Quilt News

Castilleja Cotton

Daffodils, Cone Flowers, Lilys, and more can be found at Castilleja Cotton
as well as some really sweet Bunnies Patterns just in time for Easter!

Summer Patterns from Black Eyed Susan Designs

Two great new patterns from Black Eyed Susan Designs that use Raw Edged appliqué, Batik fabrics and fun, free motion quilting. Quilting design included! Here are Clematis Vine and My Sunshine

3 new Patterns from Cherry House Quilts

Cherri and Lizzy House have been busy! Introducing City Fair, Baby i Do,andForest Friends available from Cherry House Quilts

Debra Gabel and Zebra Patterns

Here are some patterns by Debra Gabel of Zebra Patterns.

Be sure to click the links for her Art Quilts and her blog too!

Two great new patterns from Thistledown & Co.

“BFF- Dresses & ‘do’s” pattern uses a technique that has removable appliqués, Linda calls it “swap-lique”. The girls (BFF’s) are permanent appliqués but their dresses hairdo’s, socks and their pets are able to be changed at any time. It’s a fun and easy technique. Use thirties fabrics like the model or have fun with your own fabric choices. So perfect for any little girl’s bedroom. Pattern has easy instructions and full size templates with traceable faces. Quilt measures 26” x 41” retail $10.00 pattern #738 Thistledown & Co. designed by Linda Zokan.

Watch for companion patterns in the works for additional seasonal and holiday outfits, hats, costumes, pets, etc.

“Blondies” is a fast and easy quilt pattern featuring instructions for “Fearless Blonde Quilting” machine quilting that will not intimidate the beginning machine quilter wanna be. This pattern also has detailed binding instructions plus easy rotary cutting and 2 quilt sizes. Lots of fun to make – especially for blondes! Use batiks as in the model or have fun with just about any fabric. Easy pick fabric choices are listed by value, light, dark, etc. Lap size 56” x 70” and crib size 36” x 42” pattern#770 Thistledown & Co. designed by Linda Zokan. She’s also got a great blog!

Tooling Around

Here is “Tooling Around” by Heidi Pridemore of The Whimsical Workshop.

Art Gallery Fabrics and Patterns

Patricia Bravo does it all! Designs her own fabrics, designs pieced quilt patterns and art quilt patterns! Here is her “Groovy Flowers” art quilt pattern. Be sure to check out her blog too!

Grace

Green Fairy Quilts announces “Grace”. From Judi Madsen: “You will use simple and easy strip quilt piecing techniques for my newest quilt design. The pattern is easy to follow and has full color instructions. Using only four basic colors you will create a masterpiece. Enjoy my newest design. This quilt is appoximately 69 x 81 inches when finished.”

A Spin in the Garden

Now’s the time to order your springtime patterns and Kay Mackenzie has some nice ones.

Here’s “A Spin in the Garden” for Easter and her book “Growing Hearts to Applique” is perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Undercover Strip

She’s done it again!! Trish Stuart, well known for her beautiful fusible applique patterns and books AND her color Art series of books now presents us with ….. quilt patterns for Bali Pops! Strip piecing at its easiest and prettiest!

Her newest booklet is now available at www.trishstuart.com and it looks like it will be another best seller. WTG Trish

Check out Trish’s new blog, it’s filled with great technique videos. I *love* the half-square triangle technique … no sewing through paper!