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Giveaway: Kate Spain Quilt Set + Décor Tips and Ideas

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The winner of this giveaway is Surabhi Kacker. Congratulations! We have sent you an email.

Here at CraftGossip, we are lucky to be featuring this brand new Kate Spain Bedding Collection. These three bedding ensembles (pictured above) grew from colorful doodles she did in her sketchbook. The florals and geometric patterns were inspired from her lush summer garden in Connecticut.

Each quilt has its own style:

“Hills and Valleys” is color saturated and artsy (on the left).

“Sunnyside” is timeless and sophisticated (in the middle  in the picture).

“Daydream” is whimsical and textural (on the right).

Which one is your favorite?

We got some design and décor tips from Kate herself:

– In the summer, I like to keep the bedrooms uncluttered to emphasize an airy, cool, and serene atmosphere.

– Linen draperies in light and bright colors pare nicely with crisp cotton sheets and light-weight colorful quilts.

– Don’t forget fresh flowers from the garden placed near to where you can enjoy them throughout the day. Bedside flowers are a beautiful way to begin and end a summer’s day.

– Finally, I swap out our plush, tufted rugs in the bedroom for seagrass, sisal, and jute floor covering. Their neutral colors and natural materials are a perfect complement for the light and airy spaces wafting with fragrant flowers.

GIVEAWAY

We are giving away one of these quilt sets to one lucky CraftGossip reader. To win, leave a comment below and tell us which one is your favorite and why.

US residents only. Ends 15th July 2014.

Comments

  1. I like the pale color in the second one, along with the chevron type stripes!

  3. love the Daydream…would love to win it for my mom…it is right up her alley! 🙂 thanks

  5. I like the blue with orange spots on that quilt blanket for our bed in the summer time. Thanks if u pick me as a winner. 😉

  7. were getting ready to move my daughter to a ‘big bed’ and I’d LOVE to win daydream, so she would have a new color scheme for her room (that mom likes too!)

  9. I would love to have anyone of the quilts, but I
    really the Daydream quilt. It makes me feel happy.

  10. In love with Kate Spain quilts! I am a single mom buying my first house for my daughter and I! Long awaited! Would love to have Daydream for a beautiful start to our design in our new home! We currently share a bed!

  12. Oh my – how to choose. Love Hills and Valleys with it’s blues and yellows. But I think I will have to pick Sunnyside – so fun!

  14. I like the yellow and gray chevron one, in the middle.. because I is bright and cheerful!! I could use a little of both of those in my life right now! :0)

  15. Sunnyside is my fave; it speaks to me of warm spring days full of sunshine and fun!

    Thanks for the opportunity.

  16. Love love love Sunnyside-imagine waking beneath it, or in tropicalHOT Hawai’i, atop it!

  20. Hills and Valleys would be my choice since it matches one of our guest rooms perfectly. They are all so beautiful, that anyone would be welcomed by whoever is lucky enough to win.

  27. Love the colors and style of Daydream…..have always liked pinks and oranges together!

  29. What a great selection! All are gorgeous, but I am most comfortable in blues for our bedroom. Both me & my husband love the peace and quiet we derive from Blue colorways. I will have to go with “Sunnyside” for my selection, but we certainly aren’t sophisticated!

  31. I love all of them! It’s hard to just pick one! Hills and Valleys would go best with my room color scheme though! 🙂 I hope I win!! Thanks for having a giveaway!

  32. Daydream is my favorite! I love the colors and the different patterns! It would be beautiful in my teen daughter’s room – she loves to daydream!

  37. They are all very beautiful but for our summer home I’ll have to go with the “Hills and Valleys”. Colors are perfect for one of the bedrooms.

  43. I love them all but I think I would choose daydreams. it has lots of colors that you can match and make things like pillows pop

  44. Love the Hills and Valleys pattern. It looks so bright and sunny. A great way to start each day.

  45. Hills and Valleys. So bright and cheerful and something a man would like too. Somehow all the geometrics are interesting yet restful…….like follow the yellow …….. To a smile. I love this one!

  48. I’m having a hard time picking between Daydream and Sunnyside. Love them both!

  56. They are all so beautiful! But I agree with many of you, Hills and Valleys is my favorite. Sunny yellows always put be in a better mood.

