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Rainbow bee blocks for our @fortcollinsmqg migrato

Rainbow bee blocks for our @fortcollinsmqg migratory bee. These were requested by @samanthagsalazar for her rainbow quilt.

Fabric by: @alisonglass @tulapink @carriebloomston

#fortcollinsmqg #fcmqgmigratoryquilts #migratorybee2021 #rainbowblocks #rainbowfabric #arttheory #arttheoryfabric #rainbows #sewallthecurves #sewingcurves #improvcurves #mqg #showmeyourmqg #divisiblebythree

Today is pattern release day for @bloomingpoppies

Today is pattern release day for @bloomingpoppies #guardrailsquilt

Guard Rails is a free pattern when you sign up for newsletters at @bloomingpoppies
Guard Rails is a great beginner friendly improv quilt that is fun for all skill levels. Scraps, FQs or yardage all work well to make this a great quilt. This is the small size shown, but you can add as many blocks as you want to create the perfect size for you. There is a larger block size as well. It goes together so quickly that I had time to hand stitch on the borders.

Fabric: @carolynfriedlander #jetty prints and #essexlinen by @robertkaufman

#patternrelease #bloomingpoppiespatterns #bloomingpoppies #beginnerimprov #improvisation #babyquilt #slowstitching #handstitching #quiltlove #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabric #vintagecooler #coleman #vintagecoleman #oldhouselove #adirondackchair

Today’s #MondayMaker spotlight is on @quilt_ink

Today’s #MondayMaker spotlight is on @quilt_ink

@quilt_ink is the creation of my friend Catalina @amarar_creacions and business partner @seacornerpatternworkshop

Catalina created a great quilt pattern colouring app as a tool for pattern designers and quilters. It helps to try out different colours before you cut, and it is just fun. Here are a few of my recent variations of my upcoming quilt. It helps me to see what things might look like with a few changes.

Photo 2: One of my friends (and brilliant pattern tester) @debbiedoesquilts found this variation of my #talkingincirclesquilt using the app, and now it is one of my favourites. I colour matched @carolynfriedlander #kept fabric with @konacotton to create a new version of my quilt. It also helped me to reduce waste as I knew which fabric I wanted to use in each spot.

#mondaymakerspotlight #mondaymakeracq #quiltink #quilt_ink #quiltingtools #quilttips #colouringapp #coloringapp #solidfabric #colouringfun #patterndesigners #quiltpatterndesigners #quiltstagram #quiltdesign #patterndesign #talkingincircles #acorncornerquilts #acorncornerquiltspatterns #quiltdesigner #quiltpattern #quiltlove #quiltingismytherapy #colouring

#sewsquadsampler2021 block 4, with @libselliott

#sewsquadsampler2021 block 4, with @libselliott

Another great pattern, thank you!

Fabric: 2 @orlakiely shirts, and @konacotton solids, #wasabi and two greys.

Photo 2: Upcycled shirts
Photo 3: all 4 blocks so far

#libssewsquad2021 #libssewsquad #blockofthemonth #bom #repurposedclothing #repurposedshirts #clothesintoquilts #createandsustain #upcyclingfashion #orlakiely #orlakielylove #konacottonsolids #aurifil #quiltstagram #sewingismytherapy #quiltlove #sewallthecurves #makeitcurvy #sewingcurves #stripes

Playing with scraps can be a bit fishy. The scraps

Playing with scraps can be a bit fishy. The scraps from my March BOM with the @nationalquiltmuseum left quilted side pieces after the block was trimmed. I stitched them together and starting cutting. What can you do with your scraps?

Block: #Firework designed by @afewscraps for the #nationalquiltmuseumbom2021

Fabric: @maureencracknell @cloud9fabrics @dearstellafab @andoverfabrics @studio_e_fabrics @shellrummel_quiltingfabric and a dress from @cosstores (tree print).

#playingwithscraps #sewingmystash #savedfromlandfill #fabricscraps #scrappyfish #modernquilter #quiltingismytherapy #makeanddo #potential #afewscraps #repurposedscraps #createandsustain #quiltasyougo #qayg #blockofthemonth #fireworkblock #aurifil #quilting #wheeloffortuneblock #fishquilt #fish #sewingcurves #radiating #wheretheseameetsthesky #nautical

Our Christmas Tree ladder is now a quilt ladder. I

Our Christmas Tree ladder is now a quilt ladder. I am rearranging the front room for summer and swapping quilts around. Cara isn’t too worried after her bed stayed in the right spot.

#quiltladder #quiltladders #paintingladder #quiltdisplay #oldhouse #quirkyoldhouse #springcleaning #procrastination #adoptdontshop #resuedog #irishrescuedog #happydog #quilting #modernquilts #traditionalquilts #stainedglass #fabricweaving #upcycled #upcycledfurniture #repurposed

Gardening and hand quilting today. I don’t hand

Gardening and hand quilting today. I don’t hand quilt very often, but I love the look of it with linen. Finishing up my #guardrailsquilt pattern testing quilt for @bloomingpoppies which is a fast and fun improv quilt.

Karen’s latest pattern goes together so quickly that I had extra time to quilt it. I did improv machine quilting, and now running up some stitching around the border. I’ll show it off on pattern release day, May 4th.

Fabric: @carolynfriedlander #jetty and #essexlinen by @robertkaufman

#bloomingpoppiespatterns #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlander #improv #improvquilting #improvisation #improvquilt #handquilting #slowquilting #gardeninghands #makeanddo #quiltingismytherapy #aurifilthread #aurifil #quiltstagram #quilting #quiltlove

Finished my #postcardquilt block for the virtual c

Finished my #postcardquilt block for the virtual community quilt with @zakfoster.quilts and @amandanadigart

Looking forward to seeing all of these together. The theme of the quilt is #newness and my youngest thinks it is an underwater kelp garden, so I’ll go with that. This is my block inspired by @threadbandit ‘s wonderful postcard. My personal goal was to use more than 50% repurposed materials for this one. See my post a few days for specifics of what I used. I made a large log cabin block (about 16” x 16”), then added a little bit of curvy improv.

#kelpgarden #communityquilt #virtualcommunityquilt #postcardswap #fabricpostcardswap #aurifilthread #aurifil #repurposed #repurposedclothing #wornwear #patagonia #konacottonsolids #isewlation #greenandblue #quiltblock #improv #improvsewing #improvcurves #createandsustain #sustainandcreate #reducereuserecycle #freemotionquilting

I finished the quilting and binding on my latest #

I finished the quilting and binding on my latest #talkingincirclesquilt sample, and my littlest took it for a spin in the park.

Fabric: @carolynfriedlander Kept
Pattern: me @acorncornerquilts soon to be released on May 6.
Pattern variation: discovered by @debbiedoesquilts

#acorncornerquiltspatterns #talkingincircles #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #kept #quiltsinthewild #quiltersofinstagram #modernquilters #coloradomodernquilters #quiltswirl #quiltsandkids #quiltholder #echoquilting #bernina #berninausa #aurifilthread #aurifil
#patternvariation #quiltpattern #quiltpatterndesigner

Working on my Postcard quilt block for @zakfoster.

Working on my Postcard quilt block for @zakfoster.quilts and @amandanadigart

I am using at least 50% repurposed fabrics in this one. So far I have parts of 2 shirts, 1 dress, 1 pair of trousers, and a pyjama leg. I plan to add a little improv for the ‘newness’ factor.

Fabric is tagged by designer and clothing company. The green stripe is from my Grandma’s stash.

Postcard is by @threadbandit

#postcardquiltwip #repurposed #createandsustain #repurposedfabrics #reducereuserecycle #repurposedclothing #wornwear #sustainandcreate #sewingmystashoff #sewingmystash #fabricpostcard #fabricpostcardswap #quilt #logcabin #logcabinblock #showmethemoda #monalunafabric #grandmasstash #jennifersampou #makeanddo #practicewhatyoupreach #newness

Evening Star, block 10, for the #summersamplerturn

Evening Star, block 10, for the #summersamplerturns10 sew along with @swimbikequilt @lee.a.heinrich and @freshlemonsquilts

2nd photo is the first 9/12 blocks.

Fabric: Stealth by @libselliott for @andoverfabrics
Solids by @konacotton @robertkaufman

#summersampler #sewalong #blockoftheweek #quiltalong #moderquilting #libselliott #stealthfabric #solidfabric #quiltblock #quiltblocks #quiltingismytherapy #coloradomodernquilters #greenandblack #aurifilthread #aurifil #paperpieced #fpp #paperpiecing

Earth Day has to be every day. We need to be makin

Earth Day has to be every day. We need to be making continuously bigger efforts in all areas of our lives. Quilting as it is, isn’t sustainable. It all sounds good, and many think that because cotton is ‘natural’ that it is harmless. Think again. Cotton has always been problematic, think slavery, pesticide usage, water consumption and runoff just as a start. Now it also has high carbon shipping implications, unsustainable plastic packaging, and high consumer waste among other things.

I am definitely guilty of purchasing the latest fabrics while not thinking of their impact. And I need to assess that while still supporting fabric companies and designers. Sustainability needs to be the standard.

What can we do?

Here are a few of the things that I do to reduce my impact:

🌍 Compost natural Fibers (cotton, linen, hemp) and paper. I keep jars around the studio for fabric trimmings, threads, and fpp papers-these are usually too small to recycle. They break down so quickly with garden waste, and fruit and veg scraps.
🌎 Print only what I need, ie. paper templates, patterns that I will reuse.
🌏 Dry fabric on the clothes line.
♻️ Use my scraps. Make an improv quilt, get creative with tiny piecing.
👖 Repurpose clothing. I have used repurposed clothing in 90% of my projects this year. Favourite old (and too small 😳) clothes can still be enjoyed and add interest.
🪡 Repair what you have. See @wornwear for creative ideas.
✅ Join @create.and.sustain
Go to their page and check them out. Learn how we can all make a difference, especially in creative ways.

What do you do already? What can you do to make a difference? Which fabric companies use Organic cotton, sustainable fabric, better shipping practices? I am compiling a list, so please let me know.

