Rectangle Bloc Loc
This quilt was so fun to make! We have a class that will teach you everything you need to know!
The fabric line is called Up Parasol by Heather Bailey, and let me tell you - it is even more beautiful in person!
The technique is simple, and using the Rectangle Bloc_Loc Ruler made this quilt super fast to complete!
I can't believe I'm the only one missing spring right now… if you are too, go ahead and check out this beautiful Up Parasol fabric (you're welcome).
Jenn
Pillow Love
I love making pillows, and what better than to make than a pillow about Love? This time of year has me longing for spring; the birds chirping, the flowers blooming and of course the warm temperatures. We're not quite there yet, but these colors sure do make me happy!
The white pillow was made using Moda's Chenille fabric, and let me tell you it is heavenly to work with (like all of Moda is). The triangle pillow uses Bella Solids by Moda, there are so many color choices to choose from it was hard to limit it just to three colors!
I used the AccuCut for the triangles, I typically cut all those out by hand so it was quite the treat to use the AccuCut. It took me a fraction of the time to cut all those triangles out (if you can even call it cutting!) That little AccuCut cuts through six layers at one time! Speedy indeed.
Sewing those triangles were pretty easy too, the AccuCut cuts the notches in there! Makes lining up the triangles a synch!
I had so much fun making these pillows, I may just need to have one for every holiday. Yes, I think I will need one for every Holiday!
Looking for pillow covers? Check out our store and see what we have in stock!
Update: If you are looking for the chenille we used for our Love pillow we now have it listed in our store!
Jenn
Baby Safari Quilt
We ordered the most adorable line, that has the cutest little panel! This is Safari by Deborah Edwards, made for Northcott.
It's the perfect size panel, measuring 36" x 40" (width of fabric).
We just had to make one for the store so everyone could see just how sweet it is! We used one of our favorite quilting patterns, Feathered Ferns. It just seemed to be the perfect quilting pattern to mimic the border.
The binding is a cheerful green gingham! In fact, I can't seem to get enough of this cheery quilt!
We have this very Safari quilt featured in our gift store if you are looking for the perfect, already made quilt. *Update* This quilt has been sold, however there is another available in our gift shop that has a yellow chevron backing. Make sure you check it out, it's just as adorable as the original!
Jenn
Pieces and Comfort Challenge
Have you heard about the Pieces and Comfort Challenge? This is a challenge to recognize and honor the sacrifices that are made by our country's military families. By joining this challenge you have a chance to give back to those families by donating your quilts directly to an organization or to a local military family.
Challenge Rules:
WHO: All quilters who would like to create a beautiful quilt to honor a military family in their circle of friends, the community, or the nation.
WHEN: Challenge begins January 1, 2015 thru March 31, 2015
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Challenge quilts will be displayed at our shop April 6 – 18. (If you’re not local, just send us a picture to jenn@quiltedthimblecottage.com Make sure to include the quilters name, city and contact information).
• Customers will get to vote for their favorites. Each shop’s Viewers’ Choice winner will receive a prize.
• A digital image of the Viewers’ Choice winner from each shop will be entered in Moda’sPiece and Comfortonline quilt show.
WHERE: Pick up an entry form at our quilt shop, if you you're not local just send us an e-mail to request the form to jenn@quiltedthimblecottage.com
WHAT: Ninety percent of quilt must be made with Moda fabrics. Fifty percent of the Moda fabrics must come from one or both of the featured collections (Red, White, & Free or Because of the Brave).
- Quilt(s) must be 54″x65″ or larger.
• Quilt must be quilted or tied and bound. No quilt tops will be accepted.
• Quilt must be labeled with Maker’s and Quilter’s name, city and contact information.
• Quilt(s) remain property of maker unless they choose to donate quilt to a military family.
• No limit to number of entries.
Prize Awards for Moda’s Online Quilt Show:
First Viewers’ Choice – $500
Second Viewers’ Choice – $250
Third Viewers’ Choice – $150
Designer’s Choice – $500
We hope you participate with us! Here is a really small sneak peek into what we are making!