  58. I love the yellow Chevron print. I think that is “Hills and Valleys.” I love a cheerful yellow mixed with white furniture for bedroom decor. I think it looks charming and airy!

    Thanks for this wonderful giveaway!!

  59. I love the Sunnyside quilt because the yellow is bright and welcoming. I would love walking into my bedroom and seeing it on my bed. It feels cheery!

  62. “Daydreams” is my favorite!!! Full of Happy!!! Will make our bedroom wake-up & Sparkle!! Loooove it!! Colors are Perfectly “Me” too..lol

  65. I like Hills and Valleys. I think it would brighten any room and I really like the different colors!

  67. Hills & Valleys
    Cornflower Blue and Butter Yellow have always been my favorite!

  68. They’re all gorgeous, but the pinks and oranges of Daydream would be absolutely perfect with the white iron bed in my guest room!

  70. It is so hard to pick one…I think Daydream would edge out the others for me…They are all beautiful and not easy to pick just one, lol Good luck to all that enter!

  73. Hi, I love all three but the one I would love to have is “Daydream” the colors and the design are wonderful. Thanks for a chance.

  75. i love Sunny side because it is “timeless and sophisticated” – just like me!! 🙂

  78. My favorite is the Hills and Valleys. The poppy red and blue hues is stunning and it would fit well with the decor in my bedroom. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway 🙂

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

  81. I think my favorite is daydream just because I love the colors used in that quilt. But they are all really beautiful!!

  83. Sunnyside is my fav- although they are all just incredible! This would certainly brighten my disgustingly BORING bedroom and bring a smile to my face every morning- HEY, I might even START MAKING MY BED in the morning!!!!

  85. If the third picture is daydream…that’s the one for me. They are all beautiful , but that one makes me smile.:-) my bedroom is a little tired ,and could really use a happy face lift.

  86. My daughter has brought a lot of orange into our house so would have to pick sunnyside, but they are all beautiful and make me think of a guesthouse in a fabulous beach house!

  89. My favorite would be Hills & Valleys. I love the sunny colors & would definitely wake up my bedroom & bring some style to it.

  90. The Sunnyside quilt is beautiful! Would be perfect in our guest bedroom with those cheery colors! Fun!

  93. I love the middle one with yellow and grays! I like the design and I’ve been looking for something just like this that will work for a guy or a girl. This would be great for our French Exchange Student (boy)!

  95. I love the Sunnyside. I am planning to redo my entire house in mainly blue, yellow. and white.
    This quilt would look beautiful on my white iron bed.

  97. Hills & Valleys would look perfect in my parents farmhouse. They recently bought a vineyard and are I the process of decorating the new space!

  98. They are all so pretty but I think my favorite is the blue one–probably cause blue has been my favorite color since the day of my birth!!

  99. They are all beautiful but I would LOVE the yellow and gray chevron…those are the colors I’ve chosen to redecorate my bedroom!

  102. What beautiful works of art! I’m setting up my sewing room and the orange and pink quilt is perfect. It would create such inspiration for me every day.

  104. I like the blue colors of Sunnyside but the Chevron pattern of Hills and Valley. So I would say either of these two.

  105. I have to say I love them all, but, hills and valley is my favorite. I love the cheveron. Sunny Side is great too. We are redoing my daughter’s bedroom. She loves orange and blue. It would be perfect.

  106. i love the hills and valley. Cheveron is one of my favorite. Also love Sunny Side. We are redoing my daughter’s bed room and blue and orange is her favorite.

  109. the Yellow one in the middle is my favorite,but I would be proud to have any. They are all beautiful

  110. Although each quilt is beautiful on their own, Sunnyside is my favorite of them all. With the heat of our summer days, wrapping up in a quilt on cool summer nights is just delightful. The blues in this quilt have such depth and feel comforting and cooling, so needed in our busy lives. The poppies are interesting reds and feel a little feisty and happy. The interplay of colors draw you in, I definitely could see loosing myself just reading the quilt’s colors and textures. What a lovely way to drift off to dreamland.

  114. Wow, love them all, but Daydreams would brighten up a bedroom I need to redo. Our granddaughter is at college and her room is still junior high era! Makes me miss her so much!!!

