For this heirloom-quality quilt, the vines and branches were inspired by wrought ironwork, and the bordering swags were imagined from festoons of fruit, as seen in Roman Empire temples. You can make the quilt as shown, or mix and match the elements to create your own design. Kathy gives you plenty of preparation guidelines to ensure success, whether you use her needle-turn method or choose a different appliqué technique.
• This graceful and sophisticated quilt is divided into twelve sections, making it easier to complete
• Luxurious, intricate details offer a challenge for experienced quilters, and comprehensive instructions with template tips make it approachable for ambitious beginners
• Full-size pattern sheets are included for this quilt inspired by the bible verse, "I am the vine, you are the branches..." —John 15:5
Review The Applique Society - January 10, 2013
Kathy designed her quilt "Flourish on the Vine" with inspiration from her favorite bible verse "I am the vine, you are the branches" -- John 15:5. This graceful and sophisticated quilt is stunning with soft muted colors. It is divided into twelve sections making it easier to complete. Advanced quilters will find a challenge with the lush and intricate pieces yet a confident beginner will have no problem following Kathy's instructions in the included 15 page color booklet. Kathy walks you through choosing a color palette, marking the background fabric, making freezer paper templates, preparing the applique patches ... including those that overlap ... reverse applique and her favorite applique technique "needle-turn." Full size patterns for all components are included.
Review Quilts from Quiltmakers 100 Blocks - March 5, 2013
A Flair For Applique. A verse from the Bible, wrought ironwork and festoons of fruit from the Roman Empire era were the inspirations for Kathy K. Wylie's award-winning quilt. Now you can make your own Flourish on the Vine with Kathy's detailed instructions for the needle-turn applique and construction. Full-size patterns are included.
Review Canadian Quilter Magazine - May 2, 2013
If you saw the cover of Quilter's Newsletter, April/May 2012, or the winner of the IQA Founders Award in Houston in 2011, then you will know what I am talking about. This quilt, designed by Kathy K. Wylie of Whitby, Ontario can now be yours - with a bit of work of course. Kathy has put together this book of her quilt design which was released in December 2012 and includes full-size pattern pieces. If you go to Kathy's website, www.kathykwylie.com, you will also see some smaller projects she has made using design portions of the original quilt. I just took a class with Kathy based on her first book Sewflakes. If you get a chance to take a course with her she is a wonderful instructor and shared lots of tips and tricks - just like her books!