#createandsustain #earthday #earthday2021 #earthdayeveryday #wornwear #makeanddo #sustainability #repurposedclothing #compost #sewingmystash #quiltingismytherapy #composting #compostingfabric #fabricscraps #isféidirlinn #thereisnoaway #reducereuserecycle #sustainability #getcreative #environmentaljustice #globalwarming #intersectionalenvironmentalism

#patterntesting the wonderful soon to be released

#patterntesting the wonderful soon to be released #guardrailsquilt by @bloomingpoppies

She has designed a fun and structured improv pattern which goes together so quickly. Great for scraps, F8s, FQ’s or anything else.

I finally dove into my @carolynfriedlander #jetty fat quarter bundle for this one, and used #essexlinen for the guardrails.

Pattern will be out in May 4 so follow the hashtag #guardrailsquilt to stay in the loop and see the great quilts from other testers.

#bloomingpoppiespatterns #bloomingpoppies #improv #improvisation #improvquilting #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderjetty #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabric #sewingmystash #sewingmystashoff #favouritefabric #controlledimprov #aurifilthread #fatquarterbundle #isewlation #robertkaufmanfabrics #essexlinen

#talkingincirclesquilt wave edition is a variation

#talkingincirclesquilt wave edition is a variation of my pattern discovered by my friend, @debbiedoesquilts while she was colouring my pattern on @quilt_ink

I love this twist (pun intended) on my pattern. By changing a few colours here and there, it creates a whole new look. It was also an excuse to use these new Kept prints from @carolynfriedlander and purchased from @sewtopia

Swipe for a close up. Swipe again for the @quilt_ink inspiration.

Talking In Circles will be out in early May.

#acorncornerquilts #acorncornerquiltspatterns #patterntestersarethebest #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlander #kept #carolynfriendlanderfabric #aurifilthread #aurifil #oldhouse #oldgarage #wavequilt #wave #twist #quiltswirl #newfabric #quiltdesigner #quiltpatterndesigner #coloradomodernquilters #modernquilter #quiltsofinstagram #quiltstagram #modernquiltersofinstagram #quiltink #sewtopia

Working on ideas for my block based on @threadband

Working on ideas for my block based on @threadbandit ‘s wonderful postcard for the Postcard Quilt with @zakfoster.quilts and @amandanadigart

Fabric pull so far: wash day by @debihubbsart for @studio_e_fabrics
Winter Shinmer by @jennifersampou for @robertkaufman
Green and white stripes from my Grandma’s stash
Urban Patch by @monalunadesign
And @rae.ritchie for @dearstellafab

#postcardquiltwip #fabricpostcard #communityquilt #isewlation #fabricpull #blueandgreen #dearstellafabric #jennifersampou #monalunafabric #sewingmystash #clothespins #clothespegs #grandmasfabric #stripes

Working on a great version of my #talkingincircles

Working on a great version of my #talkingincirclesquilt which one of my pattern testers discovered while colouring on @quilt_ink
Same pattern, different fabric placement. Pattern out soon.

Loving these new @carolynfriedlander Kept prints! All from @sewtopia

#acorncornerquiltspatterns #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #kept #carolynfriedlanderfabric #sewtopia #sewingallthecurves #sewingcurves #nopincurves #curvedsewing #patterntestersareawesome #newpattern #aurifilthread #robertkaufmanfabrics #quiltblock

Spring snow, my Dad’s birthday, and 2nd jab day!

Spring snow, my Dad’s birthday, and 2nd jab day! Now to marinate.

#summersamplerturns10 block 9/12, Minnesota block,

#summersamplerturns10 block 9/12, Minnesota block, with @lee.a.heinrich @swimbikequilt and @freshlemonsquilts

Fabric: @libselliott #stealth @konacotton by @robertkaufman grass green, black and a grey who’s name I can’t think of.

#summersampler #minnesotablock #hourglassblock #hourglassblocks #libselliott #libselliottfabric #stealthfabric #aurifilthread #greenandblack #modernquilting #sampler #sewalong #konacottonsolids #fpp #paperpieced #diamondblocks #freepattern #quiltblock #quartersquaretriangles #nestingseams

Mini quilt from my my latest #talkingincirclesquil

Mini quilt from my my latest #talkingincirclesquilt pattern cutoffs. My mum taught me to sew an extra seam on corner blocks and you end up with extra HSTs. I trimmed them with my @bloclocrulers , then randomly picked them out of a bag for placement. I may add to it with a few more pieces as I go, it is only tiny. It may be part of a #partyinthequiltback aka #quiltmullet

#afterquilt #hstquilt #hst #miniquilt #konacottons #konacottonsolids #hsts #mini #halfsquaretriangles #halfsquaretrianglequilt #randomplacement #sewanextraseam #sewingscraps #scrapquilt #wastenotwantnot #wastenot #quilttips #bloc_loc

11th hour sewing! #postcardquiltwip with @zakfoste

11th hour sewing! #postcardquiltwip with @zakfoster.quilts and @amandanadigart
Mine will be going out to @threadbandit tomorrow.

The theme is #newness and I have vaguely represented that with a river improv. I had #fresh in my my mind, and soon there will be flowers on the bank of the canal.

Fabric: Destinations by @rileyblakedesigns
I saw this fabric on @maddlyquilting -check out the his fabulous birds!

#postcard #fabricpostcard #fabricpostcardswap #socialexperiment #makersgonnamake #mapfabric #quiltcollab #collaboration #postcard #quilt #aurifilthread #modernquilters #makersofinstagram #quiltstagram #destinations #maps #rileyblakefabric #cardmaking #card #fabric #sewingcurves #improvcurves #improvisation #quilting #quiltingismytherapy #communityquilt

This wonderful #matroyshka print arrived from Wick

This wonderful #matroyshka print arrived from Wicklow artist @terry_lawless_art and I am so thankful to display it in my home. Terry sent this print in exchange for a donation to a charity of our choosing. I choose the @thegavinglynnfoundation for this one in memory of Gavin. This print shows how one thing can become another, which is what the @thegavinglynnfoundation is doing for children (and their families) fighting cancer, everyday in Ireland.

#celebratingirishartists #irishart #terrylawless #irishprintmakers #irishartists #gavinglynnfoundation #irishcharity #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancersupport #printmakers #matryoshkas #anpost #irishstamps #aerphost

All cut and ready to go. Working on a matching qui

All cut and ready to go. Working on a matching quilt to the cover image for my #talkingincirclesquilt pattern. This is my first all solids quilt, which I am still surprised at. I love solids, I guess I have usually only used them with prints so far. This pattern is now with testers, and I love seeing all their wonderful fabric pulls so far, and their @quilt_ink colouring images.

Fabric: @konacotton solids by @robertkaufman

#quiltpattern #quiltpatterndesigner #sewingcurves #solidfabric #solidfabrics #solidquilt #curves #vintagetray #olfacreates #olfa #fabricpull #modernquilt #modernquiltpattern #quiltcutting #quiltorganization #acorncornerquiltspatterns

#summersamplerturns10 block 8, Lucky Pieces, with

#summersamplerturns10 block 8, Lucky Pieces, with @freshlemonsquilts
@swimbikequilt and @lee.a.heinrich celebrating 10 years of the #summersamplerseries

Fabric: @libselliott #stealth prints for @andoverfabrics
@konacotton by @robertkaufman #konnacottonsolids black, grass green and a grey (I have lost track of which).

#summersampler #sewalong #blockoftheweek #quiltalong #samplerquilt #greenandblack #modernquiltblock #quiltblock #libselliott #stealthfabric #libselliottfabric #aurifil #aurifilthread #pinwheel #starblock #pinwheelblock #modernquilters #quiltstagram #luckypieces #luckypiecesquiltblock

Getting ready to make the cover quilt for my #talk

Getting ready to make the cover quilt for my #talkingincirclesquilt with @konacotton solids, and a wall hanging version with @carolynfriedlander ‘s new line #kept
I am so excited to get my hands on her new line 🤩 It is even better in person.

All fabrics are from @sewtopia and arrived quickly with very little packaging waste. There are a few companies working hard to reduce waste, and it is noticed and appreciated.

Tester update: I had an overwhelming response to my call for testers. I have finished compiling the responses and had to do a lottery for most of the spots that haven’t been previously filled. I will be letting everyone know tonight, and the pattern will be emailed on Wednesday. There will be plenty more patterns to test, so if anyone is still interested in future testing, follow the link in my bio.

#patterndesign #patterntesting #pdfpattern #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabric #robertkaufmanfabrics #robertkaufman #robertkaufmanfabric #solidfabrics #quiltlove #modernquilter #modernquiltersofinstagram #isewlation #fabricpull #newfabric

April block for the #modernhstbom with @stephjacob

April block for the #modernhstbom with @stephjacobsondesigns and @zanymouse and the rest in the next photo. This is going to be a big quilt! I think I will call it the #drivinginswitzerlandquilt

Fabric: black and grey cars are from an @orlakiely T-shirt, red ➕ @carriebloomston and @konacotton black.

#BOM #halfsquaretriangles #halfsquaretrianglequilt #hst #hsts ##carriebloomston #carriebloomstonfabric #drivinginswitzerland #orlakiely #orlakielycars #orlakielyfabric #upcycling #upcyclingfashion #quiltlove #quiltingkeepsmesane #modernhstbom2021

#sewsquadsampler2021 block 3, with @libselliott

#sewsquadsampler2021 block 3, with @libselliott

I could decide on a middle circle so I picked a few. I added an extra centre to the very middle as the print was coming through the wasabi. Great blocks, looking forward to the next one.

Fabric:
One @orlakiely button down shirt (outer print) and a dress (inner stem print).
Solids are @konacotton wasabi, and two greys which I forgot the names of.

#libssewsquad2021 #libselliott #orlakiely #orlakielyprint #sewsquadsampler #aurifilthread #repurposedclothing #repurposed #wasabi #starblock #upcycledclothing #wornwear #orlakielystem #blockofthemonth #quiltblocks #modernquilting #modernquilters #circles

#AngularQuiltBlock by @cottonandbourbon for the @

#AngularQuiltBlock by @cottonandbourbon for the @nationalquiltmuseum BOM

I still need to quilt it, but I want to come up with a plan. It is Quilt as You Go, and the others are mostly ready to go. Very busy so far, but loving all the curves and circles.