  116. Oh, I love the colors in “Daydream” — the whole design is a delight for the senses!

  117. Love the blue and orange set. The colors feel cool and restful for a hot summer season. With crisp white sheets… beautiful!

  120. I think they are all beautiful but Love the one in the middle. I love the mixture of yellow and grey color and love the stripes and design. It wold be beautiful in my daughters room that I just painted a pale yellow. She is away at college and would love for her to come home to this beautiful bedding!

  122. I adore the middle one with light yellow colorway and chevron pattern. It really feels like summer weekend, very relaxing. thanks/

  124. I like the yellow one in the middle. It reminds me of bright sunshine and gives off a clean, airy feeling. My daughter was recently married and they are a young couple starting off. She is who I would give it to. Plus she lives in Connecticut, so the connection to gardens there makes it more special!

  126. I like Hills and Valleys – think it would give you wonderful travels while you dream! Thanks for a chance to win!

  127. Hills and Valleys will go with my bedroom colors. I love the chevrons in Sunnyside.

  133. I like the “Hills and Valleys” because of the chevron and the color – perfect!

  134. My favorite is the yellow comforter set because it’s sunny and bright. 🙂

  136. I think they are all beautiful. But I am torn between the daydream and the sunnyside. But think in the end the Daydream is my favorite.

  138. I am crazy about ‘Sunnyside’ because I am
    in love with both the combination of grey and yellow and the divine combination of flowers and patterns!

  140. Love the Sunnyside, brighten any bedroom especially mine!!
    Would love to own.

  142. Hills and Valleys I my favorite because it looks very fresh and reminds me of water and floating in the pool 🙂

  143. Sunnyside, because I love its summery tones and ability to lighten a room. Our bedroom is cozy and the bedding has heavier, fall/winter colors. Would love to take it loftier places with this beautiful quilt!

  145. Sunnyside is my favorite. yellow and blue hues with the chevron design make waking up easy on the eyes!

  148. I love the Sunnyside set! I’ve been wanting to paint our bedroom walls gray and this set would tie in perfectly.

  150. I love the “daydream” quilt! The combination of colors and patterns reminds me of the quilts my granny would sew in her living room. Bright, airy, cheerful… Love it.

  152. I love the first one hills n valley….firstly I love the color as blue is my favorite ,secondly the name hills n valleys is always been my favorite hangout n Finally I thnk the maker of this has put in a great effort to design this keeping in mind,how how ppl can relate it to their lives….thank u for making such lovely n wormth

  154. Favorite – sunnyside as it reminds me of the sum coming through the windows and I also feel refreshed for another beautiful day!

  155. My fav is hills n valleys:-)firstly the color blue is my fav,secondly I the name as I m crazy for hills n finally I woud like to thanks kate for making such a beautiful quilt.i dont knw I ll be the winner or nt….but I desperately want one to hav it….as I can already feel the wormth Being in it…

  156. Sunnyside is a perfect fit for my bedroom!! I wanted something bright and cheery and this one is exactly what I need. Adding turquoise to the color mix will brighten my bedroom and my life!!

  157. I love the hills and valleys because I have never been a pink or yellow peraom but the blue and purples are beautifil and remind me of a field of summer lilacs with a few pansies sparcely placed about. It shows how every romantic daydream of frolicing through flowers should begin.

  161. I love the “Sunnyside” the simplistic use of yellow and white with a splash of grey.

  163. I love the sunny side quilt. I love the colors and especially the gray accent. It would be perfect in the room I want to paint and redo.

  165. They’re all gorgeous, but my favorite is “Daydream.” Love the colors and patterns… everything about it is perfect!

  167. I am excited about the Hills and Valleys quilt! I love the blue and pops of red! The design reminds me of an Asian pattern…I love it!

  169. I love Daydreams. It has the feeling of the quilts I am making right now. The color is fantastic.

  170. I love brighter colors and would love to have Daydream as it fits the colors in my house much better than the other two.

  174. Sunnyside is my favorite. Has a vintage look with modern colors. I live the color combination of yellow and gray. Very refreshing.

