Deco Quilt Pattern is now available! This is the 20th Lo & Behold pattern! It's hard to believe that I've hit that milestone, but this design is the perfect celebration! I have a few different versions of this quilt that I wanted to share, so I figured I would start with the very first Deco quilt that I created. I was inspired to create an
Skill Level: Beginner Helios was the Greek god of the sun who, twice a day, rode his chariot across the sky bringing about both day and night. This quilt is made up of alternating Day blocks (a bright sun radiating daylight) and Night blocks (the white moon in a dark sky). This pattern comes in: - Wall Hanging (28" x 28") - Table Runner (14" x 56") - Crib (48" x 48") - Throw (56” x 70”) In this pattern you can learn how to make half-square triangles (HSTs) 8-at-a-time. The pattern also comes with instructions for making a scrappy version. This a PDF download, which means the pattern will be instantly downloaded onto your computer or smartphone as soon as you purchase! At the end of this pattern, along with all The Athena Workshop patterns, there is information on domestic violence and how to get help. A portion of the sales of this pattern will go to support agencies and organizations working to support victims of domestic violence, as Athena was not only the goddess of the arts but also the goddess of justice.
There is nothing I like more than a simple quilt pattern that looks complicated. Behold .... the Jewel Box quilt. Shibori is a Japanese term for a method of dyeing cloth. Traditionally using Indigo, it is a form of tie-dyeing that goes back to the 8th century. This quilt block is called: Jewel Box I did not use a printed pattern - but by reading this post and the links below you will be able to master this :) Quilt Specs: The fabric: A fat quarter bundle of Shibori II from Moda. This collection designed by Debbie Maddy contains 20 different designs and I used all of them in this quilt. The 'background' fabric is Kona white. Note: If you are using pre-cuts like charm squares or a layer cake, do not starch or iron with steam - they will shrink. If you are using yardage for this project, feel free to starch and iron with steam. 1) Cut 5" x 5" squares from both the Shibori fabric and the Kona white: a TOTAL of (126) each. 2) Take (63) of the blue and (63) of the white squares and make (126) half square triangles. Use a scant 1/4" seam. Trim to an unfinished size: 4.5" x 4.5" A good tutorial for making HST's with charm squares is HERE from Scrapish. 3) Take (63) of the blue and (63) of the white squares and make (126) 4-patch units. See pix above. These should be unfinished at 4.5" x 4.5" Note: A good video tutorial on how to make 4-patches from 5" squares is HERE from Me and My Sister Designs. If you are using yardage (cut into 2.5" strips) - a video HERE from Missouri Star Quilt. Co. is helpful. Or, you just cut up 2.5" x 2.5" squares and a post HERE from Fabric406 explains this method. Assemble all your units the way shown above with the 4-patch focus fabric on the top left - and HST focus fabric - top right. That's it! Sew away and stack them up. I figured out my quilt size based on a 4" finished square. 14 squares across & 18 rows down = 56" wide x 72" long. NOTE ABOUT YARDAGE ... The yardage for THIS quilt in two colors would be exactly 2 yards of each. But since I would err on the side of caution with mistakes, pre-washing, squaring up and starch - I would get 2.5 yards of each to be SAFE ! Bonnie Hunter from Quiltville's Quips & Snips has a great chart for yardage if you choose to make this quilt with just two fabrics ... a light & a dark. Just figure out how large YOUR quilt will be - and go to the chart column for 5" squares. See the Jewel Box pattern emerge as you rotate these units and match up the triangles and the four patches. I made this diagram which explains the assembly in detail - the colors are not important. Two good links below are also helpful with instructions & pictures. *Make all your units (#1). *Take two units (#2) and rotate them so the focus fabric HST's are pointing out (#3) *Sew blocks together with 4-patches and triangles next to each other (#4 and #5). The backing is a beautiful midnight blue minky. Wavy line quilting was done with a walking foot in Aurifil 50wt. threads. Following the seams makes it super easy to quilt and creates cute little squares. More Links: 1) Shontelle from England Street Quilts has a great PDF and diagrams for a Jewel Box quilt here. While our assembly techniques are different (Shontelle stripped pieced her 4-patches, I made them from 5" squares) - her pattern guides are the best. 2) For some step by step pictures of Poppy's Jewel Box quilt, visit Cuckooblue. Thanks to everyone for their tutorials and for all those who left comments that corrected my horrible math skills. (2/14/19) Materials: Shibori II by Moda / Debbie Maddy Kona white Dimple dot minky / midnight blue Binding: Cotton Couture Midnight / Michael Miller Aurifil Thread 50wt: #2600 (dove) & #1248 (denim blue) Warm & White batting Jewel Box quilt pattern Size: 56" x 72" December 2018
