finished quilts

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 2 years, 7 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 2 years, 7 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 2 years, 7 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 2 years, 8 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, 8 months 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, 8 months ago. under 2022 finished quilts , finished quilts , quilting (Comments)

Scrappy square quilt, a patchwork of whimsy from Zarkadia Quilts

Quilting has an enchanting way of weaving together stories and memories through fabric and thread. Among the different explorations of techniques, sometimes a quilter needs to juct piece squares and get rid off regretful thoughts. The Scrappy Square quilt stands out as a delightful celebration of non-creativity and mindless piecing.

Scrappy Square quilts are a testament to the beauty that emerges when disparate fabric scraps unite in harmony. These quilts are a celebration of resourcefulness, as they allow quilters to breathe new life into leftover fabric pieces, vintage textiles, and treasured remnants from past projects. The charm of Scrappy Square ...

added by Zafira 2 years, 8 months ago. under 2022 finished quilts , finished quilts , quilting (Comments)

Lifesaver quilt, the blue-pink one from Zarkadia Quilts

Welcome once again to my enchanting world of quilting, where dreams are woven with threads and creativity knows no bounds. Today, I am making a leap into the past, when I was writing my first pattern and I proudly unveil the ethereal beauty of the “Lifesaver Quilt”. Like stepping into a magical realm, this quilt takes you on a mesmerizing journey through a garden of color.

As you gaze upon this quilt, you’ll be captivated by its celestial charm and the meticulous artistry that brings it to life. This quilt reminds my of a dawn sky, as each fabric ...

added by Zafira 2 years, 9 months ago. under 2019 finished quilts , finished quilts , lifesaverquilt , quilting (Comments)

Kaleidoscope Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hey there! Today I want to share a really fun,

scrappy quilt I finished recently - my Kaleidoscope quilt!

I started with a bunch of random fat quarters from my stash...

And turned them into this finished quilt top!

The pattern I used is a free paper-piecing pattern called Kaleidoscope

by Sharon Holland. Click HERE for the link.

I'm a HUGE fan of Sharon's work.

She designs fabric for Art Gallery Fabrics and I swoon over

everything she creates! Her Instagram feed is gorgeous and inspiring

so be sure to check her out at @sharonhollanddesigns.

Sharon's Kaleidoscope pattern ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 2 years, 9 months ago. under finished quilts , free pattern , kaleidoscope , paper piecing , scrap buster

Blossoms and Buds - Emily Belle Version from A Little Bit Biased

Good morning!

I've been wanting to share this quilt with you

for a while now; I finished it back in

September of 2022, I think.

I love this quilt because

A. It's a classic design

B. It's scrappy

C. It uses lots of my favorite fabrics from my stash

and

D. The Baptist Fan quilting gives it a very vintage vibe.

This is the original version:

It's the Blossoms and Buds

pattern from my book,

Quilt the Rainbow.

It's amazing how different this

version looks compared to the orange version!

In the orange version

the ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 years, 1 month ago. under blossoms and buds , finished quilts , quilt the rainbow , quilt the rainbow challenge , scappy , stash manicuring

Sapporo coat, the serious one from Zarkadia Quilts

Another quilt coat, and I do hope not the last one, was finished in 2021, but as usual, I don’t get to post about it until 2023. Let’s say that this is another story of procrastination, but not for this blog.

The process behind the making-of this quilt coat was again the 100 day project. So, I will tell you some story behind it.

The 100 day project

In covid year 2020, in midst of a quarantine, and specifically on April 1st, started the 100 day project, that is hosted every year by Lindsay Jean Thomson.

In order ...

added by Zafira 3 years, 2 months ago. under 2021 finished quilts , finished quilts , improvquilt , quiltedcoat , quilting (Comments)

Scrappy Pink Irish Chain Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Today I am finally sharing my scrappy pink Irish Chain quilt that

I started in December 2021. I finished it shortly

thereafter but just recently got some pictures of it!

But first (before I share the details of this quilt),

thanks to all of you that watched my LIVE Thursday Trunk Show

that I did on Instagram this past week and that wanted to see more

of this quilt! Several of you reached out and gave me just the

motivation I needed to get this quilt photographed and blogged.

FYI: I do Thursday Trunk Shows once in a while.

It ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 years, 2 months ago. under finished quilts , irish chain , low volumes , scrap buster , tutorials

Another Chunky Finish from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I have been so busy working on my donation quilt project, I forgot to share anther quilt I made using my Scrap Mixology Chunky block.

This quilt just makes me dream of summertime and picnics.

I did pull a background fabric out of my stash and use the same fabric for the white centers.

The blocks are all made from various chunky prints I had in my scrap bins. The lime striped fabric really pulled them all together.

I put an amazing orange floral I got from Connecting Threads on the back.

