There are so many lovely quilts that I wish I had time to make, but let's be real... there's not enough time in the day to make every quilt that I want to.  Lucky for me we longarm, so I'm fortunate enough to be able to live through other peoples quilts.  Emily recently brought in her quilt she made for her mom's birthday.  (Lucky mom!)  

The pattern is Firecracker by Thimble Blossoms. 

She used a balanced mix between Vintage Modern, Ruby and Marmalade.

The quilt turned out so nice and cheery, we quilted it with a feather design.  

Now that I think about it, I'm not sure if it helps me seeing this beautiful quilt done or not, I now have a overwhelming urge to make one myself!  Oh well for that theory... 

Jenn

Have you seen the new line out by Lucie Summers called Summersville Spring?   It looks exactly how it sounds; warm spring days, birds chirping, butterflies fluttering by... it's the perfect fabric for the last gloomy days of winter.  In fact, the rare occurrence of when we got snow I decided to sew this bright, cheery quilt while it was blowing flakes like crazy outside.

I have to admit, I really did enjoy the beautiful evening of snow we had.  So pretty, and it was the perfect snow for snow balls!  I also have to admit I was happy to see it leave the next day.

This quilt was so easy to put together!  It just takes 2.5" strips so it's prefect to use that jelly roll that you've had your eye on!  Best part is, a small size like this one only takes half a jelly roll... soooo, you could make a large one or two small ones!

The pattern is called Unwind, it uses that fantastic Lazy Angle ruler that I'm in love with!  In fact, this is my third pattern using the Lazy Angle ruler.  I suggest you check it out, you won't regret it! 

I used a quilting pattern called meandering feathers.  It's fantastic, just the right amount of space left between the feathers.  This won't be the last time you see me use it!

I had so much fun making this! I will be keeping this pattern in mind for my next baby quilt I need to make.

Jenn

I love making these wonky blocks for quick baby quilts and charity quilts!  So here's a tutorial on how I make them.

What you will need to make the featured 31" x 46" quilt:
- Fabric - 10" x WOF (width of fabric) of six different colors
(we used four colors, cut 20" x WOF and this made two of these quilts!)
- Rotary Cutter
- Ruler
- Coordinating Thread

* Featured fabric is Now We're Goin' Places by Monica Lee (excuse all my iPhone pictures) 

Step one: Cut 24  10" x 10" squares.

Step two: Layer four 10" x 10" squares in a stack.

Step three: Lay ruler at an angle, 

Step four: Cut so there are four sections.

Step five: Place cut pieces in desired layout (we selected to have one color in each block, you could always double up on colors too!)

Step six: Sew cut pieces together and press seams open.

Step seven: Block will have jagged edges from the cut angles.  Square up block, we started with 10" x 10" square, our squared up block measures 8.5" x 8.5".

Step eight: Place blocks in desired arrangement. 

Final quilt should have four blocks across and five blocks down if you are using the 24 10" x 10" blocks.

Hope you enjoy making them as much as I do!  We would love to see some pictures of ones you make, find us on facebook or e-mail us at admin@quiltedthimblecottage.com 

Jenn

I have a dear friend who I have had the pleasure of working with for many years retire last week.  While I'm thrilled for her, and I know this is not goodbye, it makes me sad when things that were once ordinary now become unordinary.  It is her birthday this week and I wanted to make her some mug rugs to go with some cool soup mugs I bought her.

She has seen this fabric and mentioned that she likes it.  Of course I like it, you may see another posting in the near future about the case I'm going to make for our mini I-Pad.

These were so easy to make and I really enjoyed working with the fabric.  The typewriters are from a line called Type, and the small chevron background is from Reunion by Sweetwater.

I did a straight stitch with about 1/2" spacing, this is the first time I have quilted on my sewing machine in I don't know how long... I hope she likes them, maybe if I'm lucky I will get invited over for some delicious butternut squash soup we both used to love eating together at lunch!

Jenn

Hello everyone!  I'm excited to announce our second Charity Sewathon!  This is our way of giving back to those in need, the type of projects will range from month to month.  The first month we did stacked coins, the second we are doing these "wonky" blocks, the third may be something completely different (I have to keep you on your toes somehow)! 

The kits are all cut and ready to go, we have a variety of fabric for both boys and girls.  If you would like to bring some of your stash to make a charity quilt, the more the better!  

It's a very easy pattern, really great for beginners and just plain fun for everyone.  The finished size is approximately 31" x 46" making it perfect for a little guy/girl to bring with them where ever they go! 

We quilted this one with a loose swirl design, one of my favorite basic designs.

So here are the details I know you have been waiting for me to finally get to:

- We have a Charity Sewathon the Third Wednesday of every month, so put in on your calendar now to remind you!  
The sewing hours are from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm and the evening session beginning at 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm (of course you can come and sew for as short as you would like, we're not going to tie you down until it's time to go!)

- Use our kits or bring your own fabric, this quilt requires 6 different colors 10" x WOF (width of fabric).  Yep - that's all this quilt takes, just a little more than a yard and a half of fabric!

- Rotary cutter and ruler if you have one, saves you from waiting in line.

- Sewing machine if you have one.  Otherwise you may get volunteered to do cutting and pressing (which is actually quite fun on this project)!

- The quilts will go to a variety of places, orphanages, children's hospitals or areas affected by natural disasters.  Don't fret, we will post the completed quilts along with their final destinations so you can see who your quilt brings great joy to.  

We hope you can join us and look forward to helping those in need.

* Update - Here's a link for the Wonky Block tutorial! 

Jenn

Meet one of our newest collections called Flirt by Sandy Gervais.  One of the many prints this line offers is a fun and whimsical panel featuring two sweet blue birds perched up high.

One of my favorite features in the quilt is the checkerboard around the inner border, reminds me of ribbon that's been woven.

The panel comes with two of the same prints, so the options are really endless of all the things you could do with it!  The pattern uses the second panel as appliqué in the corners, which I think is a great idea and really adds a lot of detail without all that really tedious layering!

Last but not least is a close up of our backing.  We used a bella solid for the backing and a neutral thread which really features the outline of hearts nicely.  I just love the way it turned out! 

Jenn

This is the third quilt I have made with the disappearing four patch pattern.  I love this pattern; quick, easy and takes a handful of 10" x 10" squares (I used 12 colored and 12 white to make this nice toddler bed size).

I made this quilt for my neighbor who is having her second child, which they are naming Miles!

Bungle Jungle was the perfect line for baby Miles, his room has the most vibrant green walls!  I know the blues, greens and grey's in this line will compliment his room perfectly.  

I bought this cute Hippo embroidery design from Urban Threads, I put him smack on the back of the quilt so it wasn't so plain.  Now, no matter which side they have showing will be cute!

I'm going to try to break my habit of using the disappearing four patch, time to try some other patterns... maybe...

Jenn