Mother's Day is just around the corner. How about we celebrate it with a free quilt pattern? This is Quilt #1 (I call it Early Spring) which I designed for the gorgeous Florella fabric collection by Blank Quilting. The quilt measures 82" x 99" and the blocks finish at 12". The flowers and textures in Florella are stunning so I wanted to make sure the design did them justice. Take a look at them: What a striking combination of soft peach, gray, black, white … [Read more...] about Early Spring Tulips Quilt
Crochet Afghan
I got the book Homespun Comfort Afghans published by Leisure Arts for review and could not wait to begin an afghan because all the 7 patterns are so beautiful! I also liked that the projects feature one of my all-time favorite yarns: Lion Brand Homespun. As I turned the pages, the million dollar question was: which one should I make? Photograph by Jason Masters for Leisure Arts. Used with permission. I chose the Snuggly Wrap on page 20 and headed to Joann Stores. The Lion Brand … [Read more...] about Crochet Afghan
Tropical Blooms quilt
How would you like another free pattern for a fun quilt? This is Tropical Blooms, my newest design for the just-released released Tonga Orchid fabric collection by Timeless Treasures. The quilt measures 70-1/8" x 82-1/4" and the blocks finish at 12". The colors on this line are rich, warm, gorgeous... Check out some of the fabrics I used: Blogger is giving me a hard time today, but I think you can see the beauty of this collection. The textures are amazing and … [Read more...] about Tropical Blooms quilt
Double Wide Dresden
This is my Friday finish: a pillow (not yet stuffed!) to celebrate a friend's birthday. The gift, wrapped and with a very original bow on top is sure to please her, particularly because 'the wrapping' was made out of a gardening-theme fabric as she loves to work on her garden. First I cut the Double Wide Dresden wedges from assorted red prints. The next step was to audition fabrics for the gift wrap. I had so many choices but in the end, chose one that was not in the original … [Read more...] about Double Wide Dresden
Country Paradise – Free patterns
Howdy! How about we begin the day with TWO free patterns? Above is Quilt #1 (I call it "Home on the Range") for the beautiful Country Paradise collection by Christina Bramhall for Blank Quilting. The quilt measures 50" x 70", making it a fun wall hanging or lap quilt. It would be a great gift for the farmer in your life - boy or girl, man or woman. Country Paradise reminds me of when my family lived in the center of Brazil and we used to spend weekends at our friends' farms. Take a look at … [Read more...] about Country Paradise – Free patterns
Clementine Quilt Along – Month 4
Can you believe this is already Month 4 of the Clementine Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop? I can't wait to have all the blocks ready to make my quilt! This month's block is called Coconut Cross, and here are my versions: They look so beautiful with Mama’s Cottage by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics. I do enjoy selecting fabric for my projects but I am so happy I just went with the quilt kit and the matching backing set chosen by Fat Quarter … [Read more...] about Clementine Quilt Along – Month 4