Duets & Poured Color by Paula Nadelstern Lookbook

Simple Quilts, Complex Fabric
I love when a quilt of simple shapes is transformed into
an eye-catching spectacle using intricate fabric. This type
of quilt may look difficult and complicated but ultimately, it’s
not when you know how to look for the seams. That’s why
we included a line drawing of both the base block and the
full layout next to each quilt. All of the quilts showcased here
were created around the theme: Simple Quilts, Complex
Fabric. Use these fabrics to gift wrap any traditional pattern.
I divide fabric into two main categories: Prima Donnas
and Allovers. Any fabric that is composed of ordered motifs
is a Prima Donna. Allovers are nondirectional with a forgiving
temperament that look the same from any angle.
The five patterns in DUETS are Prima Donnas while
POURED COLOR includes two Allovers. DUETS seemed
a perfect title for the collection because each pattern
combines at least two of my previous designs to create
something brand new. When I make a new quilt, I’m always
revisiting my older fabrics and notice something new each
time. POURED COLOR showcases Cosette, an homage to
the elegant, classic marbling technique and Impressions, a
scruffy, scratchy textile. As always, I’ve included all-important
tonal blacks and fabulous, weird greens.
This Look Book owes much to the posse of patternistas
who rallied to make these beautiful, thoughtful quilts. Thank
you for generously sharing your time and exceptional skills:
Karen Benson, Vicki Welsh, Peggy True, Randa Mulford, Toby
Lischko and Stephanie Sheridan.
-Paula Nadelstern