Table for Two Valentine Set

 If you hadn't noticed, I'm a big fan of Valentine's themed projects. :) 
I wanted to show you my most recent design - and it includes a video tutorial!

Sit n' Sew Fabrics asked me to create a table runner and placemat combo using a 3-yard bundle of valentine-colored fabrics. I happily said yes. Here's the bundle. I love those vibrant pinks! 

Here's the project I put together. Three 1-yard cuts will create the table runner and two placemats, plus backing and binding for all three. 

Here's a fuller look at the full set. This project sews up really quickly, and the combination of a dark, medium and light print create fantastic contrast. The pdf pattern for the Table for Two set is available for free with the purchase of a 3-yard bundle from Sit n' Sew Fabrics.

The appliqued hearts are the icing on the cake! 

Want to make one of your own? 

Watch the YouTube video here.

Shop Sit n' Sew Fabrics 3-yard bundles here.

And if you need more red, pink and heart-themed inspiration, make sure to check out my valentine project roundup here. (Here's a sneak peek to whet your appetite!)

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Quilt Block Mania - Lucky Squares Improv Block

I'm excited to have joined Quilt Block Mania! 

Each month, a talented group of designers create free quilt block patterns that fit a theme and color palette (see the full list below!). For February, the theme is lucky charms and the palette looks like a bowl of Lucky Charms cereal. :) 

Thanks for visiting my blog to check out my block! 

I decided that my "charms" would be little colored squares in an improvisationally pieced block. I love playing around with improv--it's no rules quilting! 

Here's a digital version of my block--unlike my typical quilt designs, I created this one AFTER I pieced the block. Each block is different, and I never know quite how one is going to turn out. That's what makes it fun! 

Do you want to make a Lucky Charms Improv Block too? 

I'll show you how!I've created a free tutorial showing you how to make this block. If you're new to improv, this is a fun and easy way to dip your toes into the water. It's easy, I promise! 

You'll find the link for the tutorial in my newsletter You can subscribe in the righthand sidebar, or if you're on a phone and there is no sidebar, here. I promise I won't deluge you with newsletters--you'll just be the first to know about new patterns, sales, and tutorials. 

Thanks so much for stopping by--I hope you like my block! Make sure to check out all of the other lucky charms blocks shared by designers--I found so many fun ones that I'd like to try too!

Check out all the February blocks! Soooo much inspiration!

Lucky Horseshoe by Carolina Moore
Lucky Squares at Slice of Pi Quilts
Lucky Spin by Carolyn Burgess
Charming Wreath Block by Blockofthemodotcom
Lucky Squares Improv at Love to Color My World
Luck and Sunshine
Luck o' the Irish at Patti's Patchwork
Simply Charmed by Cotton Street Commons
Hi My Name is Lucky by Heidi Pridemore
Swedish lucky horse by duck creek mountain quilting
Charmed Clover at Perkins Dry Goods
Charming Lucky by Puppy Girl Designs
Star Bright at Studio R Quilts
Lucky Charms by QuiltFabrication
Magically "Quilt"lious
Wishing Stars
Heart Shine 4th by Sara Flynn
Lucky Shamrock Block
Lucky Gnome
Feelin' Lucky by Inquiring Quilter
Pastel Clover at Blue Bear Quilts
Daddy Hex by Pretty Piney Quilts
Pieced Lucky Hat
Sam's Pot of Gold
Love and Luck by PhoebeMoon Designs
Maneki Neko by Capaquilts
The Butterfly Charm

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I've got lots going on today; I'm also releasing a new pattern today, called Frequency. I'm really excited about this modern design, and it's super easy to sew! 

Purchase the pattern here.

Here's a look at the two versions I pieced: Both Full and Half Frequency. 

Full Frequency uses the Poured Color fabrics by Paula Nadelstern for Benartex. I love the detailed swirls in these prints, and the rich collection of colors. I chose contrasting hues for each column to help the pattern stand out.

This Half Frequency version uses Painter's Palette Solids in bright, citrus-y colors paired with a deep navy background. Negative space is key in this design.

The Frequency pattern is available in my Etsy shop, and if you're a newsletter subscriber, you'll find a code for 20% off, good through Thursday, February 4th. 

If you like what you've seen here, you can also find me:

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2021 Monthly Color Challenge

This year I'm participating in the Monthly Color Challenge put on by Patterns by Jen.  

Each month there's a block to make, as well as a suggested color palette, inspired by vegetables. January's vegetable is eggplant, so there's plenty of purple. I am using a variety of low-volume prints for the background of all my blocks, to hopefully help tie them together. 

Here, just under the wire, is my January block. 

Looking forward to February's block!

Frequency Quilt Sneak Peek

Since the beginning of the year, I've been working on a new quilt pattern and today I'm excited to share it! 

I chose to use these luscious prints from Paula Nadelstern's Poured Color collection. 

Aren't they gorgeous?

Introducing: Frequency!

 

I of course couldn't be content with just one version, so I shopped in my solid stash for a bold, contrast-packed version. Here are the fabrics I chose, all Painter's Palette Solids from PBS Fabrics. 

