Calm Complexity

“Calm Compexity” grew out of a kaleidoscope class I took from Mary Clendeninn at the welcome All Quilters, my neighborhood quilting group. Although I have been quilting for 25 years now, I had never made a kaleidoscope quilt. The class was a fun and beautiful experience.
 
Choosing the right fabric is the key to a beautiful kaleidoscope quilt. There needs to be high contrast between the two fabrics used to make the blocks with one of the fabrics having lots of movement.
 
I chose a neutral palette for my quilt because I love neutrals. Color has its place, but I love neutrals.
 
Calm Complexity measures 65 X 64 inches. I placed 5 kaleidoscope blocks on point. I added a pieced border and a final border of the same print as the blocks.
 
My friend Maxine Moore quilted Calm Complexity on her long arm. The quilting pattern adds to the movement of the quilt.
 
The fabric on the back is gold and cream metallic leaf print. There is a hanging sleeve on the back and a label that documents the quilt.
 
I signed it on the front and added a peace charm.