Fabric for all:
navy fish @maureencracknell
Clouds @cloud9fabrics
Canoe @dearstella
B&W fish by Jane Dixon @andoverfabrics B&W swirl @studio_e_fabrics
blue/green stripes from feb block @shellrummel
and a dress from @cos (tree print).

#NQMblockofthemonth #bom #blockofthemonth #blockofthemonthquilt #nationalquiltmuseum #fpp #sewallthecurves #fishquilt #sewingcircles #circlequilt #circlequilts #aurifilthread #wheretheseameetsthesky #wheretheseameetstheskyquilt #quiltingismytherapy #paperpiecing

It is nearly time to start testing my latest quilt

It is nearly time to start testing my latest quilt, #talkingincirclesquilt

Update: Thank you for the huge response to my tester call. I had so many responses and have done a lottery for many of the spots that hadn’t been filled. I will sending each person who responded a message later today if I haven’t contacted you already. Some of you I know already. Thanks again!! I will be sending the pattern out on Wednesday.

The pattern is nearly ready to go for testers. If you would like to sign up, use the link in my bio to fill out the form. It will be a shorter testing time for this one, as the largest size is 60” x 60” (there are 4 sizes). Pattern is labelled as intermediate (curves and precise piecing). If you busy now, or curves aren’t your thing, go ahead and fill it out and indicate that you would like to be considered for future patterns. Thanks a million.

*testers need to have a public IG account.

#patterntesterswanted #patterntestercall #quiltpattern #quilting #newpatterncomingsoon #acorncornerquilts #acorncornerquiltspatterns #modernquiltdesign #modernquilts

*Reposted with permission by @mtnairhandmade * #i

*Reposted with permission by @mtnairhandmade *

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 31. Today’s prompts are Favourite Post and Looking Forward.

This post by @mtnairhandmade is one of my favourites. It shows more of what quilting is about. It is hard work, but fun. And quilt photos can be fun too, this is what it can take to get a great photo! Tori has great Quilts In The Wild Stickers in her Etsy shop.
Looking forward to getting out more this year and getting more #quiltsinthewild shots of my own.

#igquiltfest2021day31 #quiltfest #quiltfestday31 #meetthemaker #getoutside #quiltphotography #quiltstickers
#quiltsoutside #favoritepost #favouritepost #lookingforward #quiltlove

#summersamplerturns10 block 7, Six Pointed String

#summersamplerturns10 block 7, Six Pointed String Star, with @swimbikequilt @lee.a.heinrich and @freshlemonsquilts

Photo 2: 7/12 blocks so far.

Fabric: @libselliott #stealth and @konacotton grass green, black and a grey (tbd).

#summersampler #libselliott #libselliottfabric #stealthfabric @andoverfabrics #konacottonsolids #konacotton
@robertkaufman #sewalong #blockoftheweek #quilt #starblock #samplerquilt #stringstar #sixpointedstar #stringblocks #aurifilthread #berninausa

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 29. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 29.

Today’s prompts are Must Make Quilt or Event and Range. I will combine these to show a range of events and quilts that I plan to make or go to (it’s a stretch, I know).

From top left ⏰ wise:
1. #quiltcon2022 ! I have never been to #quiltcon and this was going to be the year 😆. It will definitely happen next year, and it is closer. Arizona in February?! Yes please.
2. Looking forward to the upcoming #sewfancyretreat with @pinkdoorfabrics in September with @jacquietps and @carolynfriedlander
Great combo and so glad it was moved to September.
3. I want to make a map quilt with @valeriegoodwinart virtually or in person, sometime sooner than later. Her style and technique is incredible, as is her book (shown here).
4. #watercolorquilt by @cottonandbourbon 🤩 I keep changing my mind about which colourway to go with. I think I need to find a kit and get going. Any recommendations welcome.

#igquiltfest2021day29 #marchmeetthemaker2021 #igquiltfestday29 #igquiltfest #quilting #sewing #patterns #quiltpatterns #mustmakequilt #mustmakequiltorevent #artquiltmaps #mapquilt #quiltplans #sewingplans

Recent Bee blocks for @1funpig for the #fcmqghybri

Recent Bee blocks for @1funpig for the #fcmqghybridbee2020
I love Bethanne’s block idea and this is going to make a jaw dropping quilt. Great scrap buster quilt, excited to see it finished soon.

#fcmqg #beequilt #hybridbee #fpp #paperpiecing #paperpieced #scrapquilt #scrapquilts #scrapbuster #quiltlove #quiltingismytherapy #quiltblocks #patchwork #quiltersgonnaquilt

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 29.

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 29.

Today’s prompts are Favourite Finish and Reel.

My #summersampler2019 is one of my top favourite quilts. I used some treasured @carolynfriedlander fabrics, and spent so much time on it. I learned a lot along the way, it wasn’t called #piecingbootcamp just for fun. There were so many techniques involved and a lot of things to pay close attention to. So many fabulous designers created the patterns and they all came together well. I spent a huge amount of time custom quilting each block, and I love the texture of it. It has lived everywhere in our house, but it living comfortably with my @orlakiely duvet at the moment.

#favouritefinish #favoritefinish #igquiltfest2021day29 #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #aurifilthread #aurifil @berninausa #igquiltfest #summersampler #marchmeetthemaker2021 #orlakiely #orlakielyhome #texture #ikeabed #ikeahack

Working on some blocks to go with my #migratorybee

Working on some blocks to go with my #migratorybee2021 quilt with @fortcollinsmqg

It’s a clever travelling quilt bee , organised by the wonderful @hellonursekate 🤩 You start with your blocks and ideas and it goes to a new person each month from our #mqg. New concept to me, but I am excited about it. Too many ideas for mine, and now I have a very vague concept involving black, grey, white, flying geese, circles, curves and numbers. 🤨 Mine will also have this fabric pull to go with it as the fabrics are a bit specific, but fellow bee friends can use their own if they want.

#fortcollinsmqg #beautifulmindquilt #sewingcurves #sewallthecurves #flyinggeese #curvesinquilts #curves #numbers #circles #sewingbee #sewingbees #travellingbee #blackandwhite #blackandwhitequilt #fabricpull #fcmqgshowandtell #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #numbersdontlie #makeitcurvy

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 28. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 28.

Today’s prompts are Texture and Free day.

This is my #flyingmywayquilt by @amarar_creacions and I love the combo of the crisp fpp airplanes, and free space to do some free motion and echo quilting. This one is a great size to be able to move the quilt around easily for FMQ. I had so much fun quilting the sky and the clouds. What I am listening to really effects the outcome as well.

Pattern: #flyingmywayquilt by @amarar_creacions you can also colour it on @quilt_ink

Fabric: all @carolynfriedlander for the front.
And a favourite @janeteclare print for the back.

#iqquiltfest #igquiltfestday28 #igquiltfest2021day28 #marchmeetthemaker2021 #amarar_creacions #texture #quilttexture #freemotionquilting #freemotion #fpp #paperpiecing #paperpiecedquilt #paperpieced #paperpiecedcurves #plane #planes #origami #paperairplane #paperairplanes #airplanequilt #origami airplane #janetclare #janetclarefabric #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #aurifilthread #berninausa

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 27. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 27.

Today’s prompt is Current W.I.P and a free day. My most pressing WIP is my new pattern, Talking In Circles. I have made a few samples to show variety and to help decide the best way to write the directions. This has taken longer than planned, but this year is all about flexibility (I also have 2 kids at home 24/7, so again, flexibility). Finishing up a few bits and my latest sample. Looking for pattern testers very soon.

⭐️ Do you prefer the long curves or the shorter curves? See second photo: Both will be options, just deciding on the cover image layout. Do you have a favourite?

Fabric for 1st photo is all by @janeteclare and from many different collections. These are some of my favourite prints of all time. I ran out of the ombré, so waiting on a bit more before I finish this one.

#quiltpattern #quilt #wip #quiltwip #workinprogress #newquiltpattern #patterndesigner #patterndeaigners #sewallthecurves #aurifilthread #sewingcurves #quiltlove #janetclare #janetclarefabric #bluequilt #ombre #ombré #ombrefabric #celticsymbol #stbrigidscross #stbridgetscross #irishsymbol #talkingincirclesquilt #acorncornerquilts

6 blocks ready for the @fortcollinsmqg virtual ret

6 blocks ready for the @fortcollinsmqg virtual retreat today. These are from the improv flimsy I made the other day. Happy to spend time with quilty friends today and finish up a few projects.

#virtualquiltretreat #quiltretreat #mqg #quiltblocks #quiltbingo #improvblocks #improvsewing #improvquilting #rainbow #rainbowblocks #aurifil #rainbowquilts #rainbowquilt #quiltgame #alisonglass #solids #fcmqg #fcmqgshowandtell #bingorainbowblocks #fortcollinsmqg

#summersamplerturns10 block 6, Arkansas Traveler,

#summersamplerturns10 block 6, Arkansas Traveler, with @lee.a.heinrich @swimbikequilt and @freshlemonsquilts

Fabric: prints by @libselliott #stealth solids: @konacotton grass green, black and a grey (I’ll figure out which one eventually).

#summersampler #blockoftheweek #quiltalong #quiltalong2021 #aurifilthread #aurifil #paperpieced #moderntraditional #moderntraditionalquilt #quiltblock #modernquilting #konacottonsolids #konacotton #libselliott #libselliottfabric #berninausa #arkansastravelerblock #arkansastraveler #starblock #stealthfabric

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 26. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 26.

Today’s prompts are Binding Technique and Favourite. Combining these to get my favourite binding techniques on some favourite recent quilts.

My very favourite technique is to let my mum do the bindings. She enjoys it and they always look perfect, by hand or machine. For small to medium quilts I use what I call a flip/envelope/flipped binding (shown in 2 of the photos). There must be a real name for it. It is more of a lack of binding where you sew the backing RST to the top of the quilt, then flip it around. Anyone have a name for this?

I like a scrappy binding, subtle binding, binding with a little something something at the join, and I especially love it when the binding is on and it is ready for the wash.

##bindingtechnique #quiltbinding #handsewnbinding #favourite #favorite #igquiltfestday26 #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day26 #marchmeetthemaker2021 #mumtotherescue #binding #bindings #quiltlove #recentfinish #aurifilthread #aurifil #berninausa #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #quiltingismytherapy #isewlation

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 25.

