Giveaway & A Little More Modern Country!

When I was developing the line, I had a really clear vision in my head of where I could imagine a Modern Country quilt being used and just what a modern farmhouse might look like. One of the things I did was to “mine” images I had here at home and on Pinterest and create a storyboard for myself. My Pinterest story board you can find here.

 

Modern Country inspiration on Pinterest.

 

 

This is my story board (on the left).  Windham liked it so much that we created one for the cover of the swatch book that goes out with salesmen (on the right).

 

 

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I had a blast making the quilts.  You have, of course, already met this quilt … Springtime.

 

Springtime Watermarked

Springtime by Mary Elizabeth Kinch

 

There were four other quilts created for the line!

 

With a plethora of half-square triangles that spin with unbridled enthusiasm, “Triangle Twist” is energetic and lively! I love the movement and asymmetry of this design. Look closely and you’ll see smaller triangles amid the masses for a little piecing fun! You can find the pattern here.

 

Triangle Twist Watermarked

Triangle Twist by Mary Elizabeth Kinch

 

 

I found this photo years ago in a home decorating magazine

 

 

black and white quilt stack

 

 

 

That folded black and white antique quilt crowning the stack captured both my eye and my curiosity. I loved the graphic presentation of those dark small squares and larger squares on point. Paper and pencil in hand, I began working out what the block construction might be and was laughing before I was done.

 

 While not obvious at first glance, the popular churn dash block is the heart of this quilt. The monochromatic colour scheme is what gives this block arrangement its bold look. Here is the quilt I created.  When you look at it, what do you see first? The churn dash block or those graphic squares? That’s why I called the quilt … Now You See It, Now You Don’t! You can find the pattern here.

 

Now You See It Watermarked

Now You See It, Now You Don’t by Mary Elizabeth Kinch

 

 

I later found out that the original antique quilt is for sale here at Laura Fisher Antique Quilts.

 

(Three Squared) Squared is the perfect picnic quilt! I was incredibly fortunate to have the amazing Elisa Sims Albury, of the blog and Instagram account Stitch Outside The Ditch lend her talents in creating a quilt for the line. Elisa’s lively mix of creativity and logic, rhythm and random, creates this wonderfully energetic, yet soothing, design. My eyes naturally seek out and settle on the smaller nine patch blocks with their wee sashing and their incredible cuteness. Be still my heart! You can find the pattern here.

 

 

Three Squared Squared Watermarked

(Three Squared) Squared by Elisa Sims Albury for Mary Elizabeth Kinch Quilts

 

 

Sidebar is the final quilt that was created for the line and included in the “lookbook” (which you can find here on Windham’s website). Using a “responsive conversational” approach, I created this improvisational quilt from my intuitive side. This quilt is a class project where I guide students as they explore their creative potential and delve into the improvisational process. They learn about playing with colour, scale, proportion and balance. I would love to come to your guild or shop and teach this fun and free- spirited class.

 

 

Sidebar Watermarked

Sidebar by Mary Elizabeth Kinch

 

 

The lookbook also includes two garments I designed for the line: the Margaux Tunic and the Madeline Smock. Is Miss K not the cutest thing in her Madeline Smock? Her mom is modeling the Margaux Tunic.

 

 

Madeline Smock watermarked

The Madeline Smock

 

Margaux Tunic watermarked

The Margaux Tunic

 

Thank you so much for joining me and indulging me in celebrating!

 

Giveaway closes midnight March 19th EST. Three lucky winners will each win a fat quarter bundle of Modern Country.  Click HERE to leave a comment about your favourite colour OR enter below by leaving a comment about which of the quilts is your favourite.

 

I will be quiet on Instagram tomorrow, Friday, as I observe the #boycottinstagramalgorithms and participate in the #silentsewin.  I’ll be back on Sunday though, to let you know who has won!

 

Thanks for visiting

 

and

 

Happy Stitching!

COMMENTS

  1. Kathy Worsley says...

    My favorite is “Now you see it, now you don’t.” When I first saw the churn dash block I didn’t like it…. But the more I saw of it, the more I liked it! There is so much you can do with color to change the look of such a simple block!!

  2. What a beautiful collection! I loved your story about the churn dash – I see squares in the folded quilt, but definitely the churn dash in your quilt!. It’s hard to pick a favorite quilt – they’re all so beautiful! (But I do love the hst’s and the churn dash lol!). Thanks for such a pretty giveaway!

    • mekinch says...

      Thank you for stopping by Thimbleanna and for your kind words. So glad that you stopped by.

