Another New Pattern!

My new pattern Fiesta is now available on my web site. Instructions for 2 different modern-looking quilts are included in the pattern. You can find more information about this pattern here. I used fabrics from the ColorWorks collection by Northcott in my design.

New Pattern Just Added to my Website

My new pattern Back to Square One has just been added to my website. The pattern includes instructions for 2 fat quarter-friendly quilts with a modern look. I used the Latte/Earth fat quarter bundle from Northcott's new Artisan Spirit Sandscapes collection. You can learn more about this quilt by clicking here.

New Quilt Pattern #3

Here is my "Melbourne Medallions" table set. The pattern includes instructions for a table topper, wall quilt or table topper and a bed runner. The centre medallion in each block is a pre-printed panel.

 

Bed runners are very popular right now. If you don't have time to make a full bed quilt, just make one of these runners and put it across the end of the bed. Looks like a quilt folded up!

 

The pattern is available from my web site and is in quilt shops now. The fabric is from Northcott's Stonehenge Aphrodite collection.

 

One More New Pattern

This pattern is called Wild Goose Chase. The fabric collection is Savile Row by Northcott and it will be available later this year. It is a great scrap quilt and would be perfect for using up your stash (or at least part of it!). The large quilt is 76" x 92" and the small one is 59" x 59". The pattern will be available on my website soon.

Here are some of the fabrics I used from the Savile Row collection.

Another New Pattern!

Here are some pictures of my newest pattern called "Criss Cross". There are 2 sizes: 85" x 105" and 66" x 66". The fabrics are from the new Groovin' Licorice collection by Northcott. Although the pattern is available now, the fabric will not be in stores until late Fall. But of course you can always use your own fabric choices!

Here are some of the fabrics I used.

ColorWorks Fabric from Northcott

I just received this shade card with samples of all the new ColorWorks fabrics from Northcott. What a wonderful collection! There are 102 solid colours of their usual high-quality premium cotton. There is a free pattern using these fabrics on the Northcott website. Just click here to have a look!



2 New Patterns

I have just added 2 new patterns to the Traditional Designs page on my website.

Snow Patch is a quick and easy design that combines 2 traditional blocks. It is 60" x 78". The fabric shown is from the Wonders of Winter collection by Northcott. This fabric will be available soon in your favourite quilt shop.

The No Trick Card Trick pattern has instructions for 2 different sizes: 47" x 58" and 66" x 83". Use strip piecing to make the blocks - no set-in patches!

More New Patterns!

I have just put 2 new patterns on my website. Each pattern contains 2 different designs. Click here to see more details about both patterns.

Movin' Right Along (Pattern #250)
Quilt Size: 34" x 34" and 41" x 56"
The fabrics shown in these quilts are from the On the Move fabric collection by Northcott. Both of these quilts are quick and easy to make and would make great gifts for that special child in your life!



Kids on the Go (Pattern #249)
Quilt Size: 61" x 67"
Use the boy's panel from the Scrappy and Happy Baby fabric collection by Northcott (or a similar panel) and then add this easy Pinwheel border.

Here is the girl's version of the quilt. Use the girl's panel from the Scrappy and Happy Baby fabric collection and then add this fun Friendship Star border.

Click here to visit my website and see more details about both patterns.

2 New Patterns are Available Now!

These 2 new patterns are now available on my website. Click here for more details.

There are 2 versions of Jungle Stars in the pattern. One has multi-coloured stars and the other has stars that are all the same colour. The fabrics shown in the pictures are from the Jungle Babies collection by Northcott.

Jungle Stars with multi-coloured stars 49" x 49"

Jungle Stars with one colour for the stars 49" x 49"

Parisian Garden is quick and easy to make and is a good pattern for beginners. The fabrics shown are from the Montmartre collection by Northcott.

Parisian Garden 53.5" x 68.5"

Another New Pattern

Here is another top ready to be quilted. This design will be a new pattern that will be available later in the spring. The flower blocks were cut from a panel by Northcott. I haven't got a name for this pattern yet. Any suggestions?

New Patterns Available March 15

I have just finished writing 4 new patterns. They will be available on my website by March 15. All the quilts were designed using new fabrics by Northcott, but of course you can substitute your own favourite fabrics if you wish. More details will be available on my website soon.