  176. I really love Hills and Valleys as it’s such a pretty print & I love the blue red combo.

  177. I love, love love the sunnyside set. The yellow and gray scheme is classy and can be put into any kind of décor! My hubby and I had to get rid our old comforter, which was cheaply made and falling apart. Right now we’re using a “Frostbite” quilt my mother made for us – but it is goofy looking in the summer!

  181. I t would be great to have any one of the bed sets but I think I like the “Sunny Sise “set best. Thank yo u for all the give always you do..

  182. I love them all, but Sunnyside is my favorite. I love the light and summery look of the pattern.

  185. First-I love anything Kate Spain designs! Second-if I HAD to pick only one it would be Sunnyside! I love the design and I love yellow and grey!! But they are all fantastic!!

  186. I love Daydream! Kate’s whole Daydream fabric line reminds me of Spring and it’s my favorite time of year here in South Carolina!
    Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!

  187. I love all of Kate’s creations but daydream is my favorite. It just fits my personality.

  188. Hills and Valleys. I have two children in the military and when asked that’s how I’ve always described my life as a military mom. It’s a constant map of hills and valleys. This bedding would look fantastic in my military themed room for my Navy sailors home in leave. Beautiful!

  189. I’m drawn to “Daydream” because, well, I like to daydream! Each of the designs would work well in my guest room.

  190. Thank you for the giveaway! I like Daydream. The colors remind me of a flower garden and the name reminds me of relaxing, daydreaming on a warm summer day.

  192. It’s hard to choose, but Sunnyside would be lovely in our soft grey bedroom. Very fun and generous giveaway. Thanks!

  194. I love the hills and valleys print ! My husband And I are newly married and we would love to decorate our new home with your beautiful bed set (:

  202. I absolutely love Sunnyside. It would look amazing in my new bedroom. My husband and I just bought our first home and are now starting the adoption process, so something new and happy like the Sunnyside set would be amazing! 🙂 <3

  203. OMG SUNNYSIDE. they are all beautiful but Sunnyside is its name SUNNY and cheerful.
    Please pick MEEE

Have you read?

12 Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns for Cat Lovers

A Christmas tree covered in dangling decorations must look like a very generous present to a cat. Shiny things to tap, branches to investigate, a cosy hiding spot underneath—and then the humans have the cheek to say it’s only for looking at.

That little combination of festive sweetness and inevitable mischief makes Christmas cat cross stitch patterns such fun to stitch. Some capture the moment before a bauble hits the floor. Others feature sleepy cats, Santa hats and little faces that would look lovely on a handmade card.

I’ve gathered twelve patterns and pattern sets, including free downloads, smaller gift projects and larger Christmas scenes. There are choices for beginners who prefer whole cross stitches, as well as designs with backstitch, metallic threads or enough detail to keep you happily occupied over several evenings.

If you’re making a gift, start with the cat rather than the Christmas colours. A ginger tabby, a black-and-white kitten or a rather unimpressed grey cat can make a stitched present feel wonderfully personal.

Christmas Cat by Satsuma Street

This is the one I’d choose for someone who loves colourful Christmas decorations with a slightly retro feeling. Satsuma Street’s Christmas Cat Cross Stitch Pattern features a Siamese cat in a Santa hat beside a mid-century-style tree, with presents gathered underneath. The model’s bright red background gives the design real presence, although the listing also shows alternative fabric ideas. With twenty-six shades, including metallic threads, I’d treat this as a project to enjoy gradually rather than a last-minute gift.

Pattern details: Designer Satsuma Street; paid PDF; 111 stitches wide × 141 high; approximately 7.93 × 10.07 inches on 14-count Aida, or 28-count linen worked over two threads. Uses twenty-six DMC shades, including two metallic threads; a complete stitch-type breakdown is not stated on the listing.

Cat and Christmas Tree by Lola Crow

There’s a very familiar look of concentration in this little orange cat’s interest in the Christmas baubles. Lola Crow’s Cat and Christmas Tree Cross Stitch Pattern captures that moment beautifully in a compact square design. The designer describes it as suitable for beginners, making it an appealing choice for someone comfortable following a counted chart. I particularly like the simple framed finish, which lets the cat’s outstretched paw tell the whole story.