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 25.

Today’s prompts are Whoops! and Starting Point.

Here is my very latest Whoops! The starting point for this flimsy was to make some rainbow blocks for our upcoming @fortcollinsmqg virtual retreat. I thought instead of making 6 individual blocks, I would make a large piece and cut it up. Anyway, late night sewing mistake of using Kona snow instead of Kona white in one section. I didn’t notice until I took it off the wall to take a photo. It will stay and this will get cut up so it shouldn’t be too noticeable. Glad it was improv.

Fabric: @alisonglass (rainbow print), solids: @konacotton white (and snow 😬), and bright solids: #rubyandbeesolids by @heatherrossinsta and
#littlepincushionstudio

All fabric (sauf Kona): @stitchesloveland

#improvquilting #improvsewing #improvisation #sewingcurves #quiltflimsy #rainbow #rainbowquilts #improvcurves #alisonglassfabric #alisonglass #aurifilthread #latenightsewing #whoops #sewingoops #startingpoint #rainbows #sewingrainbows #sewingmistakes #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day25 #marchmeetthemaker2021 #rainbowimprov

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 24. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 24.

Today’s prompts are Organising Your Space and Wrapped & Packaged.

These are some of the organised spots in my sewing space. It is exceptionally organised in some places, while other parts are creative chaos. I tend to go for vintage or industrial pieces, which contrast with the fabric. I have several items from @woolhatfurniture and CSU Surplus, both are local treasure troves of great used and interesting stuff. The S here is an old neon sign, perfect for some fat quarters. Organising seems to be a never ending project for me.

#fabricorganization #fabricscraps #scraporganization #vintage #vintageindustrial #vintageindustrialfurniture #vintagestorage #sewingroom #neonsign #sewingstudio #vintagetray #fatquarters #winebox #wineboxes #retrostorage #metalstorage #wirebaskets #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day24 #marchmeetthemaker2021 #sewingspace #juiceplus

*not my work* Shared with permission by @metaphysi

*not my work* Shared with permission by @metaphysical_quilter

Margaret shared her work after yet another mass shooting, this time in Boulder.

Her poignant work highlights the tragedy of gun violence. Enough is enough. What’s it going to take for things to change in the States?! After 21 years living in Ireland, coming back to a nation of guns was terrifying. I never worried about gun violence happening while my oldest was in school, when I went to the cinema, or to the shops while living in Europe.

I had so many friends and family from Ireland checking on us yesterday and in total disbelief of this happening on such a normal basis. This is not ok, ever. We don’t live in Boulder, but close enough to get a big shock and make it even more real. It is getting worse.

I don’t just worry about this happening to my family, I don’t want it to happen to anyone. I don’t want it to happen to you. This is preventable and we can easily move close to getting control of this, sensibly. Basic common sense.

#artquilt #socialjustice #socialjusticesewing #commonsensegunlaws #boulder #coloradomodernquilters #margaretlowers #enoughisenough #quiltart #gunviolence #quilt #quiltsofinstagram #dobetter #gunviolenceawareness #boulderstrong #momsdemandaction #momsdemandactionforgunsense #studentsdemandaction

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 23. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 23.

Today’s prompts are Quilts In The Wild and Jobs.

I haven’t been further away than the next town for a year, but 2 of my quilts have been on holidays to opposite sides of the country. So they have had more wild adventures than me. One of my jobs is a Quilt Designer, and the first photo is of my new #talkingincirclesquilt pattern (out soon), which I designed for @quiltingcowboy ‘s new look book for his Leaf fabric line (it’s amazing, check it out on his page and in stores very soon). Fabric by @windhamfabrics

The second photo is my BOM for the @nationalquiltmuseum which was hanging in Kentucky for a few months.

3rd photo is of one of my wonderful new stickers from @mtnairhandmade
She has some gold ⭐️ Quilts in the Wild photos 🤩 and is selling these great stickers in her Etsy shop.

#igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day23 #marchmeetthemaker2021 #meetthemaker #quilts #quiltingcowboy #leaffabric #lookbook #quiltdesign #patterndesign #leaf #windhamfabrics #windham #quiltpatterndesigner #quiltpattern #bom #aurifilthread #quiltsticker #mtnairhandmade #natureprints #naturefabric #talkingincircles

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 22. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 22.

Today’s prompts are Most Loved Quilt and Hands On. Combining these, here are our most used quilts. These are all bed quilts that are used daily and have been washed a million times. They are now the softest and cuddliest. The lads’ ones are quilts I made them on their 4th birthdays. Mine is a made from several plaid shirts and #essexlinen and large HSTs.

Holding my kids a little closer tonight after hearing of yet another mass shooting, and this one so close. My heart goes out to all those effected by the devastation of the last week. Words are not enough. Enough is enough.

#mostloved #mostlovedquilt #quilts #quiltsinuse #meetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2021 #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day22 #halfsquaretriangles #halfsquaretrianglequilt #plaidshirt #repurposedclothing #dragonquilt #knights #kidsquilts #aurifilthread #berninausa #bedquilt #quiltlove #birthdayquilt

Today is pattern release day for @bloomingpoppies

Today is pattern release day for @bloomingpoppies latest pattern #urbanlightquilt and I was so happy to test it.

Urban Light Quilt is beginner friendly but great for all abilities, and comes in 4 sizes (I made the baby size). It went together so quickly and has wonderful secondary patterns which can make for fun quilting. Check out @bloomingpoppies post and #urbanlightquilt to see more deatails and variations.

Karen also has a special offer on all of her patterns today, so check them out. I think you will love them too.

Fabrics: #essexlinen by @robertkaufman
@lottajansdotter @joelle_hoverson @zenchicmoda @maryengelbreit for @modafabrics #meriwetherfabric for @artgalleryfabrics #poppymae for @robinpickens

#patternrelease #bloomingpoppiespatterns #bloomingpoppies #patterntesting #sawtoothstar #sawtoothquilt #babyquilt #aurifilthread #quiltpattern #patchwork #quiltsintheair #quiltsinthewild #quiltsinthesnow #springquilt #quiltdog #dogsandquilts #rescuedog #coloradomodernquilters #coloradoquilters

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 21. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 21.

Today’s prompt is Favourite Quilt Block.

I have too many favourites to pick, but today it is Liberated Log Cabins as I just finished this #liberatedlogcabin top. I started in Friday’s class with @quiltsfromtheattic and @craftymonkies and have enjoyed the process. It helped focus the improv piecing.

I wanted a stained glass look with my blocks so the shot cottons give off a lovely saturation. The look will definitely change when quilted, but for now it is helping a gloomy wet day look more interesting. I made wonky log cabins with strips, HSTs, flying geese and 2 small #crazyblocks which I made as part of a @kaffefassettstudio kit.

Fabric: @kaffefassettstudio #shotcottons #shotcottonsbykaffefassett
@freespiritfabrics
Some @carolynfriedlander scraps have sneaked their way in as well.

#quiltsfromtheattic #liberatedlogcabins #liberatedlogcabinquilt #craftymonkies #wonkylogcabin #flyinggeese #liberatedlogcabinquilt #improvquilting #improvsewing #improvisation #inspiringimprov #stainedglass #stainedglassquilt #marchmeetthemaker2021 #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day21 #aurifilthread #quiltsofinstagram #quiltingismytherapy #hst #improvpiecing #patchwork #patchworkquilt #oldhouse #oldwindows

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 20. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 20.

Today’s prompt is Quilted Admiration and I immediately thought of @bisabutler

Bisa makes quilts are that are stunning works of art. Her style and amazing eye for colour and pattern are jaw dropping. Serious skills! Even her shoes alone in each piece are just incredible and her portraits tell wonderful stories. If you get a chance to hear Bisa speak, please do. It is wonderful to hear and see artists talk about their own work, inspiration and process. I will definitely make it to a show sometime, but for now I am happy to pour over her brilliant book and postcards.

#bisabutler #bisabutlerportraits #igquiltfest2021day20 #marchmeetthemaker2021 #igquiltfest #fangirl #portraits #portraitsofinstagram #quiltedportrait #quiltedadmiration #quiltsofinstagram #quiltersofinstagram #artinstituteofchicago #quiltlove #quiltbook #artbook #artbooks #quiltingbooks

Here are my #liberatedlogcabin blocks from today’s @quiltsfromtheattic class with @craftymonkies

I have been wanting to make this quilt from his book #inspiringimprov but never got around to it. The class was a perfect motivator to get started. Nicolas’ passion for improv, combined with helpful tips and tricks made for a great class.

Looking forward to seeing where this goes, improv is an absolute favourite.

Fabric: mostly @kaffefassettstudio @freespiritfabrics scraps from one of my recent #takingincirclesquilt samples. #shotcottons and there are 2 #kaffeefassett #crazysquares made from a kit I was kindly gifted. I decided to use the rest of the kit fabric for various projects.
Also, some @carolynfriedlander yardage and HSTs.

#liberatedlogcabinblocks #liberatedlogcabinquilt #improvquilt #improvpiecing #improvsewing #improvisation #stripes #stripesonstripes #hst #halfsquaretriangles #makingitupasigo #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #aurifil #quiltsfromtheattic #craftymonkies #workshop #quiltworkshop #sewingworkshop

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 19. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 19.

Today’s prompts are #thread and #silverlinings

For me, my thread of choice is is @aurifilthread

It’s beautiful, strong, my machine prefers it, and the huge silver lining is purchasing from a company who stands by it’s values in a consistent way. One of my favourite things about @aurifilthread is this recent collaboration with @sjsacademy and their #threadsofdiversity set.
This wonderful collection helps support @sjsacademy and lets all people’s skin tones shine.

The block, from the SJSA BOM is also designed with the same idea, using skin tones in the background. This is a SJSA Youth Artivist inspired design, with brilliant pattern by @libselliott

This set can be purchased at @fatquartershop

#aurifilthread #aurifil #aurifilthreads #companieswhocare #diversity #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatter✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #sjsabom #sjsa #sjsacademy #fatquartershop #aurifil50wt #aurifilsets #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day19 #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #marchmeetthemaker2021 #quiltstagram #aurifilthreadsofdiversity

#summersamplerturns10 with @lee.a.heinrich @swimbi

#summersamplerturns10 with @lee.a.heinrich @swimbikequilt and @freshlemonsquilts

Yesterday’s block, Star, is the 5th block in this series. Foundation paper pieced, which I love, for crisp and accurate seams. I also love improv for the opposite reason.
Balance is everything.

