DESIGNER QUILT LOOK BOOK FEATURING:
DARLENE ZIMMERMAN, KAREN LEWIS, VALORI WELLS, VIOLET CRAFT, AND ELIZABETH HARTMAN
DESIGNER Q U I LT LO O K BO O K Robert Kaufman Fabrics is delighted to introduce its new Kona® Color of the Year for 2018: Tiger Lily– a versatile, lively red-orange hue you didn’t know you were missing! Each year, Robert Kaufman Fabrics chooses and creates one new LIMITED EDITION Kona® Cotton color, which becomes the Kona® Color of the Year. That color is only available in its designated year, retiring at its conclusion. The Kona® Color of the Year is chosen based on input from a selection of trend-setting designers and top industry taste-makers, along with extensive market research, color analysis and trend forecasting. In addition to regular yardage, the color is also offered in three types of precuts (Charm Squares, Mini Charms, and Half Rolls).
Want inspiration? In this look book, you’ll find a selection of 5
quilts from your favorite designers, all of which are available as FREE downloads from our website. We look forward to seeing what you create with this limited edition color, so don’t forget to use #KonaCOTY on social media!
HELLO
52” x 52”
THE GIANT PINEAPPLE BY
KAREN LEWIS
http://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/the_giant_pineapple/
“I am quite a fan of red, but sometimes it can be a bit too center stage in a quilt. When the 2018 Kona® Color of the Year came along and I saw that it was a warm, welcoming red with a vintage feel, I knew it was going to be a color I would be reaching for again and again. It’s a color that holds its own, but does not distract, and instead happily invites others to sit comfortably beside it. For my project I paired it with a lovely variety of subtle, as well as bold, shades that complement each other beautifully. I can’t wait to create something else with this gorgeous shade and am planning on stocking up on bolts because it’s not going to be fun when the year is up and the color is all gone!” -Karen Lewis
“Tiger Lily has all the rich, warm colors of Autumn wrapped up in one beautiful hue - the red of ripe apples, the orange of leaves and pumpkins. It even brings to mind the smoky scent of a wood fire in the evening.� -Darlene Zimmerman
58 1/2” x 67”
AU T U M N B L I SS BY DA R L E N E Z I M M E RM A N http://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/autumn_bliss/
61 ½” x 74”
T E R R AC E BY V I O L E T C R A F T http://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/ terrace/
“Tiger Lily is my mid-century muse. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to create something mid-mod to pull forward its vintage vibe and showcase its modern sophistication.� -Violet Craft
“I love the new KonaŽ Color of the Year, Tiger Lily - not just because I love flowers, but also because the color is simply a beautiful, rich orange. The color provoked memories of these flowers in our home, which made me think of log cabin quilts. I love experimenting with log cabins and color, and this was a perfect opportunity to play with little bits of green and gold to accent the dominant Tiger Lily color. Additionally, I quilted a tiger and lilies, since I love a good play on words!� -Valori Wells
60” x 60”
T I G E R L I LY BY VA LO R I W E L L S
http://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/tigerlily/
56” x 59”
M U S H RO O M S BY E L I Z A B E T H H A RTM A N http://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/ mushrooms/
“I’ve always loved reds and this one is especially beautiful with its warm, orangey tone. I look forward to using it in both rich, warm palettes, and with lighter, more crisp colors like mint and peach.� -Elizabeth Hartman
SHORT ON TIME? NOT A PROBLEM!
THE KONA® COLOR OF THE YEAR 2018:
TIGER LILY IS AVAILABLE IN 3 PRECUTS -
MINI CHARMS, CHARM SQUARES,
AND HALF ROLLS - PERFECT FOR YOUR
QUICK QUILTING NEEDS!