Introducing the next iteration in the stunning Garden Series quilt patterns: Autumn Garden Quilt Pattern. This bold flower block works well with prints or solids making it perfect to show off your favorite fabrics. And between us, I have to admit, this one just might be my personal favorite out of the four!
Just like the other patterns in the series, Autumn Garden can be created using fat quarters or half yards. This means that it is the perfect quilt to make using fabrics pulled from your fabrics stash! It's labeled as intermediate, but I believe even a confident beginner could easily take it on.
For my cover version, I selected a vibrant palette of my oh-so-favorite Michael Miller Cotton Couture Solids in the colors Adobe, Antique, Aubergine, Celestial, Cinnamon, Currant, Dusk, Eggplant, Ginger, Spice, and Teal against a classic Running Stitch Quilts background fabric of Soft White.
The addition of Ginger and Cinnamon was a bit of a stretch for me. I don't typically use a lot of yellows and browns, but I thought they worked well with the Autumn theme. The final result was simply stunning and I'm so happy I stepped out of my comfort zone for this one. And to add a fun twist, I used a fun Ruby Star Society print for the backing fabric!
As a conscious effort to reduce fabric waste, I challenged myself to use every bit of leftover fabric for a scrappy binding. And I must say, I couldn't be more pleased with the result. If you've never tried a scrappy binding on your quilts before, do it! It's so worth it.
And last but definitely not least, for the finishing touch, my go-to quilter Katie from Modern Textiles used the Hedges pantograph to quilt the cover sample. The result? Absolute perfection. Wouldn't you agree?
You guys, I am so excited to get this one out into the world! I've been working on Weavers Cottage behind the scenes since QuiltCon in February. I ended up making the quilt a few times in the testing phase to work out the best construction method. I might have even changed the construction of the pattern halfway through making another version of Weavers Cottage... more on that in a different blog post. :)
Because I can't seem to help myself, this pattern includes two design options - the Weaver and the Cottage layouts! Almost all of my patterns include multiple design variations. I guess I just like having options! Weaver includes the dotted sashing while Cottage does not. Because of the lack of sashing, Cottage is definitely the more beginner friendly layout option of the two.
The Weavers Cottage quilt pattern is perfect for an intermediate level quilter. This pattern is rated as intermediate because the skills needed to make this quilt include a scant 1/4" seam, strip piecing, and being comfortable with an on point setting.
Did I also mention that Weavers Cottage is yardage and fat quarter friendly too? Ahh! I get so excited about making patterns that let me play around with precut fabrics. It's like a more controlled version of a truly scrappy quilt. Plus, it gives me all the more reason to pick up those really cute FQs when they catch my eye in a shop!
For my all-solids Weavers Cottage Quilt, I decided to go with the Weavers layout. The solids in this quilt are from the Michael Miller Cotton Couture line in the colors Peacock, Electric, Wave, Breeze, Jewel, Orchid, Peony, Rose, and Iris. For the dotted sashing accent color, I used the solids fabric Nickel.
So I've been really loving non-white/darker backgrounds lately! The background I used here is Graphite by Michael Miller Cotton Couture - it's a dark gray that isn't quite the harshness of black that works nicely with these colors. But, the white background really brightens the whole look. It was a tough choice! Ultimately, I'm super happy with the way this turned out. Will you all start to see more non-white/darker backgrounds from me in the future??
My solids Weavers Cottage quilt sample was quilted by the ever-so-lovely Katie Hanson of Modern Textiles. She used the pantograph Floral Lattice. We went back and forth on thread color, and ultimately opted for a light gray thread that matched the sashing accent. It ended up being the right call. It stands out a bit, but doesn't overpower the quilt.
On the back of this quilt, I went with this print from the A Woodland Christmas fabric collection from Liberty London. I picked this one because it has a lot of the same colors from the quilt top in it. Plus, getting a head start on holiday and Christmas quilts isn't a bad thing. ;)
I really hope you all enjoy this quilt pattern as much as I do. Check out my blog for information about other Weavers Cottage Quilts I made! If you'd like to purchase the pattern, you can do so using the links below!