Next photo is all the blocks so far.

Last photo is the variations for the block, I love to see what else they can make before assembling the quarters.

Fabric: @libselliott Stealth, @konacotton Grass green, black and a grey.

#paperpiecing #summersampler #starblock #star #libselliott #libselliotstealth #andoverfabrics #konacottonsolids #konacotton #robertkaufman #sewalong #blockoftheweek #fpp #paperpieced #greenandblack #stealthfabric

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 18. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 18.

Today’s prompts are Workshop/Class Love and Colour. This is my photo from last year’s #igquiltfest and is from a class I took with @janeteclare at the @quilterslodge shortly after moving back to the States. I talked about this class yesterday and had a more colourful example of my Éire block. Here are few more samples of free motion drawing. Lots of Irish in these from snippets of poems, etc. Gráinneog is the Irish for hedgehog if you want to learn a great new word today. It was a brilliant class and hope to take another one soon. Janet has some online classes with @craftymonkies
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#marchmeetthemaker2021 #wordsmith #asgaeilge #janetclare #janetclareworkshop #quilterslodge #workshop #workshoplove #freemotionquilting #freemotion #freemotionsewing #drawingwithmysewingmachine #igquiltfest2021day18 #gráinneog #hedgehog #hedgehogsofinstagram #inirish #quiltlove #quiltstagram #aurifilthread #thread

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#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 17, ak

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 17, aka St Patrick’s Day ☘️🇮🇪

Today’s prompts are Quilts of Significance and Process. Combining those, along with the day that is in it, here is a quilt block of Ireland (Éire) that I made at a @janeteclare workshop at the @quilterslodge a few years ago. Janet’s style of #freemotionquilting helped me to be more comfortable drawing and writing with my sewing machine. I have used that skill to quilt a long poem into a #moxiequilt as gaeilge (in Irish) and to give me more freedom to create with thread, @aurifilthread of course.
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#ireland #éire #eire #gaeilge #asgaeilge #irishquilt #drawingwiththread #janetclare #janetclarefabric #tulapink #aurifilthread #aurifil #drawingwithmysewingmachine #orlakiely #orlakielyfabric #shamrock #shamrocks #quiltlove #berninausa #marchmeetthemaker2021 #igquiltfest2021day17 #igquiltfest

Lá fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Happy St Patrick’s Day! We are making the most of our big snow here in Colorado. Cara decided to take a snow bath while the lads were having a snowball fight. Wishing family and friends in 🇮🇪 and everywhere else a wonderful day. Fish and chips, and a pint later along with some special Patrick’s Day biscuits from my mum ☘️🇮🇪💚
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#láfhéilepádraig #stpatricksday #paddysday #irishsnowman #celtictwist #celtictwistquilt #irishquilt #dogsinthesnow #rescuedog #springerspanielmix #coloradolife

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 16. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 16.

Today’s prompts are Favourite Quilting Book and From The Archive.
Combining the prompts to be a favourite book in my quilt book archive.

One of my very favourite quilt books is Inspiring Improv by @quiltsfromtheattic It is a stunningly beautiful book and is filled with improv, info, and inspiring ideas. I need to get back to my #shoalsewalong as soon as I finish up my new pattern. I am also looking forward to Nicholas’ upcoming #liberatedlogcabin workshop with @craftymonkies

Fabric: all @carolynfriedlander

#inspiringimprov #quiltsfromtheattic #improv #improvfish #improvsewing #improvisation #quiltbook #quiltingbook #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #igquiltfest2021day16 #igquiltfest #marchmeetthemaker2021 #fromthearchives #favoritequiltingbook

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 15. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 15.

Today’s prompts are Best Tip Ever and Focus and Priorities.

My Top Tip is to use what you have, or reinvent it. This is an old wine crate with yogurt pots screwed into the wood by the lids.
My late Grandpa, used this technique of adding recycled jars to things for easy access. Free and clever. I keep sewing machine needles, clips, and lots of random bits in here. Lots of my favourite gifts and treasures are displayed here too (see tags), above my up-cycled ironing table.
So to tie that in with Focus and Priorities, I think upcycling, repurposing, and lifting up the work of other makers is essential.
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#focusandpriorities #toptip #besttipever #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day15 #marchmeetthemaker2021 #meetthemaker #upcycle #upcycled #repurposing #winecrate #winebox #glassjars #glassjarstorage #orlakiely #orlakielyhome #mapletreepottery #olisoconnects #mygrandpa #makeanddo

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 14. To

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 14. Today’s prompt is Recent Finish.

Today is also Mother’s Day/Mothering Sunday in a lot of the world (and where my kids come from 🇮🇪). Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate today, and anytime. We celebrated with a big snow ❄️

The first photo is another recent sample for my #talkingincirclesquilt which was finished up last week. My kids were helping my dad hold it up in a breeze. I am so lucky to have these wonderful lads.

Photos 2-4 are of the big snow which started yesterday. I think we will be shoveling and moving tree limbs for days. Colorado’s winter exercise program.

Fabric: #essexlinen by @robertkaufman
#shotcottons by @kaffefassettstudio @freespiritfabrics
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kaffeefassettfabric #shotcottonsbykaffefassett #freespiritfabric #stripedfabric #snowmageddon2021 #snowmageddon #mothersday #nationalquiltingmonth #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day14 #marchmeetthemaker2021 #aurifilthread #quiltsinthewild #dogsinthesnow #rescuedog #seniordog #coloradosnow #coloradoliving #recentfinish #coloradomodernquilters #quiltflimsy

Working on another sample for my #talkingincircles

Working on another sample for my #talkingincirclesquilt quilt and thinking about today’s prompt for #igquiltfest2021 which is Sewing Friends.

I am thankful for my @fortcollinsmqg sewing friends, my Irish guild friends #wicklowpatchwork 🇮🇪, dear sewing friends from life near and far, and so many that I have never met in person but feel very close to. Social media is a curse, but also a blessing (especially this year). It is wonderful to have friends that share this passion of mine, and are willing to give advice, opinions, or just chat. Also thankful for non sewing friends who have been so encouraging. As an introvert, none of this (Instagram, etc) comes naturally and it is brilliant to have so many kind friends.
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Fabric: @heatherrossinsta (turtles and surfers) and #rubyandbeesolids by @littlepincushionstudio and @heatherrossinsta (solids)
All from @stitchesloveland
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#acorncornerquilts #quiltpattern #sewingfriends #quilting #quiltingfriends #quiltingfriendsarethebest #quiltingismytherapy #friends #seaturtles #surfergirl #surfers #surfsup #sewingcurves #stbrigidscross #stbrigid #celticsymbol #marchmeetthemaker2021 #marchmeetthemaker #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day13 #aurifilthread #talkingincircles

#igquiltfest2021 with @amyscreativeside and #march

#igquiltfest2021 with @amyscreativeside and #marchmeetthemaker with @joannehawker

Day 12’s prompts are Pressing Matters and In Use. These combine easily in my 2 irons which are always in use (only for sewing).

I love my @olisohome irons, and this is how I know I am an adult 😂

The big one is great for everything and the mini is perfect for fpp and travel (whenever that may happen again). I press whatever works best for each piece, and the whole quilt. My littlest son made me a Lego iron which had to go in the photo. I have been using a wool pressing mat which works wonders too.
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#olisoconnects #oliso #lego #iron #ironing #pressingmatters #pressing #igquiltfest #igquiltfestday12 #marchmeetthemaker2021 #woolpressingmat #paperboats #janetclareahoymehearties #fpp

Last night the @fortcollinsmqg had a tutorial zoom

Last night the @fortcollinsmqg had a tutorial zoom by @meadowlanestitching and here is my progress. She had a wonderful kit and pattern ready for us and it was fun to try something by hand. I used some #essexlinen as the background and embroidery floss which from my late Grandma. Slow stitching doesn’t come naturally to me, but it is portable and will make a great little project. I am making an @orlakiely inspired version, more to come soon.
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#slowstiching #fcmqgsal2021 sewingismytherapy #fcmqg #fcmqgshowandtell #handsewing #woolapplique #alisonglass #alisonglassfabric #rainbowfeathers #rainbows #appliqué #handapplique #applique #meadowlanestitching #zoomclass #perlecotton #orlakiely #orlakielyinspired

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 11. T

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker day 11.

Today’s prompts are Why do you Quilt, and Portrait. Combining the 2 prompts is a self portrait I made about 2 years ago during a particularly difficult time. Quilting has become my main creative outlet, it is easy to do at home, and it helps my mind to focus on more interesting things. I also love that I can sew and listen to books at the same time, which combines 2 passions.
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#selfportrait #fabricportrait #whyiquilt #whyicreate #igquiltfest2021day11 #igquiltfest #marchmeetthemaker2021 #portrait #mondrian #janetclare #janetclarefabrics #showmethemoda #modafabrics #quiltingkeepsmesane #quiltlove #fishdress #redhead #quiltingismytherapy #redheadsofinstagram #quiltstagram #readandsew #aurifil

#igquiltfest2021 day 10with @amyscreativeside and

#igquiltfest2021 day 10with @amyscreativeside and #marchmeetthemaker with @joannehawker

Today’s prompts are Upcycling and Small Details. Upcycling has always been a favourite, whether it is in making memory quilts from clothing, using denim, or using unpredictable fabrics in quilts. One of my goals this year is to try to incorporate more #repurposedclothing into my projects. Combining the two is one of the latest things I am working on which is @libselliott #sewsquadsampler2021 For this quilt I am using a few solids, but the rest is made from #orlakiely clothes and other linens. It has been a fun extra challenge, and I love seeing her designs in a quilt that I will be proud to display. It is the small details that count.
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#marchmeetthemaker2021 #meetthemaker #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day10 #libssewsquad2021
#orlakielyworld #orlakielyobsessed #orlakielylove #orlakielydress #konawasabi #konastorm #shamrock #orlakielystem #upcycling #wornwear #upcyclingfashion #smalldetails #sewingcircles

#summersamplerturns10 with @swimbikequilt @lee.a.h

#summersamplerturns10 with @swimbikequilt @lee.a.heinrich and @freshlemonsquilts block 4, Flower Garden Path.