My Scrap Mixology patterns are each focused on ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 3 years, 3 months ago. under chunky , finished quilts , scrap mixology

Plaidish Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

I'm trying to get all caught up on my blogging

before the end of the year (2 days from now)

but I don't think it's going to happen!

I know I have another quilt or two that I still

need to photograph!

But here's to trying!

This is my last quilt finish of 2022 -

my Christmas Plaidish quilt!

I actually started it last Christmas.

I was given a fat quarter bundle

from Simply Love Fabrics of this darling fabric line,

Warm Wishes by Simple Simon and Co. for Riley Blake Designs.

Simply Love Fabrics hosted a ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 years, 3 months ago. under finished quilts , plaidish

Sew Delightful Baby Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hello! I am trying to finish up some

blogging before the end of the year. I have about

5 finished quilts that I want to share with you (so stay tuned).

Sometimes snapping nice pictures is the hardest part for me!

Today I have a little baby quilt I want to share.

This pattern is called Sew Delightful from my book,

Quilt the Rainbow. The original quilt (the red one) is quite large

finishing at 90-1/2" x 90-1/2".

Sew Delightful is easy to make bigger or smaller, square or rectangular.

I made just 4 blocks to make the ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 years, 4 months ago. under finished quilts , in my shop , my patterns , quilt the rainbow , sew delightful

A Simple Charm Quilt Tutorial 2.0 from A Little Bit Biased

As I write this blog post, the halls are decked (except for my

Christmas tree) and I am curled up under a new, large,

Minky-backed Christmas quilt. I wish I could say I had

some hot cocoa in hand but you're girl has got

to start laying off the treats!

Making this quilt was a necessity.

You see, I made one just like it a few years ago

and then one day my big sister was in town and started snooping

through my quilts. She's never asked me for a quilt before

but she said she loved it ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 years, 4 months ago. under a simple charm quilt , finished quilts , free pattern , tutorials

Harvest Days Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

When Liza Taylor of Liza Taylor Handmade

posted pictures a few months ago of her upcoming pattern, Harvest Days,

I immediately fell in love!

The day the pattern was released I quickly bought the PDF and got to work.

I love this sweet color palette using an assortment of peach, pink, and purple prints

from different fabric lines! I sprinkled in some olive green for the little stars and I just love it!

My quilter, Jen Ostler in Highland, UT quilted it with this

beautiful panto called Breeze. I think it's perfect for this quilt!

I used the same ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 years, 5 months ago. under finished quilts , harvest days quilt

Jessica Dayon's Precut Parade Book Tour from A Little Bit Biased

Hi friends!

Today I am sharing a project I made

from my friend, Jessica Dayon's new book,

Precut Parade.

Jessica's book includes 9 precut-friendly quilt patterns;

3 for Jelly Rolls, 3 for Layer Cakes, and 3 for Fat Quarters!

All of the patterns in the book are beautiful, traditional designs.

I chose to do this fat quarter-friendly pattern called Sparker!

[Photo courtesy of Martingale Publishing]

If you know me at all, you know that I love red, white, and blue quilts

They're classic, striking, and never go out of style!

So Jessica's Sparkler quilt really spoke ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 years, 6 months ago. under etsy , finished quilts , precut parade , quilts for sale , sparkler quilt

Box Elder Trail Quilt Finish (Multi-Color Version) from A Little Bit Biased

Hello! I finally snapped

some pictures of the multi-color version

of my Box Elder Trail quilt.

For reference, here is the original version:

[ Photo courtesy of Martingale Publishing]

It's the green quilt in my new book,

Quilt the Rainbow.

There are 10 projects in the book to help you whittle

down each color of your stash. Nine are monochromatic

quilts and one (the cover quilt) is multi-color.

Box Elder Trail is a great scrap buster project!

The only fabric I specifically bought for this quilt was the floral

background - a Tilda fabric from the line Daiseyfield.

For the small ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 years, 6 months ago. under box elder trail quilt , etsy , finished quilts , in my shop , my patterns , quilt the rainbow

Three Finishes and many plans... from Elsie Quilts

Jessica's quilt is finished, was delivered, and well received. I'd asked her a few months ago about colors and favorite things. She said pastels, cats, horses, elephants, beaches, sunsets, wildflowers and her son Cayden. Enlarge the pictures and everything is there. I called it "Jessica's Heart" and it is about 64" square. The colors are truest in the sunset one on the right and below in the upper left one with the horses.

Before finishing it, I took all my tiny leftover bits of old florals from the third quilt when it was in the top but ...

added by Elsie Montgomery 3 years, 8 months ago. under finished quilts , it started out sane , jessica's heart , walk in the wilderness

What Are Quilters Blogging About Today?

meet the coded heart quilt

quilt 2: the circus patchwork

Quilt 1: The Pastel Patchwork

The 100 day project