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New Patterns: Moose Tracks Placemats and Moose on the Loose Mug Rugs

Beatrice | June 1, 2026 | Leave a Comment

I needed a gift, and the recipient specifically asked for new mug rugs because the ones I had given her years ago had faded a bit over time. Isn’t it lovely when your handmade gifts are so appreciated that people actually ask for a replacement? I played around with a few ideas and eventually came up with this moose that makes me laugh every time I see it.

I wanted the silly critter in my house too, so I made some for myself. Mine feature the moose holding a Canadian flag. They will make a nice decoration for Canada Day, which is coming up soon.

Since I was on a roll, I also came up with a placemat design. This one was a bit tricky to draw. I kept adding different borders to the mug rug design, but none of them really appealed to me. It took some thinking outside the box – adding to the moose scene and moving it from the centre to a corner of the placemat – before things fell into place.

Both patterns include placement guides and templates for the respective moose scene and the mirror image scene, and also the Canadian flag add-on for each variation. The Canadian flag is, of course, completely optional and can easily be omitted.

The patterns are now available individually in the pattern store. For those of you who like me cannot decide which one they like better and simply must have both, there is also a discounted bundle available.

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New Patterns: HedgeHUGS & Happy Breeze Pillows

Beatrice | May 21, 2026 | 1 Comment

After finishing the Hunny Bunny Pillows, I went back to another BOM, this time HedgeHUGS from 2023. I also had an extra block that I came up with back then that I wanted to turn into a pillow but never found the time. I also turned the original first block with the apple harvest into a pillow, and both are finally finished now. I guess I do finish something once in a while 😀

I have to admit though that I have so many ideas that I am getting a bit eager to move on from these older projects. Since I don’t have an extra Safari block, I have decided to focus on new ideas for now. I still think that the lion and the giraffe in particular would sell well as pillow patterns, and maybe I will get back to them eventually, but right now I have new and exciting things in the pipeline. The first couple of completely new patterns are almost ready – keep your eyes peeled!

But back to the HedgeHUGS: both patterns are now available individually in the pattern store, and of course I have put together some discounted bundles as well – one with both pillow patterns, and one with the complete HedgeHUGS collection including the original BOM quilt.

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New Patterns: Hunny Bunny, Batter Up & Bubble Time Pillows

Beatrice | March 19, 2026 | Leave a Comment

Do you remember the Hunny Bunnies Quilt we did as a BOM a few years ago? I had so many ideas for blocks back then that I ended up with two additional designs, which I decided to turn into pillows. I even bought the fabric that I needed to make three companion pillows for the quilt, but, as always, time got away from me, and the pillows were never actually assembled.

Now after almost five years I finally returned to the project and freed the fabrics from their bin. Since I had the designs all done it didn’t even take that long to make them. Didn’t they turn out cute? The bunny with the carrot basket is the original first BOM block, and the baseball and bubble time bunnies are both new designs.

All three patterns are now available individually in the pattern store! They don’t take long to sew, especially if you do all three assembly line style, and they make great gifts too.

I have also put together a discounted bundle with all three pillow patterns, so you can get everything in one go and save a little at the same time.

And if you missed the Hunny Bunnies BOM back then, you can also get the quilt pattern together with all three pillow patterns as a discounted bundle – a great way to have the complete Hunny Bunnies collection.

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New Pattern: Safari

Beatrice | February 6, 2026 | 3 Comments

After getting a bit of rest in early January, I felt well enough to finally quilt the Safari top. It all came together quickly, and I also assembled the full pattern in the meantime.

I have reactivated the pattern store for now. Please keep in mind that I have to fill orders manually and send out the patterns myself. As I am still undergoing treatments, I might not always be as fast as I would like to be.

I have also created a discount code – enter SAFARI20 at checkout to receive 20% off. The code is valid until February 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST and applies exclusively to the Safari quilt pattern.

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New Pattern: Yuletide Reflections

Beatrice | November 18, 2025 | 1 Comment

Here is a pattern I came up with last year while I was making Christmas cards. The card design and the little blocks I had stitched felt like they wanted to become a full Christmas quilt, so I bought more fabric and stitched one up in no time. I did not manage to write the pattern earlier with everything that was happening this year, but I finally pulled it together, just in time for Christmas.

