues! The pinks are pretty, but for some reason the blues speak to me.
What a generous give away!
I love these! I gravitate to the blue batik, but all all beautiful! Thank you!
Beautiful fabrics. I like Just Dandy as I am a blue/green fan.
Thanks
I like them both, but really love the just dandy!
I go for the beautiful pinks every time – something bright and cheery – catches the eye! However, my favorite all around colors are blues and the assortment of these blues and greens are stunning!!
I’m guilty of exactly what you were talking about. If I don’t like the colors I can’t see the quilt. I’m learning to overcome this and am really enjoying the process. My favorite of your bundles is “Dandy”, very calm and serene.
I like the pink bundle, but the blues called to me! All beautiful, though.
Love the Spotsy bundle.
I would make a Valentine quilt or a quilt for a special lady.
Love these fabrics. I’ve always had a soft spot for batiks. But the pinks/red bundle is definitely my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win one of the bundles too.
I have to admit, even though pink is my favorite color, I wasn’t a fan of the pink version of this quilt. But the blues!!! Oh my. I fell in love with that version!!
I love the Spotsy bundle, because… pink! But the blues are also pretty! I’ll be picking up the book on payday – I’m intrigued with the possibilities…
love the blues and greens. It reminds me of a day down at the beach enjoying the cool breeze and the sunshine. Just relaxing after a very long week at work.
Beautiful fabric designs!
I love the Just Dandy bundle, sea glass colors are what I have in my home!
Thanks for showing the two versions of these quikts. That’s one thing i like about goig to classes where everyone picks their oen fabrics. It’s so fun seeing the way the fabric picks make the project look different!
My favorite is “Just Dandy”
I like the Just Dandy.
Your quilts are gorgeous! I have made a few braid quilts and they are fun to do. The fat quarters are fabulous. I tend to be drawn to blues and greens but now that I have a granddaughter I find myself using pinks more often.
I like them both, but I think I like the blue green set better.