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Have you considered working with your favorite color in your quilts? Today I'm sharing an ode to coral as featured in the Modern Aztec quilt.
Have you considered working with your favorite color in your quilts? Today I'm sharing an ode to coral as featured in the Modern Aztec quilt.
Hi everyone! I've been so busy with the quilt-along that I almost forgot about Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day! If this is your first time stopping by then I'd like to welcome you. My name is Cristina, and I'm a quilter, mother of three, sweet tea drinker, and I can't decide if I'm a British person that just happened to be born in America, or a Texan that just happens to live in England. I am making a big move to D.C. this summer, so if you're in the Maryland/Virginia area, please give me a shout out! I'm trying to find out as much as I can before I get there : ) I started quilting a few years ago, and probably just like you, I fell in love. I have had lots of hobbies, but none of them really stuck until I started quilting. I think my style is a little bit eclectic--I love bold, modern quilts with colorful solids, but at the same time, I love quilts with super-sweet flowery fabrics. I have also developed a recent fascination with two-color quilts. I think I just love all quilts. I recently made this modern Aztec/Native American inspired quilt that was featured in Issue 21 of Love Patchwork and Quilting. My sister calls it the Jolly Rancher quilt... And right now I'm hosting the Hillside Houses QAL, and we've just started, so I encourage you to check it out if you're interested. Each week I'll be releasing free block patterns to make this quilt: There are 12 block in the quilt and you can see some of the participants progress on Instagram #hillsidehousesqal So, now for the part you've probably stopped by for! Today I'll be giving away 12 Fat Quarters of Milk, Flower, Sugar by Elea Lutz and I'll be having a second giveaway of a bundle of Hadley fabric by Denyse Schmidt. You can enter three times, and here are the ways to do it: 1) Leave me a comment telling me which fabric you want 2) Follow my blog and leave a comment telling me which fabric you want:) If you're already a follower, just leave a comment letting me know. 3) Follow me on instagram @prettylittlequilts and leave me a comment here letting me know you're following me and which fabric you want. Oh, and in case I didn't mention it, don't forget to tell me which fabric you want;)!! Also, leave me an email address if you are a no-reply blogger, or if you aren't sure if you're a no reply blogger. I will randomly select the winners on 10 May 2015, so there's not a whole lot of time left!! I will ship internationally, so everyone can enter. Make sure to check out all the other giveaways on Sew Mama Sew! Thanks for stopping by everyone and have a happy weekend!!
Happy Friday everyone! As promised, today I am sharing the tutorial for the GenX-Aztec baby quilt. This baby boy quilt finished at 41" square. Change up the colour scheme and you have yourself a gender neutral or baby girl quilt. Introducing My Own Quilt Labels by Ikaprint. This was my first opportunity to use my new quilt labels! I sewed the label in while applying the binding to the back of the quilt. I designed my labels to have a message on the front and on the back. In this picture, I used my acrylic ruler to hold the label up so I could get a good shot of the back. I am in LOVE with these new labels!!! Every purchase made from the My Own Quilt Labels store earns me $1.88, which is greatly appreciated. Every little bit helps! If you are interested in designing your own quilt labels, please click on the link or check out the button on my sidebar, beneath my profile picture. Please do scroll down to the end of the tutorial to see more close up pictures of the GenX-Aztec quilt. I blogged about the making of this quilt previously here. When designing the GenX-Aztec baby quilt, my block size was determined according to the backing fabric width. I wanted to get the best use of the backing fabric without having to add a seam to make the fabric wider. So the backing fabric is about 44" wide. Had I used 8" blocks with 2" sashing, the width of the top would be (8x4) + (2x5) = 42" But since I wanted to add borders to the layout, I went with a 7" block size. Block sizes: 7" finished size block requires 1.75" finished size sashing (7 divided by 4 = 1.75) 8" finished size block requires 2" finished size sashing (8 divided by 4 = 2) 9" finished size block requires 2.25" finished size sashing (9 divided by 4 = 2.25) 10" finished size block requires 2.5" finished size sashing (10 divided by 4 = 2.5) 12" finished size block requires 3" finished size