These are not my usual bright and bold colours, but there is something about the simple elegance of the black and white metallic fabrics that I really enjoy.

I have also created a discount code – enter YULE20 at checkout to receive 20% off. The code is valid until November 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST and applies exclusively to the Yuletide Reflections quilt pattern.

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Alternating Scrappy Squares

Beatrice | April 18, 2025 | 1 Comment

I believe I am a very conscientious fabric buyer. I stopped buying fabrics just because they are pretty a long time ago, and with very few exceptions, I only buy fabric that I need for specific projects now. I do not have a big stash, but my scrap drawers still seem to be overflowing. They are organized by width, ranging from 2″ to 6.5″. I throw out everything under 2″, except for white fabrics, because I use those for sashing and background pieces. It is still plenty to deal with, and the other day, I saw a picture of a quilt online, I don’t remember where, and immediately thought it would make a good scrap project.

The top came together quickly. The big squares have a finished size of 5″, and the smaller ones are 3″. I have already bought the backing fabric for this one, so hopefully, it will be quilted soon and can be donated once it is finished. I am quite happy with the result. Even though the fabrics are all over the place, the white frame around every other square gives the quilt some purpose and provides the eyes with a place to rest. On a side note, my 5.5″ scrap drawer looks a bit less crowded, but I cannot really see any difference in the 3.5″ drawer, so I think I will have to make more of these.

A few days ago, I walked through my living room, where I have lots of quilts on display, and my eyes stopped at the Coming Up Roses sample quilt. I realized that it has a very similar pattern, just with a smaller square in the alternating blocks.

If you feel inspired and need a pattern, the Coming Up Roses quilt pattern is available here:

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Pattern Gallery

Beatrice | March 28, 2025 | Leave a Comment

It was a lot of work, but I am happy to announce that the pattern gallery on my website is finally finished. Pattern sales will continue through the Square shop, as this seems to be working well. However, organizing patterns into categories and adding tags on my website gives me better control, making it much easier for customers to find what they are looking for.

I have essentially recreated the old website shop while linking each item to the new Square shop. The main pattern list displays all patterns in numerical order, with the newest ones appearing first. I decided to bring back all individual blocks from previous BOMs, but to keep the main pattern list manageable, they and the pattern bundles are not included. Instead, there are links in the sidebar to view all individual blocks in numerical order, as well as the available pattern bundles.

When you click on a pattern, it takes you to its page on my website, not the Square store. There, you will find a detailed description, including measurements, required skills, and skill level. If the pattern is part of a series, all related items are listed at the bottom. The buttons link directly to the corresponding items in the Square pattern store.

All individual blocks from my BOM projects, starting with Tuxedo Cats, are available for purchase. They are listed in the individual block category but can also be accessed from the full quilt’s pattern page. Simply scroll down to the series list, where each block is linked directly to its item in the pattern store.

I have checked everything carefully, but with so many links to add, mistakes can happen. If you come across a link that does not lead where you expect, please let me know, and I will fix it as soon as possible. I hope you enjoy the new pattern catalogue. Happy browsing!

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One Fish, Two Fish – Mary’s Version

Beatrice | March 21, 2025 | Leave a Comment

Mary, a local quilter and fellow guild member, purchased my One Fish, Two Fish pattern last year and recently sent me a picture of her finished quilt. I love seeing what people create with my designs. Mary used the fish pattern to bring her own underwater scene to life, and it turned out beautifully. Isn’t it just adorable?

If Mary’s quilt inspires you, here is a picture of my original design, along with a link to my pattern store where you can purchase the pattern.

Für die deutsche Version der Anleitung mit metrischen Maßen bitte dem Kauflink unten für die englische Version folgen und beim Checkout angeben, dass die deutsche Version gewünscht ist. Ich verschicke dann per email die Anleitung in der gewünschten Sprache.

If you have pictures of projects you have finished using my designs, I would love to see them! Feel free to send them my way, and I would be happy to feature them here as well. My email address is on the back of the cover page of every pattern.

