Photograph by Shane Pequignot for Quilter's World. Used with permission. I am back from Brazil and slowly getting into the swing of my work. It was wonderful being with my family for two weeks: there were a lot of get-togethers, I ate amazing food, laughed, and relaxed. A few of my quilts were published while I was away and here is the first one I would like to share with you: Treetop. It measures 61" x 73" and the blocks finished at 12". This easy pattern showcases festive fabrics from the … [Read more...] about Christmas Treetop quilt
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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
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
Black and Gold quilt
Photo by American Quilter. Used with permission. Happy Tuesday, everyone! I can finally show you my pattern Timeless Elegance which has just been published in the March issue of the American Quilter magazine. This quilt measures 77" square with 12" blocks. I chose amazing fabrics from the Zephyr collection designed by Alice Kennedy for Timeless Treasures: These aren't all the fabrics I used but they give you an idea of why I called the pattern Timeless … [Read more...] about Black and Gold quilt
Patches of Blue
How do you like my Gingerbread Men? I decided to make it yesterday and did not get out of my sewing room until it was finished - I get in that mood sometimes! I used scraps of navy blue fabric with different whites for the background. The shapes were fused in place and appliqued with my method of choice - machine stitched with blanket stitch and dark blue 40 wt thread. The quilting was done with Aurifil monofilament around the Gingerbread Men and on the ditch, then with 40 wt … [Read more...] about Patches of Blue