Oh... I am loving this quilt design! I call it Under the Starlight. The quilt measures 44" square and the blocks are 5". It features the panel and beautiful fabrics from the RJR Fabrics English Garden collection. The ribbon look of the border enhances the panel's romantic feel, I think. Here are the fabrics I used on this design: The last fabric is from the Jinny Beyer Palette Moss (Midnight), which complemented the other fabrics very well. This line is gorgeous and I … [Read more...] about Under the Starlight quilt pattern
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Dusk at Sea quilt pattern
This is "Dusk at Sea", my newest pattern designed with the Loca Linda fabric collection by Blank Quilting. The colors and textures are amazing, and the Tie Die fabrics were perfect as they reminded me of the sky above the ocean when the ship is in between ports... The paisley motif is reminiscent of marine life, and the alternate blocks bring to mind the compass. These are the fabrics I used in Dusk at Sea, and the last three are from the Blank Quilting Starlet basics … [Read more...] about Dusk at Sea quilt pattern
XOXO quilt
This is my second design for the Florella line by Blank Quilting called XOXO. Can you guess why the name? XOXO measures 95" x 99" and the blocks finish at 12". The hidden, subtle message on the blocks make it a fun project for a loved family member, friend, or someone who just needs to know he/she is loved... XOXO has been released under the Pieced Brain label and is available at your nearest quilt store or can be downloaded from my Etsy store Quilterly (for wholesale orders, use the … [Read more...] about XOXO quilt
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
Forever More quilt
I just got my copy of the May 2018 issue of American Quilter magazine and my quilt, Forever More, is featured on page 76. Yippee! Forever More measures 87" x 99" and the blocks finish at 12". This quilt was made using batiks from the New Java Blenders collection by Timeless Treasures. Here are the fabrics I used: These rich colors look great together, with lots of texture and contrast to make the design pop. I wish I had a bolt of each of the New Java Blenders … [Read more...] about Forever More quilt
Atop the Barn quilt
Photograph by Annie's. Used with permission. This is "Atop the Barn", my latest quilt pattern available on Annie's Craft Store. It is a fun and easy pattern, great for a lap quilt or a twin bed. The quilt measures 60" x 84" and the blocks finish at 12". Atop the Barn can be done in one day because the blocks are simple to put together, a perfect pattern for a quick gift or a charity quilt. I love the quilting motif that Melissa from Sew Shabby Quilting chose for this quilt. It goes so … [Read more...] about Atop the Barn quilt