Summer Garden was one of the first patterns I released back in 2018. When I started to move forward with the Garden Series idea at the end of last year, I knew I was going to have to revisit this pattern. If it's possible, I'm even more in love with the pattern now!
I took out the sashing and cornerstones for a more modern look, and I slightly modified the sawtooth block in the center to make better use of the fabric requirements. I also added more size options. Summer Garden now includes four sizes from baby to bed, and it is FQ friendly!
When picking the colors for the new cover quilt, I wanted to stay true to the original pattern and use oranges and yellows. I added in a bunch of teals to the mix and the result is the perfect summery palette! The cover version is the Throw Size version and I went with the ten half yards option.
Fabrics I used in the cover are Michael Miller Cotton Couture solids in the colors Celestial, Nite, Mosaic, Lagoon, Isle, Luna, Sun, Melon, Geranium, and Peach for the Flowers. The Center accent color is Iris, and the background color is Soft White to make everything POP!
From there it's just a matter of mixing and matching the fabrics! I have such a fun time with this part. With the colors I used, there isn't really any "bad" combo, but I love tweaking it until it's ~just~ right.
My favorite way of doing this is just laying them all out on the floor. Of course, if you have a design wall, you can totally use that too. It'll save your back and knees if you are indecisive and end up mixing and matching for a long time. Ask me how I know... Ha!
I'm so happy with how my new Summer Garden cover turned out. It's even more perfect than I envisioned when I was planning everything! And I love that it fits in so nicely with Spring Garden now too.
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And for such a fun and summery quilt top like this, of course it had to be quilted up with a super cute design. The pantograph I chose is called Perfect Posy. Isn't it perfect!? Kristy Armstrong of @ohsewkristy got this quilted up for me! A big round of applause is needed for this beauty! 👏
Backed in Ruby Star Society print Strawberry Seeds in Dark Teal. And I loved it so much that I used it for the binding fabric too! It is the perfect pairing to go with the darkest blue I used in the top. Plus, it's not too busy of a print and doesn't compete with all of the fun happening on the front!
With the re-release of the Summer Garden Quilt, the Garden Series is halfway complete. If all goes well, I'm planning to release Winter Garden late 2023 and Autumn Garden in early 2024. But we will see! What do you think they will look like? I'd love to see your guesses in the comments!
If you'd like to purchase a copy of Summer Garden, you can use the buttons below. Thank you all so much for the constant support! I wouldn't be here without all of you and that deserves the biggest of thank you's! I can't wait to see what you all make using my quilt pattern!
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Spring Garden is the second pattern in my Garden Series. If you want to check out the first - Summer Garden - you can read about it here! Summer Garden is actually getting a re-vamp this month and the new version will be available in April after little TLC. The Garden Series will feature Autumn Garden and Winter Garden as well, which are both currently in the works. Make sure to check back soon for more updates about the Garden Series!
When I sat down to design this pattern, I really wanted it to feel springy. What better way to do this than to include butterflies? Each corner of the flower blocks throughout this quilt have cute, little butterflies made up of simple triangle shapes. I feel like this addition to the quilt blocks give the flowers so much personality!
Spring Garden is Fat Quarter (FQ) and Half Yard (HY) friendly and comes in 4 sizes ranging from Baby to Bed. For my cover quilt, I decided to go the HY route and made the Throw size version. The fabrics that I used in the quilt are Michael Miller Cotton Couture in the colors Spa, Celestial, Iris, Saturn, Seafoam, Mermaid, Caribbean, Marine, Pink, Lagoon for the flowers, Orchid for the Centers, and Soft White for the background.
For my backing fabric, I wanted to tie in a color from the quilt top but I didn't want a fabric that would compete with it. I decided on using Michael Miller Cotton Couture in the color Saturn.
The binding on this quilt is actually two different fabrics! I'm not usually one to bind my quilts with scrappy binding so this was definitely not planned. I originally intended to bind using Orchid to match the center fabric, but ended up needing to sub in Iris because I ran out of Orchid. There was a slight moment of panic, but I think it turned out okay! What do you think?
Last but not least - the quilting! I had the pleasure of working with Katie Hanson of Modern Textiles. You can find Katie on Instagram at @moderntextiles. Of course we had to go with a fun, springy panto on this one! She used the pantograph Floral Fun by Dastardly Line Quilting (@longarm.quilting.glasgow).
