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
Early Spring Tulips Quilt
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