Quilting Journey

I'm beyond honored to share some exciting news! A few days ago I was brought to tears upon opening an email and seeing my quilt design gracing the cover of the Winter 2025 issue of McCall's Quilting Magazine, Deck the Halls.

My featured quilt, Holiday Bouquet, was inspired by...

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I am thrilled to be sharing a sophisticated pillow and quilt set with you, featuring the adorable Playtime 30’s collection. The Playtime 30’s collection is comprised of soft pinks, minty greens, and sky blues, featuring delicate playful prints.

So, lets travel back in time for a moment, to reminisce and pay homage to the past with the Playtime 30’s collection by Lindsay Wilkes of The Cottage Mama, for Riley Blake Designs.

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Let's take a moment to shine a spotlight on the adorable Jake Quilt, my latest design feature.

In the, Fall 2024, issue of Quiltmaker Magazine, you'll find the Jake Quilt Pattern. A design that showcases a sweet baby turkey sitting on top of pumpkins. 

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Get ready for stunning chaotic masterpiece, filled with color, creativity, and a whole lot of fun!

Hey there, it's Kelly Renay here! I'm super excited to get to share this fun quilt with you today, using the fabulous new batiks collection, Neon Pop, by Riley Blake Designs.

Typically batiks aren't a fabric that I use, but the Neon Pop collection shouted pick me, pick me. (You know sometime fabric just speaks to you.)

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Are you ready to make a whimsy quilting project? Look no further than the Curious Pups Quilt Pattern featuring the adorable dachshund pups, Mikka and Sammi, frolicking in a garden filled with flowers and butterflies.

This Curious Pups quilt pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face and a touch of playfulness to your home decor.

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Are you a dog lover, that enjoys watching the wonder of joy which comes from your pups? Well, the Curious Pups Quilt Pattern featuring Mikka and Sammi is the perfect project for you. This charming quilt design captures the essence of a sunny day in a blooming garden, where these adorable pups explore their surroundings with curiosity and joy.

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I’m honored to be sharing my recent makes with the adorably cute collection, Chloe by Rachel Erickson. The Chloe collection had my heart at first sight, with its sweet furry friends, butterflies, strawberries, and florals. All things that I love!

My creative bug immediately sparked when I received the Chloe fabric. I had the idea to create a dog themed quilt pattern. Something that has been on my to-do list for a while.

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eeek!!! I'm over the moon crazy about this Sweet Columbine quilt! If you are a lover of neon I think you are going to really enjoy this version.

A look back into my thought process...

Last year, I was shopping at my local quilt shop and this solid fabric caught my eye. What color was it, you might ask? Well it's a neon yellow, called 'Electric Lemon' from the Bella Solids line for Moda Fabrics. 

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Discover some different color palettes for the Sweet Columbine Quilt Pattern... from the same colors used on the cover quilt, to a dark moody color palette, to a patriotic color scheme, to a classic neapolitan ice cream themed palette, to last and most sweetly a darling pretty in pink color combo.

Let these mockups spark your own creative color palette or click on an image to download for your own personal use.

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I am so excited to be sharing my newest quilt pattern that I am completely OBSESSED with. 

For over a year I’ve been planning out and designing this striking quilt pattern that meanings so much to me. The design was inspired by one of my favorite wildflowers, the Columbine, which is a stunner of a flower. More details about my inspiration in a moment…

But first, let me introduce the Sweet Columbine Quilt Pattern. Hopefully a stunner in its own right!

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Can you believe the midway point of the year is approaching quickly in a few days? And, that means Christmas in July will be upon us soon, which makes it the perfect time to start planning and creating your holiday projects. So, what better time than now to share a great project idea to use with the Jingle Bells collection by Lindsey Wilkes for Riley Blake Designs.

Hey there! It’s Kelly here and I’m thrilled to be sharing my latest project featuring the fun, cheery, and a little nostalgic fabric collection, Jingle Bells.

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I am so honored to be sharing my latest make with you today featuring the adorable Halloween collection, Little Witch, that Jennifer Long has graced us with for Riley Blake Designs.

Personally, I’ve never been a big fan of Halloween. Maybe it’s because as a little girl I was scared of the dark and disliked going out to Trick or Treat. The only thing about the holiday that I enjoyed was decorating the house with Halloween decorations. So when I saw the Little Witch collection something about it drew me in...

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I’m super excited to be sharing this FREEBIE which is an adorably scrumptious strawberry place-mat pattern. Which features the delightful Picnic Florals collection by My Mind’s Eye. The Berry Sweet Place-mats is a free pattern. It includes traditional piecing along with appliqué, making it great for a beginner quilter. 

To get your FREE Berry Sweet Place-mat PDF download, simply fill out the form below to sign-up for my e-newsletter.

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Are you a quilter in Texas? If so, you're in for a treat! The All Texas Shop Hop is already underway. It's a fun adventure that lets you explore quilt shops you may have never known about all across the Lone Star State. 

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Are you ready to take your quilting game to the next level? Look no further than the Gettin' Tipsy quilt pattern! This fun and funky design is perfect for quilters of all skill levels, and it's fat quarter friendly which is a great way to showcase your favorite fabrics. So grab your fabric, and let's get started!

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What a wonderful day it is to get to share this fun set of projects with you. I've named it my, Splendid showcase. Without farther ado, here it is...

Do you ever get nostalgic looking at fabric? Well that’s what happened to me when I saw the Splendid Collection by Gabrielle Neil Design for Riley Blake Designs. This sweet floral collection sent me back to my childhood, with its vibrant colors, fun tie dyes and adorable butterflies.

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I’m thrilled to be sharing with you my latest make featuring the painterly florals and classic ginghams from the Flora No.6 collection by Echo Park Paper Co for Riley Blake Designs.

The Flora No.6 collection screamed make me into a bag! Up until this point I had only made a couple of small zipper pouches. But, since last fall I’ve been itching to make an All The Things Tote by Kaitlyn of Knot and Thread Design. The All The Things Tote pattern seemed to be beginner friendly, since it doesn’t involve zippers, so I decided it was the perfect choice to use with the stunning Flora No. collection.

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When I saw the Coming Home collection, I knew I wanted to pay tribute to both my Veteran Grandfathers, as well as other active duty and veteran loved ones. So, I am honored to be sharing my latest make featuring, Coming Home, by Vicki Gifford for Riley Blake Designs, with you today.

Growing up in San Antonio, Texas, I’ve been exposed to the great men and women that serve in the Armed Forces for the United States of America from an early age. If you didn’t know San Antonio is nicknamed..

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With the New Year underway that can only mean Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Now's the perfect time to get started on a special Valentines project and I have the best quilt pattern available now just for that project.

I'm super excited to be sharing with you today my newest quilt pattern, Send with Love, which was my first make as a Riley Blake Designs Influencer. 

The Send with Love quilt pattern is a fun play on sending a heart text message or liking something on social media.

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Around this time last year, I had my mind set on designing a heart themed quilt pattern. I began sketching ideas in my graph paper sketch book and eventually out came this idea that I am thrilled to share with you today. 

After half a year of development; different color variations, piecing placements and name changes, I finally settled on the design below...

Please let me introduce the Send with Love quilt pattern, which includes a modern and scrappy version! This bold, playful and modern quilt pattern is a fun joyful take on sending heart text messages and spreading likes/love across social media.

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Are you a candy lover with a passion for quilting? Well, I've got a treat for you! My newest quilt pattern, Yum Yum Candy, is now available. It might not satisfy your sweet tooth, but it will add a pop of color to your home. So grab a bag of your favorite candies, because it's time to share all the details behind the Yum Yum Candy cover quilt.