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I Couldn’t Stop Making This Scrappy Star Quilt… from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

Did You Miss It? At the end of last month, I released the Constellation Crumb Quilt Pattern—and I am so excited about this one.

This pattern invites you to dig deep into your scrap bin and create something truly special: a magical scrappy star quilt. And yes, I mean magical because it really feels like we’re turning nothing into something beautiful. It’s one of those moments where one person’s trash becomes another person’s treasure.

One of my favorite things about this quilt is how every single star center comes together differently. No two twinkle alike ...

added by Elisabeth DeMoo 1 week, 2 days ago. under blog , other , pattern tester , scrappy quilt , star quilt , stash buster (Comments)

What Can I Make With One Jelly Roll? from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

This is what can I make with one jelly roll. Wind Echoes is a pinwheel quilt

Are you looking for a new and exciting project to tackle? Do you find yourself staring at those perfectly coordinated jelly roll precuts… unsure where to even begin? Asking yourself: What can I make with one jelly roll? I get it!! That’s exactly why I am obsessed with designing jelly roll patterns. Yes, they look beautiful sitting on your shelves… but what if they were more?

What if they became something bold, modern, and completely satisfying to finish?

You can see light coming through the back of the quilt show off the seams similar to stained glass.

Introducing: The Wind Echoes Quilt Pattern

This month I have the perfect pattern for you — Wind Echoes. It was released a ...

added by Elisabeth DeMoo 1 month, 4 weeks ago. under blog , jelly roll , pattern tester , wind echoes quilt (Comments)

SWEET MAE PATTERN TEST! from Kwilty Pleasures

I was thrilled when asked to pattern test for Katie Zahm.

The Sweet Mae Pattern was adorable.

I began with some Zen Chic FQs some

friends had given me as gifts.

The line was called Frisky.

I chose a spotted GRUNGE for a background fabric.

It was such a fun design that began with a star!

I committed to make one block

To test her pattern instructions, and

If time allowed I’d make 4 blocks

For the baby Quilt size.

Even though each block contained 81 pieces

It was such a rewarding make.

I ended up making 6 blocks ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 6 months, 3 weeks ago. under 2025 quilts , baby quilts , belly bop , e2e , pattern tester

Rachel Fields of RF Quilt Studio from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

I am beyond excited to share a very special quilt with you! This gorgeous wall hanging was made by one of my pattern testers, Rachel Fields of RF Quilt Studio. It features the Drift pattern, which I’ll be hosting a Quilt Along for next month. Seeing quilts made from my patterns is such a treat—it’s truly one of my favorite things! Rachel’s quilt showcases the versatility of the design with a soft color palette that creates a beautiful contrast to the other versions I’ve shared so far.

Learn More About The Drift Quilt Along

The ...

added by Elisabeth DeMoo 9 months, 3 weeks ago. under blog , drift quilt , pattern play , pattern tester , quilts (Comments)

Drift Quilt Pattern in Action – Tester Quilt from Brown Bird Designs Quilts

Quilting is more than just fabric and stitches—it’s a journey filled with creativity, passion, and a community of makers who inspire one another. Today, I have a special treat for you!! I would like to share the work of one of my talented pattern testers, Miyuki! I know her as Miyu. She sent me her beautiful quilt so I could take some photos of it and I had so much fun with this bold and flirty quilt. Let’s take a closer look at her stunning version of the Drift Quilt and get to know a little more ...

added by Elisabeth DeMoo 1 year ago. under blog , drift quilt , moda , pattern tester , quilts (Comments)

PEACE OUT ! from Kwilty Pleasures

I just finished a pattern test for Frannie B Quilt Company.

One of the best thngs aobut testing for Corinne Wells is...

she allows me to do what I need to do

to make the quilt better suited for charity.

Sew for this I didn't do the Peace Sign or Hearts

on the quilt.

But I was able to sufficiently provide feedback

that she always appreciates.

This top will go to Stitching Sisters here in CBUS.

We make lapquilts for cancer patients.

They have a sewing center and I pick fabrics from

their huge stash....donations from others.

These ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 1 year, 7 months ago. under charity quilting , james stitching sisters , pattern tester

IT'S AN EDIT-ORIAL TEST PATTERN from Kwilty Pleasures

Another pattern test, Another Charity Quilt!

I love pattern testing AND paying it forward!

This was my recent pattern test!

My favorite quit charity is Stitching Sisters

Columbus OH

A huge effort that to date has made and disturbuted

39,000 quilts, yep three zeros!

