Today I introduce you to Zen Life - a quilt with batiks, my project just published in the September 2019 issue of American Quilter magazine. Check out these bright colors! Photograph by American Quilter magazine. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Since I received it back from the publisher, I have had it in front of my office so I see it all the time. The vibes! The many hues on the quilt center, surrounded by the cool border, brighten up any room. It is perfect as a major pop of … [Read more...] about Zen Life – a quilt with batiks
Lap quilt patterns – The Ultimate collection
O M Goodness! Have you seen The Big Book of Lap Quilts published by Martingale earlier this year? It is The Ultimate collection of lap quilt patterns, a round-up of 51 amazing designs all in one beautifully photographed package! [Edited: June 18, 2020] All photographs by Brent Kane for Martingale. Used with permission. My library of quilt books is growing, and I am glad to add one more for the bunch! I particularly like the "Big Book" series that publishers put out - we get dozens of … [Read more...] about Lap quilt patterns – The Ultimate collection
Autumn quilt: ready for Fall with style
By now you must have guessed that Fall is my favorite season. Thus, I have made many quilted projects with those amazing colors. Here is another Autumn quilt so you can be ready for fall in style! [Edited: June 18, 2020] Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine. ©2019 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved. "Autumn Picnic" is my newest quilt design with my all-time favorite color combination for Fall, featuring fabrics from the Can't Stop Falling … [Read more...] about Autumn quilt: ready for Fall with style
Free panel quilt pattern for cat lovers
Free pattern alert! This is Day Dreamers Quilt 1, a free panel quilt pattern that I designed for the Day Dreamers fabric collection by Kate Mawdsley for Henry Glass Fabrics. This quilt is loaded with cute cats! It measures 71" x 81" and the blocks finish at 10". [Edited: June 18, 2020] This project is perfect for beginners as the blocks are very simple to make. On the other hand, veteran quilters will appreciate the whimsical, fast, and 'catty' quilt! Use the stitch and flip method … [Read more...] about Free panel quilt pattern for cat lovers
Make abstract wall art with a fabric panel
Happy Colorful July! I have been wanting to share two free quilt patterns with you and only now had a chance. I made them with Chromaview, a fabric collection from Blank Quilting shipping this month to stores. Those colors are sure to brighten any room in your house or add cheer to a friend's life. Look at the first one, a fast way to make abstract wall art with a fabric panel! [Edited June 6, 2020] Quilt #1 above showcases the amazing panel of the collection with vibrant … [Read more...] about Make abstract wall art with a fabric panel
Quilt Kit Giveaway Winner
Happy July everyone! In the midst of all the preparations for the Fourth of July celebrations, let's stop to congratulate the winner of the Grace quilt kit: 1 Set of 1 Unique NumberRange: From 1 to 24 Set #1 18 Jodi - usairdollJune 28, 2019 at 9:43 AM What a fun quilt! Great job! I follow you via IG and Bloglovin. Jodi, I will email you soon to get your address so I can mail the quilt kit. I know you will enjoy making it and the easy machine applique' will … [Read more...] about Quilt Kit Giveaway Winner