Pattern details: Designer Lola Crow Cross Stitch; paid PDF; 54 × 53 stitches; approximately 3.9 × 3.8 inches on 14-count Aida; seventeen DMC colours. Additional stitch types are not specified on the product page.

Free Christmas Calico Cat

A limited thread palette is always welcome when the Christmas craft budget already has several demands on it. Ruth Cartwright’s Christmas Calico Cat Cross Stitch Pattern uses four colours and whole cross stitches, with no backstitch required. The sitting cat and Santa hat make a cheerful little framed decoration, especially for someone with a calico cat of their own. This is a good starting point for beginners who would prefer to concentrate on counting and keeping their crosses consistent.

Pattern details: Designer Ruth Cartwright, Craft with Cartwright; free PDF; 51 stitches wide × 64 high; approximately 3.64 × 4.57 inches on 14-count Aida, calculated from the chart dimensions; four DMC colours; whole cross stitches only.

Christmas Cat Cards by Lucie Heaton

Handmade cards are a lovely way to give someone a small piece of stitching without needing to find room for another framed picture. Lucie Heaton’s Christmas Cat Cards Cross Stitch Patterns includes four festive black-and-white cats. Whole cross stitches and backstitch give these little characters their detail, so I’d recommend them to stitchers happy to spend time on the finishing touches. The included aperture-card tutorial is particularly useful if mounting the stitching is the part you’re less confident about.

Pattern details: Designer Lucie Heaton; paid PDF set; each design approximately 60 × 60 stitches, or 4.3 × 4.3 inches on 14-count fabric. The listing specifies sixteen colours, whole cross stitch and backstitch.

Christmas Cats Decorating Together

Apparently, putting six cats in charge of the Christmas decorations produces a rather entertaining result. Climbing Goat Designs’ Christmas Cats Cross Stitch Pattern brings together festive cats around a “Have a Purrfect Christmas” greeting. The designer rates it suitable for beginners, with only a tiny amount of backstitch for the whiskers, although the overall size makes this a longer commitment. I’d choose it for someone who enjoys stitching a larger design in manageable sections.

Pattern details: Designer Climbing Goat Designs; paid PDF; 140 × 140 stitches within the intended hoop area, approximately 10 × 10 inches on 14-count Aida. The optional stitched outer circle increases the chart to 142 × 142 stitches; twenty-four DMC colours; full cross stitches and a small amount of backstitch.

Small Christmas Kitties

If you prefer choosing from several little characters, FloReenStudio’s Small Christmas Cats Cross Stitch Patterns offers a collection of festive kitty designs. Their smaller format makes them appealing for individual gifts or a coordinated display. I’d suggest them for stitchers comfortable changing colours, since a small chart can still contain plenty of detail. Check the dimensions of your chosen cat before buying a frame, as the listing gives approximate measurements for the collection.

Pattern details: Designer FloReenStudio; paid PDF; approximately 40 stitches wide × 50 high per cat. Those dimensions work out to about 2.86 × 3.57 inches on 14-count Aida, although individual designs vary; eighteen DMC colours listed for the collection. Additional stitch types are not specified.

A Cat Dressed as the Christmas Tree

This grey cat has the expression of someone who did not approve the decorating plan. AuthorEmbroideDesign’s Funny Christmas Cat Cross Stitch Pattern features a cat covered in lights and ornaments, with a star on top. The seller describes it as suitable for beginners, and the nine-colour palette keeps the supplies fairly manageable. It would make a funny gift for the cat owner who insists their pet has a very strong opinion about everything.

Pattern details: Designer AuthorEmbroideDesign; paid PDF; 59 × 61 stitches; approximately 4.21 × 4.36 inches on 14-count white Aida; nine DMC colours. The files include chart views with and without the backstitch layer; the listing does not provide a complete inventory of other stitch types.

Upside-Down Christmas Cat

Some Christmas cat patterns are sweet. This one is the moment just before somebody shouts from the other room. Stitch Jam Studio’s Upside-Down Christmas Cat Cross Stitch Pattern features a white cat hanging from a branch and clutching a red bauble, using only three colours and full crosses. It’s approachable in technique, but the chart is considerably larger than an ornament, so allow enough time for those filled areas.