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New Patterns: The Moo Crew and A Whole Lotta Moo and Blossom Belle Pillows

Beatrice | February 14, 2025 | Leave a Comment

I am still catching up on pattern writing, and here is a design I came up with in 2022. You might remember my Happy Hippo Hop quilt—the original was made for a friend who is a square dance caller and was expecting her first baby. It was inspired by the song I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, which she loved to sing during dances in December.

But her true love are Holstein cows. She has a huge collection of stuffed cows and cow-themed items, and for her birthday, the hall is usually decorated with cows while everyone wears black and white. So after her son was born, I said to my husband, If Heather ever has another child, I am going to make her a Holstein cow quilt.

In the summer of 2022, she announced that she was expecting again… and guess what? She was expecting twins! The Holstein cow theme was actually perfect for twins—black and white pair well with any colour. I ended up making two quilts for her and one for myself as a pattern sample, each with different feature colours. Her twins, a boy and a girl, received the turquoise and orange quilts, while I kept the purple one as my sample.

When I thought about a matching pillow, I could not decide whether I liked the full cow block or the smiling cow face with the daisy better. So, I ended up with two different pillow designs—and I love them both!

PPP-075 A Whole Lotta Moo Pillow — A Whole Lotta Moo

PPP-077 Blossom Belle Pillow — Blossom Belle

All three patterns are now available for purchase in the pattern store! I have created a discount code—enter MOO20 at checkout to receive 20% off. The code is valid until February 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST and applies exclusively to The Moo Crew quilt, the A Whole Lotta Moo pillow, and the Blossom Belle pillow patterns.

Diese Anleitungen sind auf Deutsch nicht verfügbar, und auch zukünftige Anleitungen – einschließlich des Safari BOM – wird es nicht mehr auf Deutsch geben. Bisher habe ich zumindest für kleinere Projekte noch deutsche Anleitungen mit metrischen Maßen geschrieben, aber mit der Schließung von Makerist zum 1. April fällt mein Hauptvertriebsweg weg, und der Aufwand lohnt sich für mich nicht mehr.

If you would like all three patterns, I have also created a discounted bundle, which will be available until further notice.

The two pillows are also available as a bundle with a discounted price until further notice.

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New Patterns: Five Little Monkeys & One Little Monkey Pillow

Beatrice | January 10, 2025 | 4 Comments

In the middle of the Monkey Business BOM in 2021, someone left a comment on one of my posts, hoping for a cheeky monkey jumping on the bed. At the time, I was not familiar with the nursery rhyme and had no idea what they meant. Of course, that was not the motif for any of the blocks, as my BOM designs are always completed before I begin promoting them. However, their suggestion intrigued me, so I looked it up. The idea stuck with me, and I eventually created a quilt and matching pillow inspired by it. Both were finished quite a while ago, but I only found time to write the pattern this past summer. The monkeys can be boy or girl monkeys—or a mix—depending on your preferences. Customizing them is as simple as adding or leaving off a bow. Aren’t they adorable, having so much fun jumping on the bed? We will just imagine no one ever falls off or bumps their head!

When someone inspires me to create a specific quilt and write a pattern for it, I like to thank them by sending the pattern for free. Of course, there is no obligation to ever make the quilt. The Little Monkey projects were inspired by a comment left by Stacey B. in August 2021. I sent both patterns to the email address associated with the comment a few months ago, but I never heard back. It is possible the email address is no longer in use. Stacey, if you are reading this and have not received the patterns, please get in touch, and I will be happy to send them again.

Both patterns are now available for purchase in the pattern store. I have created a discount code: enter JUMPING at checkout to receive 20% off. The code is valid until January 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST and applies exclusively to the Five Little Monkeys quilt and the One Little Monkey Pillow patterns.

Die Anleitung für den Five Little Monkeys Quilt ist auf deutsch nicht verfügbar. Für die deutsche Version des Kissens mit metrischen Maßen bitte dem Kauflink unten für die englische Version folgen und beim Checkout angeben, dass die deutsche Version gewünscht ist. Ich verschicke dann per email die Anleitung in der gewünschten Sprache.

If you would like both patterns, I have also created a discounted bundle, which will be available until further notice.