What do you get when you add art to scrap quilting? Scrap art quilts, of course! These beautiful designs will inspire you to create your own.
A lot of trial and error went into the creation of this sunflower bargello applique art quilt. Read about the source of inspiration and experimentation that made it a reality.
So many people at one time or another go to the beach. Many of us day dream about what it would be like to live at the beach, look out our windows to see the endless ocean and the big sky, and listen to the waves. Beach designs and motifs give us a sense of Read the full article...
Making a quilt is one of the most fun experiences you’ll ever have and it can actually prove to be super useful if you have any leftover fabric you need
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Sure, squares are interesting and easy. So, why not? If you are considering making a quilt, any one of these would be a great way to begin. How, you ask? 1. Start with a square of fabric and sew it to another square. Keep adding squares to form a row until you are satisfied that the row is long enough. Thirty inches is a good start, but you can certainly make it any length you want. 2. Make several rows. If you have a square quilt in mind (equal length and width) count the squares in the first row and make that many rows. 3. Now you're ready to begin stitching the rows together. Sew two rows together matching up the squares as you go. 4. Keep going till all the rows are in place. Really, it's that simple. One of the great reasons to use simple squares is that you can use a different fabric for each square or just a few fabrics for the entire quilt. Thanks for stopping by. Please say hello. Only Google+ members can leave a comment, BUT you can reply if you're not affiliated with G+.....just click the reply button. Please leave your email address or blog address--I'll shoot back a "hey."
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Exhibition of Wall Quilts, ArtsPost Galleries, Hamilton While we stich, life is not elsewhere. In a world that is increasingly connected with non-stop news, quiltmaking does not happen in soli…
ART QUILT TITLED: Block Party CREATED: 2021 SIZE: 87” x 87” Made from an existing pattern named Blockstep, Pieced, and Machine quilted. Inspired by Gustav Klint fabric.
The Ride of the Valkyries (2021) These quilts are included in the Mythology Series of Marilyn’s work. Click on a thumbnail to start the carousel slideshow.
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Homecoming quilt pattern is finally available! In case you missed it, I have a blog about my cover quilt using Art Gallery Fabrics here. This pattern is so fun and versatile...I loved making this design over and over! I will say: I do mostly gravitate towards warm colors....peaches, pinks, golds. Gosh, those colors have my heart! Every once in a while, I try to be really intentional and try something new. It's hard....but I make it work! haha. When I saw Cottoneer's new Peppered Cottons, I was immediately struck with not only how gorgeous the colors are, but also how unique the texture is! . . . If you're new to Peppered Cottons, they are yarn dyed shot cottons, meaning that the warp and weft are two different colors. When they are woven together, they create a beautiful, unique mix of color. Ever since my Ombre Retro Ornaments quilt (which you can read about here), I've been slightly obsessed with using different textures in my quilt!. These were such a nice change of pace. I love how they are home-y and kind of vintage looking. . . I chose Oyster as the Background, then Pepper, Rust, Seaglass and Peacock as my four colors. . . . For my backing, I used Backroads Umber by Bonnie Christine. ( I love this print!) And for my binding, I used Wondering with Doe by Bonnie Christine as well. This is such a good stripe. . . . I made a baby size, but Cottoneer will be kitting a Throw size! The kits are currently available for preorder. . . . . . . This quilt would DEFINITELY not be possible without the help of my amazing pattern testers! Seriously, ya'll. I went through so many versions of this pattern. They stuck with me, though! And I'm so grateful for all of their help and encouragement. If you have the time, be sure to send them some love on Instagram! I
As you may have noticed, lately, I can't get enough of simple and traditional quilts- and what's more simple (and beautiful) than the Irish chain? This one uses slightly larger squares to make it an extra speedy finish :-) NB: If you want to make a small throw/ large crib size Irish chain, you can
This past week I made a new Ocean/Beach with Dunes art quilts, trying some new colors for the ocean and creating more artistic dunes. I’m very happy with the final quilts and want to share my new ideas. My Ocean/Beach scene quilts have always been popular but because they are less colorful, I tend to Read the full article...
Download the FREE Ombre Puff Quilt Pattern here! If you've been around for any amount of time, you might've seen my Puff Quilt that my grandmother made for me. I love this thing SO much. She used various scrap fabrics and clothing to create this very dense, yet very snuggly quilt. . . . When I look at this quilt, I see something new each time. Recycled tablecloths from the 80s, pieces of my grandfathers button-down shirts, left-over fabrics from previous quilt projects. The list goes on. Some fabrics are used multiple times within the quilt, while other fabrics are only represented once. I love looking over all of the puffs and finding all of the similarities and differences between the squares. . . . My Granny made this for me when I was 7 years old. I absolutely LOVE that she created a tag for this quilt. I also love that she referred to the quilt as a
Made using Bonnie Hunter's instructions for a Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt at Quiltville.com. I used 2 inch strips from my scrap bin. Squares are 1.5 inches finished. The binding is from Denyse Schmidt's Chicopee line. Dimensions are 50" by 80". Completed February 2013. Blogged at coraquilts.blogspot.ca/2013/02/scrappy-trip-along-finishe...
The Maypole quilt pattern is a simple yet bold design reminiscent of ribbons woven together. This striking composition varies greatly based on color.