I had so much fun making this Spring Garden quilt! If you would like to make your own version, you can pick up the pattern in my shop now using the buttons below. Make sure to share your quilt with me on Instagram and use the hashtag #SpringGardenQuilt so I can see it!
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If you want to read about the Art Gallery Fabrics version of Spring Garden seen below, you can head over to that blog for more information!
The Chevron Stars Quilt Pattern is out now!
Chevron Stars quilt pattern is the second in my chevron series. You can get both Chevron Series Quilt Patterns here! And if you'd prefer just this one, you can get the PDF version here and the Printed version here!
So let me tell you a story about Chevron Stars... This was one of those patterns that I would work on for a bit only to put it away and come back to it later. I actually had 3 or 4 iterations of this design that I *almost* moved forward with before deciding at the last minute that I didn't like it. It wasn't until I offset the stars that it started to come together.
I think I am constantly having to remind myself not to rush the process because I am excited. Sometimes it is necessary to sit with a design for my creativity to have a chance to work.
Chevron Stars is rated as an intermediate level pattern. This is because accurate cutting, trimming, and a 1/4" seam allowance are necessary skills to make this quilt pattern come together. Don't let the "intermediate" scare you away if you are a newer quilter, though! This pattern is perfect if you want to practice matching points.
The star blocks in this quilt are BIG! These 15" square blocks make this a good pattern for showing off your favorite fat quarter bundle! If you haven't seen the Moonglow version I made using a Ruby Star Society bundle, you should check it out here!
If you are familiar with my quilt patterns, you will know that I have another chevron pattern - Chevron Points. This is the sister pattern to Chevron Stars, as they both use the pointed chevron design throughout! If you love the chevron design as much as I do, you can actually snag both patterns in this Chevron Series bundle!
Okay - back to talking about the cover girl.
So, this was actually my first time using a dark background. I'm not going to lie, I was kind of nervous about it! Having dark threads to trim from the back of the quilt top to keep from peeking through my lighter fabrics was a TASK. Plus, with darker fabrics I worry about bleeding but that's nothing a few color catchers and some Synthrapol can't prevent. I'm glad I went through with the dark fabric because I loved it! I think it really makes those stars POP!
The fabrics I used are Michael Miller Cotton Couture in the colors Delft, Glass, Ice Blue, Iris, Mauve, Ocean, Saturn, Spa, and Venus. The accent color that breaks up the stars is Soft White. The background color I used is the color Cadet. Lastly, the backing and binding color is Saturn.
The cover girl was longarm quilted by Katie Hanson of Modern Textiles. We went with the classic - a baptist fan pantograph. You really can't go wrong with it!
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Hurrication is finally out in the world and I couldn't be happier about it!
This one has been in my drafts for a couple years now, and I am excited to finally get it out into the world. It was inspired by my time living in coastal Georgia. We had only lived there for a couple of months when we had to evacuate for a hurricane. My sweet neighbor invited us to come stay at her family home a few hours away. It ended up being a really fun way to spend a few days, so we jokingly called it our “hurrication” for the rest of the time we were neighbors. And, luckily, the hurricane that was coming our way took a detour at the last minute, and there was minimal rain and wind damage to our area. *Phew*
For my cover quilt, I knew I had to use my go-to for solids: Cotton Couture by Michael Miller. The colors I used in this quilt are Cadet, Denim, Sea, and Delft with a background of Soft White. I love how soothing and calming these colors are together - despite the scary weather inspiration behind the quilt. It is a little like the feeling of relief once the weather has cleared!
The quilting for this Hurrication cover quilt is by Katie Hanson of Modern Textiles. She used the Mike's Swoosh pantograph which is basically the perfect design for this pattern - the swirly effect of the design looks like the pattern a hurricane makes on a weather radar! I'm not saying ALL Hurrication quilts should have this quilting design, buuuut it is a pretty great combo if I do say so myself!
You can get your own copy of the PDF or paper versions in the shop now! Make sure to tag me in your makes so I can admire your work and use the hashtags #rsqpatterns and #runningstitchquilts on your social posts!
