A wonderful two color vintage Wild Goose Chase Quilt. The maker of this quilt, Elizabeth, inscribed her name on the back in ink. Elizabeth was a resident of Skaneateles, New York in the mid 19th century. A family descendent did not know what the "No. 19" meant below Elizabeth's signature. I thought possibly it could be the 19th quilt in her dowry? Or the No. 19 in the laundry rotation? The quilting design had me wondering whether it was quilted at a later date. Can you see the hearts in the muslin sashing? A heart motif is not one I've seen frequently on vintage quilts. The quality of the quilting stitch was definitely from a skilled quilter using fine stitches. Maybe the hearts do lend towards the theory of the quilt being part of a dowry. I was fortunate enough to have this quilt this past summer to clean for a family descendant of Elizabeth. The quilt was found in a storage area and had some red staining, possibly from a blanket or another quilt with unstable red dye. A contemporary reproduction of the yellow print in the antique quilt would be this print from ReproductionFabrics.com. Is this colorway making a comeback? The February 2013 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting has a two color quilt in a Churn Dash variation. While Butter Churn has a contemporary feel, the antique quilt is from the early 20th century. Since this colorway has been sporadic in popularity over time, it is nice to see some attention devoted to this happy colorway. Personally, I'm a fan of chrome orange. But then again, you're talking to someone with an orange front door, a living room painted in Pumpkin Spice (like living inside a pumpkin) and whose alma mater is the Orange.
Memi's Lemons Quilt Pattern is now available on my shop! I will begin by saying I don't really know where to begin with this one, hah. This is one of the most, if not THE most, meaningful pattern I've design and I think that's what makes it hard to talk about. This is the fastest idea to release pattern I've released.
The Rocksteady quilt pattern is now available for instant PDF download! Click here to get it. This quilt comes in king, queen/full, twin, throw, and baby quilt sizes.There's so much I want to share with you about this dynamic, beginner-friendly quilt pattern, I almost don't know where to start! Typically, I jump in and giveContinue Reading...
Log Cabin is a classic, adaptable quilt block. Here are some creative designs that use Log Cabin blocks. Maybe these patterns will spark some ideas! Get instructions for a basic Log Cabin block here.
Memi's Lemons Quilt Pattern is now available on my shop! I will begin by saying I don't really know where to begin with this one, hah. This is one of the most, if not THE most, meaningful pattern I've design and I think that's what makes it hard to talk about. This is the fastest idea to release pattern I've released.
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.
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Kantha quilts are made by stitching together flattened layers of old saris or old discarded clothes together. They look kaleidoscopic with a collection of vivid colors and designs that make …
And some of the subjects felt poignantly Japanese, and I was susprised when the artist wasn’t. (“Garden Nasturtium” by Jungsun Jung)
I love how bright and cheerful this sunshine baby quilt is! I’m a big fan of bold and bright colors. This was made using fabrics from my stash...
Modern Quilting Tips, Tricks and Tutorials! - Everything you need to know to make quilting easy and fun so you can do what it is you love to do and create a beautiful joy filled life!
Okey Dokey, here is my first attempt at a tutorial…feedback encouraged! Hopefully at least some of this makes sense. :) I’m going to explain the ridiculous way I figured out how to do t…
There Is So Much You Can Do With Bandanas! Bandanas are great for quick quilts. There are so many lovely colors available and many ways to quickly stitch them together into quilt tops. Plus, they’re 100% cotton and very inexpensive. Amazon has a nice selection of bandanas, which you can see here. Just be sure …
Sometimes when I get an obsession is comes out of left field and hits hard. This is the case with my current love affair with antique quilts. I've always liked them, and have a couple of nice examples, but all of a sudden a few days ago I realized I really really want to collect them, in a big way. First, they're very useful- you never know when you'll need an extra blanket. Secondly, they're gorgeous and each one is unique. Finally, how can you deny the amazing craftsmanship and hours upon hours of labor that each one took to make. They're one of the most overlooked areas of folk art. Let's look at some pretty ones now! I'm currently crushing on this one on ebay A cozy little entryway with antique blue and white quilts here I absolutely love this bright stack of beautiful quilts casually leaning on a cheerful floral armchair An outstanding example with all the bells and whistles! Antique stoneware bowls, brightly painted cupboards, and antique quilts- A country dream come true! A spectacular example in greens, and oranges. Look at all that quilting! This little vignette is pretty as can be, but be cautious of displaying your antique textiles near windows. You'd be surprised how fast a little sun can steal away their color forever. A stunning staircase displays an impressive collection of quilts, blue apothecary bottles, and decoys. Utterly charming! This welcoming room, rendered in multiple shades of faded pastel is made all the more lovely with the hanging quilt display on the wall! I would love to display antique quilts on my upstairs bannister except that 1. we still don't have an upstairs bannister, and 2. my cats would consider is a personal invitation to rip them to shreds.
10 free modern quilt patterns that are easy enough for a beginner to create their own quilt! Awesome inspiration and each pattern tutorial is easy to understand and to create the modern quilt of your dreams!