And here's what the Half Frequency quilt top looks like. It really pops, doesn't it?! 

Both versions are included in the pattern, which is releasing on Tuesday, February 2nd. 

Psst...if you came here for my Valentine's Day Round Up, find it here.

If you like what you've seen here, you can also find me:

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Valentine's Day Project Round-Up!

For me, Valentine's Day is just an excuse to eat more high quality chocolate. :) 

But as I started looking through my quilt photos, I realized that it's also an excuse to come up with fun themed quilt ideas, and I've got plenty. Valentine's Day is around the corner, but most of these projects go together quickly--you still have time to get started (and likely even finish!) before February 14th. 

Strippy Improv Hearts 

This is my newest Valentine's Day project, based on my Strippy Improv Holiday pattern. Download the heart template here.

XOXO Quilt Tutorial

Two each blocks for a fabric version of the classic XOXO make up a fun wall hanging. I used Christa Watson's Gridwork collection.

Romantic Patchwork Heart

Use fusible web, your rotary cutter, and red or pink fabrics to make an easy no-sew block design.

It's a Swirl - Chocolate Version

After I designed my It's a Swirl quilt, I saw some chocolate fabrics and realized how much these swirls looked like a box of fancy chocolates! These instructions are included in the pattern. The version shown below uses Benartex's new Chocolicious collection.

Hearts Aplenty Mini Quilt

I used an existing heart block pattern and a variety of Valentine colored solids to make this modern mini quilt. 

Valentine Tic Tac Toe Board

This is still a favorite of mine--a fabric tic tac toe board with Xs, Os and hearts.

If you like what you've seen here, you can also find me:

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Quilt Block Mania: Romantic Patchwork Heart

I'm excited to have joined Quilt Block Mania! 

Each month, a talented group of designers create free quilt block patterns that fit a theme and color palette (see the full list below!). For January, leading into Valentine's Day, the theme is romance the the palette featured coral-y pinks and a soft blue. 

Here's my block, called Romantic Patchwork Heart. 

This is a fun block to make, and no two are the same. And did I mention that it's a no-sew block? Woohoo! All you need is fusible web and an iron (and of course some fabric). 

I've created a free tutorial showing you how to make this block. You'll find the link for it in my newsletter You can subscribe in the righthand sidebar, or if you're on a phone and there is no sidebar, here. I promise I won't deluge you with newsletters--you'll just be the first to know about new patterns, sales, and tutorials. 

I'll also share a sneak peek of my first pattern release for 2021. It's called Frequency, and if you're receiving my newsletter and/or following me on social media (see links at the bottom of this post), you'll be the first to know when it comes out. I can't wait! 

Thanks for stopping by--I hope you like my block! Make sure to check out all of the other romantic blocks shared by designers--I love the variety the group created, and I found some super fun ones that I'd like to sew too! 

Check out all the January blocks! Soooo much good stuff!

Chain of Hearts by Carolina Moore
Heart Postage Stamp by Slice of Pi Quilts
Special Delivery by Appliques Quilts and More
Intertwined by Devoted Quilter
Interlocking Heart Halves by Blockofthemodotcom
Romantic Patchwork Heart by Love to Color My World
Love Notes by Blue Heron Quilting
Woven Together at Patti's Patchwork
Love Arrows by Cotton Street Commons
refracted heart at Duck Creek Mountain Quilting
Puppy Love
Be Mine by Perkins Dry Goods
Love is family at Puppy Girl Designs
Love Owl-Ways by Studio R Quilts
Lacy Hearts by QuiltFabrication
Piece of My Heart by Orange Blossom QDS, LLC
Quilting by Candlelight by Snowy Days Quilting
Sunset Walk Block by Sara Flynn
Mini Log Cabin Heart by Katie Mae Quilts
Flowers and Candy by PhoebeMoon Designs
On Point Heart by Oh Kaye Quilting
Love My Gnome
Love Conquers All
Blue Bear Hug by Blue Bear Quilts
Love Me Knot by Pretty Piney Quilts
Pieceful Heart by Off the Wall Quilt
Rose Buds by Rona the Ribbiter
House of love
First Love by Sarah Marcina
Love postcard by Capaquilts

If you like what you've seen here, you can also find me:

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2020 Wrap Up

 Now that we're looking at 2020 in the rear-view mirror, I thought it would be fun to look at what I accomplished this year. 

*I released 6 quilt patterns:

Cogs

Star Stacks

Ribbit

Opposite Directions

Star Crossing

Wonk Around the Block

Strippy Improv Holiday

*I finished 12 quilts.

Honestly, I would have thought this number would have been higher. It was a busy year outside of quilting, but it felt really productive. Still, one a month isn't too shabby!

*I pieced 6 more quilts that I haven't quilted yet. Guess those are going on the 2021 list! 

I have my first two quilts  planned out for 2021, and they'll both be released as quilt patterns, so keep an eye out for them! (More info to come). 

Happy New Year!