We can't wait to see what you make!
Jenn
Sweet as Honey Trunk Show
We are so excited to announce that Bonnie Christine is coming to our store for a Trunk Show!! Yes, you read that right, our own little shop in Belmont will have a celebrity!
We hope you can join us on Tuesday, February 18th at 2pm. Bonnie will be here to debut her fabrics and pattern line with a beautiful trunk show, and a lecture/demo style presentation that will feature several great techniques and tools! Bonnie will also be sharing about the process of fabric design and open it up for a question and answer session before closing with a free giveaway!
Have you seen her new fabric line Sweet as Honey? It is AMAZING! It's really nice to look at on a day like today... when we get 8 inches of snow. Although some of us don't mind the snow...
Her new line has such a nice feeling of spring, the colors are so fresh and warm! In fact, we liked it so much that we ordered her whole line!
*Photo by Bonnie Christine
I'm loving all these beautiful hexagons!
*Photo by Bonnie Christine
Look at these mug rugs! I love them, and these will be on display at her trunk show. Free pattern of the Honeycomb Mug Home is posted on her blog!
*Photo by Bonnie Christine
Hope to see Tuesday, February 18th at 2pm!!
Jenn
Two Baby Quilts in One Week
Sometimes life gets so busy I forget how much I miss sewing when I'm away from it. Well, I was lucky enough to break away from my hectic schedule to make two baby quilts; in one week at that! I loved every minute of it. The pattern I decided to go with was super quick and easy, can't go wrong with a good old fashioned Rail Fence quilt pattern.
My first quilt made was for a sweet little girl that was born the day after Christmas. Her parents were keeping the sex of the baby a secret, so they chose gender neutral colors of teal and gold for her room. That was perfect, because we have two color ways in Minimalista by Art Gallery Fabrics - you guessed it, gold and teal!
I love how it turned out, simple, classic, yet playful!
I'm happy to report the quilt has made it to it's new home and is well loved.
Next on my list, which has been on my list for sometime... was a quilt for baby Lily. Lilly is already seven months old... where does the time go?? To keep things going at a fast pace and since the Rail Fence was so fun to do, I made another one just like Kirby's. Lily's room is gorgeous shades of pink and aqua. If you know me, you know I love Bonnie and Camille fabric. Scrumptious was the perfect line to use, aqua, pink and green. LOVE. IT.
I selected a simple but elegant quilting design called meandering feathers, which I'm sure you'll be seeing more of.
I thought this was the perfect fabric for binding. I love stripes, and even better they are already printed diagonal so I don't have to cut it on the bias!
Sewing binding by hand is for the birds, or at least that's what this someone thinks that doesn't like doing hand work. Any binding done by hand on my quilts will most likely be done by my mom (thanks mom).
May your days be filled with sewing!
Jenn
Block of the Month - Houses
I have something exciting to share, we are having a block of the month! I have been admiring a pattern that I found on the wonderful world of Pinterest. It might have caught your eye as well... It's called Houses by Johanna Masko. I'm also excited to say that we are the only store in the US that carries the pattern (she's located in Canada).
Here is what Block 1 looks like, it was so much fun to make!
Here are the details:
- Finished quilt will measure 22" x 34"
- Block of the month will take 11 months to complete
- Begins in February 2014
- If you choose to purchase our kit, each block with be $5.00 per month and ready for pick at our store the last Saturday of every month
- First block will be available Saturday February 22nd for pick up in our store.
- At the first block pick up, there will be a demonstration on paper piecing for all interested participants
- Pattern is $15.00
- Participate in our monthly drawing by bringing in your finished block made from our kit and get your name entered in a drawing
- Drawings will be monthly, winners announced the following month
Here is a sneak peak of what the first row will look like, since it was just a test I made it into a pillow!
We hope you join us for our block of the month!
There are limited spaces so make sure to sign up here or call give us a call at (704)266-6445
Jenn