  3. Karen Weidler says...

    I loved the Springtime quilt. Simple and sweet. But then the Sidebar quilt interested me too. This would make me step out of my comfort zone. All the quilts were lovely. Thanks for sharing.

    • mekinch says...

      Thank you Karen and yes, step out! So glad you stopped by.

  4. Christine Rachar says...

    Triangle Twist and Sidebar are my faves! Congratulations on a fabulous fresh fabric line. Love the look book with project ideas – quilts and clothing!

    • mekinch says...

      Thank you Christine! I had such a blast. I have a soft spot for Sidebar … we have a special relationship after making it!

  5. Marlene Seuffert says...

    Now you see it, now you don’t is my favorite quilt. Going to get the pattern.

  6. Linda Baker says...

    Three Squared is my favorite. All the quilts are beautiful. I like the color Aqua. Thanks for the contest.

    • mekinch says...

      You are very welcome Linda and so glad you like Three Squared!

  7. Patricia says...

    Love Love Love this line… the white and the chrisp colors are fabulous…The Springtime has to be my favorite quilt…

    • mekinch says...

      Thank you so very much Patricia!

  8. Susan Baughman says...

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the black and white fabric. Now you see it now you don’t is so dramatic, the best.

    • mekinch says...

      Oh thank you Susan!

  9. Annis Gerner says...

    I like the now you see it, now you don’t the best. Looks challenging.

    • mekinch says...

      Thank you Annis. The pattern instructions actually make it really easy to put together!

  10. Ginny Worden says...

    Love, love, love the Triangle Twist pattern,it has been on my Pinterest board for months, glad to see you are offering it as a pattern.

    • mekinch says...

      Thank you Ginny!

  11. Myra McFarland says...

    Now you see it, now you don’t — I have been drawn to monochromatic color schemes lately. I really like the designer’s use of an old favorite — Hole In the Barn Door — in a new way.

  12. Rosalie says...

    Springtime

  13. Linda Edwards says...

    My favorite of the quilts is Springtime. It reminds me of the first spring flowers.

  14. mary says...

    LOVE > Sidebar!

    • mekinch says...

      Shhh, don’t tell the other quilts, but I have a particular soft spot for this one too!

  15. Kim Mayberry says...

    Love the Springtime Quilt and the Now You See It, Now You Don’t Quilt!

    • mekinch says...

      Thank you Kim! So glad you stopped by.

  16. Judy Pinkston says...

    I like the Springtime quilt best. Your colors are beautiful!

    • mekinch says...

      Thank you Judy!

  17. I love the churn dash quilt – so fun to have it disappear when you’re not looking!

  18. I love the now u see it quilt and favorite color is red. I love the fabric line.

  19. Janie says...

    I love Triangle Twist. Thank you for the inspiration.

  20. Jane says...

    “Now You See It, Now You Don’t” has drawn an aged and old fashioned quilter into the modern style – first with kicking and screaming but now with a smile. Great design and inspiration. Thanks for updating my outlook. Jane

  21. Fonda Hatfield says...

    Just found your web site this morning,looks like one that is going to great. I love the red color and the green.

  22. Barbara Walk says...

    I love churn dash, so “Now you see it,now you don’t” draws me in! Such a clever twist!

  23. Karen Lindenmayer says...

    the black and white churn dash/square..such a striking combination, recently finished one in blues…love love love it

  24. Becka Meyers says...

    I love the simplicity of Three Squared! And I adore all the spring colors!

    • mekinch says...

      Thank you Becka!

  25. The springtime quilt really caught my eye. It reminded me so much of summers spent at the cottage on Lake Erie in my childhood. My grandmother would tuck us kids in between her crisp white linen sheets and starched pillowcases, after a full day on the beach and in and out of the water. Beforehand, we were well lathered with noxzema cream to soothe our sunburns. Lovingly placed at the foot of the bed was a wonderful hand pieced quilt reminiscent of your springtime quilt. The fabrics are so fresh and clean in appearance and remind me so much of the daintiness of the fabrics used in simpler times. You certainly have brought wonderful memories back to me. A wonderful collection. Well done. Thank you.

    • mekinch says...

      Oh Barbara, thank you for your kind words and for sharing such wonderful memories with me. Boy when I read Noxzema, that brought back a set of memories and the scent of it! So glad you stopped by.

  26. Chris Buchanan says...

    My favorite quilt is Springtime. It is like a breath of fresh air!

    • mekinch says...

      Thank you Chris. So glad you stopped by!

  27. mekinch says...

    Comments are now closed for the Giveaway. You have all been so incredibly generous and kind with your comments. It warms my heart! Thank you.

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