My newest quilt pattern, Mod Tops, is here! This was such a fun quilt pattern to write. It's possibly the most versatile quilt pattern I've released to date + it's beginner-friendly too! Both the digital PDF version and printed pattern booklet version are available in my shop now. I can't wait to see what you make with it!
If you need a little quilt fabric inspiration to help you start planning your Mod Tops Quilt, just keep scrolling for some quilt mock-up using some beautiful fabric lines!
The Mod Tops quilt pattern is perfect for those just starting their quilting journey! This versatile design, featuring a modern geometric look, can be crafted using precuts or yardage, offering flexibility and ease for beginners. This means that if you have any Layer Cakes, Fat Eighths Bundles, Fat Quarter Bundles, or Quarter Yard Bundles in your fabric stash, you can use them to make a Mod Tops quilt!
The simple yet stylish blocks make this pattern ideal for showcasing your favorite fabrics - the size of the quilt blocks are perfect for larger prints too! Whether you prefer vibrant prints or subtle solids, Mod Tops will be your new go-to quilt pattern.
If you're anything like me, you might have a hard time visualizing what a fabric line can look like in a quilt pattern. The fabrics might be beautiful and just your style, but the wrong quilt pattern can make the fabrics lose their spark or get lost in the design! I wanted to bring you some inspiration by showing you what Mod Tops can look like in some quilt fabric collections you might like. From moody to bright, you're sure to find some inspiration below!
Neon True Colors designed by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics is the definition of BRIGHT! But let's be real - any Tula Pink fabric line is perfect for those that love color and big motifs. I plugged these neon polka dot fabrics into Mod Tops and fell in love. I love the colors Tula chose for this line and how Mod Tops shows off every single one!
This one is for those that love muted colors and green. Amber Elliot of Alderwood Studio designed the Garden Dreams fabric collection for Riley Blake Designs. If you know anything about Amber, you'll know that she pulled this collection right from her soul. I loved pairing the different fabrics from her collection against this green print from the line. It's how I feel Amber would have done it. :)
My really good friend Fran Gullick of Cotton + Joy has been designing fabric collections for a couple years, but when I saw this one, I knew it was going to be so popular. This is the Between The Pages fabric collection she designed for Riley Blake Designs. It has so many good reading and book designs in the collection - like this handwritten note-styled fabric I chose for the background!
When you think of Ruby Star Society, does your mind automatically go to Starry fabrics too? It's hard not to pop in a few Starry fabrics into my quilt patterns as I design them, because Starry makes everything look good. Alexia Marcelle Abegg designed the Starry fabric line for RSS, and I'm just so happy she did!
I'm bringing you another moody RSS Mod Tops quilt mock-up! This time I wanted to use one of Sarah Watts' most anticipated fabric collections - Teddy and the Bears. She originally designed Teddy as part of a different fabric collection for Cotton + Steel many years ago. People have been asking for more Teddy and I can see why. Look how cute this rock 'n roll themed fabric collection looks in my Mod Tops quilt!
Art Gallery Fabrics is best know for their soft colors and gallery of floral prints. This charming fabric collection was designed by the popular Maureen Cracknell for AGF. Abode features "exuberant colors, intricate florals, and the spirit of home in every print." I love the dainty and sweet vibe this Mod Tops quilt gives off in the Abode fabrics.
Here's another fabric line in muted colors - Fall's Enchantment designed by Atelier Danielle for Cotton + Steel. I paired it with the coordinating Clusters basics from C+S to create this beautiful version of Mod Tops!
When putting together Mod Tops quilt mock-ups, I feel in love with the look of this one. Denim & Daisies designed by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics has the best vintage feel to it! It has a Blue Willow china and Morton Salt Girl vibe to it that I can't get over.
Last but not least - a super fun Mod Tops quilt mock-up! This is the Ghost Town fabric line designed by Dana Willard of MADE Everyday for Figo Fabrics. This is the most adorable Halloween fabric collection I've ever seen, so I knew it would look so cute in my Mod Tops quilt! The dainty little bats and the cats in hats are my favorite ones from this line.
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. :)
Introducing Square Burst!
My latest pattern is now available! I have been so, so excited about this one.
At the beginning of the year, I worked with a fabric designer to create a new quilt pattern for her new line of fabric (Curiosity by Sandra Clemons for Michael Miller Fabrics). This pattern had been sitting in my queue as next in line, so I was thrilled that she wanted to use it for her new fabric collection!
Unfortunately, I don't have many pictures of the original Square Burst quilt. I was working on a pretty tight timeline to get the finished quilt to her for lookbook photography, and I only snapped the cover photo before mailing it off. I wish I had had more time to take better photos because the fabric is adorable and this one picture really doesn't do it justice. [Update 8/23/2020: I took tons of pictures of this one and added them to the end of the post!]
Interestingly, this super scrappy version of the pattern wasn't the original idea I had designed. The fabric designer liked the scrappier mock up better, so that's the one I ultimately made. But I still couldn't get my first idea out of my head.
After the quilt was made and the pattern was written, I did some extra math and included a bonus page of TWO additional design variations: cornerstones (my original vision for this pattern) and minimalist (because who can resist a 2 color option!)
Each of the three design options can be made in baby, throw, or bed size. Because this a block based pattern, you can easily make a larger or smaller quilt by chaining the number of total block you make. Instructions are included for figuring out how many FQs you need based on the number of blocks you want to make. This pattern is so versatile. I just love it so much.
Eternally Yours in available in my shop!
While I released this pattern on Wednesday, I'm just sharing more about it now. I usually like to have this post ready to go when the pattern is available, but like all things with the pattern release, nothing went according to plan!
Right after I sent this pattern off to the testers, I found out I was pregnant! Right after I found out I was pregnant, I lost the will to do anything other than sleep. As much as I wanted to meet my original release date of Valentine's Day, I'm okay with having waited. I would rather things be done well, then quickly.
The Eternally Yours Pattern is available is three sizes: baby, throw, and bed. It has fabric requirements and layouts for two design options in each size: a minimalist, and a scrappy design. Here are some mock ups of the throw size in each of the designs.
Design 1: Minimalist - one color/fabric is used for the X's and one fabric/color is used for the O's.
Design 2: Scrappy - this option uses fat quarters, and each FQ makes 2 X's and 2 O's for a fun variety.
This quilt design actually started as a commissioned quilt I was making for a customer. I took the concept I created for her, and tweaked it to match my personal aesthetic a little better, and that is how Eternally Yours was born.
The cover quilt uses a variety of Kona Solids from Robert Kaufman. I used Blush Pink, Deep Rose, Sangria, Pomegranate, Cerise, Ruby, Rich Red, Wine, Crimson, Berry, and Garnet. The background is my go to, Kona Snow.
I quilted this one with straight line quilting about 1.5 inches apart. Straight line quilting is my favorite. It never gets old, and it looks good on everything!
And now, here are my testers versions. They did an amazing job!
Linda (@txquiltgal) made a fun scrappy throw size! I adore the fabrics she used.
Jen (@oneblessedmamaquilts) also did a scrappy throw in colors that make me excited for spring.
Mandi (@mandipersell) made a striking minimalist baby quilt. I can't get enough of the teal feature sashing she used!
April (@aprilgracequilts) made a scrappy baby size in calming, muted colors.
Jessica (@maeberrysquare) also went for the minimalist option in baby size. The pink and purple combo is a beauty!
