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31 May 2015

Prism quilt | 'Basically Patrick' giveaway


'Playing with Prisms' was the title of a project I saw on the cover of a past issue of Homespun magazine, and I loved it so much that I put it on my 'must-make' list at the time. It's a rainbow quilt with a twist - I really love the triangles along the border, just casually tossed onto the quilt.


The fabric line I have used is 'Basically Patrick' by Patrick Lose Studios for RJR Fabrics. A great line of bold stash basics, with several prints perfect for Christmas sewing also.


The finished quilt measures approximately 80 x 90cm, each half square triangle block is 2 1/4 inch square. I highly recommend nesting your seams when assembling the rows for a neat finish. I quilted mine on the diagonal, stitching in the ditch along the long edges of the triangles. Free motion quilting would have been better, but I was too chicken to try it out on this quilt top, which took me a million hours to piece! FMQ is on my 'to-learn' list for this year though, now that I have a super-duper sewing machine with all the right feet and everything.


The quilt pattern is by Megan Fisher from the March 2014 issue of Homespun magazine (which, incidentally also features my sewing room!). Back issues are available worldwide by contacting mailorder@universalmagazines.com.au.

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Would you like to win a fat eighth bundle of 'Basically Patrick' to make your own rainbow quilt or other colourful project? Just leave a comment below telling me what you would make with the bundle if you won. Entry is open worldwide, I will announce the three winners on 4 June, Thursday. Good luck!

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THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. The winners are: Ann Sehlmeier, Anorina (Samelias Mum) and Xanthe @ Wife-made! Congratulations ladies!! Please send an email to sedef@downgrapevinelane.com with your details so I can send out your bundles!

83 comments:

  1. Wow, just stunning! I actually bought this issue if homespun at the Festival if Quilts in the UK last summer! This was the only pattern I kept from the magazine ! I LOVE it .... I'd definitely make thus quilt with the fabric ... If I win, of course!!! (I'm coming to Australia in November if you're worried about international shipping!!)

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  2. I've never tried quilting before so this would be the perfect opportunity to have a go and make a mini dolls quilt

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  3. Love your quilt! Would love to try this one day! I make fabric dolls and these bright happy colour said would make wonderful dolls clothing. x

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  4. Those fabrics are too lovely. If I won this, I'm going to make my first ever quilt for my mom.

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  5. They are beautiful fabrics, I make quilt tops for kids going into foster care and think they would be great for teenagers. Love you quilts.

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  6. These would be perfect to make little quilts and accessories for my handmade dollies! So bright and cheerful!

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  7. Lovely quilt! And great giveaway!! I would make a quilt for our third... Greetings from Istanbul :)

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  8. I love your quilt. It is beautiful and colourful and I love the soft Aqua binding. I would make a kaleidoscope quilt if i won. I was going to say one like yours but I think that many hsts would kill me.

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  9. I would love to get a jump start on some Christmas projects for all the kids this year. Each year I choose a gift to make and all the kids are made their own handmade treasure.

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  10. Don't know how to quilt but a pieced skirt would look lovely!

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  11. Your quilt is amazing! I'd love to make one, if I won a bundle of these fabrics! Thanks for sharing your incredible quilt! peks1001(at)yahoo(com)

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  12. I would use these fabrics to make a throw quilt, similar to yours but with 60 degree triangles. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  13. Beautiful quilt. I love how the colors just pop against the white. My couches are looking old and tired, so I'd probably make a whole lot of cushions to brighten up the space.

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  14. Oh this quilt is beautiful! I would love to use these beautiful colors to practice making quilt blocks for a mini!!

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  15. Your quilt is perfect! I also would like to make a triangle quilt with this fabric!

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  16. I would love to sew some pillows for my couch.

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  17. What a beautiful quilt! I would like to try and make one with those pretty fabrics.

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  18. I would love to make a snuggle quilt for in our family room this coming fall/winter. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  19. Your quilt us gorgeous! I've always wanted to make a rainbow quilt too!

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  20. I would make something that would make a child smile! Thanks for the chance!!

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  21. Beautiful quilt! I would make a quilt for my daughter.

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  22. Beautiful quilt! I would make a quilt for my daughter.

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  23. I've wanted to make a rainbow quilt for so long - this would be perfect! I love your quilt, thanks for the chance to win this :) x

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  24. I love it that you're putting Adelaide on the map! I just bought a triangle ruler the other day, and can't wait to get started making HST's! Your quilt is lovely...

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  25. Who could go past the HST quilt - yours is an inspiration and it sparkles

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  26. Your quilt is adorable !!!! I'd like to make one of those

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  27. I would love to win!! Your work is beautiful. I would love to make a rainbow quilt. Yours is stunning.

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  28. I would make a beautiful rainbow quilt

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  29. I need to make a quilt for my girlfriend and this bundle would be perfect for her.

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  30. I would love to make a scallop quilt with the Basically Patrick fabrics. The challenge of a scallop quilt has been on my list for a while now and these fabrics would be perfect. A bundle of mini rainbows!

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  31. I would love this bundle for my next quilt project. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  32. I'd like to make a modern version of the Double Wedding Ring quilt with those beautiful fabrics! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  33. I loved the original one ( in Homespun) and am so pleased that you have made it now.

