Happy Saturday....
This is Flying Carpet, one of the four quilts made out of Mystic Fabric, for Robert Kaufman.
Flying Carpet was inspired by the rugs and carpets in Morocco.
The variety of styles and colors were amazing....each style representing a tribe or area in Morocco.
No rug was exactly the same because they were usually made by one woman - their skills passed down from generation to generation and no pattern is used just their knowledge. I loved that you could see two rugs from the same village with similar patterns still be very different.
I had to include this cute little guy. Kitties are well revered in Morocco... they take care of the rodents since most of the markets and homes are open air. You will find them everywhere.... I was in heaven.
In honor of Flying Carpet I am giving away a fat 1/4 bundle of the "extract" palette....just leave a comment below and the winner will be chosen on Monday. My manor of choosing winners is not scientific, I collect the number of comments (say 35) and write them on little pieces of paper and let one of the kids draw. So it really is quite random. Don't worry this isn't your only chance to win....I will be giving away a bundle of fabric with each quilt.
Hope you have a great weekend!
xoxo
Valori
The flying carpet pattern will be available mid January from The Stitchin' Post.
Beautiful quilt and fabulous fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Joan Eady | January 09, 2016 at 08:06 AM
So beautiful. I can definitely see your inspiration in those beautiful rugs
Posted by: DianeY | January 09, 2016 at 08:13 AM
I love the colors and prints of your Mystic fabric. Great quilt, based on wonderful inspiration.
Posted by: Linda Jones | January 09, 2016 at 08:20 AM
Such rich colors ! And the photos are beautiful inspiration.
Posted by: Mary ann | January 09, 2016 at 08:26 AM
Can I win a carpet?
Posted by: Jason Wells | January 09, 2016 at 08:30 AM
I love those photos. All that colour!!
Posted by: jen | January 09, 2016 at 09:07 AM
This is the most beautiful quilt! On my to do list now for 2016
Posted by: Denise Fitzgerald | January 09, 2016 at 10:26 AM
Really striking quilt. I'd love those kitties too since we no longer have one...
Posted by: Linda E in AZ | January 09, 2016 at 10:40 AM
So inspirational.
Posted by: Gloria | January 09, 2016 at 10:47 AM
Love it! Love the colors. Makes want to start quilting right now!
Posted by: Joyce Seibert | January 09, 2016 at 11:09 AM
What a lovely quilty and gorgeous fabrics. I need to make one.
Posted by: Carol C | January 09, 2016 at 12:01 PM
I love this. My daughter got to visit the market too but was too busy looking for 'just the right rug' to take photos of any of the market.
Posted by: Vicky aka stichr and stichr2 | January 09, 2016 at 12:48 PM
Totally love this. And it is a really original quilt, despite its inspiration, rather than another version of something we have seen before. Congratulations
Posted by: Stephanie Weston | January 09, 2016 at 01:09 PM
Love these fabrics, especially that nice yellow.
Posted by: Jane Schmillen | January 09, 2016 at 03:57 PM
Beautiful and inspirational!
Posted by: Susan Miles | January 09, 2016 at 04:22 PM
Wow, love both the fabrics and the quilt design!
Posted by: Susan in Dublin | January 09, 2016 at 07:28 PM
Wonderful how you found your inspiration! Would love to win those fabrics!
Posted by: Marcia | January 09, 2016 at 11:50 PM
Morocco is on my bucket list to visit! I love your fabrics rich colors!
Posted by: Solange | January 10, 2016 at 05:11 AM
The flying carpet and fabrics are lovely!
Posted by: Carol W | January 10, 2016 at 06:50 AM
Beautiful guilt and such great colorful inspiration!
Posted by: DIANE L | January 10, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Kris L | January 10, 2016 at 12:48 PM
Calories, your colors and designs are as fantastic as the Morrocan carpets!
Posted by: Penny Dominici | January 10, 2016 at 12:55 PM
Autocorrect got me again...Valori, not Calories. Even though calories could mean your designs are hot.
Posted by: Penny Dominici | January 10, 2016 at 12:56 PM
Beautiful collection, the orange and yellow are amazingly vibrant and remind me of a tagine and saffron!
Posted by: Martha | January 10, 2016 at 01:35 PM
Stunning! Looking forward to your class at QuiltCon
Posted by: Mary | January 10, 2016 at 01:37 PM