Who doesn’t have lots of scrap fabric? Quilt Patterns using Paper Foundation Piecing will have you searching through your scraps looking for just the right piece and before you know it you scrap bag will be less full and you’ll have a beautiful quilt.

If you are new to paper piecing Apple Patch would be a good pattern to try first.  Just a bit larger than a piece of legal sized paper, you can “get your feet wet” and have a darling little wallhanging when you are finished.  Perfect for your kitchen.

Gone Fishin is another easy one to get you started.

When you are ready for something a bit more challenging Home Spun houses will be just a bit harder but not so hard as to put you off this technique!

Or try I Love My Cats.  It’s a cute quilt with an Art Deco look to it. And, perfect for Valentine’s Day – it has a heart.

Now that you feel like an old pro, here’s a few quilts that really look stunning….

Watch the circles magically appear with Kaleidoscope.

This quilt pattern, Kilauea’s Fire, promises perfect points painlessly! Talk about a “Wow Factor” – isn’t it gorgeous?!

So go ahead, be brave, try a new technique.  Or if you are already an experienced “paper piecer” try a new pattern.  Happy Quilting!

Pippa’s quilts are all about color.  Her Kitambaa Designs were created with African and other vibrant fabrics in mind.   She also has Art Deco inspired patterns.

It Takes a Village is a perfect example.  Lots of color and what a great mood this quilt exhibits.   Christmas fabrics would also make this quilt shine.  And the stars really add a little something extra.

Five Part Harmony is an easy, scrappy lap sized quilt. While you can make this quilt with any fabrics, the African fabrics really make it stand out. So easy to make but with such a “WOW” factor.

Serenity is an Art Deco inspired wall hanging, 22″ X 28″ with easy to follow fusible applique instructions. It’s a beautiful design which gives you ample opportunity to get creative with your quilting in all the open space and around the curved lines. Shown here with echo quilting, but you can make your own mark – let yourself go!

Have you ever made a log cabin quilt like this before? The blocks give the illusion of curves even though it’s made with all straight pieces. Instructions are included for two sizes. This quilt would look great on a wall.

Zebras Crossing is an African scene made bright with African fabrics.  You can choose your favorite method of construction: hand applique, machine applique or fusible applique.

Do you have a bit of floral fabric that you’ve been wanting to use. Grace will give you the chance. Use it in the border of this quilt, then dig out your scraps for all the flowers. The easy to follow fusible applique instructions mean even a beginner can make this stunning quilt.
Check out the rest of the Kitambaa Designs. You won’t find a single one of them to be boring.
And for all your quilt patterns, you know where to go…. Quilters Warehouse!

Sometimes you want to make a quilt lickety split.  A quilt pattern that incorporates a fabric panel will go together pretty quickly and will look great.  Here’s a few examples.

A Garden Party is just the right size for a throw or a wall hanging.  It would look great in a young girl’s bedroom.  A center panel, some squares, a few appliques and a border… how easy can it get?!

Around the Cabin would look great in your family room.  This one has a center panel, some log cabin blocks (how appropriate for a woodsy quilt) a bit of applique and some borders. It finishes at 48″ X 68″ so this would also make a perfect size throw or a great wall hanging.

Hearts and Home wallhanging would make a nice gift.  It measures 21″ X 21″ and is easy, easy, easy!   Two panels of houses,  8 heart blocks, some borders…. DONE!  And if you want to go even quicker you could substitute the hearts with a favorite fabric and you’ll be done before you can say Look At My Latest Quilt!  AND this project is available as a COMPLETE kit.  That means topping, backing, batting, binding, pattern…. WOW.

And don’t forget Love is in the Air (a personal favorite!).  Isn’t it pretty?

Of course, you can always select a fabric panel and add whatever YOU want.  Then no one will have a quilt just like yours.  Watch for an upcoming post… we’ll give you some ideas for this.

Have you checked out the newest Designer at Quilters Warehouse? Nicole Chambers-Kaya of Tiger Lily Press has a variety of designs from table runners to totes to full size quilts.

