The revamp of the Mixtape Quilts Pattern will be available shortly. In the meantime, here's a sample I made using Ann Kelle's new Remix collection.
As you can see, the Mixtape pattern is essentially the same. I've just tweaked the number of blocks slightly so there isn't such a large exterior border. This is the Party Mix version, made with 6" blocks. It measures approximately 54" x 69".
In addition to the Remix prints, I used Kona solids in coffee, tangerine, school bus, azure, jade green, lime and cactus. I love this color scheme with the deep, bitter brown and the bright summer colors.
I tried something a little different with the quilting, free-motion quilting big loopy flowers all over the surface of the quilt. I had originally intended to do regular FMQ, but I decided at the last minute to mix it up a bit. The flower design is something I had "doodled" on a scrap sandwich. I liked it so much I figured I'd find out what happened if I repeated it all over a quilt top.
I find that it's tough to break away from the regular meandering stitch, because it covers everything evenly without interfering with any kind of piecing, and it creates what I think is a "perfect" texture. The loopy flowers are kind of fun though.
You can see the quilting a little more clearly on the mostly-solid back. I basically just started in one corner and worked my way across the quilt without marking anything first, so you can see that the placement of the flowers is a bit irregular.
Here's a detail of the quilting. Despite the irregularity, I'm quite fond of the shape.
And stripey bindings are always nice!
Also nice is all this extra Remix fabric that I have, courtesy of Robert Kaufman. For a chance to win one of the five bundles, leave a comment on this post before midnight Friday, June 25.
What a great colour combination - looks very clean and modern. Great Giveaway!
Posted by: Linda | June 23, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Love the colors! Glad you're back!
Posted by: Briana | June 23, 2010 at 11:36 PM
I love the flowered quilting! Very Pretty!
Posted by: Manda | June 23, 2010 at 11:39 PM
Oh I like the remix!! I hope I can figure out the changes from the original pattern. Love the fabrics too!! The colors look perfect together.
Posted by: Gale | June 23, 2010 at 11:42 PM
I love your stripey binding too! And I think those big flowers are great!
Posted by: Muriël | June 23, 2010 at 11:42 PM
Those loopy flowers are fabulous!
Posted by: Gill | June 23, 2010 at 11:48 PM
great idea! and great giveaway! thanks for sharing!
Posted by: jessica | June 23, 2010 at 11:50 PM
I love your quilting on this one - nice.
Posted by: Kate | June 23, 2010 at 11:51 PM
Lovin your quilt...the colors, the simplicity of it, and the very cool quilting. Lovely!
Posted by: Tina | June 23, 2010 at 11:52 PM
And again a lovely quilt I would love to make my self. And luckily there is a chance to win some fabric for it.
Here is crossing my fingers and hoping to be picked.
And love the flowers by the way! Gorgeous!!
Posted by: Puk | June 23, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Wow, loving the quilting!
Posted by: Jiaying | June 23, 2010 at 11:55 PM
Another great quilt
Posted by: Alison | June 23, 2010 at 11:55 PM
Lovely quilt and lovely colours. I especially love your binding. It looks so bright and festive.
Posted by: Samelia's Mum | June 23, 2010 at 11:55 PM
Such a wonderful array of colours and fantastic quilting.
Posted by: Katie | June 24, 2010 at 12:03 AM
Love what you did... especially with the flowers. Do you do that on a regular machine or do you have a long arm? I have tried flowers but for some reason I can only make 4 petals :) Oh, well... practice... practice... practice...
Posted by: cheri | June 24, 2010 at 12:03 AM
I love the quilt especially the flowers!
Posted by: Auli | June 24, 2010 at 12:06 AM
I love the vibrant colors of this quilt and the loopy flowers are perfect! Another stunning quilt!
Posted by: bruinbr | June 24, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Colours, flowers and stripes! A perfect combination! :-D
Posted by: Amelie | June 24, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Everything about this quilt is beautiful! The quilting is gorgeous. Well done taking the risk and quilting different to your norm. It looks great.
Posted by: Jill B | June 24, 2010 at 12:09 AM
Thank you for sharing such detailed pictures. I have been thinking about how to quilt a baby girl quilt and your flower design would be great so I'll have to have a try.
Posted by: CraftyMummy | June 24, 2010 at 12:21 AM
I love the colour combinations you came up with. And I like the free motion flowers - it gives the quilt some different interest.
Depending on when the pattern is available I might make this for my sisters wedding!
Posted by: Dani | June 24, 2010 at 12:23 AM
What a gorgeous quilt! I love the flower details... looks really hard to do....
Posted by: Yael | June 24, 2010 at 12:24 AM
Love the flowers and the stripy binding and the pattern and the fabric choice.
Posted by: kaita | June 24, 2010 at 12:28 AM
I won't be holding my breath since I never win, but man do I love the flower quilting!
Posted by: Emily | June 24, 2010 at 12:31 AM
Love the look of the new quilt or should I say remix quilt. I really love you work, the quilting is wonderful - something I want to learn how to do. A giveaway is always fun to enter and I would love to win some of that great fabric
Posted by: Sue | June 24, 2010 at 12:37 AM