Bella Maiden Quilt Pattern

October 9, 2015

Sometimes making a little quilt block is just not enough. Sometimes it need to be supersized! This quilt, Bella Maiden, is just that. It's a large version of the Old Maid's Puzzle block constructed using the classic basic - the half square triangle. I absolutely love seeing traditional blocks given center stage. And by adding the HSTs into the mix, the quilt becomes a lot more interesting when you get to blend and mix the prints and solids into the overall shapes of the quilt.

Bella Maiden's finished size is 64" x 64" with an individual block size of 32" x 32". They're big!

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Below you can see the fabric requirements to make:

I showed you earlier this week that I played around with Gatekeeper and Fig Tree's Farmhouse line. I decided to do the same with Bella Maiden. It really softens it's edge. And I rather like it - I would love to see this quilt made up in this line. I am really smitten with Farmhouse. It looks great with these modern patterns!

And this is another version in one of Pam Kitty's lines using only 2 colors. It changes the look a little when you concentrate on two main colors. This one would be so sweet for a girl.

I hope you like her! Bella Maiden is available as PDF and Hard Copy Print.
Remember the pattern sale only lasts for the weekend until 10/12/15.Bella Maiden PDF $9 $7.50 on sale Bella Maiden Print ~~$9.50~~ $8 on sale
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This pattern is available for wholesale and is carried by Checker, E.E. Schenck, and Brewer Sewing Distributors.

This quilt was also seen in American Quilter, May 2014 issue.

Gatekeeper Quilt Pattern

October 7, 2015

I just love this quilt. It's simple and classic, yet has just a teeny modern twist to it. Gatekeeper is a quilt based on those gorgeous Irish Chain designs that adds just a small modern element with the sashing lines that extend to the edge of the quilt. Really though, you could make this quilt with just about any style of fabric and it will always be stunning.

For once, this truly IS an "easy" quilt. No triangles or other fussy pieces to play with. Nope, just simple squares and rectangles. This whole quilt breaks down into 3 basic blocks, which makes it simple to put together with strip piecing to boot!

Gatekeeper's finished size is 70" x 70" with an individual block size of 10" x 10".

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Below you can see the fabric requirements to make:

I wanted to play around with some fabrics to show how this quilt could definitely be made into one with a traditional feel. Here is a sketch of Gatekeeper done in Fig Tree's Farmhouse line. Isn't it fantastic?

And this is another version in Michael Miller's Happy Tones line using blues and greens. So fun!

I hope you like it!

It's available as PDF and Hard Copy Print. On sale this week only!

Gatekeeper PDF $9 $7.50 on sale Gatekeeper Print ~~$9.50~~ $8 on sale

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This pattern is available for wholesale and is carried by Checker, E.E. Schenck, and Brewer Sewing Distributors.

This quilt was also seen in Fons & Porter's Easy Quilts, Spring 2014 issue.

Patchwork Auditions - Layout

September 29, 2015

Earlier this month, I posted the last of the Patchwork Auditions blocks. Now, I'm so excited to start putting this scrappy quilt top together! The goal of the series was to look at some classic blocks and think outside the box. There are many ways to color a quilt block - and I thought I'd start recoloring things by looking at some classics.

Here's how I plan to piece my quilt top together.

80" x 88"

For this layout, you will need:

(15) 16" finished blocks
(8) 12" finished blocks
(2) 8" x 12" rainbow strip blocks
(12) Flying Geese rows

For the rainbow strip blocks:
Each color rectangle is 3 1/2" x 8 1/2" unfinished. (4) different color rectangles are sewn together to make one rainbow strip block (8 1/2" x 12 1/2" unfinished).

For the Flying Geese rows:
Each row is made up of (6) 2" x 4" finished Flying Geese units.
Cut (1) 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangle of a color and (2) 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" squares of background to make (1) Flying Geese unit.
So.... we need (144) 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" background squares
and (72) 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles of color.

I am making all 6 Flying Geese in each row the same color, but you may make them as you like.

For sashing:
Cut (4) 4 1/2" x 80 1/2" strips of background.

I'm off to work on this quilt top. It's going to be a big one!