Monday, January 31, 2022

New Quilt Pattern: Grateful - a layer cake quilting pattern



In gratitude for over three years of customers trusting me and giving my patterns a try, I give you Grateful - a layer cake quilt pattern. With a nod to its predecessor Hopeful - a jelly roll quilt pattern, Grateful is a little quicker to piece using 10" precut fabric squares.


Instructions are also provided for using fat quarters or cut yardage. The background can be pieced using precut 2 1/2" jelly roll strips of fabric, too.


So many prints to love in this lovely Christmas Morning fabric line by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics - the large flower print, the doves! And isn't that accent fabric just perfect?!


The text print in Christmas Morning is a favorite, too!


I worried so much that 10" pieces of fabric would be too large, but I think the balance between the layer cake squares, background, and accent fabric is just about perfect.


(throw size)

Thank you, quilters everywhere, for your trust in trying one of my patterns. I truly appreciate each and every one of you.

Happy quilting!
Anna : )

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

A Charming Barn Quilt for Christmastime


My favorite little spot at Christmastime.
Setting up my Willow Tree Nativity set collection is always the highlight of decorating for Christmas. 
I love its peacefulness and joy.
This year I made and added the Joy to the World wood sign. Perfect finishing touch!


My favorite quilt to feature in this spot is my A Charming Barn Quilt featuring Return to Winter's Lane with Kate & Birdie for Moda Fabrics.
It just "fits" so nicely.


Sunday, December 5, 2021

New pattern: Star Blossom

This pattern has been percolating in my head for a while, and when I saw Christmas Morning by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics for the first time I knew it was the perfect match.


Star Blossom finishes at 30" x 30" and is written for yardage or fat quarters. Grab 1/4 to 1/3 yard cuts of six prints or 6 fat quarters, add some background, binding, and backing and you are all set to whip up a quick little quilt to use as a wall hanging or table topper.  

How about this center? Isn't the pinwheel within the star so striking?!


The diagonal grid straight line quilting is just perfect for a Christmastime quilt.


Not sure what it is about this diagonal straight-line quilting, but it just "feels" like Christmas, the perfect touch of cozy.


The Star Blossom quilt pattern is quick enough to finish up before the holidays. 


Happy quilting : )