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New Pattern: The Bayside Breeze

🌊 Today we’re heading to the coast with The Bayside Breeze Quilt by A Piece of Love Quilting — and it’s now on QuiltInk!

This beautiful modern quilt pattern is inspired by everything we love about the sea: the smell of the breeze, the rhythm of the tides, and those peaceful moments when the sun meets the horizon. You can almost feel the ocean air just by looking at it.

I love how this design captures the calm and movement of the coast — perfect for playing with soft gradients, ocean blues, or even warm sunset tones. It’s one of those quilts that feels like a deep breath.

💙 Come to QuiltInk, explore The Bayside Breeze Quilt, and color your own version! It’s such a wonderful way to discover new designers and designs, get inspired by other mock-ups, and celebrate the creativity of our growing quilting community.

New Pattern: Urbe

Color the Urbe quilt pattern by @kellifox_designs on QuiltInk!

Released on October 1st, this modern log cabin quilt pattern gives a contemporary twist to a classic block. Inspired by the view of a city from above, Urbe combines simple construction with bold, striking design — perfect for quilters who love modern geometry and creative color play.

Whether you’re an advanced beginner or an experienced quilter, this pattern is full of possibilities. Go dramatic with bold solids, keep it calm with soft neutrals, or mix prints for a playful, personalized finish. It’s ideal for modern home décor, cozy throws, or baby quilts — and available in three sizes: Baby (48” x 48”), Throw (48” x 60”), and Full/Queen (80” x 96”).

💡 Head to QuiltInk.com to experiment with your own color palettes, test prints versus solids, and plan the perfect version of Urbe. Your next quilt masterpiece is just a click away!

Mockupmonday #150

🔥 More than 300 mock-ups shared over the last two weeks — can you believe it? The QuiltInk community has been bursting with color and creativity lately! I had to cut it down to “only” 200 for this week’s reel (and keep another 100 ready for next Monday!).

Every mock-up tells a different story — new palettes, bold fabric choices, and unique ways to see each quilt pattern come to life. Watching them all together is such a reminder of how inspiring this community truly is.

If you haven’t joined yet, head to QuiltInk.com, find your favorite quilt pattern, and start coloring! Your version might be featured in next week’s Mock-Up Monday. 💕

Designer Spotlight – Julia Bennett

This October, our Designer Spotlight shines on Julia from A Piece of Love Quilting, one of the newest designers to join QuiltInk.

Living in a small village in the heart of the UK, Julia combines her love of geometry and quilting to create bold, modern designs—often with her favorite Half Rectangle Triangles at the center. With a passion for sustainability and clever use of fabric, her patterns bring together creativity and thoughtful design.

Keep reading to discover Julia’s quilting journey, what inspires her patterns, and how she’s using QuiltInk to share her work with the quilting community.

Personal Background

Julia, as we dive into your story, could you provide a snapshot of who you are and take us on the journey that led you to where you are today?

I live in a tiny village called Welford which is smack-bang right in the centre of the UK. We’re as far from the sea as you can get in any direction. I have pretty much lived here my entire life and feel like I know everyone here! No where else will feel like home to me.

Quilting Journey

When and how did you start quilting? What drew you to quilting as a form of expression?

I’ve been quilting for around 9 years but have been interested in it for much longer. My Auntie is a phenomenal quilter and if I’m 1% as good as her, I’ll be happy.

I truly love the maths in quilting and particularly, the geometry. Triangles make me happy. It’s that simple!

Pattern Designing

What inspired you to start designing quilt patterns? How do you approach the creative process of designing a new pattern?

I’ve always been creative and once I stated sewing, I knew I wanted to write my own patterns. I was lucky enough to be able to take Alderwood Studio’s Pattern Writing Academy and haven’t looked back.
I like to be as economical as possible with fabric – the fashion and textile industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world so I think whatever we can do to reduce our consumption is a good thing.

Style and Aesthetics

How would you define your pattern style? Are there specific themes or elements that consistently appear in your designs?

I like big, bold and simple patterns that can be made from the least amount of blocks and fabric as possible. Triangles are my favourite shape, especially Half Rectangle Triangles and I try and incorporate them as much as possible into my designs.

Color

How does color play a role in your pattern designing? Do you have a favorite color? Are there certain color combinations you find particularly appealing?

My favourite colour is red though I probably don’t use it much in quilting – except at Christmas! Colour theory is something I am still learning about but I generally find some colours I like and go with that. I don’t think there should be too many rules and that you should do what makes you happy. And colour can make you very happy!