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This pattern has been a long time coming and it is finally available in PDF or PRINTED formats in my shop!
I originally designed and wrote this pattern for Make Modern Magazine back in July 2021. In order to release this one as a stand alone pattern, I made a tiny design tweak, added two more sizes, and one design variation. I'm thrilled with the end result!
For my new cover sample, I went with a moody purple/teal/blue range. I'm really loving this color combo right now. I used Cotton Couture solids from Michael Miller Fabrics in: Eggplant, Venus, Mauve, Iris, Powder Blue, Glass, Ocean, Teal, Cadet, Slate, Wedgewood, and Ice Blue. I used Soft White for the background. (I'm selling these fabrics in a kit here if you want to make the same one!)
My favorite thing about this pattern is the combination of light and dark tones of the same color in each column. I think it gives it a fun, playful look. However, sometimes you just want to show off the prints a bit more. So I added a design variation that has the whole chevron one color. Both designs are awesome if I do say so myself!
As usual, I sent my cover sample to Jill of J.Coterie quilting for long arm quilting. She chose a geometric panto that complements the chevrons nicely. I always think she does a great job picking a quilting design and scale for the quilt!
This one is backed and bound with the middle blue color.
Now for the pictures!
Evenflow is available now in my shop in PDF and Printed pattern formats!
Truthfully, Evenflow is one of those patterns that I never meant to write because it is a derivative of another pattern of mine, Rivermill.
If you recall, last year I was a brand ambassador for Michael Miller Fabrics. One of the things Michael Miller does really well is large scale prints. I really wanted to show off this one print they sent, so I quickly drafted an extra large Rivermill block and made this quilt. I honestly thought that would be the end of it.
But then, I had several people ask me for the fabric requirements. I told them to give me a few days, and I write up a quick pattern extension and get back to them. It hit me that I used a completely different HST construction method. My quick pattern extension was turning into a full on pattern.
I sat on it for a while unsure if I wanted to commit to writing this pattern or moving on to one I have saved in my drafts. Quilters continued to ask for it, so here we are! I added a few sizes and made one tiny design change to spruce it up.
I love love love the end result. It makes such a big impact! I stick to solids on my cover quilts, but this pattern is so fun in prints. It shows them off really nicely.
I used Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids for my cover quilt in Terracotta Tile, Miami Sunset, Sweet Macadamia, and Snow (background). I don't typically gravitate towards coral/burnt orange type colors, but these spoke to me. I love the end result!
One of the perks of a big block pattern like Evenflow is that is comes together SO FAST. I can cut and piece the entire top in 2-3 hours depending on how many interruptions my kids make. I was done so quickly and still several weeks out from my pattern release. Instead of moving my pattern release up, I chose to make the back extra special.
I made the original Rivermill for the back! I want to make all of my quilts double sided now. It makes sense. I make A LOT of quilts. I have a stack piled up in the closet waiting to give away or to sell. This way, I could still make all the quilts, but I would have less quilts in a pile at the end. Plus, on a bed, you could just flip it over when you want to change things up. #teamdoublesidedquilts
(Both Evenflow and Rivermill are available in my shop!)
Now for pictures!
The Deltille Quilt is here!
After I made my first sample (the patriotic one), I started playing with my color chips to figure out what to do for my cover quilt. I knew I wanted to make the ombre version for the cover, but didn't have a specific color vision in mind.
And, honestly, I was all over the place with colors for this one. I first tried a blue/teal/purple gradient that was very reminiscent of a mermaid tail. Then I tried a blue/pink/purple gradient that I loved, but ultimately tossed because I thought it might be too similar to my Mountain Valley cover quilt. So then, I switched out the blues for oranges and ultimately landed on these 13 colors that are currently on the cover. I don't usually gravitate towards orange, but I love how it worked in this quilt.
The cover quilt is made with Michael Miller Cotton Couture in Iris, Mauve, Venus, Eggplant, Aubergine, Dusty Rose, Antique, Cameo, Creamsicle, Geranium, Peach, Coral, Clementine, and Soft White. (Kits are available in my shop here).