sashing (12 divided by 4 = 3) For this tutorial, I will be giving the measurements used in the 7" block size. The names of the Kona Cotton Solids I used are given and their colours are shown in brackets. When designing the GenX-Aztec baby quilt, the solid colours chosen were determined according to the colours in the backing fabric. Fabric requirements based on a 42" Width of Fabric (WOF). Sew using a 1/4" seam. Press all seams as you go. Press all seams open unless stated otherwise. Fabric Requirements: 4 fat quarters, one of each colour... Cyan (Dark Blue), Azure (Light Blue), Grass (Dark Green) and Peapod (Light Green) 1 fat quarter of Coal (Dark Grey) 1 yard of Snow (White) 1/2 yard of Black (Black) 1/3 yard of Medium Grey (Medium Grey) You will also need: Backing to cover 48” x 48” Batting to cover 48” x 48” Cutting: Dark Blue – Cyan : Cut 2 strips at 2.25” x 21” and crosscut into (16) 2.25” squares. Cut 3 strips at 2.75” x 21” and crosscut into (16) 2.75” squares. Light Blue – Azure : Cut 5 strips at 2.25” x 21” and crosscut into (12) 2.25” x 5.75” rectangles and (12) 2.25” squares. Dark Green – Grass : Cut 5 strips at 2.25” x 21” and crosscut into (16) 2.25” x 4” rectangles and (16) 2.25” squares. Light Green – Peapod : Cut 7 strips at 2.25” x 21” and crosscut into (16) 2.25” x 5.75” rectangles and (28) 2.25” squares. Dark Grey – Coal : Cut 2 strips at 2.25” x 21” and crosscut into (12) 2.25” squares. White – Snow : Cut 4 strips at 1” x WOF (Width of Fabric) for borders. Cut 4 strips at 1.5” x WOF for borders. Cut 4 strips at 2.25” x WOF and crosscut into (16) 2.25” x 5.75” rectangles and (16) 2.25” squares. Cut 2 strips at 2.75” x WOF and crosscut into (16) 2.75” squares. Cut 2 strips at 4.5” x WOF and crosscut into (16) 4.5” squares. Medium Grey – Medium Grey : (I used Medium Grey, but would have preferred Kona Ash or Shadow) Cut 7 strips at 2.25” x WOF and crosscut into (16) 2.25” squares. Cut 2 strips at 4.5” x WOF and crosscut into (16) 4.5” squares. Black : Cut 2 strips at 2.25” x WOF and crosscut into (13) 2.25” squares. Cut 4 strips at 1.5” x WOF for borders. Cut 4 strips at 2.25” x WOF for binding. Constructing the Quilt: Step 1: Sew the 16 Medium Grey 2.25" squares to the 16 Grass 2.25" squares. Sew the 16 Peapod 2.25" squares to the 16 Snow 2.25" x 5.75" rectangles. Sew the 12 Azure 2.25" squares to the 12 Peapod 2.25" x 5.75" rectangles. Sew the 12 Peapod 2.25" squares to the 12 Azure 2.25" x 5.75" rectangles. Step 2: Use the 16 Medium Grey and 16 Snow 4.5" squares to make HST units using this tutorial and trimming your 32 HST's to 4" square. Use the 16 Cyan and 16 Snow 2.75" squares to make HST units using this tutorial and trimming your 32 HST's to 2.25" square. Step 3: Sew the 16 Medium Grey and Grass units to the 16 Grass 2.25" x 4" rectangles. 8 will be facing left and 8 will be facing right. Sew the 32 Cyan/Snow HST units to the 16 Cyan 2.25" squares and the 16 Snow 2.25" squares. Sew 5 Black 2.25" squares to blue end of 5 Cyan/Peapod units. Sew 4 Black 2.25" squares to the green end of 4 Peapod/Cyan units. Sew 4 Black 2.25" squares to the green end of 4 Peapod/Snow units. Then sew 6 Coal 2.25" squares to the green end of the 5 Cyan/Peapod units and one more Cyan/Peapod unit. Then sew 6 Coal 2.25" squares to the white end of the 4 Peapod/Snow units and two more Peapod/Snow units. Sew these units into the sashing rows as shown in the photo below. Step 4: Sew the 16 pieces of Cyan/Snow HST and Snow units to the 16 pieces of Cyan/Snow HST and Cyan units. This photo show the pieces needed to make the 16 blocks. Step 5: Arrange these pieces to make 8 blocks facing left and 8 blocks facing right. Step 6: Arrange these blocks and remaining sashing units to make the Row 1 and sew the pieces into the row. Do the same for the remaining 3 Rows. Step 7: Arrange the sashing strips made in Step 3 and sew them to the tops of Row 1, 2, and 3. And to the top and bottom of Row 4. Step 8: Sew the sashed rows together. Step 9: Sew the border strips together. First sew the Black 1.5” x WOF strips to the Snow 1” x WOF strips. Press seams toward the Black. Sew the Snow 1.5” x WOF strips to the other side of the Black strips. Press seams toward the Black. Step 10: Fold each of these completed border units in half and crease to mark the centers on the White 1” side. Do the same for the side edges of the quilt top. Matching the crease marks, pin 2 of the borders to the top and bottom of the quilt top. Start sewing ¼” from the edge of the quilt top, backstitching to lock the beginning of the seam and sew the borders onto the quilt top, stopping ¼” from the end of the quilt top and backstitching to lock the seam. Press seams open. Matching the crease marks, pin the 2 remaining borders to the sides of the quilt top. Sew the borders onto the quilt top. DO NOT sew across the top and bottom border pieces. Only attach the side borders to the quilt top, backstitching at the beginning and end of each seam. Press seams open. Now sew the four mitered corners of the borders using this tutorial. Finished size approx. 