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I am so excited to kick off the Modern Half Square Triangle Quilt-a-Long! Today I'll share with you my inspiration for this quilt-a-long and the supplies you will need, and starting next week we'll start working on the blocks! I saw this pin a few weeks ago, and I was captivated. I loved it, and when I clicked through the pin, and found that the man who created the design used the Perl program, and that he made it for his then-girlfriend, and that she made the quilt for him as a wedding present, I knew this was right up my alley! (I have emailed the gentleman who wrote the program that created all the blocks to ask his permission to host this quilt-a-long, but I haven't heard back from him.) I loved the look of the blocks in black and white, and thought it would be fun to take these traditional block designs and make them 'modern' by only using two colors. (I am the type of person who likes to make things in the colors I first see them in, so this is really no surprise!) I couldn't figure out how to assemble the blocks without drawing them all out, so I grabbed my gridded notebook and my black colored pencil and got busy. There are 72 blocks, so this will take 72 weeks! Don't stress though - you can cut the fabric for several blocks at once, and assemble the blocks as you can. Each finished block will measure 8.5 inches. Feel free to make your blocks smaller or larger (you will need to adjust fabric requirements accordingly). I first made a few blocks 12.5 inches, so I'll compare those for you so you can see what you like best! Supplies: 5 yards each of two colors (or as many colors you would like to use!) Rotary cutter, clear acrylic ruler, self-healing cutting mat, marking pen (more on this next time), lots of thread, sewing machine, iron This yardage requirement assumes that you will cut 3.5 inch squares to trim down to 2.5 inch HSTs. I find that if I sew a scant 1/4 inch seam allowance I can use 3 inch squares to start. This requires far less yardage. You may want to try out your seam allowance to see what you can get away with. I will post one new block each Monday - and we will finish our quilt in January 2014! Yikes! I do think this is the best method - you can do four blocks at a time at the end of the month if that is easier. I recommend making several HSTs at once - it is easier to batch cut, sew and trim! Come back next Monday to see the first block! I am so excited! Even if you haven't made a quilt before, I think you can handle this one, so please jump in and join us - I am happy to answer questions as we go!
I love a good red quilt. Here's my Diamonds in the Deep, throw sized, quilt pattern made in a vibrant tomato red.
I'm a sucker for optical-illusion designs and, while searching two-color quilts, this one caught my eye. Does anyone know what it's called? 📷
Busy Hands Quilts quilt patterns for modern and traditional quilters in all sizes, precuts, fat quarters FQs, layer cakes, jelly rolls, & charm packs.
What is it about monochrome quilting that resonates with so many makers? In simplifying the quilt down to a bare aesthetic of black and white the artist challenges their ability to design.
How do you sum up 4 years of quilting, fabric, raising kids, and life? Yeah, I haven't quite figured that out yet. So for now I'll just start here! Good heavens I am rusty and this writing thing. It will...
Click here to download instructions for Indigo Blue (PDF file) If you have problems opening the above link, right click on it and save it to your computer and then open it. Email me with any questi…
the creation of a Convergence Quilt, based on the book by Ricky Tims
Cabin Peaks quilt pattern is now on the shop! It's finally here! The Cabin Peaks quilt pattern is now available and I am so dang excited! I've had this idea in mind for a while. I just had to find the time and motivation to get it done. That motivation came when I joined the Pantone Quilt Challenge, and I made my first
Pinwheels & Paddlewheels is a two-color quilt that features the simple paddlewheel block assembled in a way that also creates pinwheels. The free pattern for this bonus quilt can be found at FonsandPorter.com/Bonus.
"Brad’s Quilt" by Cora Postlethwait. Simple design, fabulously done. With only one block and two colors, you get a lot of impact! Photo taken at Space Coast Quilt Show, Titusville, Florida, 2015.
A Look Back at Favorite Quilts is a blog post that showcases a collection of the author's favorite quilts they have made over the year. The post includes pictures of each quilt along with a brief description of the pattern and the fabrics used.
A fun project started at this spring’s Quilter’s Getaway Weekend. Credit for the design goes to Wendy Sheppard – it is named “Movement in Squares”. I love Wendy’s designs. https://www.freequiltpatterns.info/free-pattern—movement-in-squares-by-wendy-sheppard-for-benartex.htm
Scrappy Lattice is a scrap quilt pattern in 5 sizes, with two block size options. This great scrap busting pattern also had instructions for fat quarters!
