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Aurelia from Sew Preeti Quilts

Aurelia was published in Make Modern Issue #56.

Aurelia is now available in my Etsy Shop as a standalone pattern. It is a detailed pattern with 8 pages of step by step instructions including a coloring page.

I am offering a 25% discount till Friday, April 5, 2024.

Designed in EQ8, Aurelia uses Island Batik fabrics from two collection. The blues came from the Porcelain Blue collection and the Purples are from the Morris Mist collection.

Aurelia finished at 60" by 84". Not my usual colors, nevertheless I am thrilled with this finish.

Blue Skies, Breezy Day

For background I ...

added by Preeti 2 weeks, 3 days ago. under bed quilt , etsy , etsy sale , giveaway , gradations quilt , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik designer , island batik fabrics , make modern , star quilt , throw quilt , walking foot quilting

Where are my favorite grocery store items? from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

I have ONE Zoom left for my day job! My, how time flies when you're having fun! There is lots of stuff to put away, but I don't have time to deal with it today.

I still have an in-person event this weekend for anyone who has recently purchased a Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3, and there are two Zooms on Sunday. All the material is prepared for everything; it's just a question of putting it into a presentation or pulling out the appropriate equipment from the jumble!

Speaking of jumbles, I mentioned that I found a ...

added by Elaine 1 month ago. under bear , giveaway , maintenance , murphy , neighborhood , writing

Rainbow Parade - New Pattern, Bloghop & Giveaway from Sew Preeti Quilts

Spring is around the corner and I am ready to say goodbye to winter blues. Here is a new colorful quilt to get us in the mood for the new season. Meet Rainbow Parade.

Rainbow Colors

Made using Island Batik Blenders, Rainbow Parade finished at 57" by 70".

Basting

Light and Dark

The quilt uses eight colors (light and dark) for a total of 16 fabrics, plus the background.

I am thrilled now that the pattern is published.

The instructions are super simple and the detailed graphics ensure that it is a breeze even if you are a new quilter ...

added by Preeti 1 month, 1 week ago. under easy pattern , etsy , etsy sale , giveaway , island batik , island batik fabrics , lap quilt , modern patchwork , modern quilt , pattern release , pattern testing , quilt for beginners , rainbow , rainbow quilt

Inflorescence Quilt Pattern Release from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

Oh my goodness!! Pinch me because I think I am dreaming!! It’s another pattern release day here at Brown Bird Designs and this one has been a long time coming. I came close to picking this design to release instead of Garden Star 2 when I worked with Citrus and Mint’s playful collection many years ago. Instead, I put this design back in my pocket and have been waiting for the perfect time and perfect line to bring it into the world. This is Inflorescence Quilt, and isn’t she lovely?? Grab yourself a cup of coffee and ...

added by Elisabeth DeMoo 1 month, 1 week ago. under blog , giveaway , hobbs batting , pattern , pattern release , quilt , quilt pattern , quilts , quilts i have made , ruby star society (Comments)

Island Batik Log Cabin Challenge and Blog Hop from Sew Preeti Quilts

Me: Have you heard of Door Dash?
Paul: Yes.
Me: Now meet Dashing Doors!

Dashing Doors

Dashing Doors is my response to the Island Batik's Log Cabin Challenge and Blog Hop that begins today. My pun on Door Dash got a huge eye roll from Paul :-)

I received a half-yard bundle of Breezy Collection. Purples, Greens, Coral and Pink make this a lovely collection.

Breezy Bundle

An original collection by Kate Colleran Designs, Breezy is a bright collection with a beautiful gradation of values and I wanted to show off that aspect of the collection.

Light to Dark!

I ...

added by Preeti 2 months, 1 week ago. under aurifil thread , blog hop , breezy , giveaway , hobbs batting , island batik , island batik ambassador , lap quilt , log cabin , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2024 , schmetz needles , spring , spring quilt , throw quilt

Prismatic from Sew Preeti Quilts

I have a new finish to share, but first this news!

Island Batik announced the 2024 slate of ambassadors and I am thrilled that I made the cut. Check out the link above to read about the new and returning ambassadors.

I will be receiving my goodies next week and the Unboxing post (and video) is scheduled for 1/23/24. Won't you come back then?

I do have a new quilt to share. Meet Prismatic.

Island Batik Solids

Made entirely with Island Batik Solids, Prismatic finished at 48" square and can play the dual role of a baby-going-to-be-a-toddler ...

added by Preeti 3 months, 1 week ago. under baby quilt , easy pattern , etsy , etsy sale , giveaway , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik designer , island batik fabrics , lap quilt , prismatic , quilt pattern , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc , rsc2024

The Great Thread Giveaway from Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber

We’ve stitched up a surprise for you all here at Fat Quarter Shop. We’re doing some redecorating and we have some spools that are looking to go out into the Threadiverse and find some new homes! Find out all the details of The Great Thread Giveaway in today’s blog post.

