Influnced by Linda Brannock

 Recently I became aware that 

quilt designer and Moda fabric designer,

 Linda Brannock,

had passed away.

Barbara Brackman had written a 

nice blog tribute to Linda and her

contributions to the quilting world.

I never had the opportunity to take a class

from Linda or meet her,

but her designs and fabrics

have influenced my quilts over the years

Snowbound, 1990

When she and Gerry Kimmel and Jan Patek

published their book, Snowbound, in 1989

I was hooked.

Snowbound was a class that I taught many

times at my local quilt shop.

 Everyone always enjoyed adding details to 

 the children to make the quilt their own.
 It was an incredibly fun quilt to make.

Her primitive look was so refreshing

and casual.
It was so new at the time.

 Stars Within Hearts
1991
 

The aged colors and fabric patterns gave a warmth

and mellowed look

to all her design.

Lone Cabin
1994

The puzzle type or asymmetrical composition of the blocks
almost seemed revolutionary for a sampler.

Scrappy was also a key component.  Old quilting 

rules were abandoned.  Matchy was not necessary.
The more fabrics, the merrier.

 Jonah
1993

Looking at these quilts today
the scrappiness is
pretty conservative in comparison to
what people do today.


Hand applique seemed to be her preferred method

to achieve the slightly

more primitive look.

Quilters were always encouraged in her books

to create our very own one-of-a-kind quilt.

My girls always thought Jonah resembled
Running Man and he did, kind of,
 minus the grey at the time.

 Pepper, Kitty
1995

Plaids, strips, and prints all got used together
with these friendly Halloween kitties.

I've always loved her folk art style and

it has and will continue to
be a special part of my quilting journey.

Thanks, Linda.

Until Next Time-