I fussy cut four of the sixteen octagons—à la Lucy Boston—with Inklingo KISS 103, and stitched this one on the porch. An Inklingo KISS (Keep it Simple, Stitchers) was just what I needed on a quiet Saturday afternoon—needle & thread, pretty little scissors, and some fabric in my lap—keep it simple pleasures. It was a nice break from all of the machine piecing I have done with Inklingo this summer.
I absolutely love Inklingo KISS 103. This new Inklingo OCTAGON shape collection was inspired by Lucy Boston’s Keyboard Patchwork in Diana Boston’s wonderful book, The Patchworks of Lucy Boston, recently reprinted.
When quilters started receiving Diana’s book, it was clear that they wanted/needed octagons to print on fabric with Inklingo. Monkey says it was predictable. He knows that quilters who use Inklingo for one quilt want it for every quilt.
KISS 103 – Octagons PLUS!
The “Keep it Simple, Stitchers” KISS format makes it possible to introduce new shapes quickly, and start having fun sooner. If you have Diana Boston’s book, the original Keyboard Patchwork is on page 54. There are several stunning blocks inspired by Lucy Boston—and Inklingo KISS 103—in the photo albums of the Inklingo Yahoo group.
If you don’t have Diana Boston’s book yet, you are in for a treat. It is one of my all-time favorite quilt books. The story of Lucy’s quilts is inspiring, and with the Inklingo KISS collection, you can save time preparing, and spend more time sewing. Inklingo KISSes are small and inexpensive, but they include the features you love—shapes to print on fabric, a choice of layouts, suggested cutting plans, and suggested custom page sizes.
Linda, your Keyboard blocks are making me want to start doing some fussy printing/cutting of octagons and a whole other quilt than the Harpsichord Quilt!! Gorgeous!
When I saw your blocks I immediatly thought, I want to make these….I have a scroll of things that I want to do with Inklingo and I am beginning to think that I won’t accomplish them all in my life time. Everytime I turn around a new collection is out with inspiring blocks. Thanks so much for everything!
LOVED visiting with you at the Checker open house!! Your blog is coming along nicely!!! And I’m going to have to make time to try this out… it’s so cool!
Are you going to Houston? I forget what you told me!
Smooches!!!
Beautiful work and fabric choices Linda.
Beautiful octagon blocks Linda! Love the fussy cutting. I think I see octagons in my future.
Right now I am working on some Lucy Boston Patchwork of the Crosses. My colour theme is Autumn and I am testing out a little fussy cutting on some of them. I have five blocks posted on my blog, if you would like to see them.
I love KISSing!!! And I have been making this block too. I can’t believe you gave us the very thing I was fascinated with in the Lucy Boston book! They turn out so pretty! Your fabric choices are gorgeous!
More KISSes! XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX !