Sam Wilde Made this Fabric - I Made this QUILT!

Sam Wilde is a new designer for Free Spirit fabrics and I was fortunate to receive his new collection - Florescence to work with. I have wanted to make an optical illusion quilt for ages and this seemed like the perfect opportunity! Don't you just love how it came together? as promised, I will list the sizes at the end of this description.
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The measurements I used
the 'feature' squares are 5"
the 'shadow' fabric is 1.5" wide and 5.5" long - this will need trimming a little when you sew each one to the square,
The little offset pieces are 1" x 1.5"
make sure you get the shadow layout opposite each other.
The sashing I used was 2" wide.
Have a play with the layout and alter the sizes to suit yourself
Enjoy
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[@Talk-to-the-Pugs]

My husband was my maths genius, I’d go running to him, show him what I had and what I wanted to end up with, and he would figure it out. He was also good at drawing my project out for me. I lost my dear husband 3 years ago after 48 years together. I still ask him for help, and eventually we figure it out . Your quilt is amazing, thank you.

[@inspiringsimple]

I’m so sorry about you losing your beloved husband

[@snoppynewall4922]

❤❤

[@kimberlypaulson4545]

What a treasured memory to have. Sorry for your loss. Take care.

[@lynnbean7200]

So sorry for your loss. My husband too is the maths whizz in our house. He's great at anything to do with numbers but cannot visualise, whereas I can. We make a good team lol.

[@tracycharalambous5223]

I can empathize. I lost my husband almost 3yrs ago after 33 yrs together. I still ask him questions 😊.

[@ElizabethHewitt-by9ei]

Thumbs up if your watching it helps Kate out

[@budgetandplanforit8477]

I don’t even watch them first before I hit thumbs up 😂. She deserves every bit of success

[@priscillarogers7697]

The best love it I would like to buy it but I live in P E I. CANADA YOU THE BEST👍🏻

[@CherylMcGregor]

When you become a quilter, all those times we said ‘we will never use algebra in our real lives’, it comes back to haunt us.

[@bethnorris1361]

Same with geometry😊

[@traceywilliamson6373]

😂😂😂 if they told you this in school, and gave you examples in real life, I think the lessons would have been way more interesting

[@KathiTrujillo-kn6qn]

As a former algebra teacher, I can sympathize! If only we were allowed to teach math in this useful way!

[@EN-fl6dv]

I think the designer of the fabric will appreciate how you have used this material. It’s going to be an awesome quilt.

[@SandtoSea-3]

I dont make quilts, my mother does. She is mathematically challenged as well. So i do all her calculations and drawings for her. I even make her templates. Kate, you are doing amazing!! It must be this left and right brain thing because you are so creative! A true artisit! Thank you for channel!

[@lindaroberts9267]

Really a perfect choice for the fabrics!!! You are a joy to watch in your creative process… thanks for being here ❤

[@angelroost]

As was mentioned in another comment, 17,000 views and 4,800 likes. Leave a thumbs up for all the work it takes to produce a video. It helps the maker.

[@brendastajkowski502]

You won't fall asleep while you are making that quilt. The colours seem to pop right off the fabric. Such a happy quilt that will make.

[@tuto108]

So much pleasure watching you work on your beautiful quilt and "visiting" you and your lovely home! Thank you, Kate, for the wonderful visit!

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

The optical illusion quilt is the perfect choice for the lovely bold fabric. The black shadows make the colours and patterns sing!

[@nancythomas5426]

I'm so very Happy you chose Sam Wild's Fabrics for this Quilt, it is stunning. The first time I saw that quilt pattern, it was On Donna Jordon's Tutorials, I thought it was magic. Donna used larger blocks but I like it made made with smaller blocks better. I can imagine it with left-over fabrics from some quilts I've made for my family. I imagine it as a peek-a-boo Family quilt for someone. Thanks for the quilting journey, Kate.

[@maryclemons1048]

How lovely to have a Kate video today. It is a treat to get a glimpse of your life. You are an inspiration. Great to be on the green couch!

[@johnsimpson1387]

Your the only person I know who understands the challenge I simply cannot see in my minds eye how things are going to look , I have to make a few wrong ones until it clicks, thanks for understanding x

[@Tichaba124]

Me too! I was always told that no one can choose the worst patterns better than me!

[@zormier2002]

I personally have never seen anyone use this method Kate. I think all your quilts are darling just the same as you! Your DIL is very fortunate to have you. My MIL and I get along fabulously so I love when other people do as well.

[@bonniepreslar4262]

I am the queen of not having quite enough fabric to finish a project! I feel for you!! ☺️

[@user-jr3kl9hs4c]

Kate, it's a wonderful quilt. Sitting on the lime green sofa with all your KZbin friends, having a chat and a biscuit. I love watching your videos, always look forward to Sundays to share some time with you. ❤

[@user-nr5xi9yr1f]

Pure genius, Kate! Thanks for processing in real time. So many of us struggle in the same areas.... and turn out beautiful results.

[@judehillybilly]

That optical illusion is so effective as a quilt pattern.

[@user-kv3ji8dp5t]

My dear Kate thank you for instruction in humility and good fun. You are my favorite KZbinr at the moment. Joy to you. Glad you are feeling a bit better

[@suelaughton723]

That is a pattern that every time I see it done, I think, "I want to do that one too!". Yours came out lovely with those fabrics Kate. I was thinking that maybe I could do one with a square from each of the fabrics in my stash. Well, maybe not from ALL the fabrics - that might well cover my whole town! LOL Thanks for sharing with us Kate.

[@donnakimball3822]

❤❤❤ Katie, I'm a member of the angely challenged club. And math is out the window. I love your house. And your kitty. Fur babies makes life so much better. Just like grandkids.

[@Erin_Wilson_Studios]

In different fabrics, this could be a cool Minecraft quilt for kids.

[@maureenlangerfeld8489]

I think the illusion quilt is the best use of those fabrics! They r all beautiful but they don't relate to each other!❤

[@shirleybrinkman1850]

Beautiful quilt!!! The fabric designer, I’m sure, is very glad he sent the fabric to you to use in this quilt! Love watching your channels!!

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Oooooh!!😀 Ahhhhh!!😀 WoweeZowee!!😀 This is a great way to showcase the new designer's fabric!👍👍👍👍

[@user-id3ng2ol9q]

Kate this is a thank you for showing us the quilt you made while watching Mark Knopfler concerts...and the wonderful way it all worked out...going to see him in Newcastle and the fact that he BOUGHT your quilt when he found out the story behind it.. You have reminded me how much I love his lyrics and guitar and all the wonder of his concerts..I am now enjoying them again after many years....OOXX

[@Westernwilson]

"Prairie Wedding"

[@twillett100]

Beautiful!!

[@rfinnie1]

Bravo Kate that quilt is stunning!

[@jimrichardson8852]

I'm crazy about the plus sign blocks in progress, just so gorgeous!

[@jaynekennedy8469]

I think I’d be tempted to just quilt around the patterned squares which may make them look even more dimensional.

[@katharinawinter3788]

Either that or quilting in the diagonal straight through the edges...

[@AKLight2008]

I recently made a shadow quilt. I believe I ripped every seam. Your way of doing it makes so much sense.

[@joanbaughman1613]

I dearly love watching your videos. I also appreciate that you admit troubles as it makes me feel better knowing its not just me. Please keep the videos coming.

[@yvethemetriccrafter688]

That quilt was the perfect way to show off that fabric , wonderful.

[@bettysshowtime7400]

Amazing how the fluorescent blocks seem to be floating! Beautiful work Kate👏

[@gaylerichardson900]

This pattern is perfect to showcase these brilliant fabrics! Beautiful job, Kate.

[@GillPRR]

As soon as you started talking about cutting then sewing the black and grey strips together my mind immediately went to sewing a strip set and then cutting it ❤ Beautiful quilt - shows off the fabric beautifully.

[@kathgleeson2429]

I loved watching you make this quilt. This pattern having seen it year's ago ,started me on my quilt journey. 6 year's ago. I made it with 10" squares in batiks and l loved it. Mine was for a king sized bed. Thank you Kate for all your videos. I love watching you. Kathleen WOKING.

[@kimaustin5086]

Brilliant quilt and such wonderful new fabric. Thanks to Kate for making and Sam for the designs.

[@halcyonyorks4454]

The fabric is gorgeous, the quilt top is stunning, and your method of construction is brilliant. What a fun video! Thank you!

[@merrim7765]

Wow. That gray is the absolute perfect shade to achieve your objective!

[@Kay-xb9cp]

I couldn’t see exactly how the quilt would look until you pinned it onto your board….then all of a sudden the squares just popped out of the fabric and looked 3D…amazing work Kate ❤

[@dcinrb8538]

My husband bought extra long lint rollers that attach to an extendable 5 ft pole to use on our couch & area rugs....We have cats. I also use them whenever there's a lot of thread bits or string to be picked up. Very useful with or without the pole attachment.

[@s.a.whirley4559]

Beautiful!!! I love it! You took out the fear of making one! Thank you Kate🤩

[@user-dg5vm6jw1u]

I love dimensional quilts. Glad you moved on to chain piecing to move things along. Thanks for sharing all of your projects with us. So happy I can sit on the green sofa with you.

[@artaberns364]

Wow! Very beautiful, Kate. You did the fabric justice . I love the way you try to figure out how to make it easier for us to understand. Thank you.

[@davidprazynski6045]

Debbi here. I think this is my favorite quilt that you have made. Beautiful!

[@karinlease3544]

I've always wondered how that was done... Thank you Kate for showing and sharing all the details of your process and the result is fantastic!!!

[@GMPeg]

Oh, Kate, this is absolutely gorgeous! The shadow look makes the different fabrics not clash. It is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@JaniceNeff-u6k]

My days are always better when you are in them - love that you have made another beautiful quilt and showed all of us how it is done. I am new to sewing started my first quilt top 8 months ago and that's how I found you by searching postage stamp quilts. You have inspired me to start an EPP out of hexies, I made my first shopping bag by myself - it took you one hour - it took me three days LOL, now I am crocheting my first baby sweater to try something new, I started crocheting around 9 years old and now I am 74, my favorite is crocheting with thread so have made lots of tablecloths - always wanted to make a baby sweater and hat to match and thought just give it a go. You have helped me step out of my comfort zone to do new and different projects Thank you for all of the inspiration - love all of the green out your windows - can't wait to see where you will take me next!!!

[@yvonneiversen8749]

Oh Kate, that’s brilliant ❤

[@user-ce5zn3gb8b]

All I can say is WOW Katie it’s great.

[@pamlacey136]

Beautiful quilt with gorgeous fabric from Free Spirit!! I love, love it. Happy quilting………………………

[@NanaKathy47]

I made this type of quilt for my granddaughter a few years ago and love the pattern. She found a packed roses fabric she liked and we bought the pattern in every colorway they had. It came out wonderful. I wish you the best with your project.

[@iquiltasigoalong]

Well done Kate! Wonderful how you used those different patterns and made this quilt really work.❤

[@carolynrockafellow417]

Oh Kate, 😂I suffer from the same affliction I can totally relate. There are a few other quilters I watch that suffer the same thing. Amazing! The quilt is beautiful I love it! You’ve inspired me to tackle this project. I also think I’m going to look something up on Pinterest and an hour or two later I’ve totally forgotten what I wanted to find and am down a completely different rabbit hole 🤦🏻‍♀️ thank you for the visit Kate ❤

[@joannbanks5556]

3 yard quilts from Fabric Cafe does a lot of strip sets similar to what you made for the background and shadows. Love your channel. So peaceful and calming to me. You and Anna are so genuine .

[@hjp2256]

I didn't think I would like this design, but I REALLY do like it. I think it's the fabric and color of sashing that make it great.

[@michellebretzthrilltheworl358]

I love your idea for the shadow and neutral!!

[@dwaynecuster]

This is probably one of my favorite designs to date! I can imagine all kinds of color combinations and styles. ❤

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

It's a great way to showcase such a vibrant but varied fabric line. The attention is drawn to it with this design. Good choice Kate.

[@mompears]

I gasped when i saw it up on the wall! I couldn't really imagine it It's lovely!❤

[@patcoleman1385]

Always admired the optical illusion quilts. You have inspired many of us to try it out. Thank you!

[@debbie1_b]

What an awesome way to use beautiful fabrics that don’t quite go together

[@christinenewell2679]

This is 100% a Work of Art. It’s stunning…… amazing ……… clever…….. gorgeous. I take my 🎩 off to you Kate….. this one is MEGA.

[@friendlysea13]

Absolutely stunning quilt Kate. My grandson has been asking for a quilt using shades of purple and this will be perfect for that. I love your idea of sewing the black and grey in strips first to stop distortion. I look forward to seeing a new video from you and can’t wait to see what quilting design you decide to use. Thank you for all your inspiration and the tea and biscuits on the lime green sofa.

[@claudiacollier1911]

I absolutely love that quilt top. It’s so colorful and unique and would look marvelous laid out on a bed.

[@jessicarabbit1164]

I think a black binding would frame everything nicely 😍

[@user-ff8hi4lq4x]

Positively striking for all the stand alone fabrics we collect as quilters! What a lovely way to showcase the fabrics! Thanks Kate from Australia.

[@klaudiagreenaway3111]

Go Kare! Don't put yourself down. You are a fantastic problem solver and always very practical!. I admire the way you tackle challenges. Great job!

[@nicolapepper3354]

I think your maths is spot on. The dimensions and perspectives look amazing. Every quilt made is a celebration of calcuations and working out solutions to problems. It can be challenging but your results are stunning. Beautiful ❤

[@annclarke5597]

Kate, this is absolutely beautiful. Sam and Free Spirit Fabrics will be pleased with the design and construction. I love the light gray.

[@bethkoch11]

Your videos are so helpful, and your calm way of teaching is such a comfort to me! I love the Illusions quilt - I made one using fabrics featuring different wildlife, not all from the same line, but all fabric that I didn't want to cut into small pieces. I made my blocks 6-1/2" x 7-1/2" unfinished. For the background I found a light batik with uneven stripes that resembled woodgrain. It was a little bit of a challenge to get them all in the right direction, but it turned out so nice and is one of my favorite quilts.

[@HRHDMKYT]

I do love the look of that illusion quilt. Your 2” sashing is just the right proportion to let those fabrics shine. I have several charm packs of fabric lines I really like, which I can use to make it even easier. All I have to do is cut out those strip sets. You Sam Wilde fabrics are all lovely. Thanks for making this video.

[@patsywilkerson6725]

Love the illusion quilt. I made one a few years ago as a memory quilt for my neighbor using her husband's shirts. It turned out great!! She loves the quilt. I made the squares 10X5 in order to not cut the shirts into unrecognizable pieces. It is a beautiful quilt pattern.

[@lindaroberts9267]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful you are amazing… love this quilt 😊

[@catnapper3923]

This quilt has been on my mind ever since I first saw it. I am so glad to see your video. A million thanks.

[@heycrisper]

They really look like they’re floating Kate. What a good quilt pattern for such different, but lovely fabrics.

[@grumpy_poo]

I wonder if you ever watch Jean Truelove quilts for you.... She is so chatty and also makes the most marvellous quilts . Her latest has ice cream cone edges.. I have my own way of doing things too... if it works for you, go for it, the results are usually great !

[@lindalosier5989]

Sometimes the struggle is real. I can't do an on point quilt to save my soul, it drives me crazy trying to figure it out!! Glad I'm not alone. I really want to do an illusion quilt with my crumb blocks. To me it feels like you've walked into an art gallery and all those beautiful blocks are the paintings. That's a perfect fabric for the illusion quilt, it's lovely. Thanks for sharing Kate!!

[@jjudy5869]

Can I make a suggestion? I purchased a book (really a booklet) years ago that has all that figured out for you with all kinds of charts. It is called All-in-One Quilter's Reference Tool by Harriet Hargrave, Sharyn Craig, Alex Anderson, and Liz Aneloski. The copy I have was published in 2004. The reason I bring up the publishing date is because I have been told later editions are not as good or comprehensive.

[@IndigoSew]

Have you seen the method that only uses squares? No faffing around with triangles. Jenny from Missouri Star did a tutorial called “Making a charm quilt on point”. It works with any size squares and has a trick to get around cutting triangles. Super-fast too. Sew squares together, two cuts, re-position, sew two seams and ta-DA! On point quilt done! I made one with 10” squares alternating pattern and background and really enjoyed the simple process. 🌼

[@lindalosier5989]

@@IndigoSew I've made several of Jenny's version and love it. I haven''t tried one with larger squares. I may have to do that!!

