Tag: free pattern

the big question mark pattern

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March 17, 2014

What can I say about a question mark?

I got to thinking this may be a good baby quilt option since we do not know the sex of my future grandbaby.

The instructions measure 24″ x 30″ before any borders are added.

Following the instructions from the

#spellitwithfabric blog hop, I enlarged the shapes from GinaMartin’s post and
the sizes and directions are shown above.

charm pack cherry

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February 24, 2014

sorry for blurry picture on a windy day

I love love love this new fabric from Me and My Sister. I don’t know why I love it but I just do. Maybe because it was so different for them. Is it retro, is it modern? Some of the prints look like vintage sheets, some are graphic, but each of the prints are down right adorable. I knew I wanted to play with these fabrics but had to no idea what to make. So when the Charm Pack Cherry project came along, I took it as my challenge. I have a niece that is studying graphic design at Texas Tech University, so I thought this would be a prefect quilt for me to make for her. Their school colors and red and black. Of course having a deadline did not hurt either, so here are the details.

Download your copy of the Charm Pack Cherry pattern, here.
All it takes is 2 print charm packs and 2 solids to make this fun project.

I decided to make my version as a picnic blanket or a throw that my niece can keep bundled up in the car. I used flannel instead of batting.Windy windy day!

I did some straight line quilting with Aurifil wool thread. This thread works great on my machine. All I had to do was use a size a top-stitching needle. I love the simple added texture the thicker thread gives to this project.

How I thought of picnic I knew that I had to use big jumbo ric rac instead of binding.
Here is the video showing how quick and easy this project is to put together.

No matter how you lay out the charms the project turns out different each time. It is like one of those slice and dice type projects.That is what makes the project so interesting.
by the way, the fabric line is Weeds and it will be in stores in May.

enjoy,
-modalissa

Quilting, sewing blog hops about to start.

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August 30, 2013

September
has always been my favorite month.

Our family is full of September birthdays and anniversaries.

Every day is a party!

I can also celebrate National Sewing Month.

So much fun.

So much to see and learn.

First of all, the crew at United Notions is celebrating with

Measure Twice, Cut Once.

You will want to join them for daily posts, giveaways and more.

Then the much anticipated Moda designer blog hop,

SIZE MATTERS takes place, Sept. 4-16.

Visit as many of the designers share their wit, wisdom and creativity.

YES of course there will be chances at giveaways.

YES there will be patterns you will want to collect and make.
To read all about it, click here.

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

Hope you get lots of rest to start the

month of

September Sewing Celebrations.

Ombre Jelly Roll quilt

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December 10, 2012

Have you fallen in love with Vanessa’s Simply Color fabric line?
I know I have.
Vanessa has ombre mini jelly rolls that include only her ombre fabrics.
The jelly rolls are a little misleading because at first glance they look like a nice
little set of spring colors. Once the jelly roll is opened, the colors burst as the
ombre colors flow creating a full pop of color. The quilt shown below
was made from 1 ombre jelly roll and a bella solid background.

Look how cool the binding and border is using a ombre fabric also.

Now for the backing…
Just as colorful as the front.

Of course I had to use fat quarters from the Simply color collections for my quilt back.
Are you nervouse about just chopping up a bunch of fabrics to piece your backings?
Lynne Wilson has come up with patterns to help you through the process.
Each of the patterns will make a backing up to a certain size.
What a great way to use up your stash! OR use new fabrics like I did!! Ha ha!
I have a reversible quilt that is full of color!
The pattern line is BACK IT UP.