Hello dear reader, Would you believe it’s taken me almost 2 weeks to recover from QuiltCon?!? It was a blast! While I was…
Inspired by a quilt that my friend Mary shared with me from Pinterest, I decided to design an Ombré HST quilt mathematically. This was the result. I chose to use a gradient of eight different values, numbered 1-8 from lightest to darkest. I began by drawing a 7 by 9 rectangle in my graph notebook and ...continue reading →
I have been finishing up projects right along, so it only seems fitting that I start one this week. I know, I still have more I could finish up, but really a girl gotta have some fun. This quilt started by cleaning/organizing some fabrics. I just loved the colors. It's not done, I've got to sew on the teal/white strip and I want another border of the dark grey. What I have done though is stitch out a couple of samples of what quilting I want to do on this quilt. Leah Day always quilts some samples to test out her ideas, I thought I would do the same. Infinity Tree - Leah's design # 365 I have always liked Leah's Infinity tree design. I think it will look good in the citron yellow blocks. This wood grain design is for the dark grey areas of the quilt. I think the medium grey will be paisley of some sort - to look like leaves. I'll have to play with that too. My own wood grain design. Hopefully, this will be a tree that hugs back. ;) Linking up today with Today, I'm linking up with Leah Day for FMQ Project Friday Color Me Quilty! Pat
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"Embroidery is the handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as, p
Sew Blue Jean Quilt Blanket Craft Project is a great way to recycle your old blue jeans into a second functional item on your homestead. On a freezing cold winter night, a heavy warm quilt will be welcome. (Sandy In Iowa) We like quilts. They are soft and warm and…
Join us as we learn how to make picture quilts with expert fiber artist Wendy Butler Berns whose method is simple, fast, and oh-sew fun!
31 Days of Everyday Quilt Inspiration just went from "everyday" to "extraordinary"! Today we are looking at volcano colours for our next quilt inspiration.
A couple of years ago I stumbled across this awesome book at my local public library. It was filled with simple fun baby gift ideas. Today I couldn't tell you the title of that book. I did end up purchasing a copy during a library sale fundraiser but haven't a clue where that book is now. Hopefully I will now be able to find the book!! I'm also certain it is storage with the rest of my crafting books. But that's off topic. Every time someone I know is pregnant or has a baby, I make the same baby quilt. The one I found in that book. It is super simple to make, uses limited fabrics and comes together quickly. Wanna know how to make this wonderfully easy gift? You're in luck! One of my co-workers down the hall just had a little boy with his wife and I just haven't had time to make their gift until now! You only need three fabrics to make this little quilt. It is a great early tummy time quilt. You'll need the following cuts of three fabrics for the quilt top: Fabric #1 and #2: 1/3 to 1/2 yard (depending on direction of print) Fabric #3: 2/3 to 3/4 yard The final front will look like this diagram: You will also need an additional 1 1/2 yards of one of the fabrics for backing. To create this quit top: Cut 14 5.5" by 5.5" squares from both Fabric #1 and Fabric #2 Cut 8 10.5" by 10.5" squares from Fabric #3. Pair up Fabric #1 and #2 and sew together with a 1/4" seam to create 14 total rectangles. Be sure to press each to the same fabric on all. To pair them up, I just sit each stack of blocks next to my machine and stitch away. I also do not snip the threads between each rectangle until I sew all 14 rectangles. Chain sewing like this creates a steady flow and also speeds things up. Take your 14 rectangles and match them up as show in the above diagram. Your seams should be pressed opposite of each other and butt up precisely. Sew these all together using chain sewing using 1/4" seam. You will end up with a total of 7 blocks. You will now take the Fabric #3 and match it up with the created blocks of Fabric #1 and #2. I generally pin a pairing of five to chain stitch these. Finally I add in my third block to each row to do a final round of chain stitching to finish the rows. After all of the rows are sewn, sew each row together. Do pay attention to the direction of your print and placement. You should end up with this: (Ignore the other quilt! I was too lazy to take it down before I took this picture!) For this quilt since the fabrics are so busy and I enjoyed the straight stitching so much with the last one, I did it again using my secret weapon: painter's tape! (Thank goodness for the Dollar Tree and $1 tape!) I have still binding to add but that's a post for another day! How's your sewing going? Love, Ashley
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peggydolane: Carol Taylor, Moonglow
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N.B. All patterns are sent electronically by me to your personal email, within 24 hours. All patterns are in English only.... Patterns are sold per size so don't forget to tell me which one you want. What to expect in your Quilt-Addicts pattern; Rotary cutting instructions, templates when required, shopping list, cutting instructions, colour diagrams and pictures and easy to follow sewing instuctions. Available in the following sizes: Lap 52" x 52" Single 69" x 52" Double 69" x 69" King Single 86" x 69" Queen 86" x 86" King 103" x 103" Large King 120" x 120"
Reference sheets that help when you’re needing the exact answer you seek! Bedding Measurements Basic Setting Size Chart Quilt Back Yardage Quilt Size Reference Chart Related Posts Dresden Quilt Block SwapI can not believe I didn't participate in any swaps in 2018! 2019 will be… Free Quilting Patterns for InspirationDid you know that I offer ... Read More about Quilting Tip Sheets
The June solstice is here once again, marking the longest daylight period of the year and the start of astronomical summer in Earth’s northern hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the shortes
Reference sheets that help when you’re needing the exact answer you seek! Bedding Measurements Basic Setting Size Chart Quilt Back Yardage Quilt Size Reference Chart Related Posts Dresden Quilt Block SwapI can not believe I didn't participate in any swaps in 2018! 2019 will be… Free Quilting Patterns for InspirationDid you know that I offer ... Read More about Quilting Tip Sheets
I feel like I say this all the time, but it’s so true I’ll say it again… Nature is the best place for color inspiration! Today we dive into flowers.