Pattern details: Designer Stitch Jam Studio; paid PDF; 90 × 121 stitches; approximately 6.43 × 8.64 inches on 14-count Aida; three DMC colours. Full cross stitches only, with no backstitch, fractional stitches or French knots.

Cozy Christmas Cat for Book Lovers

A cat, a book, a blanket and a hot drink sounds like a fairly sensible way to spend a December evening. Stitch Jam Studio’s Cozy Christmas Cat Cross Stitch Pattern turns that combination into a colourful festive scene. The pattern uses full crosses without backstitch, but every square is stitched, which makes it a more substantial project than its size might suggest. I’d choose it for a patient beginner or an experienced stitcher making a gift for a book-loving friend.

Pattern details: Designer Stitch Jam Studio; paid PDF; 91 × 91 stitches; approximately 6.5 × 6.5 inches on 14-count Aida; eleven DMC colours. Full coverage with 8,281 full cross stitches; no backstitch or fractional stitches.

Christmas with Cats

For a larger decorative project, Infinity Bear Designs’ Christmas with Cats Cross Stitch Pattern celebrates the combination of cats and Christmas-tree activity. Its square format would suit a framed picture or a carefully planned cushion finish. The download includes several chart styles, which is helpful if you have a strong preference for colour symbols or a simpler black-and-white layout. I’d approach this as a leisurely seasonal make, with the fabric and finishing chosen before the stitching begins.

Pattern details: Designer Infinity Bear Designs; paid PDF; 100 × 100 stitches; approximately 7.1 × 7.1 inches on 14-count Aida; thirteen DMC colours. The public listing does not specify additional stitch types.

Free Cat with Christmas Baubles

DMC’s Cat with Christmas Baubles Cross Stitch Pattern is another lovely choice for anyone whose cat finds dangling ornaments irresistible. The free design is labelled easy, and DMC suggests using Light Effects thread to give the baubles some sparkle. I’d choose this for a stitcher interested in trying a festive thread effect, checking the downloadable chart before deciding on the fabric and finish. Keep your finishing plans flexible until you’ve confirmed the design dimensions.

Pattern details: Designer/publisher DMC; free pattern, reference PAT2156. Stitch count, finished size, colour total and a complete stitch-type list are not displayed in the accessible product description; consult the download before cutting fabric.

A Tiny Free Christmas Cat for Cards

When you want a genuinely small stitching area, Rhona Norrie’s Christmas Cat Cross Stitch Pattern is a useful little find. Originally published in The World of Cross Stitching, this festive kitten measures just twenty-two stitches square. It includes backstitch and French knots, so it would suit someone who already knows the basics or wants to practise those details on a small project. I’d mount it on a card with a scrap of Christmas paper, leaving plenty of space around the kitten.

Pattern details: Designer Rhona Norrie; free PDF; 22 × 22 stitches; approximately 1.57 × 1.57 inches on 14-count Aida, or 28-count evenweave worked over two threads. Nine thread colours; cross stitch, backstitch and French knots.

Which Christmas Cat Pattern Should You Start With?

For a project with a short supply list, the free calico cat uses four colours and avoids backstitch. The upside-down cat also has a limited palette, but its larger filled areas mean it needs more stitching time.

If you’re making cards, compare the design dimensions with the actual opening in your card blank. Lucie Heaton’s cats are substantially larger than Rhona Norrie’s tiny kitten, so they need quite different mounts.

The Satsuma Street scene and Climbing Goat collection are lovely choices when you want something to bring out every Christmas. Give yourself time to enjoy them instead of turning the whole thing into a December deadline.

For more small feline projects throughout the year, our Mini Cat Cross Stitch Patterns feature is worth keeping handy.

Make Your Stitched Gift Feel Personal

A frame that suits the recipient’s home, backing fabric in their favourite colour or a handwritten note can make a stitched gift feel particularly thoughtful. You don’t need elaborate packaging when you’ve already put time into making something by hand.

If you want to adjust a cat’s colouring to resemble someone’s pet, plan the changes before starting. Keep enough contrast between neighbouring shades for the face, paws and markings to remain clear.

And leave the final mounting until you’ve checked for stray pet hair. Christmas cross stitch for cat lovers has a funny way of collecting a little contribution from the real thing.