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 Divide & Dash QALFrom the DesignerThis week we begin bringing the individual blocks together into the modern layout of Divide & Dash. By working in zones, the quilt top becomes easier to manage and assemble one section at a time. This first row gives us a beautiful start, combining Churn Dash blocks, Flying Geese, and open spaces for a clean, modern-traditional design. First Row

 Ganz schnell ist dieser Quilt fertig geworden: Der Meadow Mist Quilt nach dem Muster von Board and Batten aus dem 2026 Stash Busting Quilt Along von Meadow Mist. Der QAL startete im Januar 2026 und war Mitte März zu Ende.  

Mein Board and Batten Quilt aus dem Meadow Mist Quilt Along 2026

Auch hier hatte ich einige fertige HSTs aus Charm Packs in Kisten liegen. Für welches Projekt sie gedacht waren, kann ich heute nicht mehr sagen. Jetzt sind sie auf jeden Fall verarbeitet und zumindest das Top ist fertig. Gilt das als UFO-Fertigstellung oder ist das ein neues Projekt ...

 What conceptualized as a way to use up scraps in October of 2018 finally resulted in this quilt. 

I had seen a herringbone quilt in IQM catalog and decided to make it. I took all of my red/orange scraps and cut them up into 2" x 4" pieces. Same with some low volume scraps. Once I had a pile I began making the vertical stripes.  The stripes go fairly quickly as it's a bunch of partial seams piled one on top of another.

Once I had the layout and all the vertical stripes created, then came the tedious ...

With death we celebrate life that once was, but with birth, we celebrate life that will be. We have had a few additions to the family and it is always fun to make quilts for babies. A quilt that will be used and messed around with till it tears and tatters. The quilt would indeed live it's best life. 

I had a few charm packs of fabric collections by Rifle Paper Co. Their floral patterns are perfectly suited for baby quilts. I decided to throw up the blocks along with some Riley Blake dot fabric, hoping for a quick ...

I did mention two quilts from the shirts in the last post. With one quilt done, I was left with the light and really dark colored shirts. I began to look around for patterns and spotted the victory block pattern by VFWQuilts. I liked the boldness of the block against the background and thought it would work really well for the fabrics I had at hand.

I initially made a few blocks and arranged them till I was happy with the configuration. This could be a very busy design based on how the blocks were arranged so I grouped some ...

Hello Makers,

What if I told you you can easily pick a style, mood, and theme for every and any sewing project you could ever want to make, that not only fits your personality but is on trend, fashionable and up to date! Well, it’s time to celebrate and get our fabric dance on because our wishes have been granted! AGF Studio has created “The Cur8tor”! A specially compiled selection of 4 mini collections designed to cater to every fabric enthusiast’s unique style. Every season we will be dropping new mini collections consisting of 8 eye-catching prints that ...

Potager Lookbook is here! Brimming with quilting and sewing inspiration!

Spring blooms in fabric and projects with our must-see Potager Lookbook also known as our fabric project catalog featuring stunning Potager fabrics designed by the talented Sharon Holland, packed with inspiring ideas and projects.

Flip through the lookbook with me and get inspired to create with our fabrics!

Unleash your creativity with our FREE 'Home Grown' quilt pattern and discover DIY project inspiration & ideas from home décor to charming accessories, and stylish apparel—all showcasing the beauty of our premium quilting cotton and versatile substrates. 

*Featuring our Free Quilt Pattern ...

In late 2024 I participated in a quilting event associated with the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild. The ask was to create a house themed quilt that would be shown during a homes tour in Kansas City. One of those homes was of Mid-Century Modern design. When I was searching for inspiration, I came across a pattern called “Clerestory”, by textile artist Debbie Grifka. I found it in Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting magazine in May/June 2016. She also published a book in 2016 called Lines By Design Quilts that contains this pattern. I knew instantly that ...

In late 2024 I participated in a quilting event associated with the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild. The ask was to create a house themed quilt that would be shown during a homes tour in Kansas City. One of those homes was of Mid-Century Modern design. When I was searching for inspiration, I came across a pattern called “Clerestory”, by textile artist Debbie Grifka. I found it in Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting magazine in May/June 2016. She also published a book in 2016 called Lines By Design Quilts that contains this pattern. I knew instantly that ...

