Made by: Carla C.
Isn’t this just a fantastic quilt? I was thrilled when Carla asked me to custom quilt it. There was so much negative space to fill. I had the idea of using shadow circles to complement the pieced design right away, but it took some time to figure out how to make it work. This is one of my favourite quilts ever, and I am so happy with how it turned out.
Thread: Glide 10000 White
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:
Made by: Carol B.
Pantograph: Fast Feathers by Christy Dillon
Thread: Glide 20727 Mocha
Made by: Lynne T.
Pantograph: Taj Mahal by Patricia Ritter and Leisha Farnsworth
Thread: Glide 1BLK7 Storm
I finished a second top with my Kiwiana fabrics in the meantime. There is definitely enough left for at least one more quilt, maybe even two. For this quilt, I used a free pattern called Garden Tiles from Robert Kaufman. I adjusted the measurements to suit my needs, as well as the number of rows and columns. The basic idea looked similar to the Shadow Boxes pattern I used in my first Kiwiana quilt, but the result is quite different.
For this one, I can actually see some custom quilting. The sashing forms a secondary pattern of white crosses, and these areas are just begging for a nice custom design.
But no quilting will happen anytime soon for this top since I do not have a suitable backing. I am working hard on the idea of another trip to New Zealand, but it will have to wait until summer in the southern hemisphere. Until then, it will go on a hanger and into the closet, and I will keep thinking about possible quilting patterns that echo Maori designs.
If you are interested in this free pattern, you can find it on the Robert Kaufman website by following the link below.
Made by: Diane N.
Pantograph: Springtime Waltz 2 by Christy Dillon
Thread: Glide 10000 White
Made by: Nancy B.
Pantograph: Ginger Flower by Apricot Moon
Thread: Glide 10000 White
Made by: Sandra K.
Pantograph: Constance by Christy Dillon
Thread: Glide 20005 Pearl
Made by: Betty K.
Pantograph: Ground Cover by Keryn Emmerson
Thread: Glide 10WG1 Linen
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!