Blocks 1-4 in second photo

Fabric: @libselliott #stealth x2, and @konacotton #konacottonsolids (grey, grass green and black).

#summersampler #libselliott #libselliottstealth #fppyouknowme #fpp #foundationpaperpiecing #paperpiecing #quiltalong #sewalong #quiltblock #quiltblocks #modernquilting #quiltingismytherapy #moderntraditional #sewing #aurifilthread #flowergardenpath #stealthfabric

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker today’s

#igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker today’s prompts are Heirloom and Learning Curve.
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Hoping to make some heirlooms for my kids with quilts that are my own design. I have been seeing a lot of curves and have added that element into my latest design. Sewing curves was a learning curve in itself for awhile, but now they are easy enough with a lot of practice.
Second photo is not necessary an heirloom, but a quilted wallhanging that my mum made for my Grandpa. He was so proud of this one in particular, and my mum gave it to me when he died recently. It is a lovely reminder of him, quilting heritage, and of a shared love of fish.
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#igquiltfest #igquiltfestday9 #learningcurve #learningcurves #sewingcurves #talkingincirclesquilt #amybutlerfabric #amybutler #shotcottons #kaffefassettfabric #kaffefassett #quiltpattern #heirloom #fish #fishing #fishquilt #meetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2021 #quilts #quiltstagram #patterndesign #patternmaking

My oldest lad turned 11 today, I still can’t bel

My oldest lad turned 11 today, I still can’t believe it. I made him a Minecraft card with some of my favourite greens.
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#minecraftcreeper #minecraft #minecraftcard #fabriccards #fabriccard #sewncards #minecraftcake #minecraftbirthday #fabricpixels #lego #legobirthdaycake #aurifil

#igquiltfest2021 with @amyscreativeside and #march

#igquiltfest2021 with @amyscreativeside and #marchmeetthemaker with @joannehawker
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Today’s prompts are Scrappy Finish and WIP
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Here are 2 scrappy quilts (and a bit of yardage) made from scraps from another quilt. The first is the #shoalsewalong with @quiltsfromtheattic and the second is my #miniseriessal with @giucy_giuce and @alisonglass

So many @carolynfriedlander scraps from so many projects, and so much potential from all of them. I need to get back to my swirling fish which has been a #wip for awhile. I need to quilt the other.
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#scrappyquilting #fabricscraps #scrapquilt #improvsewing #tinypiecing #scrapbins #scrapquilt #workinprogress #fishquilt #improvisation #improvquilting #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #cfcollection #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day8 #marchmeetthemaker2021 #quiltlove #aurifil

#igquiltfest2021 day 7 with @amyscreativeside and

#igquiltfest2021 day 7 with @amyscreativeside and #marchmeetthemaker with @joannehawker
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Today’s prompt is Lessons Learned. There are so many, but many that came to mind involved finding quilt inspiration in unexpected places.
We are a Lego family, and it has influenced so many of my ideas. Kids toys and games, and especially Montessori elements, have provided so much inspiration over the years.
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#igquiltfest #igquiltfestday7 #iqquiltfest2021day7 #lego #legoquilt @lego #legoinspired #legodots #letsbuildtogether #meetthemaker #marchmeetthemaker2021 #drunkardspath #drunkardspathquilt #sewingcurves #quartercircles

@nationalquiltmuseum BOM March block, Firework, de

@nationalquiltmuseum BOM March block, Firework, designed by Christina Cameli of @afewscraps 🤩 Thanks for a great block design.
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2nd photo is of all the blocks so far, plus a detail of this month’s block. It has a compass on it which is hard to see in the photo.
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Fabric: @maureencracknell @cloud9fabrics @dearstella @andoverfabrics @studio_e_fabrics @shellrummel and a dress from @cosstores (tree).

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#nationalquiltmuseum #nationalquiltmuseumbom2021 #nationalquiltmuseumbom #nqmbom #afewscraps #fireworkblock #wheeloffortune #wheeloffortuneblock #quiltasyougo #bom #blockofthemonth #nautical #nauticalquilt #insetcircles #wedgequilt #maureencracknell #quiltstagram #wheretheseameetstheskyquilt #wheretheseameetsthesky

#igquiltfest2021 day 6, with @amyscreativeside & #

#igquiltfest2021 day 6, with @amyscreativeside & #marchmeetthemaker
Today’s prompt is solids. I swear I like solids, but out of my whole feed, this is the only all solid piece that I have to show for it. Swipe to find it in @jen.broemel ‘s brilliant #coqquilt2020 which was recently in #quiltcon2021
Quilters from all over sent in their blocks and she did her stitching magic to make a cohesive and poignant quilt.

#marchmeetthemaker2021 #igquiltfest #solids #solidfabrics
#igquiltfest2021day6 #quarentine #quarentinequilting #quarentinequilt #collaborativeart #collaborativequilt #konacottonsolids #konacotton #blackandwhite #blackandwhitequilts #improvisation #improv #improvquilting #improvblock

#igquiltfest2021 with @amyscreativeside
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Today’s prompt is Contemplate.
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In July, I made a portrait banner of Atatiana Jefferson for the @sjsa_remembranceproject
This took a lot of contemplation in deciding how to go about making it, but more importantly the huge loss and injustice surrounding Atatiana’s death. I wanted to make something to honour her life and to help people to remember her. Atatiana (Tay) was a 28 year old who was shot while playing video games with her nephew in her home. A neighbour asked the police to do a welfare check because her door wasn’t closed, and they arrived and didn’t announce themselves. She heard a noise and shot her when she looked out the window to see what it was. Her family is still trying to get Justice for her. Atatiana was a daughter, sister, aunt, pre-med student and had a full life ahead of her. Atatiana’s tragic death and so many others should make us all contemplate what is really going on and act.
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@sjsacademy
#igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day5 #sjsa #tayjefferson #sew4justice #saytheirnames #sayhername #atatianajefferson #justicefortay #socialjustice #justiceforatatianajefferson #justiceforatatiana #blacklivesmatter #rememberhername #machineapplique #threadwork #socialjusticesewing #playingvideogameswhileblack #sjsaremembranceproject #konacottonsolids #aurifilthread #carolynfriedlander

#summersamplerturns10 block 3, Mosaic with @lee.a.

#summersamplerturns10 block 3, Mosaic with @lee.a.heinrich @swimbikequilt and @freshlemonsquilts

Fabric: prints are by @libselliott #stealth and the solids are all @konacotton @robertkaufman
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#modernsampler #modernsamplerquilt #quiltalong #summersampler #moderntraditional #stealthfabric #moderntraditionalquilt #libselliott #libselliottfabric #konacotton #konacottonsolids #traditionalquilt #aurifilthread #aurifil #samplerquilt #quiltblock #hsts #halfsquaretriangles #blockoftheweek #quiltingismytherapy #mosaic #mosaicblock #summersamplerseries

#modernhstbom2021 with @zanymouse and @stephjacobs

#modernhstbom2021 with @zanymouse and @stephjacobsondesigns March block, and all of the blocks together in the second photo.
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Fabric: @carriebloomston #dreamer , @robertkaufman #konacottonsolids and cars from an @orlakiely T-shirt fused with #pellon
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#hst #hstquilt #blockofthemonth #bom #repurposedclothing #orlakiely #carriebloomston #carriebloomstonfabric #windhamfabrics #konacotton #quiltblock #aurifilthread #aurifil #olisoconnects #modernhstbom

#igquiltfest and #marchmeetthemaker day 2 is about

#igquiltfest and #marchmeetthemaker day 2 is about snacks and style.
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Lots of tea and water and the odd coffee if I get to sew in the daytime. I am still having a few extra birthday treats. My mum made me a lovely porch afternoon tea.
Second photo is another favourite ‘snack,’ #craftbeer and the occasional Guinness. Have you tried out #quiltbeerpairing ? Lucky to live in a craft beer hot spot, so it is only right to try them all, but I prefer a Stout.
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I love all styles, but improv and fpp are my top picks. I do also love precise piecing occasionally.
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#marchmeetthemaker2021 with @joannehawker #igquiltfest2021 with @amyscreativeside
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#beerandquilts #quiltsandbeer #barrystea #greenandblacks #guinness #90shilling #sadpanda #stout #blackisbeautiful #blackisbeautifulbeer #wallsaremeantforclimbing #quilts

Hello! #igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker ti

Hello! #igquiltfest2021 and #marchmeetthemaker time. I am Sarah Harris of @acorncornerquilts and half of @seacornerpatternworkshop
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I prefer to be on the other side of the camera, but I am enjoy seeing who everyone else is, so here we go. I ‘met’ so many wonderful quilters here when I was new to Instagram last year, and have felt the sense of community here especially this year.
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I am a modern quilter and have been sewing since I was small. I was lucky to grow up with my mum sewing all the time. She is still my go to for anything.
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I am back living in Fort Collins, Colorado after 20+ years of living in Ireland 🇮🇪
I live with my 2 young sons (who are learning to sew) and our Springer mix rescue dog who just turned 12ish.
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I love all types of sewing but improv is my favourite. This year I am focusing on repurposing and reducing my environmental impact as a quilter. I am currently working on my new pattern which will be out soon. I love design, colour and creativity.
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#meetthemaker #igquiltfest #igquiltfest2021day1 #modernquilter #modernquiltersofinstagram #coloradomodernquilters #irishquilters #quilter #redhead #redheadquilter #strawberryblonde #quiltingismytherapy #acorncornerquilts

#sewsquadsampler2021 March block with @libselliott

#sewsquadsampler2021 March block with @libselliott
There is a tiny little Orla Kiely ☘️ print in the inset circle to celebrate Patrick’s Day a bit early.
Slide for last months block.
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Fabric: 2 @orlakiely dresses/tunics and 3 #konacottonsolids wasabi, and 2 greys. I used a Pellon stabiliser for the dresses as they are a blend and were all over the place.
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#orlakiely #libselliott #blockofthemonth #bom #orlakielyobsessed #orlakielyfabric #repurposedclothing #reducereuserecycle #konacotton #sewalong #flyinggeese #hst #insetcircles #sewingcurves #shamrock #linearstem #irishdesign #aurifilthread #bernina

It’s my birthday 🎉 and I want to share the ce

It’s my birthday 🎉 and I want to share the celebration by giving one lucky winner a gift of a few of my favourite things.