42" x 42" Layer your quilt backing, batting and quilt top. Baste and quilt as desired. I used Echo quilting to emphasize the illusion of the On Point blocks and to highlight the squareness of the green Greek Cross blocks and the pointed corners of the Farmer's Daughter blocks. Lastly, I quilted in the ditch on each side of the black line in the borders. Use the 4 Black 2.25" x WOF strips to bind your quilt.... And enjoy!!! Take lots of pics. This tutorial will be available on my Tutorials Page found underneath my blog header! I would love it if you shared the pictures with the Sew Fresh Quilts Flickr group. Or sent me a picture by email at sewfreshquilts (at) gmail (dot) com. The GenX-Aztec baby quilt is now for sale in my Etsy shop! Linking up to Finish it up Friday with Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts and TGIFF! hosted this week with Heather at QA Creations. 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The Modern Aztec Quilt is a modern quilt pattern that gives you lots of bang for very little quilty effort! The blocks are designed in a way to bring maximum visual impact without any complex piecing. Perfect quilt for beginners looking to practice piecing points. And with 5-color and 10-color options, you can go as simple or as complex as you want with your fabric pull! QUILT TECHNIQUES YOU'LL LEARN You'll learn how to make half-square triangles using the 8-at-a-time (no waste) method and/or half-square triangles using the 4-at-a-time (no waste) method. PATTERN FEATURES The design of the quilt never changes, just the block size. Choose your quilty adventure from one of the 5 quilt options: 5-color quilt, 10-color quilt, 5-color table runner, 10-color table runner or the lumbar pillow! Skill level: beginner. Modern quilt pattern. Instant digital download (PDF). Follow the step-by-step graphics and detailed instructions to achieve quilty success! Pressing directions to help your seams nest for perfect points! Coloring page for each of the design options to design your own. Several additional colorways to inspire you. Includes instructions for a 5-color option in 7 quilt sizes: Mini 24"x24", Baby 36"x36", Crib 36"x48", Throw 60"x60", Twin 72"x72", Double 84"x84" and Queen 96"x96". Includes instructions for a 10-color option in 7 quilt sizes: Mini 24"x24", Baby 36"x36", Crib 36"x48", Throw 60"x60", Twin 72"x72", Double 84"x84" and Queen 96"x96". Includes instructions for a 5-color and 10-color table runner in two sizes: 12"x36" and 16"x48". Plus instructions for the Double Chevron lumbar pillow!
Finished size: 74" x 82" Difficulty: Easy Skill level required: A basic understanding of cutting, piecing, and binding **You can expect to receive an email with a download link immediately upon purchase. READ FIRST: WHAT YOU'LL GET: - Exact measurements/amounts for cut pieces and total yardage for each color. - The written layout of each row (no images except for the overall quilt mockup). - Clarifying notes & tips - All of this as a digital PDF file that will be available immediately upon payment, so you can get started right away! PLEASE NOTE: This pattern is primarily for saving you time with math by showing you how much yardage you need of each color as well as how many/what size to cut your pieces. This is not a full-fledged, formal quilt pattern. It does not include instructions for how to bind a quilt or how to put the backing on, as these are generally the same for every quilt. This quilt is made of square pieces that can be assembled row by row, so there is no need for elaborate diagrams. If you desire such a pattern, please do not purchase this listing because you will be disappointed! If you are looking for a cheap way to get the quick info you need to make a quilt, then this listing is for you. You have the option of creating this quilt in 4 blocks or in rows. The only images included are mock-ups of both blocks and a grid mock up of the entire quilt. Feel free to message me with any questions. I am happy to clarify how the pattern works so that you can have a successful project! The quilt is made up entirely of squares and half-square triangles. If you have made a quilt before and understand how to piece and sew into rows, you will be golden! If you are learning to quilt you can still make this pattern. I recommend downloading a Craftsy class to become familiar with how to cut and piece. Please let me know if you have any questions! I will try to help as best I can.
