Archive for March, 2010
March 31st, 2010
AF Enterprises has done it again. Unique, “gotta-have” innovations are their specialty and this year is no exception. If you have taken advantage of their past releases you will certainly want to do so again.
AF Enterprises will unveil their new state-of-the-art Quilters Visual Social Network April 1st. The latest technology can be found in their new versatile, planet friendly, always ready QLCD. You really won’t want to live without it and you don’t have to! Best enjoyed when your friends have one too. Be sure to check Quilter’s Warehouse tomorrow for all the details.
March 24th, 2010
Whether you prefer needle turn applique or machine applique, whether you are new to applique or an old hand at it, Angela Lawrence has a pattern for you.
Glamour Girl Applique Quilt Pattern is a good pattern if you are new to applique. A purse and a hat are appliqued amidst the curved blocks so it’s just a little bit to get you started. Templates for the curved blocks are also included in the pattern. Change the colors to red, black and white, use red for the hat and this would make a perfect gift for a Red Hat Society friend!
Another quick, relatively easy one to try is Daisy Chain Applique Quilt Pattern. Choose a wild, colorful stripe fabric and pair it with a solid (or tone on tone). A vine of appliqued daisies finishes things off!
Are you ready for something a bit more challenging? A Bowl Full Of Posies will provide you with lots of applique practice. Have fun pulling different fabrics for all the pretty flowers.
Late Summer Bouquet Applique Quilt Pattern is a medallion style wall hanging that is overflowing with beautiful dimensional appliqued flowers. If you don’t already know how, you will learn to make ruched flowers. Impress yourself with this piece of art.
If you are a person who is partial to paisley then this Perfectly Paisley Pattern is probably perfect for you!
Browse the rest of the patterns available from Applique After Hours and you will find a Christmas pattern, more paisley patterns, teapots, butterflies, and more! Applique Away!
March 17th, 2010
Heart Toss Lime Quilting Fabric by Avlyn Fabrics
Marble Cake - Cucumber
Where's The Cat Green Quilt Fabric Flannel Frizzies by Andover Fabrics
Nature's Bounty Forest Green Quilting Fabric by South Sea Imports
Wizard Of Oz - Over The Rainbow Green Quilting Fabric by Quilting Treasures
- Maisy Green Flowers Quilting Fabric by Andover Fabrics
These are just a few of the available green quilting fabrics.
Go Green!
March 14th, 2010
The tulips in our gardens will be blooming soon. If you just can’t wait, here are a few quilt patterns that feature tulips.
Tulips Spring from MH Designs is constructed with paper foundation piecing. Full detailed instructions make this pattern easy enough for beginners. A practice sheet is even included. Wall hanging finishes at 11″ x18″ and will brighten any room.
Celebrate Spring with Tulip Table Runner by Liz Roehr of Pals 4 Ever, featuring bouquets of delicate two-toned tulips. Choose your favorite method… fusible machine applique or hand applique.
Cheryl Haynas of Prairiegrove Peddler designed Tulips In Bloom, a collection of patterns covered in tulips. Includes instructions for two quilts (55″ square and 31″ square), two table runners (one just a bit longer than the other) and two pillows (13″ and 18″).
Pieces of Spring is a bright, colorful 44″ square quilt with log cabin piecing surrounding four applique blocks. One of the blocks features a watering can filled with tulips, the other blocks have a butterfly, a birdhouse and a basketful of cute, cuddly kitties. The large blocks are bordered by smaller applique blocks. Make the entire quilt or you can make the center blocks each as a separate projects. This quilt just shouts Spring!
Have you ever seen 9-patch blocks look this spectacular. Appliqued tulips really dress up these blocks. Aunt Maggie’s Tulips is shown here in 30’s reproduction fabrics, or you can use pastels or pull out your scraps.
So many pretty tulip projects…. you can almost hear the blooms opening!
March 5th, 2010
Sounds like quilt patterns for Spring! Vicki Bellino began her designing days by designing quilt patterns for charm packs. You will find precuts handy for many of her patterns. You will also find many “blooms” in her quilts. So get ready to start your quilt garden for Spring.
Here’s two cute wallhangings…
Birdhouse Welcome can be made with a charm park or pull out your scraps. The pattern includes full size templates for the letters. This wallhanging will go together quickly and then will brighten your home.
If you prefer flowers to birds, Flower Welcome will do the job. Full size templates are provided for the letters and for the flowers. Use hand applique or fusible. One charm pack and one fat quarter will complete this wallhanging.
Grab your brightest charm pack and some additional coordinating fabric for Blooms for Madilyn. This quilt goes together in rows so that simplifies the process. Bright and cheery, it would look good hanging in a breakfast nook, a sunroom, or a little (or big!) girl’s room.
And what girl wouldn’t love to have this quilt in her room? Olivia is fat quarter friendly and you can make it bright and bold or use pastels and make it soft and quiet.
If you want to skip over Spring right to Summer here’s a patriotic wall hanging that is perfect for the Summer holidays. Let Freedom Ring can be made in a day with a charm pack.
Check out the rest of the Bloom Creek quilt patterns. There are lots more!
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