    Noela

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  34. I've been admiring your quilt on instagram! I've just gotten into English paper piecing- I have aspirations of a pillow cover some day. This fabric would go a long way towards it!

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  35. I've been admiring your quilt on instagram! I've just gotten into English paper piecing- I have aspirations of a pillow cover some day. This fabric would go a long way towards it!

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  36. What a gorgeous quilt! I would make a rainbow mini quilt of some sort as I've joined quite a few swaps recently :)

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  37. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a lovely prize Sedef. I'd love to have a go at a doll's quilt like this. It's so inspiring! But I'm not sure I have the patience for anything larger ;-)

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  38. I think a rainbow wall hanging would be in order!

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  39. If I won this beautiful fabric I would make a quilt for my parents.

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  40. Thanks for the giveaway. I would make a rainbow quilt.

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  41. Pick me! I would make your rainbow swirl quilt! =)

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  42. The quilt is gorgeous and perfect points!! I would love to try a circular triangle mini. Just need the beautiful rainbow fabric and a lot of nerve to get started!!

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  43. I would love to try a rainbow quilt pattern I've had had listed in my etsy wish list for years! I think it's called bearpaw! Your quilt is lovely so why not to try this one out too? Thanks for the chance to win!

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  44. I love rainbows and would definitely keep the fabrics together to make something special, I just made a rainbow ruffle table runner!

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  45. Just started learning to sew... If I won I would probably make a garland for my daughter's bedroom.

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  46. Just started learning to sew... If I won I would probably make a garland for my daughter's bedroom.

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  47. I would live to win this as want to learn to sew

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  48. I would make an awesome quilt out of this awesome fabric!
    Thanks!

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  49. Love your quilt! I think I would use it for inspiration on a quilt for my living room. I have been wanting to make one for awhile now.

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  50. quilt for my sister :)
    love to win it :)
    billano_kawaii@yahoo.com

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  51. I would make a garland .
    Email : dars2dars@yahoo.com

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  52. I would love to make a quilt for my daughter
    Jurga_kaya@yahoo.co.uk

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  53. Gorgeous colours! I would make a quilt for my baby girl... and hopefully have enough time to finish it before she's all grown up!

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  54. I love these colors and would enjoy making a quilt with them!! Thank you for the giveaway.

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  55. I would like to make a quilted stars as bed cover or a flower quilted skirt.

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  56. Lovely quilt! And great giveaway!! love to win it, thanks

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  57. My girls are rainbow crazy, I would definitely make something for their room. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  58. Your quilt is awesome - love the colours. Thanks for the chance to win some gorgeous fabric. I would love to make something really pretty with it if I win.
    Pauline
    perry94022 at hotmail dot com

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  59. I'd use these in the "My Small World" quilt from Quilt mania - they would really make it sing with colour.

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  60. Your quilt is lovely and if I win I think I will make a Norway Quilt from Thimbleblossoms or some mini quilts. Great giveaway:-)

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  61. i'd make a light jacket with this stuff

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  62. I would make a family reunion quilt with it, and have everyone one sign a piece of the quilt for my Grandmother who will be 97 this Year

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  63. Hi! I'd love to make tote bags for my sister and her daughters,and a tote bag or picnic blanket for my son.
    Thank you!
    Marta

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  64. Thank you so much for the opportunity. I recently help my mom in designing and stitching blouses/crop tops. I would love to win this for her:)

    Sara rai
    legendlives12@hotmail.com

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  65. Hi, Sedef! Honestly, I would love a chance to get anyone of these fabrics because I am an advanced beginner crocheter of 7 months and this would be great to add to my crochet projects! Plus, my grandmother is a quilt master! She would have a ball with these colors and she was the first person that came to mind when I saw your gift away! She even made a sleep gown out of curtains and it was gorgeous!

    So, if I were to win I'd share this fabric with her just see what she would come up with since she's been having back problems for the past few months. This will definitely giver her that get up and go!

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  66. I would make a beautiful rainbow quilt
    palemona@libero.it

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  67. Just had a new baby grandson, called Grayson, I am sure it would be fantastic for him to wake up to these bright colours. Xx
    Your work is beautiful, by the way.

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  68. Ooh! Not sure what I'd make - I'm thinking maybe a cushion cover!

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  69. Such lovely colors! I would make a rainbow quilt for my children. Fingers crossed!

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  70. Love your quilt. I would make a quillow. Thank you for your tutorials, and the giveaway.

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  71. Love your quilt. I would make a quillow. Thank you for your tutorials, and the giveaway.

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  72. Rainbow butterflies quilt for my baby niece, i already made your Bunny in a hoop tutorial for her. I'm from Chile and here is really hard to find such beatiful and colorful fabrics. Really love your work and tutorials. Cariños desde Viña del Mar :)

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  73. Applique all the things!! I must learn how to paper piece - it is stunning. And you need to get that darning foot on your machine :)

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  74. How can you ask what I would make?? Soooooo many things on my to do list. But I'd say that these basics would play a part in a large number of my projects! Cushion covers, mini quilts, and they'd be perfect for my butterfly wings!!

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  75. I would make some sweet little dolly dresses and harems from these gorgeous prints! Your quilt is stunning, but waaaay to advanced for me!

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  76. COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED AND THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED. NO MORE ENTRIES PLEASE. X

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