Solid Squares

60" x 72"

There’s something about a rainbow quilt that instantly lifts the spirit. I recently finished a new modern throw quilt that I’m especially excited to share with you. The top is made from my stash of 2.5" leftover solid strips. I made a simple 6" square in a square block, varying the mix of colors. 

I quilted it on my longarm machine in a gentle, looping design that adds movement and softness without taking away from the bold lines of the front.

The back and binding are the same print, a soft gray with whimsical white dots, giving it a clean, yet charming look from both sides. Find it in my etsy shop. 

 

Downpour Quilt Pattern

New Quilt Pattern Release: Meet Downpour!

I'm thrilled to introduce you to Downpour, my newest quilt pattern — and a special one at that! It’s officially my 50th pattern, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. Downpour is a versatile and eye-catching quilt that comes in four sizes: Baby, Throw, Twin, and Queen. Whether you’re sewing for a little one or creating a statement piece for your bedroom, this pattern has you covered.

What makes Downpour stand out is its flexibility. It can be made with yardage or 2.5" x 21" strips (yes, those precut strips you’ve been saving!). Instructions for both options are included in the pattern, so you can choose the method that works best for your fabric stash. For a simple and clean look, choose three coordinating fabrics plus a background. If you want something a little more playful, go for the scrappy version like I did. Just gather your 2.5" strips (they only need to be 21" long) and sort them into lights, mediums, and darks.

To highlight the feel of falling rain, I quilted Downpour with wavy lines, giving it a soft texture and movement that really brings the design to life. 

I’ve added a few mockup samples below to spark your creativity and help you imagine the possibilities. Whether you prefer a neutral background or a colorful, bold one, Downpour is the perfect quick and easy pattern.

You can find Downpour in my Etsy shop and here’s the best part: To celebrate this milestone of 50 quilt patterns, all patterns in my shop are 50% off until Friday!

Thanks for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve sewn one pattern or all 50, I’m so grateful for your support. I can’t wait to see your version of Downpour and don’t forget to tag me when you share!

Mirage Quilt

 

57 x 68

This quilt is moody in some blues, grays, and cream. It was a layer cake I've had for years that I bought when our local quilt shop went out of business. I picked this pattern called Mirage by Moonkin. It's a free pattern and she has several more to choose from.

I made mine larger by adding an extra row and a half. So instead of 6 x 7 blocks, I used 6 x 8.5. That also meant that I had to find a couple more fabrics from my stash because the layer cake wasn't enough. But the effort was well worth it. 

Introducing My New Quilt Pattern: Summer Breeze

54" x 68"

I'm excited to share my latest quilt pattern with you - Summer Breeze! This fresh and versatile design is perfect for showcasing your favorite coordinating fabrics. For my version, I made the small throw size using a cheerful palette of blue and orange. The pattern itself comes with instructions for six sizes, ranging from baby to king, so there's something for everyone.

One of my favorite things about this quilt is that you only need four coordinating fabrics plus a background fabric. I had a playful orange-on-white print that I was eager to use, and I paired it with a medium-dark blue, a medium blue print, and a more muted orange dot. This citrusy palette has definitely become a go-to for me lately!

To help spark your creativity, I’ve also mocked up a few sample versions in different colorways. Hopefully, these will give you some inspiration as you plan your own version of Summer Breeze. 

You can find the Summer Breeze quilt pattern in my Etsy shop. I can't wait to see what you make with it!

Luke's Jean Quilt

Finally finished Luke's jean quilt. Still have 5 to go. I don't mind sewing them, but cutting the jeans out seems like it takes forever. So I always choose something else to work on. Luke loves gray so I added some grayish looking jeans to the blue ones and chose a gray minky dot for the back. Note to self: get the non dot minky next time - I like it better. And always use batting! (Just in case I forget.)

Then I had it in my mind that I absolutley had to custom quilt it....but finally talked myself out of it and did an overall meander just so I could get it done. It turned out just fine! And it was so much faster. 

Three kids down and only 5 to go! (And then one for me.)