Hello quilty friends. Today I'm sharing a rainbow quilt that I made for a loved one. In the end I decided to gift another quilt to that person for several reasons, so this is just a "for fun" quilt at our house now! I'm not complaining :) The colors make me so happy. At 68" x 86", it's a very good size for a twin sized bed, so maybe that will be its purpose one day, who knows. If you're looking for the bright rainbow quilt post, go here! The pattern is as simple as they come, I really wanted the colors and quilting to shine! Plus this is the first quilt top I sewed as I was coming out of a very sick first trimester and the world felt overwhelming. I needed something really easy! I honestly think it took me longer to decide on colors than it did to make the quilt top. I kept reordering 1/4 yard cuts from Fabric Bubb and after about 4 tries I felt very happy with this muted rainbow of Kona solids. Fabric Requirements: (14) quarter yard cuts of colors. They will need to be cut very straight, so if you are buying from a store that isn't known for it's accurate and generous cutting, maybe get 1/3 yds. instead. Fabric Bubb won't do you wrong! 1 3/4 yds white fabric (more if you're using it for binding too) 5/8 yd binding fabric 5 yds backing Instructions: Cut the colored quarter yards into (2) 4.5" x WOF strips each. Trim off and square up the selvege ends, sew end to end for length, press the seam, and cut each strip to 4.5" x 68". I cut them in stacks of 4 or so. You will have some nice sized scraps for another project. I made a pillow and still had some left. Cut the white fabric into (24) 2.5" strips. Sew all of them end to end and press seams. It will be very long! Try to let it fall back and forth into a somewhat neatly folded pile as you make it, that way you won't have a tangled mess and it will come up easily as you sew it. With your colored strips, and your loooong white strip, you're ready to go! Here's how I did it. Sew a white strip along every colored strip, chain piecing as you go. In other words, I didn't cut any white until the end, just kept adding a new color strip as I went. Then trim them all up and press towards the colors. Using this method, you must be very careful not to tug on the white or let it pull down as you sew, or your white stripes will be wavy and bunched. If that way stresses you out, you can also just cut (15) 2.5" x 68" white strips and sew them in between every color. Sew the white strips and colors strips together alternately in your desired rainbow order (mine is listed in order above). Press toward the colors and your top is ready! Baste, quilt, and bind as desired. I had mine quilted with rainbow hearts by CrinkleLove. I had a mostly green backing picked out for this one, but when I saw the text print Sarah had available, I knew that was the right choice! I love it on the back of the colors. For binding I used the same white as the stripes. I've never used white binding before, but I really love it! Now to see how dirty it gets, ha. I planned the quilt dimensions so that they'd fit a twin bed, but we' don't have that size of bed at our house right now. I did discover that when using it on a toddler bed, you can get "boy" quilt or "girl" quilt colors by folding down alternate sides :) I hope you find this tutorial easy to understand. I didn't plan on making one originally, hence no progress pictures, but then I got a lot of questions about it. It's a great place for beginners to start, or a fast project for experienced quilters. As always, thank you for stopping by! This is my 100th post on this blog since I started in March 2016. I can hardly believe that, it doesn't seem like nearly that many. Thank you to those of you who follow along in this space. I'm happy to share it with you!
Woo Hoo, I did it - I finally tackled painting a mini barn quilt! First of all, a huge shout out to Julia Davis @redrainboot...
Lap quilt patterns are absolutely beautiful pieces but are very underrated. In this post, discover 19 lap quilt patterns you can try on your next project.
Hello and Welcome To another - Friday's Paper Piecing Party Link-Up!! Here are some of the designs I've managed to finish this ...
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I love quilts with their soft fabric and plush batting. But what makes a quilt even cosier? If it's a floor cushion! This quick and fun project will make you a huge comfortable floor cushion (about (or if you're a crazy dog lady like me, also a perfect dog bed!) The instructions assume you already have a quilt top (this also works for Lo & Behold Stitchery's Ombre Puff quilt) but if you're looking for a quick pattern like the one pictured below, click here. The instructions assume a the finished size is approximately 37.5
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Inspired by a vintage sari pattern, our Petal Patchwork Quilt is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Its curved lines and organic nature-inspired shapes, in vibrant colors, uses an innovative applique technique. Each lightweight quilt begins with layering 6 layers of organic cotton, incorporating 23 applique petals, and requires over 20 hours of meticulous hand-stitching. Signed by the artisan who made it, each piece is a testament to honoring traditional craftsmanship. Complete with a stunning solid navy backing, intricate white stitchwork forms its own unique pattern on the reverse. This modern patchwork quilt tells a story of its own and becomes a part of your story once you welcome it into your home. Drape it over your bed or sofa for an artful pop of color.
Make a super-simple landscape art quilt with free-motion thread sketched embellishments, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or advanced.
FABRIC: 1 yard Yellow Ochre, 1 yard Raincoat Yellow, 2 1/2 yards Raw Oats, 1 3/4 yards Putty Gray of Purl Soho's Spectrum Cotton SIZE: 36½ x 53 inches
With a versatile two-in-one reversible design, freshen up your bedroom look with a single flip and add an extra layer of warmth in cooler months. “The art of quilting is on show in this plush and joyful blanket. One side features a kitsch apple print reminiscent of fruity '70s wallpaper and on the other, a complementary timeless wide stripe.” – Phoebe’s Style Notes Mid-weight quilted blanket, perfect for seeing you through the seasons in style and comfort Reversible design for two-in-one versatility DETAILS Measures 150 x 220cmPort, Lapis, Cosmos, Aperol, SorbetMade from cotton with polyester fill