Cabin Peaks quilt pattern is now on the shop! It's finally here! The Cabin Peaks quilt pattern is now available and I am so dang excited! I've had this idea in mind for a while. I just had to find the time and motivation to get it done. That motivation came when I joined the Pantone Quilt Challenge, and I made my first
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Hunter's Star quilt plus quilting video for the Wish Upon a Star Blog Hop
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Harlequin invokes the mischievous character in popular French plays. The sample quilt was constructed using multiple indigo fabrics with white to create a charming two color quilt. This pattern is designed to use BPP HRR Half Rect Ruler to create half rectangle units. Full color instructions. Printed Paper Pattern Finished size: 56in x 72in. Final Product: Quilt Paper Templates Included Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Another day, another quilt made of lots of squares. But for this quilt, the squares are quite large AND we are using strip piecing so this quilt comes together pretty quickly! I made the 16 block quilt which is 75” x 75” - a lovely large throw size. I am sure this is a traditional quilt block but
This pattern is now available in the Flying Parrot Quilts pattern shop. Just popping in to show you Zigzag Fade, a new pattern in Issue #22 (February 2018) of Modern Quilts Unlimited! This is one o…
Double Arrow Quilt Pattern by Material Girlfriends This beautiful square is called Blackford’s Beauty, first recorded in 1941. It is also known as Arrow Point, Arrowhead, Black Beauty, or Stepping Stones. PDF download. This 7-page pattern is in full color with step-by-step instruction and multiple, colorful diagrams. A confident beginner can master this beautiful quilt. The Cutting Instructions are for the Twin Size Double Arrow Quilt, (shown on cover), however, wall/crib and a queen/king sizes are also included. Fabrics used in the quilt sample are from Marcus Fabric Primo Batiks Finished Wall/Crib size 40 1/2" x 40 1/2" Fabric Requirements 1/4 yard Navy 1/4 yard Tan 1/4 yard Pewter 1/2 yard Cream for Blocks 3/8 yard Cream for Sashing 1 yard Cream for Setting Triangles 1/3 yard Tan for binding 1 1/4 yards backing Finished Throw/Twin size 60" x 79" Fabric Requirements Cover sample was made in a variety of the colors below. 1 yard Navy totals 1 yard Tan totals 1 yard Pewter totals 2 yards Cream totals for Blocks 1 1/4 yards Cream totals for Sashing 1 1/2 yards Cream totals for Setting Triangles 1/2 yard Tan for binding 5 yards backing Finished Queen/King Size 98" x 98" Fabric Requirements 2 1/2 yards Navy totals 2 1/2 yards Tan totals 2 1/2 yards Pewter totals 4 1/4 yards Cream totals for Blocks 1 3/4 yards Cream totals for Sashing 1 2/3 yards Cream totals for Setting Triangles 3/4 yard Tan for binding 9 yards backing Optional Supplies Nice to have but not necessary OmniGrid Marking Ruler Trio OmniGrip 20.5" Square Ruler for Setting Triangles Material Girlfriend Patterns are easy to read and follow with detailed cutting and sewing instructions. Enjoy step-by-step instructions with plenty of graphics for the visual learner. Visit their youtube channel for many free sewing videos. ABOUT THE PDF PATTERN: This listing is for the digital PDF copy of this pattern. You will receive a PDF file to download to your computer. Can be printed as 8.5x11 or viewed on your device. The pattern is in color with clear instructions and diagrams. The pattern is one-person use. Do not copy, sell, or distribute without written consent. License to sell: You may sell the items you have made using this pattern as a small independent seller. Please credit the pattern design as Material Girlfriends Patterns. I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Lilacs in September My fourth quilt finish in 2020 was actually begun in 2008 with some blocks left over from another project. Planning back then to quilt it myself, I sandwiched the layers, stitch…
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Picking a favorite block is like trying to select a favorite quilt for the Festival each time it comes around! I decided that I wanted to find a good basic block, that anyone can make, to share today. The Road to Oklahoma is a simple block of squares and half square triangles, and when stacked […]
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I'm not normally drawn to Black and White quilts but when I saw Northcott's new Simply Neutral 2 line on Keystone Modern Creative's website I had to order it! I knew that I wanted to make our Highway 10 Designs patterns called Pedal to the Metal with this line as a few years ago I quilted a similar one for a friend that was fabulous. You can see it here. I recently purchased a new pantograph called Time Warp that is very dense in design. I hesitated at first with using it but thought this is my quilt I should see if I like it before I recommend it to others. Well glad I did as I just love how it looks and creates a wonderful texture on the quilt. I used white So Fine on top, grey Bottom Line on the back, and Quilters Dream Blend batting. The backing is also a Simply Neutral 2 fabric, a grey with the same print as the white fabric on the front.
Skill Level: Beginner Helios was the Greek god of the sun who, twice a day, rode his chariot across the sky bringing about both day and night. This quilt is made up of alternating Day blocks (a bright sun radiating daylight) and Night blocks (the white moon in a dark sky). This pattern comes in: - Wall Hanging (28" x 28") - Table Runner (14" x 56") - Crib (48" x 48") - Throw (56” x 70”) In this pattern you can learn how to make half-square triangles (HSTs) 8-at-a-time. The pattern also comes with instructions for making a scrappy version. This a PDF download, which means the pattern will be instantly downloaded onto your computer or smartphone as soon as you purchase! At the end of this pattern, along with all The Athena Workshop patterns, there is information on domestic violence and how to get help. A portion of the sales of this pattern will go to support agencies and organizations working to support victims of domestic violence, as Athena was not only the goddess of the arts but also the goddess of justice.
need I say more. - - - - - - Thank you to all my wonderful customers for sharing their quilt with us. Please remember that these quilts came from all over and I do not have pattern information.
