finished quilts

Honey Locust Checkered Spools Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

I recently finished a new quilt called Checkered Spools.

I designed this pattern to go along with my new fabric collection

with Riley Blake Designs called Honey Locust, which is in stores now.

All you need for the quilt top is a Rolie Polie (a bundle of forty-two 2-1/2" x 42" strips),

background fabric and some yardage for the tops and bottoms of the spools.

I used this sky daisy print for the background.

I used the brown and blue hydrangea print for the binding.

And the other two browns (posies and patchwork) were used

for the top and ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 days, 8 hours ago. under checkered spools , finished quilts , honey locust , in my shop , my patterns

Red, White, and Blue Checkered Spools Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

If you've been around here much, you know

I am a sucker for red, white, and blue quilts!

I was making my Honey Locust Checkered Spools quilt in June and

I just kept envisioning it in red, white, and blue! So I just had to scratch that itch!

I had the white background fabric in my stash. I actually designed that print for

the Riley Blake Designs Hush Hush 4 collection. It was originally a creamy background

with tan stars and they reprinted it in white for their Lights On 2 collection.

The print is called Seeing Stars. I ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 days, 8 hours ago. under checkered spools , finished quilts , in my shop , my patterns , patriotic quilts

Winding Ways Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hi friends! Today I want to share a quilt I finished earlier this year called Winding Ways. I started this quilt in July of 2023. Around that time, I had mentioned to some friends that I wanted to get better at curved piecing. One of them happened to have an Accuquilt Die Cut machine + dies for the Winding Ways pattern. She offered to let us all use it, and well, here we are!

This was my color palette. I got all of my fabrics (including my backing and binding fabrics) at Harmony in Provo, Utah. It's one of my ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 months ago. under accuquilt , finished quilts , winding ways quilt

A Double Wedding Ring quilt from Flying Parrot Quilts

Now that she has received it (several months late), I can finally post pictures of the wedding quilt I made for a dear friend from college!

Obviously, I wanted to make her a double wedding ring quilt! I haven’t seen her in a while, but she told me that her home was decorated in reds and blacks/grays, so I settled on black rings with red inside the melon shapes and a white background.

In order to make things go a little more quickly, I decided not to piece the arcs, and just make them a black solid. I ...

added by Sylvia 3 months ago. under curved binding , curved piecing , double wedding ring , dwr , finished quilts , wedding quilt (Comments)

Half-Square Triangle Baby Quilts from A Little Bit Biased

Hi friends! Today, I have two more really simple baby quilts that I want to share with you! Last week I shared a simple patchwork quilt. And this week, I have two Half-Square Triangle quilts that I recently gifted to two new mommas in my neighborhood. Both had baby girls! It's such a joy to spread the {quilty} love!

(Sidenote: I finished all 3 of these quilts a few months ago and I'm just now getting around to blogging about them. Just wanted you to know that I didn't whip all of them up this past week ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 months, 2 weeks ago. under baby quilts , finished quilts , hst's , scrap buster , tutorials

Simple Blue and White Patchwork Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Who said a quilt has to be intricate or time-consuming to make!?

Not me! I love simple patchwork!

I had some blues leftover from a few projects recently

so I decided to cut them into 3 1/2" squares for a simple lap-size quilt.

I did a 17 x 21 block layout, so this quilt finished at 51" x 63".
I think it would be perfect for a little boy.

Jen Ostler in Highland, UT. quilted it for me with this panto called Ripple. I've used that panto before and think it adds some nice movement to a very ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 months, 3 weeks ago. under blue and white quilts , finished quilts , scrap buster , simple patchwork

Two more finishes from Elsie Quilts

These are simple and easy. One is a panel growth chart and the other a combo of two blocks. Both used up some scraps, which makes me smile. I've another growth chart panel on the long arm. It might be done by the end of the day. It is only 11 am and only two interruptions so far!

Color is awful on this first one. It is a medium blue, not nearly as dark as this. The name, "Stuffies in Pale Moonlight" tells more about the colors and the lighter fabric. . . lots of teddy bears, etc. on it. It ...

added by Elsie Montgomery 4 months, 3 weeks ago. under finished quilts , growth charts , lousy photos , panel quilts

United Quilt in Solids from A Little Bit Biased

Hi there! I'm popping on really quick to share a quilt I said I would share.
This is my United quilt pattern and I finished this particular version in 2021.

