Fabric, Kona Cottons, Quilt Designs

May 31st – I Sailed a Nautical Mile to Get This Fabric

Photo by Pixaby Today's Kona Cotton color of the day is Nautical. Nautical is a deep, dark navy blue and makes me think of everything maritime. My dad was in the Navy. He joined when he was technically too young and he was a seaman third class. All that he really had left from those… Continue reading May 31st – I Sailed a Nautical Mile to Get This Fabric

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May 29th – Taupe, the Ever Versatile Neutral

Photo by Pixaby Today's Kona Cotton color of the day is Taupe. Taupe is a dark gray-brown color. This version is a more brown than gray proportionately. Did you know that the word taupe originally derives from the French noun meaning mole and specifically referred to the color of the mole? In the 1940s it… Continue reading May 29th – Taupe, the Ever Versatile Neutral

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May 28th – Sing Like a Canary, Tweety!

Photo by Pixaby Today's Kona Cotton color of the day is Canary. The domesticated canary is a small songbird that originated in Macaronesian Islands and is a member of the Finch family. The most famous canary of all time is Warner Bros. Tweety Bird, and his famous phrase, "I tawt I taw a puddy tat!"… Continue reading May 28th – Sing Like a Canary, Tweety!

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May 27th – Regal- Fit for a King or Queen

Photo by Pixaby Today's Kona cotton color of the day is Regal. This color reminds me of royalty. Regal is a deeper blue with slight purple undertones. It is the color of loyalty, strength, wisdom, and trust. It pairs well with Marine, Emerald, Navy, Ocean, Prussian, and Storm. I have to admit that I do… Continue reading May 27th – Regal- Fit for a King or Queen