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 : )

What started as a mission to fulfill a birthday request by one of my sons for a patriotic quilt using Old Glory turned into a fresh new quilt pattern - Slate, a layer cake quilt pattern. 

Although a very simple, straightforward quilt pattern, Slate delivers striking results. It's perfect to quickly make up a layer cake that you either don't want to cut up or don't have the time to cut up.

Don't have any layer cakes? Slate can also be made with fat quarters or yardage.

Want sizes to choose from? Slate offers 6 sizes: 

Lap 45" x 58"

Throw 58" x 72"

Twin 72" x 85"

Full 85" x 99"

Queen 99" x 99"

King 112" x 112"

The recipient of my Old Glory version of the Slate quilt pattern requested velour backing so that's what he got.

Yummy cotton velour has such a nice weight and cuddle factor. 

Extra bonus with how well the quilting pops! Love!

(For those wondering, it quilts up very similar to Cuddle.)

The longarm quilting edge-to-edge pantograph (computerized E2E quilting design) is Star Spangled Banner from Wildflower quilting. It's perfect on this quilt. Love the stars and flow that the banners add.

The Slate quilt pattern can be found in my shop 

here in digital/download format or here in printed/paper format.

Happy 4th, everybody, and happy quilting!

Anna : )

Hello fellow quilters! Today there is a new pattern in my shop to share, and oh my goodness! Just Peachy is so fresh and full of scrappy goodness!

Grab your nearest jelly roll or a bunch of scraps, add a bit of background/accent fabric, and get to stitching. Just Peachy is a fast, fun quilt pattern to make that I think quilters of all stages will enjoy.

Just Peachy is a precut friendly quilt pattern written for jelly rolls or scraps and offers 6 sizes:

Baby 40" x 56"

Throw 56" x 56"

Twin 56" x 72"

Full 72" x 88"

Queen 88" x 104"

King 104" x 104"

My sample quilt features the lovely fabric line Abide from Moda Fabrics. The prints and muted tones are soft, fresh, and oh so pretty.

I used strip piecing for my Just Peachy quilt, but traditional piecing instructions are included as well.

Either way you, you are going to finish up a scrappy, cuddly quilt.

My batting of choice was Hobbs Tuscany cotton/wool blend. I have come to love this batting in my warmer weather quits - a bit of fluff from the wool and old-fashioned crinkly goodness with the cotton.

Isn't she pretty?! I think this picture best represents the colors of Abide - fresh and clean with a vintage vibe. Love it!

The longarm edge-to-edge quilting pantograph Chantilly Lace added just the perfect delicate, lacy touch. It was my first time using this E2E quilting panto and it stitched out like a dream with Superior Threads SoFine thread.

Just Peachy is available in my shop with two options - Printed-Mailed-to-you or Digital-PDF-Download.

Happy quilting, everyone!

Anna : )