Quilting Journey

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. 

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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.

I'm beyond excited to share with you today, my newest quilt pattern, Mood Swings. This fun and playful quilt pattern is a take on emotions, that we all experience from time to time. Whether we are sad, happy, mad or a little unsure.

The Mood Swings quilt pattern is beginner to confident beginner friendly. The pattern includes 4 different size options, from baby to full.

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Do you struggle with not having a large enough wall space to layout your quilt blocks? I'm right there with you. 

When you live in a home less than 1,000 square feet, it can be hard to have wall or even floor space large enough to arrange and assemble quilt blocks. If you're anything like me, you've tried everything, from laying them out on the bed, dining room table, or closet door, but it always turns out to be a disaster. The blocks keep blowing or falling off and your furry little helpers are right in the middle.

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Sometimes, I hear how other people got their start into quilting and I feel so abby normal. I didn’t take the traditional route, so to speak.

In 2018, I designed my first quilt, Backyard Meadow, in Adobe Illustrator. The design was very ambitious and I can even recall my mom, saying “don’t you want to start with something simpler”? But I was determined to just go for it. 

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I'm beyond excited to be sharing with you today, of all days, my newest quilt pattern Howdy... Texas. If you didn't know today, March 2nd, is Texas Independence Day. This day means a great deal to us Texans, it's when we officially declared our independence from Mexico and became the Republic of Texas. Texas is reach in history and I could explain more, but you're here for quilts, right? So, let's move onto all the details about the Howdy... Texas quilt pattern. 

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If you are looking for the ultimate scrap, charm pack or layer cake friendly quilt pattern, then look no further, the Utter Chaos quilt pattern is simply that. This no waste quilt pattern is skilled for an advanced beginner that wants to challenge their piecing skills. Utter Chaos defies all rules (well maybe just a couple)...

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Miss Farrah is the cutest, most fun and friendliest non-spooky Halloween mashup! She may not spook, but she is surely spooktacular! This ghostly witch is certain to put a magical spell on you, or at least make you smile with Halloween delight.

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A couple months back I put out a call for new quilt testers. A few reached out, but based on the timeline they couldn’t commit. Then, the day I sent out the quilt pattern files to the testers that agreed, Marina reached out to see if I still needed any testers. At first, I thought I have a good handful I don’t need anymore but then something told me to say yes. 

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What can is say about, Aimee? This lady constantly amazes me. She works, gardens, quilts, blogs and does photography. I’m not sure when she has time to sleep!

Anywho, Aimee is a sewing machine, really! Her speed just blows me away.

First, if you aren’t following Amy yet, @amyjohnstonrobertson, hop over to Instagram and, give her a follow! Her fabric pulls are beyond stunning, so you won’t regret that follow! Then pop back over to read all about her Flitter Flutter quilt…

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I’m so excited to introduce my newest quilt pattern, Flitter Flutter! As a newer quilt pattern writer Flitter Flutter challenged me, but I so enjoyed the challenge! Let me explain…

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I'm thrilled to introduce the Hoppy Bunnies quilt pattern with you! One night about a month ago, inspiration struck so I grabbed my graph paper and sketched out these cute little bunnies. I'm sure you've guessed it by now, but if you haven't, these cute bunnies were inspired by 

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I'm beyond excited to be sharing with you today my newest quilt pattern, First Bloom. I was inspired by my favorite season, Spring, when all the pretty flower are starting to bud, bloom and blossom.

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