I, once again, called up Jill at J. Coterie Quilting for long arming. She has become my go-to for cover quilts. I love her eye for pantograph selection and she tends to quilt a bit more densely which I LOVE for my cover samples. She used a panto called Along the Way by Anne Bright. I just adore the texture and the overall feel of this one.
Since I tend keep my cover samples packed away and not use them, I typically use a solid from the front for the backing. It helps to keep costs down, and also shows off the quilting nicely in photos. One of my quilting besties gave me a hard time for never picking a fun back, so this time I splurged on the MOST PERFECT print for the back. It is from the Dear Isla collection by Hope Johnson for Cotton and Steel, and it ties together all the colors on the front so perfectly. I smile every time I look at it.
I take my own photos, and I had a lot of fun taking these pictures. Enjoy!
While I loved the original Square Burst quilt, remaking the cover quilt has been on my To Do list ever since I made it. I wanted a brighter, more colorful quilt on the cover.
Not only did I remake the cover quilt, I also made other variations of the pattern with similar fabrics. Seeing these three quilts together brings me so much joy!
When I added the new cover quilt to the pattern, I also updated the layout inside. The cornerstones and minimalist variations used to be a bonus page, but now they are written into the pattern itself.
If you want to buy the updated version, you can do that here (paper or PDF). However, if you want to save a few dollars, you can buy the old pattern here (paper version). It is exactly the same information, it just looks different!
Introducing the Mountain Valley Quilt!
This quilt pattern was inspired by my time living in El Paso, Texas and the Franklin Mountains. We lived on the west side of the city, and had a spectacular view of the sunset every night. On the weekends, we would hike the various trails around the mountains. It was truly a beautiful place to live, and I miss it! I also miss the tacos and the churro stands. Haha.
The Mountain Valley block is a log cabin style block that is built around a sawtooth star. The real magic happens when the blocks are sewn together. There is so much dynamic and dimension and it looks great in every color/fabric combo I've seen it in.
The pattern comes in four sizes: wall hanging, crib, throw, and bed. I've labeled it an intermediate skill level due to the bias edges and "on point" setting. Skills needed would be a consistent, accurate 1/4" seam allowance and the ability to keep a block square.
For the cover quilt, I used Kona Cottons: Eggplant, Dusty Peach, Foxglove, Plum, Cadet, and Snow. The quilting was done by Jill of J. Coterie Quilting. I let Jill choose the quilting design and I absolutely LOVE what she chose. The flowing design is the perfect compliment to the geometric pattern.
Jill also used a cotton bamboo batting. This is my first experience with it, and it's been a positive one. The quilt lays flat and drapes beautifully without being stiff. I would choose this batting again if given the opportunity.
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Now for the pictures. :)
This pattern has been a long time coming. I started working on it back in January! I took an idea for a quilt block with a sawtooth star and tweaked it bit by bit until it became the Desert Charm block. As impatient as I have felt to get this one out into the world, I'm glad I took the time to make it perfect. And I'm so excited to share it with you now.
Just for kicks, I should do a side by side of that first draft and the final version. They look absolutely nothing alike!
The Desert Charm quilt pattern is a modern quit wiith a classic look. Each block is made up of half square triangles, flying geese, hourglass squares, and snowballed corners making it a great skill builder. I've rated the skill level as advanced beginner. A beginner could definitely tackle this quilt, but it is helpful to have a quilt or two under your belt.
Pattern Details:
- Two design options: Modern Solids and Scrappy Charms. Modern Solids uses the same fabric for each component of the block while the Scrappy Charms uses a mix and match method to add visual interest.
- FQ Friendly (sort of)! While the Scrappy Charms version calls for 1/3 yard cuts, I give instructions and a cutting diagram to modify the pattern if you want to use FQ instead.
- Three sizes: both design options can be made in baby (40"x40"), throw (60"x80"), and bed (80"x100") sizes.
About the cover quilt: The cover quilt is the Scrappy Charms version using 12 different Kona Cotton colors (Plum, Floxglove, Primrose, Amethyst, Lilac, Corsage, Candy Blue, Bluebell, Denim, Petal, Baby Pink, Peony)
I loved working with this color palette. I'm really loving muted colors right now. I'm obsessed with Kona Foxglove and want to find a way to include it in more quilts.