Choose your quilt journey from 1 of the 5 patterns included in the Modern Aztec quilt pattern! The 5-color version is perfect if you're worried about picking too many fabrics or go bold and complex with the 10-color option. If home décor is more your thing, than the quilted table runners and Double Chevron lumbar pillow are for you!
Gain confidence in how to pick fabrics and colours for your quilts by learning the basics of colour theory for quilters!
Have you considered working with your favorite color in your quilts? Today I'm sharing an ode to coral as featured in the Modern Aztec quilt.
Today's my stop the Sonata Showcase featuring Amy Sinibaldi's latest fabric collection for Art Gallery Fabrics. If you know Amy, then you know the prints are stunning and I decided to showcase them using the Modern Aztec quilted table runner.
Hello Fabric Friends, Hope you all had a fun July 4th! Today I have a great new quilt block tutorial for you called the Aztec Block! I sewed it up with Arizona After fabrics by April Rhodes which I think...
Be inspired by colors of the desert and make your own Mayan Mosaic quilt. With warm solid hues, this quilt design looks modern and timeless.
Be inspired by colors of the desert and make your own Mayan Mosaic quilt. With warm solid hues, this quilt design looks modern and timeless.
Choose your quilt journey from 1 of the 5 patterns included in the Modern Aztec quilt pattern! The 5-color version is perfect if you're worried about picking too many fabrics or go bold and complex with the 10-color option. If home décor is more your thing, than the quilted table runners and Double Chevron lumbar pillow are for you!
I’m sharing a round-up of my fave projects featuring my favourite thread weight!
This particular quilt has gotten so much attention over the past year that I decided it was time to write a tutorial to go along with the pattern. A little back story as to why a tutorial is needed rather than just following the pattern… I blame my husband. After I finished AND PUBLISHED the pattern
Aztec Quilt Block Pattern by AGF StudioClick to View Instructions
Feel the heat with Karin Jordan’s desert-inspired quilt in soft greys and pops of fresh aqua.
Choose your quilt journey from 1 of the 5 patterns included in the Modern Aztec quilt pattern! The 5-color version is perfect if you're worried about picking too many fabrics or go bold and complex with the 10-color option. If home décor is more your thing, than the quilted table runners and Double Chevron lumbar pillow are for you!
Aztec Trails This Quilt pattern is available to download Download Pattern: Aztec Trails
Technique: Foundation Piecing Appears in Quilts from Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Spring ‘14. You can get this issue in the Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Special Bundle.
Aztec Wave - Pantograph / E2E © 2013 Patricia E. Ritter and Marybeth O'Halloran PAPER: A single row is 7.5 inches - printed with two rows - 144 inches long DIGITAL (computerized quilting systems): Zip file includes: BQM, CQP, DXF, HQF, IQP, PAT, QLI, SSD, TXT, WMF and 4QB or PLT. Most designs also include a DWG, GPF, PDF, PNG and SVG. SELF PRINT: A single row is 7.25 inches - printed with one row. EMBROIDERY (computerized embroidery systems): Zip file includes: ART, DST, EXP, HUS, JEF, PCM, PCS, PDF, PES, VIP, VP3 and XXX Sizes included: Size 1: 171.2 mm x 76.2 mm (6.74 Inches x 3.00 Inches) Size 2: 247.4 mm x 110.2 mm (9.74 Inches x 4.34 Inches) Size 3: 272.8 mm x 121.4 mm (10.74 Inches x 4.78 Inches) Size 4: 329.8 mm x 147.0 mm (12.98 Inches x 5.79 Inches)
I love the traditional Squash Blossom block. It's so striking and looks amazing when you repeat the block pattern. What I don't love however is all the HSTs (half square triangles). Particularly when made the traditional way. All that trimming - blergh! I've made the block the HST way... but... when I decided I'd had e
Learn about different color possibilities for your next Traverse quilt!