[@pattyturner7634]

This is a great quilt design for this fabric! It allows each fabric to stand alone, yet works together. Now I’m adding an optical illusion quilt to my to-do list!

[@evyrose14]

I am DELIGHTED by the way your iron has little legs that it stands up on!! That is genius

[@susannelson3637]

I'm impressed. I don't quilt, myself, but enjoy watching you do it.

[@petmomful2260]

I really love the optical illusion. So pretty! As always, I enjoyed watching you make it.

[@mariescoffield3707]

What a great quilt. The squares really do look as if they are floating

[@carolynpomeroy5284]

Beautiful, what a great use of different prints. Till I seen yours I never would have thought of such success. Bravo, well done.

[@amyspanne5629]

I'm definitely on team "strip piece and cross cut" for the black & gray pieces. For one reason, when you cut skinny pieces WOF, the WOF direction is more stretchy than the other (warp? weft?) along the selvage direction. Cutting wide and then cross cutting as you do, means less stretching & distorting when you're chain piecing. But, I'm sure you know all that! Stunning quilt, really good use of your fabrics.

[@karengilmore3812]

I, too, struggle with keeping thin straps even. Your way is wonderful!

[@upriver7047]

It's not a quilt I would have ever consideted making, in a million years but I really do like it! It might be just the ticket for my adult grandson. I also really like Mr Wilde's fabrics though I might swap out the flowery prints for something more masculine. Thank you, Kate you've popoed the stopper in my brain!

[@conniebublitz2966]

Kate!!!! You have done it AGAIN! I love this quilt and must have a a go myself. Thankyou so much!🏡

[@mayolson2]

You are so clever and I just love all your videos. A big thank you.❤👌

[@MrJoannio]

I didn’t think i liked this quilt when you started it but the finished result is really good Kate looks great

[@northernkarma9296]

Kate, I thought I wasn't going to like it, but I LOVE it!!!! The gray background really knocks it out of the park! Thank you Sam for sending Kate these beautiful fabrics. 💗

[@rosesbaker]

I think you've come up with an excellent method of applying all the narrow strips! Bravo 👏 👏 👏 Keep sharing your marvelous ideas! Necessity is the Mother of Invention 😂

[@CaliCreativeDJC]

I love the new quilt. I especially like the gray sashing, which I've never used. The 25:01 floating squares look so inviting, like I could touch them. 25:01 When you posted a video of your cruise, I started a temperature quilt of my grandson's year as a 3 year old (he will be 4 in December). Once I finish the quilt top, I will attempt the illusion block that you demonstrated today, maybe as a set of cushions. Thank you for sharing. (Daphne in Southern California)

[@catharineking8640]

Kate your quilt in progress is amazing. when you look at it it looks like it is floating and the colors pop!

[@eunicehehir6374]

Kate you've chosen the very best background colour. I'm loving the effect. The fabrics are beautiful. You've brought them together perfectly ❤😊❤

[@sharonwilson8208]

I look back at what I've sewn, without a pattern, and I don't know how I did it. I think sometimes, ignorance is bliss. If you don't realize what you're doing is difficult, it's no big deal. I was a musician, and would frequently transpose music from one instrument, and the cleff it's written, to another. It was just something I could do. Now I realize what I had done, I'm quite certain I could never do it again. 😊❤ But, like anything else, you keep doing it, and it is what it is.

[@lisbethbula2195]

It’s quite comforting seeing others struggle with the math part😅. As always,enjoyable watching!

[@brigitsomerville3460]

Love your new quilt! The colours just jump. You are truly a inspiration to all quilters out here! Great job.

[@jenniferjohnson9335]

Oh, Kate--this is an absolutely gorgeous quilt! Love the colors and the way you did the optical illusion blocks! It is beautiful ! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@MariaM-yn9tl]

Kate it’s beautiful! It “seems” like many creative artists have challenges with measuring. I just always order extra & it goes into my scrap bins & I make yo-yos or hexis or tiny houses with scraps that remind me of my quilts. Happy Stitching 🧵 friends on the lime green sofa! 💃🏻💕🧵🪡