Business Activities

Apart from designing patterns, what other activities are integral to your quilting business?

(Membership, notions, courses, etc)

I sell AGF via my website and I have a small commission at a local craft and gift centre.

Online Presence

Where can people find your work online? (Website, social media handles, online marketplaces). How do you use online platforms to connect with your audience and fellow quilters?

You can find me at www.apieceoflovequilting.co.uk

IG & Facebook – @apieceoflovequilting

YouTube – A Piece of Love Quilting

Upcoming Projects

Can you provide a sneak peek into any upcoming projects or designs you’re working on? Any exciting collaborations or events?

I have a couple of exciting magazine submissions coming up – yep, they include Half Rectangle Triangles, a pattern release and, I’m hoping to have a stall at the Festival of Quilts this year!

QuiltInk Experience

How has QuiltInk contributed to your quilt pattern design business? Could you share your experience with the platform and how it has influenced your creative process and connected you with fellow quilters?

I’ve really enjoyed collaborating with Quilt Ink. They’ve been so friendly and helpful and their website really is seamless and so much fin to use!

It’s so thrilling to see people recolouring your design and hopefully, making it one day!

Meet the Fabric Shops – Kendra Davis

We’re excited to present a new fabric shop in QuiltInk—Piece Fabric Co., a vibrant Canadian store founded by the passionate and resourceful Kendra.

Based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Piece Fabric Co. grew from humble beginnings in Kendra’s living room into a bustling shop known for its incredible range of basics and curated collections. From Kona Cottons and AGF Pure Solids to Ruby Star Society and Legit Kits, her shop is a haven where quilters can always find the right fabric and the support they need.

Warm, approachable, and community-driven, Kendra has built more than a store—she’s built a place where ideas take shape and projects begin with confidence.

Let’s meet Kendra!

Personal Background

Could you tell us a bit about yourself? (location, age, educational background, …) Who is behind Piece Fabric Co?

Hi friends! Kendra from Piece Fabric Co. here, an online fabric store based out of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. Grande Prairie is a small city in northern Alberta, and I’ve lived here most of my life. My husband and I have owned a few businesses here while raising our four children.

Quilting Journey

How did you first get into quilting? When did you decide to turn this passion into a business by opening your shop?

I originally picked up quilting as a hobby when my (now adult) kids where toddlers. I had a friend who graciously walked me through the basics, and then I was off, looking up blog posts whenever a step was confusing. It was just the creative outlet I needed when it seemed like any other work I did in the home always got un-done within 30 minutes!

As the years went by, busyness kept me from the sewing machine for long stretches of time, but every once in a while I would sit down and make something, which would spur on a mini-obsession for a few months.

After working for many years alongside my husband in the office for his construction company, the forced slowdown of 2020 caused me to start quilting again, and I found that the fabric that I wanted to purchase from Canadian shops wasn’t readily available. I made a grumbling comment to my husband, “I should just open a fabric store”; to which he replied, “Why don’t you?” And the rest, as they say, is history!

Shop Story and Style

What’s the story behind Sewing Arts? When did it start, and how would you describe its personality, style, and size?

Piece Fabric Co. started off as a small shop in my living room, with online sales only. We grew quickly until there was fabric stacked in every room except the kids bedrooms and the bathrooms (even the kitchen had extra shelves in it to hold the overstock!).

We started looking for a warehouse space and came across a wonderful shop in downtown Grande Prairie. We moved the shop there in 2022, and then renovated the upstairs to be our apartment in 2023 – so I have a very short commute to work again.

We opened for retail (in-person) shopping for a time, but found that online shopping suits us best. We have the best customers and love to help people get their feet planted in the sewing world.

We are small but mighty, and strive to give the best customer service – answering emails and social media messages to help put together quilt kits and coordinate fabric.

Product Offerings

What types of fabrics do you focus on? How do you offer them to customers—by the yard, as kits, or with custom options?

We are mainly a quilting store, with a small amount of apparel fabric. Our focus is ensuring that basics such as Kona Cotton and Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids are ALWAYS in stock. Beyond that, we have a selection of Fableism, AGF Prints, Ruby Star Society, Essex Linen, and apparel fabrics in natural fibres. We round this out with notions and thread for apparel and quilting projects, as well as tools to make the job easier.

Our fabric can be purchased in 1/4 yard increments (multiple quantities are sent as one piece, of course!), and we offer many quilt kits and bundles. In addition, we answer several messages every day from customers who need a custom quilt kit or bundle put together – with a little bit of inspiration from a customer, we make their dream come to life! Well, the fabric for it at least.