Starry Night #239

Haunted Houses #242

Glimpses of Geishas #241

Hearts and Stars #240

The Sewing Gallery in Melbourne, Florida

Today I had the pleasure of meeting Mary and Lori at the Sewing Gallery in Melbourne, Florida. What a friendly, welcoming shop! I was looking for just a few fat quarters so I could test some of the blocks I will be using for my new pattern designs for Northcott. Mary and Lori were most helpful and we had many bolts of fabric all over the cutting table before I finally chose the ones I needed. Watch for a sneak preview of the new designs coming soon!

Mary and Lori

Lots of samples on the walls

I love this flower quilt!

A great selection of fabric

More New Fabric

I have just received the digital images of some great new fabric from Northcott: Jungle Babies - a fun fabric for kids; Rosie Posie - a new floral collection by Ro Gregg; and Montmartre - a delicate floral in blues and golds. I will have 3 new pattern designs finished by the middle of February using these fabrics and will post some pictures as soon as they are ready.

Happy Hallowe'en!

Yes, I know it is early, but here is a new Hallowe'en design that will be available soon. This quilt (55" x 62") uses the Scary Night II fabric collection by Laurie Godin for Northcott. You can see all the fabrics here.

The centre is a pre-printed panel, so this quilt will be really quick to make. The crooked houses in the border are made using a flip-and-sew technique. Watch my website for more details about this new pattern.

Glimpses of Geishas: Another New Pattern

Here is another new pattern that will be available soon. The fabric is from the new Silhouettes collection by Ro Gregg for Northcott. It just happens to be in one of my favourite red and white colour combinations! The fabric is also available in black and white. The focus fabric is a large print of beautiful geishas and the accompanying fabrics are small prints - red on white and white on red. The small prints would also be wonderful for a Redwork design!

The fabric will be in quilt shops later in the spring and the patterns will be available next month. Be sure to check out my website for more details.

Glimpses of Geishas 46.5" x 60.5"

Glimpses of Geishas 46.5" x 46.5"

Another New Pattern with "Good Morning Sunshine" Fabrics

Hearts and Stars is the second pattern I will be publishing using the new Good Morning Sunshine fabrics by Mark Lipinski for Northcott. This is an intermediate level quilt. The hearts can be done with hand or machine applique. If you like hand work, the heart blocks make a great take-along project.

You can have a look at all the fabrics from the Good Morning Sunshine collection here.

Watch for more information about this new pattern on my website.

45" x 57"

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New Patterns

Northcott Fabrics has just introduced a new line of fabric by Mark Lipinski. It is called Good Morning Sunshine and comes in both a pink and blue colour way. You can have a look at the fabrics here. Although the fabric will not be in the stores until May, the patterns will be available soon.

I designed Starry Night for this fabric collection. The pattern includes instructions for a quilt, 55" x 68" and a wall hanging 39" x 39". Here is a sneak preview of this new pattern.

Quilt 55" x 68"

Wall Hanging 39" x 39"

Girlfriends

This wonderful Girlfriends panel by Northcott is now back in stock! The panel is 27" x 44" and has many designs that you can cut apart to create your own special quilt. Just e-mail me if you would like details on ordering this panel or visit the What's New page on my website.

Here are a couple of wall hangings I made with this fabric. The BFF (best friends forever) hanger is by Ackfeld and was just perfect for this design. I also have these hangers in stock now. E-mail me for details.

Girlfriends: Another New Pattern

Here is another new pattern that I have just put on my website. "Girlfriends" is a fun project for girlfriends of any age. I used the "Girlfriends" panel by Judy Houghton for Northcott fabrics to create this design. It is quick and easy to make and you will be able to make several wall quilts from one panel. There are 2 different designs in my pattern. They are 14.5" x 23.5" and 14.5" and 21.5".

I used the BFF (Best Friends Forever) hanger from Ackfeld for this version.

I added some simple fusible applique to this wall quilt. Full size drawings for the applique are included in the pattern.

Both little quilts have been embellished with beads, buttons and crystals. Lots of fun!

A New Pattern: Hedge Row Table Set.

I have just put this new pattern on my website. The table runner is 16" x 48" and the placemats are 12" x 16". You can add some optional rick-rack trim for a little accent. I used the "Oakdale" fabric by Mark Lipinski for Northcott. This is a Jelly Roll - friendly project or you can use up some scraps. A great gift item for someone special!