I have two other versions that you can see HERE and HERE.

I decided to make this bright and happy version because I had a lot of solids in my stash that I wanted to use up. I also think it's fun to try out different color palettes to see how different a pattern can look. I had fun putting together different color combinations for the flags and ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 5 months, 2 weeks ago. under finished quilts , flag quilt , united quilt

» Elsie Quilts

Lots of snow outside means lots of time inside to get a few things done. Here are three.

First is another charity for Basically Babies. "Monkeying around with a Giraffe" is just a simple panel. The dark binding set it off. I quilted it with a panto called "Amour" with big swirly hearts.

This "Blue-Green Blends" uses the same panto. It is a lap quilt size and still, I have more blue scraps. They must multiply in the night when I'm not looking!

The color in this photo is way off. It is very blue and green, a tiny ...

added by Elsie Montgomery 7 months, 2 weeks ago. under blue-green blends , finished quilts , giraffe , ls colors , monkeys

Trip Around the World Quilt + Free Pattern from A Little Bit Biased

I loved the backing fabric from my Dawn's Delight quilt so much that I immediately wanted to use the leftovers in another quilt. It's the black floral fabric I circled below and the biggest square I could cut from the leftovers was 4". So what's a pattern that you can basically use any size square for? The classic Trip Around the World pattern! I had never made one but now I'm obsessed and would love to make more!

I mocked up a Trip Around the World quilt with my Electric Quilt software and asked a friend ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 10 months, 1 week ago. under finished quilts , free pattern , trip around the world

Dawn's Delight Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hello! Today I am sharing a recent quilt finish that I made just for fun!

But first I want to share with you the inspiration behind this project. This color palette was inspired by someone I follow on Instagram named Jerina (her Instagram handle is @quiet.sanctuary). She is a beautiful soul who shares her heart in every post! She shares her love of crochet, quilts, antiques, family and sourdough bread! Plus, she is an amazing photographer and writer.

[The above photo is shared with permission from Jerina @quiet.sanctuary.]

I think the above photo might be the exact photo ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 11 months, 2 weeks ago. under dawns delight , finished quilts , scrap buster , tutorial

Friendship Star Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hello! In December I shared a cutting chart + instructions for the Friendship Star quilt block in 6 different sizes. Today I want to share with you the finished quilt that prompted that post.

A few months ago in my local quilt group, we had a member who fell and broke both of her wrists. Some of us in the group thought it would be nice to make her a quilt to show her a little extra love during that difficult time. We decided to use the simple, classic Friendship block because of its name and we asked everyone who wanted ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 4 months ago. under finished quilts , friendship star , quilt guild ideas , sassy stitchers , tutorial

Scrappy Brick Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Good morning!

I have another scrap-buster quilt

to share with you today.

It's a brick-style quilt. Have you made one of those before?

It was my first time doing one and you can't

get any easier than this pattern right here!

I was using up scraps leftover from my Kaleidoscope quilt

which you can see HERE. I ended up cutting some more rectangles

from my stash and scraps to make it a little bigger though.

I cut 3" x 9" for the main rectangles and 3" x 4-3/4" rectangles for the half-rectangles.

The finished size of this ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 9 months ago. under finished quilts , quilt labels , scrap buster , tutorials

Scrap Happy Quilt Tutorial from A Little Bit Biased

This next project I want to share with you is such a great scrapbuster!

I saw a quilt like it at my friend's mother's house and knew it would be such a fun project

so I just had to make one too!

Here's a brief description of how to make this beginner-friendly quilt:

1. Gather a bunch of 4-1/2" wide scraps (they can be any length you want).

I cut mine anywhere from 1-1/2" to about 5-6" in length.

2. Sew them into one long strip. Press the seam allowances open.

3. Cut that strip ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 10 months ago. under finished quilts , in my shop , quilts for sale , scrap buster , tutorials

Sewing poetry from Zarkadia Quilts

Poetry, well I was never a fan, until I met my husband. The current project was inspired by a poem of Christos Laskaris, (that translates as) “Simply a Surface”. I imagined handquilting the whole poem on the project, and I did.