It’s the first Wednesday of the month and this means it’s also time for our Modern Quilt Along Series! If you are just joining us for this month—you can go back and see all of our previous themes and months HERE. During this year we are focusing on some of the aspects of modern quilting […]
My honey had a super early tee time on Saturday (5/21), so I hopped up and made him a breakfast sandwich: I spent a bunch of time reading in the morning before finally making it to my studio to load up Paula’s quilt: Michael warned me before he left that thunder storms were predicted for this afternoon…and I don’t leave XENA plugged in when that happens…so I wanted to get a jump on quilting. Thunder rolled in around 2 PM and I shut down everything very quickly :~(. That’s when I started back
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Here's my navy and white Diamonds in the Deep quilt. This throw sized quilt is made from my Diamonds in the Deep quilt pattern.
There is nothing I like more than a simple quilt pattern that looks complicated. Behold .... the Jewel Box quilt. Shibori is a Japanese term for a method of dyeing cloth. Traditionally using Indigo, it is a form of tie-dyeing that goes back to the 8th century. This quilt block is called: Jewel Box I did not use a printed pattern - but by reading this post and the links below you will be able to master this :) Quilt Specs: The fabric: A fat quarter bundle of Shibori II from Moda. This collection designed by Debbie Maddy contains 20 different designs and I used all of them in this quilt. The 'background' fabric is Kona white. Note: If you are using pre-cuts like charm squares or a layer cake, do not starch or iron with steam - they will shrink. If you are using yardage for this project, feel free to starch and iron with steam. 1) Cut 5" x 5" squares from both the Shibori fabric and the Kona white: a TOTAL of (126) each. 2) Take (63) of the blue and (63) of the white squares and make (126) half square triangles. Use a scant 1/4" seam. Trim to an unfinished size: 4.5" x 4.5" A good tutorial for making HST's with charm squares is HERE from Scrapish. 3) Take (63) of the blue and (63) of the white squares and make (126) 4-patch units. See pix above. These should be unfinished at 4.5" x 4.5" Note: A good video tutorial on how to make 4-patches from 5" squares is HERE from Me and My Sister Designs. If you are using yardage (cut into 2.5" strips) - a video HERE from Missouri Star Quilt. Co. is helpful. Or, you just cut up 2.5" x 2.5" squares and a post HERE from Fabric406 explains this method. Assemble all your units the way shown above with the 4-patch focus fabric on the top left - and HST focus fabric - top right. That's it! Sew away and stack them up. I figured out my quilt size based on a 4" finished square. 14 squares across & 18 rows down = 56" wide x 72" long. NOTE ABOUT YARDAGE ... The yardage for THIS quilt in two colors would be exactly 2 yards of each. But since I would err on the side of caution with mistakes, pre-washing, squaring up and starch - I would get 2.5 yards of each to be SAFE ! Bonnie Hunter from Quiltville's Quips & Snips has a great chart for yardage if you choose to make this quilt with just two fabrics ... a light & a dark. Just figure out how large YOUR quilt will be - and go to the chart column for 5" squares. See the Jewel Box pattern emerge as you rotate these units and match up the triangles and the four patches. I made this diagram which explains the assembly in detail - the colors are not important. Two good links below are also helpful with instructions & pictures. *Make all your units (#1). *Take two units (#2) and rotate them so the focus fabric HST's are pointing out (#3) *Sew blocks together with 4-patches and triangles next to each other (#4 and #5). The backing is a beautiful midnight blue minky. Wavy line quilting was done with a walking foot in Aurifil 50wt. threads. Following the seams makes it super easy to quilt and creates cute little squares. More Links: 1) Shontelle from England Street Quilts has a great PDF and diagrams for a Jewel Box quilt here. While our assembly techniques are different (Shontelle stripped pieced her 4-patches, I made them from 5" squares) - her pattern guides are the best. 2) For some step by step pictures of Poppy's Jewel Box quilt, visit Cuckooblue. Thanks to everyone for their tutorials and for all those who left comments that corrected my horrible math skills. (2/14/19) Materials: Shibori II by Moda / Debbie Maddy Kona white Dimple dot minky / midnight blue Binding: Cotton Couture Midnight / Michael Miller Aurifil Thread 50wt: #2600 (dove) & #1248 (denim blue) Warm & White batting Jewel Box quilt pattern Size: 56" x 72" December 2018
