I’m pleased to show you my latest quilt finish. This is the Go West quilt.
I had a great time using Carolyn Friedlander’s Doe fabric to make this one. The line has a fun mix of low volume fabrics as well as some lovely saturated colours. I think that the sage green is my favourite so far this year.
I originally called this pattern Kapow because it reminded me of the way explosions and punches are depicted in comic books (radiating zigzags). However the central motif and the Santa Fe feel of the quilt lead me to change it to Go West. *cue Pet Shop Boys (old school) or the Village People (older school)*.
I asked Kelly Elliott (who unfortunately no longer offers quilting services) to quilt this one for me. Kelly used a large scale, geometric pattern of her own design. It’s hard to photograph it well because of the size, but it really suits the quilt, echoing the many angles.
For the back I used some 108″ yardage from Carolyn’s collection supplemented with some of the leftover bright colours.
The binding is the same navy as the centre motifs. I think it frames the quilt nicely.
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Pattern Details:
Pattern: Go West
Quilt sizes: Baby mat: 48″ x 42″; Lap (seen here): 48″ x 63″; Twin: 64″ x 84″
Fabric – Carolyn Friedlander Doe
Quilting: Kelly Elliott of The Quilt Machine
So glad too find Your Blog, so surprise too find this Tute on the Western Design Quilt, as I am in to Feathers, My brother is Musician of Playing an making Flutes, his studio consist of Western/Indian Arts, his music by him is the same, plays/on stage/etc, from West Virginia, anyways I found Your great design, an hope too make him the Quilt , even if its smaller new at this, but the idea is Your work an design an I will tell him , am so excited by You thanks renee by
Iam looking for help on indian applique quilts and how to do a family quilt. please email if you can help me on this. I hope the patterns are free. This will be for my own personal use,ok. Thanks, Betty
I just bought this pattern and love the colors you used. I am curious if anyone has sent you pictures of their quilt in different colors. I would love to see them if possible.
Love it! It is so striking and vibrant.
What a perfect name also!
Do you have a larger version of this quilt pattern available? For a King sized bed perhaps?
Hi Katie, unfortunately not – the proportions just didn’t work out with the Q/K sizes.
Great pattern, and your colors so make it pop – nice work! I love this quilt and I’ve pinned it to my “Quilty Goodness” board on Pinterest (with proper credit, of course!). Feel free to follow me if you’d like: http://pinterest.com/lipglass/quilty-goodness/
Seriously Kirsty, you are one of my fave quilt designers. This is above and beyond!
Hillary
I love how you oversized the design – it looks more modern that way. It’s beautiful. Great job.
Wow, this is a great design! Those colours are so perfect with it. So vibrant. The name is so fitting too!
Whoa! This is a beauty! I am such a fan of anything with a southwest vibe to it, it’s not even fair how much I love this! Great job, as usual, my dear!
Lovely job! I’ve yet to see a quilt of yours I don’t like, but I LOVE this one. I’m magining it in all sorts of other value/colour combos too. Good luck in the contest.
Its stunning Kirsty, your designs really are amazing! Love them all :)
Wonderful quilt – beautiful design using colorful fabrics!
Very nice! I love the geometric design and the colors you used.
Another stunning quilt – love the colours!
I love your beautiful quilt. What a great idea, beautiful fabrics and lovely quilting!
Greetings from Poland
Kamila
Another winner! Seriously you have such a great grasp on geometric impact in quilts. I am both in love and very envious of you! ;) :) <3
I really love the way the pattern seems to pulse with the color order you selected. The quilting pattern is really great, and good luck in the festival!
This is amazing with the dark, bold colors. Gorgeous quilt.
Hallo Kirsty, always so active and creative! The quilt is stunning, I love the bold colors and big design. The quilting is very interesting too. In the whole, it is a winner. Brava!
Another fantastic Bonjour Creation! I read “Go West” and thought of the Marx Brothers film! (That’s showing my age!!!) The colour palette complements the design perfectly!
It is beautiful, it reminds me of Native American patterns.
Wow! It looks amazing Kirsty. I absolutely love it. Congratulations on another fabulous pattern.