New Pattern:  Trestle Churn

If you love modern quilts with a touch of tradition, you’re going to love the Trestle Churn Quilt by @sewistry_nc . Inspired by the trestles on railroad bridges and the classic Churn Dash block, this pattern is a beautiful mix of geometry and movement.

It’s beginner-friendly, great for fine-tuning those scant ¼” seams, and includes three sizes — all using just four colors! I’ve been playing with different color placements on QuiltInk, and it’s amazing how much the mood changes depending on where the lights and darks go.

Swipe through to see some of the versions already shared on the QuiltInk Wall — every one feels unique. Then head over to QuiltInk to plan your own digital mock-up and get inspired by what others are creating!

New Pattern:  Look Up

 Tomorrow is release day for the Look Up Quilt Pattern by Christine from @tessellate_textiles — and it’s one you’ll definitely want to add to your list!

This stunning modern geometric quilt pattern is inspired by the architecture, colors, and energy of Egypt — and Christine has once again created a design bursting with color possibilities. 🌈

I love how this quilt invites you to explore color placement and value to make it uniquely yours. Whether you go for warm earthy tones, rich jewel shades, or a minimalist palette, every version tells a completely different story.

Come to QuiltInk to play with this beautiful new pattern and discover how endless color combinations can transform your quilt design! 🧵✨

New Pattern:  The Busted Beehive

Have you ever noticed how a single quilt pattern can transform completely just by changing the color placement? That’s the magic of coloring quilts! ✨

Today we’re featuring The Busted Beehive Quilt by Julia from @apieceoflovequilting , now available for digital coloring on QuiltInk! 🐝💛

This fat quarter–friendly quilt pattern uses hexagons to create a simple yet striking design — and what makes it even more fun is how much it changes depending on how you play with light and dark values. Try soft gradients for a modern, airy look, or go bold and graphic for a dramatic statement!

Part of Julia’s Blocking It Series, The Busted Beehive is all about smart, waste-free quilting — each block is cut entirely from one fat quarter with no wastage.

Come explore this beautiful quilt pattern on QuiltInk, experiment with endless color combinations, and see how different your hive can look! 🧵✨

New Pattern:  Eireann’s Compass

Today is release day for the Eireann’s Compass Quilt Pattern by Timi from @scatteredbobbins — and it’s arriving as part of a birthday celebration! Alongside her first quilt pattern, there’s a special birthday bundle offer for email subscribers — two quilt patterns at a special price! (Link in bio to join her newsletter and grab it.)

Inspired by the colours of Irish skies and gorse flowers, Eireann’s Compass is a modern quilt pattern featuring a clean, compass-style layout that’s perfect for confident beginners. With just four colors, it offers endless possibilities — bold and bright, soft and serene, or perfectly balanced neutrals.

I’ve included a few mock-ups so you can see how color placement alone can completely change the feeling of the quilt — swipe through for inspiration!

Head to QuiltInk.com, find Eireann’s Compass, and start playing with your own digital color combinations. Can’t wait to see what you create and share on the #QuiltInkWall 💛

New Pattern:  The 279 Quilt

If you love geometric quilts with movement, this modern quilt pattern will be your next obsession!

Meet The 279 Quilt by Lisa from @millieandbundesigns , now available on QuiltInk for digital coloring.

This modern quilting pattern is perfect for confident beginners — bold, minimal, and built around clean shapes and striking angles. With just three fabrics, it’s amazing how much movement and depth you can create.

Play with color placement and fabric value to completely change the feeling of your quilt — go soft and subtle for a calm, modern look or high-contrast for something graphic and bold.

And if you love this quilt design, Lisa has a 30% off discount for her newsletter subscribers — the link to join is in her bio!

Head to QuiltInk.com, find “The 279 Quilt”, and start coloring your digital mock-ups today. I can’t wait to see your versions on the #QuiltInkWall !

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 ArtsWhen 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.