This project was part of a group prompt (Pani me Pani – FB Group, with the guidance of Anna Kazakou), to create a work of patchwork inspired by poetry. The project began on February 2021 and it was finished a month later. Finally, after all the participants finished with their work, an exhibition was held to showcase all the wonderful ...

added by Zafira 1 year, 11 months ago. under 2021 finished quilts , art quilt , finished quilts , handquilting , quilting (Comments)

Now quilt, as pattern tester from Zarkadia Quilts

In the world of quilting, the marriage of color and design gives birth to stunning creations that captivate the heart and soul. Among the myriad color combinations, my choices in the Now quilt stand as a beacon of serenity and sophistication. Join me on a journey into the realm of modern quilting, where the harmonious blend of blue and peach hues creates an exquisite tapestry of elegance and comfort.

Modern quilting is a celebration of artistic freedom and contemporary design principles. Inspired by clean lines, minimalism, and bold colors, modern quilts break away from traditional patterns to embrace fresh perspectives ...

added by Zafira 1 year, 11 months ago. under 2022 finished quilts , finished quilts , nowquilt , patterntesting , quilting (Comments)

Coded heart quilt, the red one from Zarkadia Quilts

Love is a universal language that transcends boundaries, and in the world of quilting, it finds expression through vibrant colors and heartfelt designs. Today, I unveil the captivating beauty of another Coded Heart quilt, a red and pink quilt, where each stitch tells a tale of affection and devotion. Join me on this journey into the realm of pixel art and quilting, where love blooms in every square.

meet the coded heart quilt

A fun and beginner friendly pattern that has no HSTs and is really forgiving with beginner mistakes. It makes your fabrics pop-up, and is totally fat quarter ...

added by Zafira 1 year, 11 months ago. under 2022 finished quilts , coded heart quilt , finished quilts , heart quilt , heart quilt block , heart quilt pattern , quilting , zarkadiapatterns (Comments)

Positive Vibes Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hello, hello! I finally got some pictures of my

finished Positive Vibes quilt that I want to share with you today!

I got her quilted a while ago but I am so slow at binding these days

and I'm even slower at getting pictures!

I designed this pattern to go along with my recent fabric collection

with Poppie Cotton called Treasured Threads. The little rectangles in it

remind me of stitching.

It's fat-quarter-friendly and the pattern comes

with instructions for 2 size options - baby and throw.

I hosted a quilt-along for it in March and April of this ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 11 months ago. under finished quilts , in my shop , my patterns , positive vibes quilt along , treasured threads

Cozy comforts: embracing simplicity with two charming baby quilts pt. 2 from Zarkadia Quilts

In the world of quilting, beauty often lies in the simplicity of design and the heartfelt stories woven into every stitch. Today, we celebrate the timeless appeal of baby quilts made with just simple squares, where elegance meets practicality, and creativity meets cuddly comfort. Join me on a journey to discover the charm of two adorable baby quilts, crafted with love and delight.

quilt 2: the circus patchwork

My second baby quilt, captures the magic of childhood dreams and the joy of boundless imagination. This quilt features a medley of vibrant fabric squares, creating a delightful kaleidoscope of colors and ...

added by Zafira 2 years ago. under 2022 finished quilts , finished quilts , quilting (Comments)

Cozy Comforts: Embracing Simplicity with Two Charming Baby Quilts pt.1 from Zarkadia Quilts

In the world of quilting, beauty often lies in the simplicity of design and the heartfelt stories woven into every stitch. Today, we celebrate the timeless appeal of baby quilts made with just simple squares, where elegance meets practicality, and creativity meets cuddly comfort. Join me on a journey to discover the charm of two adorable baby quilts, crafted with love and delight.

Quilt 1: The Pastel Patchwork

Made with fabrics from replications of Feedsack fabrics, this first baby quilt, is a celebration of gentle hues and soothing vibes. Crafted with an assortment of soft pastel fabric squares, this quilt ...

added by Zafira 2 years ago. under 2022 finished quilts , finished quilts , quilting (Comments)

What Are Quilters Blogging About Today?

meet the coded heart quilt

quilt 2: the circus patchwork

Quilt 1: The Pastel Patchwork