Grid Pop Throw

  58 x 70 

There’s something so satisfying about rediscovering forgotten fabric. This quilt started with an old Moda jelly roll I found tucked away in the back of my closet, one of those bundles you buy because you absolutely love it, then somehow save for “the perfect project” for years. The soft florals, faded corals, buttery yellows, and delicate pinks still felt just as charming as the day I bought them, so I finally decided it was time to turn those strips into something beautiful instead of letting them collect dust.

While I was pulling fabrics together, I came across two different sage green prints hidden in my stash. Together they added the perfect balance to all the warm pinks and reds and gave the quilt that soft cottage garden feel. It always amazes me how a couple unexpected fabrics can completely pull a quilt together.
 

One of my favorite things about using a jelly roll is how effortlessly everything coordinates. Moda collections are wonderful for that — all the prints already speak the same language, so even the scrappiest layouts still feel cohesive. This quilt became the perfect mix of planned and spontaneous sewing, which is honestly my favorite kind of project.

This quilt feels sweet, cheerful, and timeless — and now I’m wondering what other forgotten treasures are hiding in my stash waiting to become something special.

Windows in Sunday Supper

60 x 70

I really enjoyed watching the blocks build on each other as the quilt came together. The layered frames create so much movement and depth, almost like little windows scattered across the quilt top. (Guess that's why it's called Windows by Cluck Cluck Sew. Even though the layout is structured, the scrappy fabric placement keeps it playful and relaxed. I especially love how the darker navy prints ground the softer aquas and creams and give your eye places to rest.

For the backing, I chose a blue crosshatch print that complements the front perfectly without competing with it. It adds just enough texture and color to make the back feel special too. And the binding ended up being one of those happy stash surprises quilters dream about — the perfect print that was not too dark and not too light. It frames the quilt so softly and ties all the colors together in such a balanced way.

 The fabric line is called Sunday Supper. I've had it for years, so don't get your hopes up in finding it!

This quilt feels peaceful to me. The colors are calming, the piecing is satisfying, and every fabric seems to belong exactly where it landed. Projects like this always remind me why I love quilting so much, sometimes all it takes is the right fabric pull, a little stash diving, and a stack of blocks slowly becoming something beautiful.

Off the Rails

60 x 66

This quilt is called Off the Rails by Bonjour Quilts. I found this free pattern which was perfect for using up my leftover gray strips and a couple yards of Kona Cedar I had in the pile of solids. 

I quilted it the same way she did with the wavy lines. She described it as a drunk one legged man coming home at 3 am. I've not done this kind of wave before, so was trying to picture that in my mind as I traveled across the quilt. 

I used the Kona cedar on the back, but it was too short for full coverage. Added this gray print to finish the quilt. 

 The texture give this quilt a great feel. I was worried it would be too much quilting, but it really isn't. Can't wait get this washed and see how it feels then.

A Scrappy Little Quilt

60 x 72

My goal this year is to use up most of the solid fabrics and scraps. This one used a lot of the 2.5-inch strips, about 1/3 of what I have. I did cut them into squares and matched them up with a bunch of the print squares. 

This is not my favorite quilt. Maybe because I don't like red, and that seems to be all I see when I look at it, maybe because it's so busy. I'm not sure. I had the hardest time picking a backing for it. I finally landed on this light-medium orange polka dot. 

Then I spent a lot of time fussing over the binding color. My youngest came to the rescue and suggested this purple. I kept thinking it should be blue, but none of the blues looked good. So thankful she was there to save me!

 With the orange back and purple binding, this quilt is kinda growing on me. Hopefully someone will love the scrappy bright look of it and snatch it up.

A Happy Layer Cake Friendly Quilt

61 x 71

This quilt has been a long time coming. I’ve had this layer cake sitting in my stash for years, just waiting for the right moment—and I finally decided it was time to use it.

The blocks finish at 9 inches, which gives everything a nice, classic feel, and I added 1-inch sashing between each block to keep it clean and structured. I really love how the sashing frames each piece and lets the fabrics stand out without feeling busy.

There’s something so satisfying about finally cutting into fabric you’ve been saving. I think I was waiting for the “right” project, and this ended up being exactly that. It feels good to turn something I’ve held onto for so long into something finished and useful.

It’s now listed in my Etsy shop and ready for its next home. Now if the sun would just come out and shine. I'm ready for some warmer weather!