At their sewing center I shop their stash

to make the lap size quilts.

I thought this pattern would be a great

Red, white (cream) and blue color combo!

The Editorial Quilt pattern is Jelly Roll friendly,

But I cut strips from FQs.

Strip sets were quick to make.

Blocks appeared just as fast!

Top ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 1 year, 10 months ago. under charity quilting , james stitching sisters , pattern tester

Goldilocks is Finished and For Sale from Mama Spark's World

Oh my goodness!I have had a lot of tops finished lately.That means I needed to send them to my quilter(s).When I was home I got a couple of them bound so thought I would share.First up is a pattern test I did for Meags and Me called Goldilocks.This quilt is so sweet I used the Three Bears fabric by Stacy Hsu for the pattern,The bears and goldilocks are all machine embroidered/

added by Mama Spark 2 years, 4 months ago. under goldilocks , meags and me , pattern tester

ORIGINS from Kwilty Pleasures

I never got my post together until now

regarding this pattern I tested last fall.

ORIGINS QUILT by Lifting Limits Quilts.

Carrie Cordes did an excellent job designing this fun and easy quilt.

I like to pattern test with an end result

of having a quilt top I can donate to one of my

favorite quilting charity groups.

Usually that is Stitching Sisters here in Columbus, OH

We make lap quilts for cancer patients at the

local OSU hospitals.

I bring fabric home from their sewing center,

as they have lots of donations.

Then the hunt begins to find fabric ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 3 years, 2 months ago. under 2022 charity quilts , 2022 sew my stash , pattern tester

MAINE THING...is catching up! from Kwilty Pleasures

Its been awhile since I finished this cute top.

I call it "The Maine Thing"

because the novelty prints are Nautical.

Naomi Pattern by Erica Jackman, Kitchen Table Quilting.

I was a pattern tester for this pattern.

Longarm Quilted by Kim Hensley, Happily Ever Quilting.

Enjoy the Maine Thing in

my Ohio yard

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 3 years, 5 months ago. under 2021 finishes , 2022 finishes , happily ever quilting , pattern tester

A ‘PERKY’ TABLE RUNNER from Kwilty Pleasures

Sometimes being a pattern tester has ‘perks’

besides getting great patterns.

For instance, fabric!

Corinne Wells of Frannie B Quilt Company

Designed a new line called ‘Elegance’.

She reached out to her testers and asked if we could turn around

a quick project using her new fabric line.

I committed to make a table runner and really

loved the mustard colors in this line.

Corrine sent me these fat quarters.

I looked thru my patterns, quilt books, Pinterest for inspiration.

Found this pattern by Nancy Zieman.

The heartbeat idea didn’t do anything for me..

but I could figure a ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 3 years, 7 months ago. under 2022 finishes , 2022 sew my stash , pattern tester , table runner

STARGAZERS IN THE GARDEN from Kwilty Pleasures

I have decided my favorite part of making a quilt is....

finding the perfect place to take photos....in the wild.

Come with me into The Franklin Park Conservatory.

It's a gem in the heart of Columbus OH.

The gardens are full of beauty and perfect backdrops.

This summer the grounds host a Topiary Takover!

UNESCO Natural Heritage Sites, inspired the animal topiaries.

All designs, constructed and grown by the FCP Staff!

My quilt caught the attention of this buffalo...stopped him in his tracks.

And a Bengal Tiger lay in wait...he had heard the news

of a ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 3 years, 8 months ago. under 2022 finishes , 2022 sew my stash , pattern tester , quilts in the wild

STARGAZING WITH ZEN CHIC from Kwilty Pleasures

Sitting here with COVID...

I tried to do all the right things, shots, booster,

social distance, mask, hand sanitizer, no family gatherings,

hunkering down til my legs hurt...

BUT

I became complacent about wearing my mask outside of my home.

I became to comfortable in large crowds

with ushering in theatres and at outdoor venues,

with NO MASKS on my face!

COVID GOT ME

But tonight I share with you something beautiful....

The Stargazer Quilt Pattern by Corinne Wells of Frannie B Quilt Company.

I was a pattern tester and this top was finished in fall of 2021

My Longarm ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 3 years, 8 months ago. under 2022 finishes , 2022 sew my stash , pattern tester , quilts in the wild

ELEGANCE FABRIC from Kwilty Pleasures

As a pattern tester we sometime get nice little perks.