Fat Quarter Shop is excited to give 60 lucky winners some of our favorite 50wt Aurifil threads from the thread wall in our studio! You may have seen it in the background of videos on Fat Quarter Shop’s Youtube Channel!

Aurifil 50wt thread is the most ...

added by Marissa at FQS 4 months, 1 week ago. under aurifil , aurifil thread , fat quarter shop , fat quarter shop giveaway , giveaway , thread (Comments)

Olivia from Sew Preeti Quilts

Let me introduce you to Olivia.

Olivia likes the outdoors!

She is simple, layer-cake friendly, and suitable for beginners and advanced quilters alike. I used the Buds and Blooms Garden collection to make Olivia.

This is such a beautiful collection with a wide range of values from light yellow, through medium red and orange all the way to deep purple. I love these warm colors. Look for Buds and Blooms Layer Cake in your local quilt store.

Here are some more pictures.

Breezy Day

Glowing Fabrics

Gorgeous Fabrics

To make Olivia, you need one layer cake, one focus fabric and ...

added by Preeti 4 months, 2 weeks ago. under 10" squares , beginner friendly , easy pattern , etsy , etsy sale , etsy shop , giveaway , island batik , island batik fabrics , layer cake , layer cake friendly , mercyful quilts , olivia , qov , quilt of valor , throw quilt

Nilsa - New Quilt Pattern & Sale from Sew Preeti Quilts

Meet Nilsa. She is my newest finish and a pattern is available now.

At 60" by 83", Nilsa can be a Mercyful Quilt. The pattern can also be used to make a Quilt of Valor.

Nilsa, 60" by 83"

I used the Island Batik collection - Blushing Garden to make Nilsa.

Have you seen Blushing Garden? It is a beautiful collection with my favorite colors - red, pink and gold. Even a bit of teal to brighten things up. They are beautiful and sunny!

Nilsa Quilt Pattern is now listed in my Etsy Store.

It is Layer-Cake Friendly. If you have been ...

added by Preeti 4 months, 4 weeks ago. under blocks on point , blushing garden , eq8 , etsy , etsy sale , etsy shop , giveaway , island batik , island batik designer , island batik fabrics , lap quilt , layer cake , layer cake friendly , picnic quilt

Transparendo Sewalong - Week 10 from easypatchwork

Hi there! Thank you for joining us for the tenth week of the Transparendo Sewalong. We are 2/3 rds of the way through the sewalong. Are you sewing along with us? You still can jump in and make 12 blocks for the quilt top as shown in the book and enter your finished quilt top for the random drawing in Week 15 for your chance to win a full-version copy of EQ8 sponsored by our platinum sponsor - The Electric Quilt Company.

Verena from einfach bunt Quilts and I love sewing your blocks and look forward to seeing your finished ...

added by Karen Ackva 5 months, 2 weeks ago. under 12inchblocks , disappearingxblock , eq8 , eq8lesson , giveaway , sewalong , transparendosal , transparendosalw10

Twilight Frenzy Quilt Pattern Release from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

Today is the big day!! We are two and a half weeks away from Halloween, which also happens to be my birthday. I didn’t plan on it. I definitely didn’t expect it. Actually, I was trying to get ahead for next year, but here we are in the midst of another pattern release. This pattern is something that I have had in my Halloween pattern file for years. Most of the patterns in there are bat related. Looking back over the years, I can see that I am a little obsessed. Click here to see a deep dive ...

added by Annelies 6 months, 2 weeks ago. under bat quilt , blog , giveaway , halloween , modern quilts , pattern release , quilt pattern , quilts , ruby star society (Comments)

Island Batik Challenge & Blog Hop from Sew Preeti Quilts

The September Island Batik Challenge and Blog Hop is called Pieced to Perfection. We were required to make a paper-pieced project at least lap sized, using as many different fabrics as possible from our assigned collection.

I received Chromatic. It is an original collection designed by Deb Tucker of Studio 180 Designs.

Chromatic Bundle

Chromatic Fabrics

And here is my response to the challenge!

Bromeliad Garden

I chose "The Palm" block from EQ8 Block Library (under Old favorites).

The on-point layout uses 24 blocks. I used 21 (out of the 22) fabrics from the Chromatic collection. I used three fabrics ...

added by Preeti 7 months, 3 weeks ago. under aurifil thread , eq8 , fpp , giveaway , hobbs batting , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik designer , island batik fabrics , lap quilt , palm , paper piecing , pieced backing , schmetz needles , walking foot

14.5 Year Blogging Anniversary Giveaway! from Humble Quilts

I get a lot of joy from blogging and having an online community with my facebook group and those who read and comment on my blog.

