My pictures do not do justice to how well this Green Fields version of my Zippity Zip quilt pattern turned out. 

The greens and blues of the fabric line Green Fields by Lisa Audit for Wilmington Prints were such a joy to work with. Love the text and the botanical prints. Such a calm and cozy fabric line, perfect for a table runner quilt to take your home through all the seasons.

 

Batting of choice is not batting but a heavy flannel.

The Zippity Zip table runner quilt pattern makes three sizes (13"x41", 13'x59', and 13"x81").

The medium size was perfect for the space for which this quilt was made.

Using my regular sewing machine, I quilted straight lines spaced at just under 1/2" the entire length of quilt. When I do quilting like this, I always loosen my thread tension a couple clicks and loosen the pressure foot pressure by several clicks. Making these adjustments helps the quilt stay square and not get distorted out of shape.

Long quilted table or bed runners make a great quilty roll - love!

The Zippity Zip quilt pattern is available in my shop. It is precut 5" squares/charm pack or scraps friendly.

A quilt shop had a Vintage fat quarter bundle on clearance sale, and I couldn't resist. There is just something about this fabric line from Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics that pulls me in every time I see it. I think its the colors and the prints - a blend of summer and patriotic.

Wanting to sew up a quick runner, I grabbed my Just Strips quilt pattern, cut a few strips, and voila! finished so quickly! 

For quilting I used the Crosshatch edge-to-edge pantograph from My Creative Stitches. I need some practice working with this panto but love how it turned out. 

Such a sweet little quilted tablerunner that added the perfect fresh touch of charm to our dining room table this summer.

Happy quilting, everyone : )

Anna

This fabric line is so darling. I love everything about it - the colors, the prints. I might have gone overboard and have enough in stash for several more projects : )

Quilted this runner on Millie the APQS longarm with a new pantograph, Peeling Good from My Creative Stitches.  Love it! I sized it down a bit to make it more dense and it turned out perfectly!

Quilting thread of choice is

Superior Threads So Fine. 

Here Charming Breezes is coordinating with a Shine Barn Quilt. Mmm. Mmm. So good!

Both patterns can be found in my shop here.

Happy quilting, everyone : )

Anna

Finally! My 5" stacker, aka charm pack, of Vintage Charm (a Riley Blake Designs fabric line) has been made into a quilted wallhanging. And I could not be happier with how she turned out.

Here she is fresh off Millie the APQS longarm quilting machine, and it was love at first sight. Isn't the floral border print just perfect?!  And the striking red dot adds the prefect bit of drama.

Couldn't resist snapping this quick picture during the binding process. 

The Shine Barn Quilt makes a very lovely quilted table topper. Don't ya think?

The floral prints and little apples have all the heart eyes!!

When @leishakaye shared her Liberty pantograph on Instagram on a little patriotic table runner quilt she quilted, I knew it was the pantograph I was going to use for quilting.

And it did not disappoint. The Liberty longarm edge-to-edge pantograph quilted out so smoothly and flawlessly. 

I think it adds the perfect fun, soft, summery finishing touch to this patriotic Vintage Charm version of the Shine Barn Quilt.

I think this quilted wall hanging quilt is going to be hanging up for just a bit more, and I don't care that it's not July any more. Such a lovely quilty finish.

The Shine Barn Quilt pattern can be found in my little shop. It has three size options - mini charm pack (2 1/2 inch squares), charm pack (5 inch squares) and layer cake (10 inch squares).

 

Oh goodness! Almost forgot! I need to document that this was my Lake Ada project for 2025. Whenever we go to the lake my family is so good about making room to take my sewing machine, chair, and little table, and I'm so grateful. 

It is my favorite place to sew.

Happy quilting, everyone : )

Anna

She's a beauty! Introducing my newest barn quilt pattern -  Shine.

As with all my barn quilts, all you need to get started is a charm pack or 5-inch stacker (precut 5" squares) and some background fabric of choice. Toss in some border fabrics of your favorite prints and you have the perfect mix for a fresh barn quilt.

My charm pack of choice is Abloom by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics.

It's such a pretty blend of florals and small prints and just perfect for a springtime/summertime quilt. 

The Shine Barn Quilt is pieced in sections versus rows as in all my previous barn quilt patterns.

Such a fun wallhanging quilt to piece. I really enjoyed making Shine Barn Quilt.

I knew almost immediately that I wanted to quilt this quilt up with the Floral Crosshatch pantograph from Urban Elementz. I used this panto earlier this year on my Love Blooms A Charming Barn Quilt 3 and really wanted to use it again, and it does not disappoint. 

The Floral Crosshatch pantograph is a sweet blend of florals and crosshatching, which, as we all know, is an all-time favorite of mine.

What do you do when you need to make a baby quilt fast? Grab my Charmingly Done quilt pattern and a charm pack of Georgia by Brenda Riddle for Moda Fabrics plus a little bit of accent and background fabric. In just a few days I was able to make this adorable baby quilt in time for a mid-week delivery.

Isn't it incredible how quilting changes a quilt top? The dimension and texture it adds are just amazing!

And the quilt back!!! Can we pause for a moment to gush?! The Avalon edge-to-edge longarm quilting pantograph from My Creative Stitches really pops on the bamboo velour backing. Just beautiful!

I couldn't be happier with the Avalon panto. It stitched out beautifully, and I think it's graceful flow and whimsical flowers really suit the quilt, the fabric, and a sweet baby girl.

The recipient mom wanted "something violets and daffodils." When I heard that I immediately thought of Georgia - the colors are perfectly violets and daffodils : )

Truly one of the prettiest quilts I've made in a while and the perfect way to commemorate a special baby girl's birth.

Here are some post-wash pictures trying to capture the crinkly cuddly goodness of a good baby quilt.

The Charmingly Done quilt pattern can be found in my shop here. You can use charm packs, layer cakes, fat quarters, fat eighths, or yardage, and it makes five sizes from lap to king. 

Happy quilting, everyone : )

Anna