Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Strawberry Fields Bullseye Barn Quilt

Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to score a charm pack of Strawberry Fields by Fig Tree for Moda Fabrics.  For those who don't know, this is in my top three most favorite fabric lines, but I did not have a charm pack until now (and charm packs are most favorite precut to work with : ) 
I feel like one of the luckiest people alive now!

I wanted a charm pack version of my Bullseye Barn Quilt pattern and I wanted to sew with Strawberry Fields this year so happy match!

Love how it turned out. The Woven Wind pantograph adds so much crazy good texture!

The Bullseye Barn Quilt pattern is available in my shop at freshdewdrops.etsy.com.

Happy quilting, everyone!
Anna : )


 

Monday, August 31, 2026

Independence Day Four Corners Barn Quilt

 
The red binding turned this Independence Day (by Sweetwater for Moda fabrics) version of my Four Corners Barn Quilt pattern from I like to "love it!"
Before leaving for our trip to Lake Ada, I mocked the quilt pattern up in Old Glory by Lella Boutique but packed the charm pack of Independence Day instead so I had to wing it : )
I was thinking it was just a bit too blue, but I definitely think the red binding turned it around.
(Pieced this quilt at Lake Ada - one of four projects I got pieced.
Lakeside quilting is the best!)
Here she is fresh off the longarm quilting frame. It might be a bit late in the season, but it feels good to finish up another seasonal quilt instead of packing it away unfinished until next year.
The Liberty edge-to-edge longarm quilting pantograph from Leisha at quiltingit.com is perfect for anything red, white and blue. This is the second time I've used it, and it did not disappoint.  
Stitched out like a dream and looks amazing!
The combination of swirls, dots, and stars makes me think of pinwheels in the wind, raindrops on the lake, and warm starry nights. Ah! summer!!
A couple of happy quilting happenstances - 
see that circle right there were the pinpoints meet right dab in the center of the quilt?!?!
and the star around that "God bless America"? : )
This is the 40" x 40" version of the Four Corners Barn Quilt pattern.
It also includes two other sizes -
15" x 15" and 90" x 90".
Happy quilting, fellow quilters!
Anna : )

Friday, July 31, 2026

Sweet Lullaby Baby Quilt


Recently I had the absolute pleasure to make this very sweet quilt for a sweet new baby girl in our church family.


The design for this baby quilt started with the backing - a super soft Northcott flannel with dainty little flowers that I found at a little local quilt shop in Pequot Lakes, MN. With a prayer that I had fabric in my stash that would work with it, I purchased a few yards.


My stash didn't disappoint - Lullaby by Kate and Birdie for Moda fabrics is perfect with its neutral prints and peachy color.


After several designs attempts to work with what fabric I had, this simple strip design with a touch of classic from the nine patch/Irish chain link element was the winner.


I wanted the quilting to add a bit of whimsy and fun, and I think the Loop the Loop edge-to-edge longarm quilting pantograph from Urban Elementz does just that. 


I loved watching Loop the Loop panto quilt out. Stitched quickly and didn't use many bobbins.

 

Trying to capture the post-wash cuddliness here. The crinkly factor is amazing with this quilt!



It turned out so lovely and perfect. What a blessing to be able to make and gift this baby quilt.

Quilt Stats:
Size - 45" x 55"
Pattern - by Fresh Dew Drops
Fabric - Lullaby from Moda Fabrics
Batting - Heirloom cotton
Backing - Northcott flannel
Longarm quilting pantograph - Loop the Loop
Thread - SoFine from Superior Threads

Happy quilting, everyone!
Anna : )