Dames and Diamonds

 MJ Kinman - Dames and Diamonds

I had the pleasure to meet MJ at the Paducah Quilt Show 3 years ago. When I saw her quilts, they stopped me in my tracks, so gorgeous! When I saw that she was offering an all day class "Dames and Diamonds," at the Mancuso Quilt Show in Oaks, I jumped at taking the class. There were five students in the class and we received individual attention. I chose the pattern, The Clark Diamond as my block to sew. 

Pink is not my color, so I chose an alternate color way.  The Clark diamond was owned by Huguette Clark and has a pinkish hue. 

To learn more about Hugette's life  and her jewels, visit:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2627292/Never-seen-photographs-copper-heiress-Huguette-Clark-reveal-childhood-Paris-lavish-properties-languished-chose-live-final-20-years-Manhattan-hospital.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2114472/Revealed-The-stunning-19million-hoard-diamond-jewels-owned-reclusive-heiress-Huguette-Clark-auction.html

Using MJ's patterns and method, the gems are not difficult to recreate. 

I'm not sure how I will quilt it, stay tuned...

Kinman's large quilts are exquisite and I can't imagine making a large one after completing the 17 inch one. The technique is the same and these quilts are amazing in person.

Information about MJ Kinman and her quilts:

https://mjkinman.com

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