Special Collections and Products

Are there any collections, brands, or unique products you’re especially proud to carry?

We carry quilt kits for the foundation paper pieced Legit Kits. These kits are huge (!!) and having them available from a Canadian retailer makes it much more affordable to our customers than being shipped from the US.

We carry ALL of the colours of Kona, AGF Pure Solids, and Aurifil Thread in most weights!

Online Presence

Where can people find your shop online? (Website, social media handles, online marketplaces). How do you use online platforms to connect with your audience and fellow quilters?

You can shop our shop at PieceFabric.co; but if that feels overwhelming (there is a LOT on there), we are always only a message away. Use whichever platform is easiest for you:

Email – info@piecefabric.co

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/piecefabricco/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/piecefabricco

Our social media pages are full of fun ideas and we post stories often-ish that is usually just me rambling about something I’m looking forward to or excited about!

Upcoming News and Projects

Are there any exciting new projects, events, or collaborations coming up that you’d like to share with the community

Now that Christine from Tessellate Textiles is back up and running, I am super excited for her upcoming pattern releases! I am working on ideas for fun versions and you’ll be sure to see a version or two of her “Look Up” quilt talked about on my pages!

QuiltInk Experience

How has QuiltInk been useful for your shop or customers? Any favorite tools or ways it’s made things easier?

I love being able to mock up possible quilt kits and show a customer what different fabrics will do to a quilt. It is so much easier to visualize the finished product than just showing samples of fabrics.

New Pattern: Get Well Soon

The just released Get Well Soon quilt pattern by Christine from @tessellate_textiles is now on QuiltInk!

This design carries a very special meaning — Christine created it as part of her own health journey, and it’s a reminder of hope, care, and community. The Get Well Soon quilt is a quick and easy sew, perfectly sized for snuggling on the couch with a good book, a cup of tea, or simply for gifting to someone who needs a little extra comfort.

What I love about this pattern is how versatile it is: whether you want to sew something uplifting for a friend who’s struggling, make a cozy quilt for your family, or just enjoy a fast, fun project, this one is for you. And with its clean, modern look, it shines in any colorway you can imagine.

✨ Get your copy, head over to QuiltInk and start planning your Get Well Soon quilt version today. Trust me, you’ll be inspired by the possibilities!

QuiltInk Challenge Oct25

Do you feel the thrill of quilting with a spooky twist? October is here, and that means it’s time for pumpkins, shadows, and Halloween-inspired stitches. There’s nothing more fun than playing with eerie palettes that bring out the magic of this season in your quilt designs.

For this month’s QuiltInk Challenge, we’re diving into Phantasm, the brand-new fabric collection by Libs Elliott for Andover Fabrics. With its bold colors and playful prints, this collection is perfect for creating quilts that are hauntingly beautiful, mysterious, and full of personality.

Before we get started, let’s take a moment to celebrate our September winner — congratulations to @XXXXX, who will be receiving a gorgeous Fat Quarter bundle from Alexandra Bordallo’s Flourish collection!

Now, are you ready to conjure up some Halloween magic on the QuiltInk Wall?

MEET PHANTASM

The Phantasm collection by Libs Elliott for Andover Fabrics is a bold, Halloween-inspired line that blends gothic flair with artistic drama. Phantasm carries a striking palette of purples, blacks, neon greens, and hot pinks, weaving together motifs like moths, spiderweb hearts, skulls, abstract florals, and edgy geometrics.

While its Halloween roots are clear, the line also includes supporting prints that transition beautifully into other seasons. Whether used in dramatic quilts, costume pieces, or statement accessories, Phantasm offers a balance of mystery and elegance, with enough versatility to let your creativity roam between spooky and stylish.

MEET LIBS ELLIOTT

Libs Elliott, a Canadian quilter in Toronto, transitioned from a childhood surrounded by antique quilts to a career in quilting, inspired by her love for textiles and a background in weaving and natural dyeing. Starting in 2009, she modernized traditional patterns and now designs for Andover Fabrics, releasing multiple collections annually. Her business also includes teaching, running the Sew Squad community, and collaborating with companies. Learn more about Libs at her website and instagram.

How to participate

1. Access to www.quiltink.com, sign in or create your free account.

2. Choose a pattern from the main page.

3. Color the pattern using the challenge palette, it’s the first palette in solid palettes list.

4. Share your mock-up on our #quiltinkwall.

5. Boost your chances creating a post or story on Instagam, mentioning @quilt_ink and @libselliott, and tagging #QuiltInkChallengeOct25. It counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.