Do you have some favorite fabric that you really want to use but just don’t want to cut it up? Kabuki is the perfect table topper pattern to showcase those favorites. It’s fairly easy and will go together quickly. There are also instructions for place mats.

Autumn Splendor is a table runner with a more intricate looking design.  Large prints would work well for the center of the blocks.  The colors you choose for the rest of the fabrics will bring the project to life.   Don’t limit yourself to Autumn…. you could make one to suit each season.

 And now for something completely different:  Ba-Da-Bing…Ba-Da-Boom…It’s a Basket.    You’ll find so many uses for these baskets.  Make any size you want. And any theme you want.  Use as a gift or as gift wrap!  Organize your sewing room.  Dress up a potted plant.  Put one on your dresser for makeup or nail polish bottles. How about one near your front door for keys? 
Simple Quilts is a book with step by step instructions for 20 quilts.  They range in size from lap size to queen size.  Each quilt is shown in two color ways.  If you are new to quilting you will learn construction techniques and have some stunning quilts to show for your efforts.

Tiger Lily Press has lots more projects so browse away, and then browse through the rest of the quilt patterns at Quilters Warehouse.   And don’t forget – only a few more days to take advantage of the special pricing on the 6500P Memory Craft Janome Sewing Machine.

Finished with your Christmas shopping? Is your pocketbook close to empty? Check out the Bargain Bin at Quilters Warehouse.

You’ll find a variety of items at reduced prices. Some of them are “retired favorites” which means that once they are gone you won’t see them again… the designer has decided not to print these patterns again. So there are limited quantities available of these items.

Mabel Moose is a cute wallhanging. And it is half price! Who says a moose can’t show a feminine side? There a four looks from which to choose – or create your own look. Make several for a grouping of wall hangings.

If you want to make a larger quilt with straight seams only, Pinwheel Parade has directions for three size options: a queen, twin size, or a baby quilt. This quilt is from Tyquilts Designs.

For a smaller quilt, but with more of a challenge, you could try Psychedelic Centipede. A fun looking quilt and the name is fun to say!

Are you looking forward to Spring? The Potting Shed Window will keep your hopes alive as you struggle through the wintry weather. The pattern is for four blocks that are intended to be displayed in an old window. (Good excuse to head for the garage sales.) But you could use a woody looking fabric and sew sashing between the blocks and make the borders of the same fabric. The flowers are really pretty and you can make them as colorful as you want.

Look around and you’ll find a pattern you like and save money too. Of course, full price quilt patterns really don’t cost much. Especially when you think of all you can create with them!

There is something for everyone in the “What’s New This Week” at QuiltersWarehouse. 

If you are partial to pieced quilts, you’ll be mad about Plaid About You.  This simple quilt of nine squares can be made from any fabric of course but the plaid fabrics really make the quilt stand out.  Simple, quick, and stunning.  Finishing at 64″ X 85″ it’s the perfect size to throw over your special someone to say “I’m mad about you!” 

If applique is what you’re wanting to try, Chugging Along is a wall hanging with easy to follow directions.  This quilt would make a perfect new baby gift. You can personalize the gift by adding the baby’s name and birthdate in the border.

If paper piecing is your preference Bella Strella is a two-for-one pattern.  Instructions are included for a table runner and for a wall quilt.  It looks complicated (everyone will be sooo impressed – you too!) but it’s not that hard.   

And who could resist an ice cream quilt?! (Mmm, ice cream, my favorite food group!)  This quilt has a bit of everything… stitchery, piecing, applique.                                     

And wasn’t there mention of Block of the Month quilts?  There are FOUR!!!! of them…Thimbleberries Traditional is a pieced queen size with two color options – Light and Traditional.   Snowman Collector is an appliqued quilt with adorable snowmen.  Playing in the snow has never been so much fun.  Mrs. Potter’s Garden is a 6 month project. You can enjoy the flowers and think spring and summer all winter long as you work on it and summer will be here when you are finished.  And Heart & Home is a quilt that will warm your heart with pretty applique blocks, a beautiful border and gorgeous fabrics of pinks and greens.

There are many more quilt patterns, so when you are taking a break from your quilting browse through them and find your next project.