Update: the giveaway winner is @redheaded_rita
Thank you all for participating!

-one yard of @robertkaufman #konacottonsolids #wasabi
-one charm pack of #jetty by @carolynfriedlander (one of my favourite lines ever)
-and a tin of cf @sewfinethreadgloss #yuzi scent

Here’s how to enter:
1. Follow me @acorncornerquilts
2. Like this post
3. Tag a friend (each friend = an extra entry)!
4. Share (and tag me so I can see it) in your stories for an extra entry
5. Giveaway ends March 2 at midnight MST

This giveaway is not associated with anyone else, or is in anyway sponsored by Instagram. I will cover all shipping fees.
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#fabric #fabricgiveaway #charmpack #sewfinethreadgloss #konacotton #konacotton #quiltstagram #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #Carolynfriedlanderfabric #carolynfriedlanderjetty #robertkaufman #quilts #quilting #modernquilting #coloradomodernquilters

Finished up another sample pattern for my upcoming

Finished up another sample pattern for my upcoming #talkingincirclesquilt
I love this @alisonglass print from @stitchesloveland and I now want to use it in everything 🌈 The brights are a real stretch for me, but they do make me feel optimistic.
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#quiltpattern #quilting #coloradomodernquilters #quiltsinthesnow #alisonglassfabric #alisonglass #littlepincushionstudio #heatherrossfabric #rubyandbeesolids #stbrigidscross #brigidscross #irishsymbol #stbrigid #quiltstagram #quilt #quiltpatterndesigner #rainbow #rainbowfabric #stainedglasseffect #aurifilthread #aurifil #quiltingismytherapy #bernina #patterntesting

Working on my upcoming pattern in a new fancy brig

Working on my upcoming pattern in a new fancy bright colour way. I saw a post from @stitchesloveland with this stunning @alisonglass print and have been thinking about it since. It reminds me of stained glass and that was one of the original inspirations for my #talkingincirclesquilt pattern. Stitches also has some lovely new #rubyandbeesolids by @windhamfabrics which my lads picked to match.
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I am just finalising all my measurements for all of the sizes before sending it out to testers. Call out in the next few days.
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My compost jar for trimmings is normally a mess of random bits, but I emptied it just before starting with new fabric. Too pretty to not share.
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#alisonglassfabric #alisonglass #arttheoryandpractice #andoverfabrics #aurifilthread #aurifil #berninausa #heatherrossfabric #littlepincushionstudio #windhamfabrics #patterntesting #quiltstagram #sewingcurves #quiltsinthesnow #patternwrittingacademy #patterndesign #fabric #quilts #quiltingismytherapy #modernquilters #compost #compostbin #composting #rainbows #stainedglass

#summersamplerturns10 week 2 #greekcross block. C

#summersamplerturns10 week 2 #greekcross block.
Celebrating Summer Sampler’s 10th Anniversary with @freshlemonsquilts @swimbikequilt and @lee.a.heinrich
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and 3 Kona cottons by @robertkaufman the green is grass green but looks like acid green in the sunshine. I can’t remember which @konacotton greys they are. I wish there were names on the selvedges.
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#summersampler #libselliott #libselliotfabric #konacotton #konacottonsolids #aurifilthread #greekcrossblock #crossblock #quiltingismytherapy #andoverfabric #robertkaufman #aurifilthread #aurifil #sewalong #quiltalong #blockoftheweek #quiltstagram #modernquilting #stealthfabric

Absolutely overwhelmed with my early birthday pres

Absolutely overwhelmed with my early birthday pressie from @nickyscudds
Feeling very spoiled and so lucky to have a friend who is always so thoughtful (and has great taste in fabric)! Gorgeous bundles from @saltwaterfabrics
Which to use first?! Miss you! I will think of you while sewing with these!
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Fabrics by @artgalleryfabrics @cloud9fabrics @modafabrics and @rjrfabrics

Working on the wall hanging size of my upcoming #t

Working on the wall hanging size of my upcoming #talkingincirclesquilt
I was going to use solids, but my #carolynfriedlander stash was calling.
I have a few people signed up to pattern test, and I will do a call out in a few days for a few more. I am looking for a good variety.
The pattern is up on @quilt_ink if you’d like to try your own or see other versions.
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#upcomingpattern #robertkaufman #robertkaufmanfabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #quiltpattern #wallhanging #sewingcurves #bettycrockerass #quiltdesigner #patterndesign #quilt #quiltstagram #patterntesting #isewlation #quiltingismytherapy #modernquilting #modernquilter

#scrapthehex2021sal with @indigo_shima and @tree.t

#scrapthehex2021sal with @indigo_shima and @tree.textiles

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#shoalsewalong with @quiltsfromtheattic
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Fabrics: @misterdomestic (navy fish) @artgalleryfabrics @robertkaufman #konacottonsolids and hexies from @indigo_shima and some @modafabrics from my stash
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#improv #improvisation #fish #hexies #hexagons #improvsewing #cutandsew #makeanddo #quiltingismytherapy #sundaysewing #quiltstagram
#aurifil #aurifilthread #berninausa

Sneak peak of my pattern testing version of the up

Sneak peak of my pattern testing version of the upcoming #urbanlightquilt designed by @bloomingpoppies
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It is a beautiful pattern that goes together very quickly. Looking forward to doing some fun quilting on this one.
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Fabrics by @robertkaufman #essexlinen @maryengelbreit for @modafabrics @lottajansdotter @joelle_hoverson @zenchicmoda #meriwetherfabric for @artgalleryfabrics #poppymae by @robinpickens
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#bloomingpoppies #bloomingpoppiespatterns #patterntesting #sawtooth #sawtoothstar #sawtoothquilt #babyquilt #babyquilts #newpattern #quilts #quilting #quiltingismytherapy #patchwork #springquilt #aurifilthread #betninausa

Pints = puckers! Improv while having #drinkswithli

Pints = puckers! Improv while having #drinkswithlibs sounded like a good idea, might revisit this one in the am. Thanks for the invite @madaboutpatchwork and @libselliott
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Working on my second #scrapthehex2021sal with @indigo_shima and @tree.textiles
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Fabric by @misterdomestic and hexies from @indigo_shima and my stash.
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Stout by @horsedragonbrew
Don’t tell, but their Stout is far better than #guinness in the States.
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#hexies #hexagons #improvisation #improvement #sadpanda #sadpandastout #quiltbeerpairing #beerquiltpairing #quiltingismytherapy #stout #improvsewing #quilting #fish #fishfabric #quiltstagram #quiltcon #quiltcontogether #quiltcon2021 #scrapthehex2021sal #artgalleryfabrics #aurifilthread #aurifil #bernina

Decisions, decisions, decisions. I am pulling fabr

Decisions, decisions, decisions. I am pulling fabric for the #urbanlightquilt by @bloomingpoppies and keep changing my mind on the fabric. I basically never use florals or pink but this year is all about stepping out of my box. Any opinions and suggestions welcome.
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#patterntesting #bloomingpoppiespatterns #bloomingpoppies #fabricpull #fabric #poll #opinionsplease #springfabric #springquilt #quiltingismytherapy #floralprints #quilting #patchwork

#scrapthehex2021sal with @indigo_shima and @tree.t $#scrapthehex2021sal with @indigo_shima and @tree.textiles Decided to keep going on the improv idea. I think if I go any further, it will loose the hexie feel? * Fabric: hexies from the wonderful stash of @indigo_shima and Kona Cottons @robertkaufman * Inspired by the #fracturedblock designed by @quiltsfromtheattic for last years @nationalquiltmuseum BOM * * * #hexiequilt #hexies #improv #improvisation #improvsewing #sewmystash #konacottonsolids #konasolids #makeanddo #aurifilthread #aurifil #sewalong #essexlinen #asianfabrics #isewlation #quiltingismytherapy #quiltstagram #quiltsfromtheattic #fractured$

My first block for the #summersamplerturns10 anniv

My first block for the #summersamplerturns10 anniversary with @swimbikequilt @lee.a.heinrich and @freshlemonsquilts
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Fabric: Stealth by @libselliott
@robertkaufman Kona black and grass
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#virginiastar #sawtoothstar #sal #sewalong #stealthfabric #summersamplerseries #starblock #quilt #quilting #quiltstagram #summersampler #piecing #patchwork #isewlation #libselliott #stealth #libselliottfabric #konacotton #konasolids #konacottonsolids #quiltalong #quiltalong2021

#scrapthehex2021sal with @indigo_shima and @tree.t

#scrapthehex2021sal with @indigo_shima and @tree.textiles
Her is my progress so far.
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#hexagons #hexies #improvhexies #improv #cutandsew #modernquilting #asianfabrics #konacotton #konasolids #robertkaufman #essexlinen #robertkaufmanfabrics #isewlation #sewn #yseams #modernquilters #quiltsofinsta #quiltstagram #quiltlove #hexagon #hexagonquilt #aurifilthread #aurifil #berninausa #quiltingismytherapy #improvisation #improvsewing

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker is @mtnairhan

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker is @mtnairhandmade and her sweet dogs. Tori is a fellow #patternwritingacademy, with @alderwoodstudio ,alumni and has one pattern out and another on the way. Here is a small sample of some of my favourite photos and quilts, you will have to go to her page to see more brilliance.
1. We are both fans of #quiltbeerpairing It is totally a thing.
2. One of the best quilt photos ever: #runwildquilt pattern design by @thencamejune
3. #riverrocksquilt pattern design by @applesandbeavers
4. #halflightquilt pattern design by @taraleequiltery
5. #meadowlandquilt pattern design by @thencamejune
6. #mountainhorizonquilt pattern design by @loandbeholdstitchery and gorgeous quilting by @prairiefolkquiltco
7. #peacelovequilt designed by @mtnairhandmade 🎉 pattern out now!
8. #splitdecisionsquilt pattern design by @prairiefolkquiltco
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#patterndesigner #quiltdesign #quiltsinthewild #quiltsofinstagram #modernquilt #modernquilter #quilt #quilting #quiltlove #quiltpattern #quiltsofinsta #quiltstagram #meetthemaker #mondaymaker #mondaymakeracq #craftbeer #craftbeerlover #craftbeerandquilts