Prize: A Fat Quarter bundle from the Phantasm fabric collection by Libs Elliott.
The winner will receive a stunning FQ selection, to spark spooky stitches and enchanting quilt creations.

Selection: On November 1st, we will pick 1 mock-up randomly chosen between all the mock-ups in the Wall made with the QuiltInk Challenge Oct25 palette (the ones with the gift icon).

The more mock-ups you create, the higher your chances of winning! Start coloring now!

This giveaway is open internationally. You must be at least 18 years old. This giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram. Participants release Instagram of any responsibility and agree to IG terms of use.

Here are some examples of Halloween quilts hosted by QuiltInk and colored-in with the Phantasm, the October Challenge palette! I love them all!

Remember by filtering in the QuitlInk Wall you will be able to see all the mock-ups for each Challenge alive.

Example Mock-ups are from:
Block Widow by Mija Handmade

Just 12 Fat Quarters by Taralee Quiltery

Splash Skull by Quilts of Whimsy Diana

If you are wondering where you can find the QuiltInk Challenge palette:

1. Pick one pattern on QuiltInk.

2. Open the coloring page.

3. Click the palette icon to select a new palette to color.

4. Select the first palette in the Solids tap.

5. An start coloring!

And here you can check the Oct24 Challenge fabrics. Aren’t they amazing?

We can’t wait to see all your mock-ups!

Happy coloring and quilting to you all!

QuiltInk Challenge Sep25 Winner

he September QuiltInk Challenge has come to a close — and what a joyful celebration of color and design it’s been! With the Flourish palette lighting up the QuiltInk Wall, we saw an array of stunning mock-ups that perfectly captured the spirit of creativity and play.

This month’s palette, Flourish, is the debut fabric collection by Alexandra Bordallo for Andover Fabrics. Inspired by the beauty of nature and filled with lively prints and radiant tones, Flourish brings a fresh and modern twist to quilting, inviting makers to explore new possibilities. We are so grateful to Alexandra for sharing her artistic vision with the QuiltInk community.

And now, a big congratulations to silvermanven — the winner of our September Challenge! She will receive a beautiful 12 Fat Quarter bundle of Flourish, generously provided by Alexandra, to spark her next quilting adventure.

Thank you to everyone who joined this month’s challenge — your creations continue to make QuiltInk a vibrant and inspiring place for quilters everywhere!

Check out the September’s challenge because it’s really fun and you won’t want to miss it!

New Pattern: Hand + Soul BOM

Big news today — the Hand + Soul Block of the Month 2026 by Brooke from @eudaimoniastudious is now on QuiltInk!

This BOM is more than just a quilt pattern — it’s a year-long journey of creativity, reflection, and community. From January to December 2026, Brooke will guide you through 12 unique 16” blocks, each one designed as a skill builder. You’ll explore playful modern designs, practice new techniques, and stretch your perspective as a quilter, month after month.

But here’s the part that makes it truly special: along with the block patterns, you’ll also receive video tutorials, journal prompts, reading lists, and giveaway opportunities. Explorer and Sage members will get even more with a private online community and monthly meetups — perfect for sewing support and deeper conversations.

By the end of the year, you won’t just have a vibrant 64” x 74” quilt — you’ll also walk away with an expanded toolkit of quilting skills and a meaningful connection to your craft.

👉 Ready to be part of it? Mark your calendar — the program runs January through December 2026. Come to QuiltInk today to color your Hand + Soul quilt and start imagining your own journey.

New Pattern: Carrefour

✨ Meet the just released quilt pattern Carrefour by @marchlionquilts on QuiltInk!

(French for crossroads) this quilt is a modern design beautifully rooted in tradition. A classic crossroads block is scaled up and divided into four streamlined blocks, then pieced in rows for easy assembly — simple, clever, and so effective!

What I really love about this pattern is how it uses a minimal fabric palette. With just three fabrics, you can showcase your favorite colors and play with values to create bold, striking contrasts or softer, more subtle moods. It’s incredible how much variety and movement you can get out of such a clean, geometric design.

This one is perfect if you’re looking for a quilt that feels modern and graphic, yet still carries that timeless, traditional touch we all love.

👉 Head to QuiltInk, color your own Carrefour mock-ups, and discover just how far you can push the magic of three fabrics. You might be surprised at the unique effects you’ll uncover!