This is the newest fabric line, ELEGANCE, designed by Corrine Wells of

Frannie B Quilt Company.

She reached out to her pattern testers to ask if we could make a project.

Turnaround time was to be quick, what would we make and

she would send us the fabric to us.

I said sure…how about a table runner and I love those mustard colors!

These are the FQs she sent me.

We could add from our stash but she preferred solids

And try to keep her fabric the star.

I ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 3 years, 9 months ago. under frannie b quilt company , pattern tester , table runner

Itsy Bitsy Spider Quilt from Mama Spark's World

I have accepted some pattern testing from Meags and Me. I love working with those ladies! I have 2 of the 4 I committed to finished, I will show you the Itsy Bitsy Spider one in this post. I traced the words and still need to do the hand embroidery on this quilt. My plan it to take it with me to NC and work on my hand projects while I am there. YES we are going for a week (maybe 2

added by Mama Spark 4 years ago. under itsy bitsy spider , meags and me patterns , pattern tester

STARGAZER TESTER! from Kwilty Pleasures

I feel very lucky to be a pattern tester for

Frannie B Quilt Company.

Corrine Wells comes up with some great designs.

The mission is taking designs of fabric and blocks

from traditional colors and style into modern beauties.

Stargazer had me working my testing skills to the limit!

I always make test blocks as part of my testing process.

These Charley Harper stars will become units in another project.

I soon found out there were LOTS of flying geese.

That's not sew bad, but the instructions made them

one at a time....brutal.

Of course, that was the ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 4 years ago. under 2022 finishes , 2022 projects , 2022 sew my stash , pattern tester

TESTING!!! TESTING!!! from Kwilty Pleasures

Recently I was interviewed to become a pattern tester for

The Frannie B Quilt Company.

Two rounds of survey questions and I was in!

Corinne Wells is the owner and

has a staff of excellent artists and designers.

Riley Blake is one of her fabric sponsors.

Corrine also has released her own fabric designs.

Like this Rocky Mountain Wild

for Riley Blake

Their mission is to take vintage patterns and fabrics

and give them a Modern feel.

Just perfect for me!

First up…I did a read only test!

Corrine said I provided excellent feedback

on the written pattern!

Next ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 4 years, 5 months ago. under 2021 finishes , 2021 sew my stash , pattern tester

TESTED from Kwilty Pleasures

Erica Jackman aka @kitchentablequilting

reached out and asked me to pattern test The Naomi

quilt pattern for her.

Of course I said YES. I love to pattern test.

I love giving feedback and using up stash at the same time.

In my stash I found several Maritime Modern FQs by MODA.

Enough to make a baby quilt, with a few other prints and some solids.

I cut my blocks out 'one at a time" to make sure I like the fabrics together.

I also find it helpful to use a card with the various fabrics.

or in this case fabric ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 5 years, 2 months ago. under 2021 finishes , 2021 sew my stash , pattern tester

GIFT WRAPPED! SEWALONG BEGINS TOMORROW! from Kwilty Pleasures

An AQS Christmas Countdown begins tomorrow!

October 21, 2020

Tami Edinger Pfeil of BEHG Designs

has some adorable floor rug patterns

for you and there's a sew-along!

Patterns are free with the purchase

of a canvas rug kit at HANDBEGH Designs

Tami has fabulous quilt, rug, garland,

felted project patterns for you...

just click here!

Don't go yet...I am gonna show

you what I made using her pattern "Gift Wrapped"

Tami asked me to review the pattern for

"Gift Wrapped"

I asked if I could show the versatility of her pattern

by making a table runner and ...

added by Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures 5 years, 5 months ago. under 2020 finishes , aqs christmas countdown , pattern tester , sew my stash 2020

Become An Awesome Quilt Tester from Carol Lyles Shaw

In 2019, I had a great team of testers work on my Fractured Triangles Pattern. I felt so honored that they chose to work with me. Their feedback helped me improve several parts of the pattern. Some (but not all) pattern designers offer the opportunity to test their upcoming patterns. We value the feedback [ ...Continue Reading ]

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added by Carole Lyles Shaw 6 years, 3 months ago. under beginner quilter , pattern tester , pattern testers , patterns , quilt pattern , quilt pattern tester , quilt patterns , quilts , tips , tutorials , uncategorized (Comments)

What Are Quilters Blogging About Today?

Did You Miss It? At the end of last month, I released the Constellation Crumb Quilt Pattern—and I am so excited about this one.

Introducing: The Wind Echoes Quilt Pattern