It has been a long time since I've had a giveaway, so I'm calling this the 14 1/2 year blogaversary giveaway!

There is one pre-requisite: you must leave a comment on the blog.

I know many of you struggle with that but it shouldn't be difficult.

You can follow my step by step directions HERE (please try it)

It is important I have your email address so I can notify ...

added by Lori 8 months, 1 week ago. under giveaway

Make-A-List Monday - Progress, and Giveaway Winners! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

School is back in session, so I've lost all my excuses for not finishing things! Here are two of my three grandkids (Lilli is WAY too grown up to stand still for "first day of school" pics) this morning as they got ready to go...

Middle school! How did that happen? By the way, Emmy is only wearing computer glasses because she thinks they make her look cool. And Lilli is a sophomore, and so grown up. I have a couple of days of Nana responsibilities this week while my daughter is out of town, but after ...

added by Sarah Craig 8 months, 3 weeks ago. under giveaway , make-a-list , t-shirt quilt

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? Progress, and a Giveaway! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

Well, it's Friday once again, and we all know what that means! It's time for us to get our whoop whoop on. Are you ready? Let's go!

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Summer is drawing to a close - the kids go back to school next week - and soon we'll be hot and heavy into quilting season! I'm busily trying to finish up some things so I can move into the next season with a clear conscience.

I started out this week working hard on this t-shirt quilt, a commission for a local elementary school principal. I got the ...

added by Sarah Craig 8 months, 3 weeks ago. under giveaway , whoop whoop

Book Reviews and a Giveaway! from From My Carolina Home

I’ve just finished a couple more really good books that I want to share with you. I’m also repeating a couple of reviews that I did prior to the book’s publication date, and two that I just have to mention again on a dedicated book review post in case you missed them buried in a chat post. Read on, there’s a giveaway today too!

The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan – Historical fiction story of overcoming the austerity of rationing in 1941 England. Four women of disparate backgrounds enter a cooking contest to get the most of ...

added by Carole @ From My Carolina Home 10 months ago. under books and reading , dreams of arcadia , giveaway , insomnia , yellowface (Comments)

Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge 2023 Is In The Books! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

We've finally arrived at the end of this year's Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge, and you all did such an excellent job! At my final count, we had 106 active participants (those who made it all the way to the end of the Challenge), and you all created an amazing number of quilts! Do you want to know how many?

Isn't that amazing??? Just think of all that love and comfort spread across the world! I had a sticker on my computer case at one time that said, "Changing The World One Quilt At A Time ...

added by Sarah Craig 10 months, 2 weeks ago. under giveaway , h2h

Make-A-List Monday - What to Do, What to Do? from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

Amazingly, I haven't missed Monday - although Sunday kind of slipped right by me! If you caught yesterday's blogpost, you may have tried to click on the link to Moira's blogpost and found that it didn't work. Well, it's working now - so please click here and check out her post. It's the last guest blogger post for this year's Hands2Help Challenge, and I'd hate for you to miss it - she's having a giveaway, too!

And just for kicks, I'm going to add to the giveaway fun - I've got ...

added by Sarah Craig 11 months, 1 week ago. under giveaway , make-a-list

Its Wednesday! from Sew Preeti Quilts

Marrying someone from halfway across the globe has its perks. There is always something new to learn. Recently Paul introduced me to the Addams Family. I fell in love with Wednesday and she is the inspiration for my May project!

Wednesday Mock-Up in EQ8

But let's start at the beginning. The May Challenge requires that we use the Studio 180 Design Tool and the Winter 2022 Collection to make a project of any size. The guidelines included the following:

1. Work with two or more different size units.

2. Must use at least 30 units total, made with the ...

added by Preeti 11 months, 2 weeks ago. under aurifil , eq8 , giveaway , hobbs batting , island batik , island batik ambassador , lap quilt , modern quilt , pieced backing , schmetz needles , square squared , studio 180 designs , tool challenge , wednesday , zippered pouch

Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge Week 9 - Meet Our Next Guest Blogger, Emily! from Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Hi, all!

Welcome to week 9 of this year's Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge! The end is coming up fast, and I know you all have been working so hard on your quilts. I've seen so many beautiful quilts in progress that I know are going to bless so many lives!! Quilters really are generous people, and you guys are some of the best!

Today we have another guest blogger, Emily of Aunt Em's Quilts. Emily is also the champion for Quilty Hugs for Happy Chemo, and has been part of the Hands2Help Challenge almost from the beginning ...

added by Sarah Craig 11 months, 2 weeks ago. under giveaway , guest blogger , h2h

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