So we finally carved our pumpkins this week for Va

So we finally carved our pumpkins this week for Valentine’s Day. I think it will be a new tradition 🎃 ❤️
My littlest lad loves Halloween, so we have it all year. The lads and I also made some cookies and Cara wanted to dress up to join in the fun. She was posing all day in her beads until I went to take her photo.
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#valentines #pumpkins #valentinespumpkin #valentinescookies #fabricpostcards #minecraft #quiltsanddogs #quiltdog #rescuedog #rescuedogsofinstagram #springermix

Today is my day on the @quilt_ink Blog Hop. If you

Today is my day on the @quilt_ink Blog Hop. If you have been following along, hopefully you have tried out the new web app and have seen how fun and helpful it is. I have enjoyed colouring my own upcoming pattern, #talkingincirclesquilt ,as well as all of the other wonderful patterns on the app. You can easily choose between solids from so many different fabric lines when colouring your pattern. I would love to see what you come up with. I am currently writing my upcoming pattern, called Talking In Circles, and it is so handy to try out different combinations before committing in fabric. There is a preview of my quilt in the second photo. My quilt is in the new Leaf fabric line Look Book for @quiltingcowboy and @windhamfabrics
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We also have a huge QuiltInk launch giveaway. 21 patterns!! Go to the @quilt_ink page and follow all the steps on the giveaway post. Be sure to add your Instagram name when you register on the website (it will make it easier to identify our winner).
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Be sure to check out the other designers posts:

@amarar_creacions
@madejustsew
@faithandfabric
@tamarinis
@marlene.kissedquilts
@juliawachs.designs
@freebirdquiltingdesigns
@kileysquiltroom
@trulymaterialistic
@indigo_shima
@acorncornerquilts
@hoffmamacompany
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#quilt_ink #quiltdesign #colorvariation #patterndesigner #talkingincirclesquilt #modernquilts #modernquilting #quiltingtools #quiltpatterncoloring #quiltlove #webapp #colouring #coloring #coloringapp #quiltstagram #leaffabric #quiltingcowboy #lookbook

And more fish... February’s block for the @natio

And more fish...
February’s block for the @nationalquiltmuseum BOM, this month’s block is based on the Museum’s School Block Challenge. The theme is #beachdreams designed by Becky Glasby @bumblybzs Quilting will be finished when my machine is cooperating again.
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Finally making some progress assembling my #shoals

Finally making some progress assembling my #shoalsewalong (with @quiltsfromtheattic and @craftymonkies ). I am incorporating a block from the @nationalquiltmuseum designed by @cassandra.beaver

I had a different inset circle block on the wall while I was making the fish and I was drawn to putting them together, so I made a new improv #segmentedcircle to go with the fish. This one is taking awhile to figure out how to assemble, but I am learning so much from the process. The middle is finished and I kept making fish to stall assembling the circle, so there are plenty more fish to add.
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#quiltsfromtheattic #craftymonkies #shoalquilt #improv #fish #fishquilt #shoaloffish #workinprogress #sewingmystash #sewingmystashoff #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabric #aurifilthread #bernina #berninausa #sewalong #quilt #sewing #isewlation #quiltstagram #coloradomodernquilters #nautical

To celebrate the @quilt_ink launch, 12 amazing pat

To celebrate the @quilt_ink launch, 12 amazing pattern designers have partnered to bring you a great GIVEAWAY.

📌There will be one winner for 21 patterns. Check the list below and the posts of the designers to see the pattern(s) in the prize.
📌The winner will be announced on February 15 (deadline to participate February 14).
📌All you have to do is follow these steps:

1️⃣Register on QuiltInk at www.QuiltInk.com
2️⃣Follow @quilt_ink.
3️⃣ Like and comment on the original post (on @quilt_ink) tagging 3 friends.
4️⃣ Follow all the participants:

@amarar_creacions
@madejustsew
@faithandfabric
@tamarinis
@marlene.kissedquilts
@juliawachs.designs
@freebirdquiltingdesigns
@kileysquiltroom
@trulymaterialistic
@indigo_shima
@acorncornerquilts
@hoffmamacompany

The big 🎁 is all these amazing patterns in pdf format:

@amarar_creacions: 1 Starlike Quilt Pattern, 1 Internationa Modern Alphabet Pattern and 1 Marine Serie Origami Animals Bundle (6 FPP patterns)
@madejustsew: 1 Retro Metro Pattern
@faithandfabric: 2 patterns of the winner's choice
@tamarinis: 1 of the featured patterns on QuiltInk
@marlene.kissedquilts: 1 pattern of the winner's choice
@juliawachs.designs: 1 Green Lake Pattern
@freebirdquiltingdesigns: one each of the 3 patterns on QuiltInk
@kileysquiltroom: 1 Evolve or Starweave Pattern
@trulymaterialistic: 1 pattern for each design posted on QuiltInk
@indigo_shima: 1 Gratitude Quilt Pattern
@acorncornerquilts: 1 Talking In Circles pattern (upon release)
@hoffmamacompany: 1 Slow Dance Quilt PDF Pattern, 1 Cabin Fade Quilt PDF Pattern, & 1 Weighted Quilt PDF Pattern

You must be 18 years old to participate. Instagram is not responsible, nor sponsoring this giveaway.

#sewsquadsampler2021 block 1, with @libselliott I

#sewsquadsampler2021 block 1, with @libselliott
I am using my stash of @orlakiely clothes, etc. for this sampler, along with some Kona solids. This block has parts from a cotton shoe bag, and a silk/cotton dress. I added a stabiliser on the back of the silk/cotton blend fabric which makes it easier to use.
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#libssewsquad2021 #upcycling #upcyclingfashion #orlakiely #irishdesign #irishdesigners #orlakielylove #konacotton #konasolids #robertkaufman #pellon #bom #sewalong #quiltblock #modernquilting #isewlation #coloradomodernquilters #quiltstagram #sewingwithsilk

There is something fishy about February. I am on a

There is something fishy about February. I am on a fish frenzy after the #shoalsewalong (work in progress). Valentines postcards are ready to go. 3 of these are for the @fortcollinsmqg postcard swap.
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Fabrics: @libselliott @robertkaufman @afewscraps @carolynfriedlander and @heatherrossinsta
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#essexlinen #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #libselliot
#afewscraps #heatherross #hearherrossfabric #aurifilthread #berninausa #fabricpostcards #fabricpostcard #improvfish #fish #fabricfish #sewingmystash #usingmyscraps #quiltingismytherapy #fcmqgvalentineswap

Today is pattern launch day for @indigo_shima ‘s

Today is pattern launch day for @indigo_shima ‘s #gratitudequilt
Josianne is a fellow #patternwrittingacademy ( @alderwoodstudio ) alumni and this is her fabulous debut pattern. She also has a wonderful website she launched today too.
I am so thankful for the opportunity to test this wonderful pattern. It is fun pattern to make and I love that it is low waste as well. I used #essexlinen and some old (mostly @patagonia ) shirts that needed a new life as something new and cozy. I only ended up with a handful of compostable scraps using Josianne’s pattern. There is so much to be thankful for with this one.
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#indigo_shima #patternlaunch #patterntesting #repurposedclothing #wornwear #patagonia #patagoniashirt #upcycling #windmillblock #flyinggeese #plaids #plaidshirt #tartan #robertkaufman #quiltlove #quiltsinthewild #quiltsofinstagram #quiltingismytherapy #aurifilthread #berninausa #quiltlabel #isewlation

Fabric pull for @libselliott ‘s new #sewsquadsam

Fabric pull for @libselliott ‘s new #sewsquadsampler2021
This ‘fabric’ pull comes from collected @orlakiely clothes, shoe bags and other bits. I have been trying to incorporate more and more clothing/fabric into everything that I make. I have one more shirt on it’s way, then I will get some Kona solids to go with them. Not sure if I will use all of them, or how many in each block yet. I may have gone a bit overboard, but they will all be used eventually. I look a bit rubbish in prints, but I do love them for making quilts. If you haven’t signed up yet, you still can at Lib’s Patreon.
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#libselliott #libssewsquad2021 #orlakiely #orlakielyhome #orlakielyobsessed #orlakielyfabric #bom #sewalong #blockofthemonth #modernquilting #fabricpull #repurposedclothing #reducereuserecycle #repurposedfabric #sewmystash #isewlation #sewing #quiltingismytherapy #quilting #quilt

Today is a double launch day for @amarar_creacions

Today is a double launch day for @amarar_creacions #starlikequilt and her brilliant new quilt pattern colouring app @quilt_ink
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I was thrilled to test Starlike for Catalina. Her Starlike quilt was also featured in @makemodernmagazine recently.
Check out her new app @quilt_ink to be able to colour your own version and there will be a giveaway soon so check out her post for details. It is a brilliant pattern with so many options (and you can try them all, plus many other great patterns, in the QuiltInk app).
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Fabric for my version: @janeteclare Origami and Texture. Beautiful high quality fabrics.
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Quilted by the wonderful @caramisu58
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#amarar_creacions #quiltink #patternlaunch #quiltpattern #starquilt #quilt #quiltsofinstagram #isewlation #coloradomodernquilters #janetclare #janetclarefabric #origami #texture #quiltingismytherapy #patterntesting #bluequilt #quiltlove #quiltstagram #partyinthequiltback #quiltmullet #bernina #berninausa #aurifil

#modernhstbom2021 February block, with @stephjacob

#modernhstbom2021 February block, with @stephjacobsondesigns and @zanymouse
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Fabric: @carriebloomston @orlakiely T-shirt and @robertkaufman #konacotton
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#hstquilt #modernhstbom #bom #halfsquaretriangles #carriebloomston #orlakieley #repurposedclothing #konasolids #konablack #isewlation #modernquilting

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