Ready to say 'oui' to gorgeous fabrics & projects? Our beloved Lookbook is HERE! This fabric project catalog showcases our collections and is packed with projects and ideas featuring Mademoiselle by Patty Basemi. Get inspired and see what you can create with our fabrics!

Come join me and flip through our lookbook book to get inspired!

Discover our FREE quilt pattern 'Bonjour Paris' and tons of project inspiration for your home decor, including charming accessories, chic apparel, and accessories each project showcases the beauty of our premium quilting cotton and available substrates.

*Featuring our Free Quilt Pattern: Bonjour Paris in Mademoiselle ...

This Nativity pattern is 27″ wide x by 33″ high and uses 3 reds, 5 blues, 5 browns and one near-white. The Paypal link lets you use any charge card for payment. You’ll immediately be given a download link for files to store on your computer. Ideally print the pattern pages (which are already mirrored) on sheets of freezer paper to be taped together. There are general instructions, specific sequence instructions, a color chart, and some single sheets ...

Adorn your projects with the beauty of nature through our cherished “Floral Elements” fabric blender collection, now expanded with eight stunning new pastel hues! Each fabric showcases a captivating large-scale floral motif, perfect for adding elegance and sophistication to your creations. 

This season, we're excited to present a cohesive palette of eight stunning pastel tones, each inspired by the serene beauty of nature's changing seasons. These calming yet vibrant colors are carefully balanced to complement your unique designs

To spark your creativity, we've designed two stunning projects using the versatile Disappearing Block technique. This block beautifully showcases ...

It's that time of the year again! Dust off your broomsticks and polish your cauldrons, Halloween is just around the corner! Get into the spooky spirit with a quick and easy last-minute witch hat garland project with your little ones. These adorable hats are fun to make with fabric scraps or our Fabric Wonders: 10” Square Packs, and they’re perfect for decorating your Halloween festivities!

We’ve whipped up some spooky magic with our 'Spooky ‘n Witchy' premium quilting cotton collection for these adorable little witch hats! Watch our quick how-to-video and download the Little Witch Hats Garland ...

Calling all quilting enthusiasts! Have you ever wanted to showcase your quilting skills while diving into a fun and creative challenge? Our Astrodelic Quilt Challenge is here to offer you just that! 

The Astrodelic Challenge isn't just about making beautiful quilts; it's also about the excitement of competition and the joy of creativity. Our most popular beginner-friendly pattern uses the strip piecing technique, making it easy to create blocks as a canvas for your imagination. It's perfect for a relaxing weekend project or anytime you want to add your personal style to each stitch and seam. You ...

Order this $8.78 pattern for a wall hanging or tote bag. The finished pattern measures 16″ by 18″ high. A smaller version, really meant as a coloring page, is also included so you can print it at any scale. Piece the 3″ tall individual triangles and then assemble triangles in rows.

This charmingly pensive gal is based on a figure in a 1884 scene by Danish Skagen painter P.S. Kroyer. Click here for a look at the full ...

I wanted to make at least one quilt using Island Batik Fabrics, for the Pantone Quilt Challenge 2024.  

There are so many beautiful peachy hues to choose from.

Island Batik Fabrics

Cantaloupe (Island Batik Basic) from the Opulent Oranges was the closest match for Peach Fuzz.

Cantaloupe

Carrot

So many ideas and so little time. I wanted to create something simple and minimalist different from Blush (a Colorwash inspired quilt top), and Peach on Earth (improv pieced quilt).

After playing with shapes, fabrics and layouts in EQ8, I chose this design.

EQ8 Mock-Up

First Block

I’m posting again my pattern of a “Girl Sewing” because it’s so interesting to see what people do to make this pattern their own.  Thank you to MJH; WS; TA; MO; and SS for sending photos. Click the $5 pattern download link to be taken to Paypal where you can use any charge card. You’ll then get redirected for a download that you should save to your hard drive, or pen drive at the same time you are making the purchase. Any questions drop me, Peggy Aare, an email at PaperPiecingHeartland@gmail.com

This pattern is based ...

This 72″ tall by 32″ wide Folded-Freezer-Paper-Piecing pattern is based on a famous painting by Polish artist Eugeniusz_Kazimirowski of a depiction of a 1931 vision described by Polish nun Faustina Kowalska.

Order this $23.75 pattern from Peggy Aare.

See previous post for more pattern details.

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— Peggy Aare