New Pattern: Afterglow & Afterglow 2.0

🌟 Just released and now live on QuiltInk — meet Afterglow and Afterglow 2.0, the bold and beginner-friendly quilt patterns by @sewspicious, perfect for quilters who love a modern twist on tradition! 🧵✨

Inspired by two timeless favorites — the Churn Dash and the Nine Patch — these patterns bring a striking, graphic look that’s super satisfying to sew and even more fun to color.

🎨 On www.quiltink.com, you can now explore both versions side by side:
🔹 Afterglow features 12″ blocks and a structured, classic layout.
🔸 Afterglow 2.0 supersizes it with 18″ blocks for faster finishes and bolder impact.

💡 Want help picking colors? Check out the mock-ups we’ve created or head to the QuiltInk Wall to see what other makers have come up with! With digital coloring, it’s never been easier to plan your quilt with confidence before cutting a single piece of fabric.

 

📲 Come try it out and create your own version today!

New Pattern: Petals Crossing

🌸 Have you seen the brand-new Crossing Petals Quilt Pattern by @tashaquilts ? This gorgeous design brings together soft curves and vibrant color in a layout inspired by a spring garden in full bloom. It’s the perfect quilt for showing off your favorite warm-weather fabrics — and now it’s available to color in QuiltInk! 🎨

✨ Whether you’re feeling bold or soft and pastel, you can explore endless color possibilities for this quilt digitally — no guessing, no fabric waste, just pure creative freedom. 💡

Need help choosing a palette? Tap through to see the mock-ups we’ve prepared to inspire you, or head to the QuiltInk Wall to see what other quilters have created!

🧵 Crossing Petals is available exclusively through Tasha’s new membership, The Quilter’s Clubhouse — a brand-new space full of community challenges, exclusive patterns, and monthly Zoom sew-ins. You can still get in on the founder’s price through June 30 — just $5/month or $50/year. It’s the perfect time to become part of this growing quilting community!

📲 Start coloring your version now and plan your next quilt with confidence.

New Pattern: Quilt Brew_ Artio

🧵✨ Just released and now ready to color on QuiltInk — say hello to Artio, the first pattern in Quilt Brew’s™ new series inspired by Celtic Goddesses. Designed by Hexen Haus, this bold and symbolic quilt honors the “She Bear” using the timeless Bear Paw block and historic Seminole piecing techniques from the 1800s. 🐾

The pattern includes 3 unique layout options, giving you full creative freedom to follow the design or mix and match blocks for your own twist. With Baby (36″), Small Throw (68″), and Large Throw (84″) sizes, it’s perfect for a meaningful gift or a standout piece in your home.

Now live on www.quiltink.com, you can jump in and color your own version digitally — test palettes, explore ideas, and get inspired before you even touch your fabric. 🧡

Swipe through the mock-ups for color inspiration and comment your favorite layout — which one would you make first?

Mockupmonday #136

☀️ #QInk_MockupMonday 136 is here — and the QuiltInk Wall just hit 200 new quilt mock-ups shared over the last two weeks! The creativity flowing from this community is incredible — every post brings a new take on color, layout, and personality. 🧵✨

Summer is the perfect season to dream up new quilt projects, try out fresh ideas, and explore color combinations that excite you. With QuiltInk, you can design digitally, test palettes instantly, and bring your vision to life before cutting a single piece of fabric.

💻 Go to the QuiltInk Patterns main page, color your favorite patterns, and share your mock-ups in the Wall or on Instagram to inspire fellow modern quilters.

Let’s make this summer full of bold color, playful designs, and community creativity — one mock-up at a time. 💡🎨

New Pattern: North Country Star

⭐ It’s release day for the North Country Star Quilt by @plainsandpine — and it’s already a stunner on the QuiltInk Wall! If you’re drawn to classic Lone Stars and Broken Stars but want a fresh twist (with no Y-seams 🙌), this one’s for you.

This design is like a modern nod to the Broken Star layout — featuring a radiant center star with diamonds extending into each corner. It adds depth and drama without overcomplicating your piecing.

🧵 Available in four sizes:
Baby (33.5″ x 33.5″)
Small Throw (50″ x 65″)
Large Throw (72.5″ x 72.5″)
Bed (90.5″ x 108.5″)

And you can make it multi-color or two-tone — either way, it shines! ✨

📲 Head to www.quiltink.com to color your own version digitally, explore layout ideas, and get inspired by other mock-ups already on the Wall. You’ll love seeing how much personality this quilt takes on with different palettes!

Which mock-up is your favorite from the carousel?

New Pattern: The Birdwatchers Project

The Birdwatchers Project is here, and it’s truly something special! Designed by @juliawachs.designs & @manderleymakes , this Block of the Month quilt pattern is for lovers of birds and foundation paper piecing.

Early bird registration (pun intended 🐦) starts today, June 12th. This block of the month project includes 14 beautifully designed FPP blocks, each representing a bird native to North America — and inspired by the much-loved game of Wingspan, sold by Stonemaier Games.

Included with your membership:
✔️ 14 Foundation Paper Pieced bird patterns
✔️ Fabric requirements + planning tools
✔️ Layout for a large throw quilt with sashing
✔️ Color guidance + palette suggestions to make it your own

Whether you stitch them into a throw, pillows, or mini quilts — it’s your quilting adventure to choose! 🎨

📆 Key dates:
🪺 Early Bird Registration: Now open
🕊️ General Registration: July 1st
🧵 First Block Release: July 10th

💻 Explore color possibilities digitally before you even start sewing — it’s the perfect way to find your own palette for this stunning quilt.

New Pattern: Great Smoky Mountains

 Looking for quilt patterns that are perfect for exploring color harmony? Steph’s designs in Quilting the National Parks book are a dream for color lovers — whether you’re drawn to monochromatic palettes, complementary contrasts, split complementary combos, or even tetradic schemes, these landscape-inspired quilts are built for color play. 🌈🧵

Today we’re sharing the third pattern from the book on QuiltInk: the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Quilt — a bold and geometric bed-size quilt (90” x 90”) made entirely with Half-Rectangle Triangles. It’s a modern interpretation of mountain layers, perfect for testing gradient effects or striking contrasts.

📲 Head to www.quiltink.com to mock it up digitally and experiment freely with palettes — it’s such a powerful way to plan your quilt before cutting a single piece of fabric.

📚 And if you haven’t yet, check out @bookendsquilting book Quilting the National Parks — it includes 20 original quilt patterns, each inspired by a U.S. National Park and designed with beauty, structure, and storytelling in mind. A must-have for anyone who loves color, nature, and modern quilting!

New Pattern: Olympic

🗺️ Do you love quilt patterns that tell a story?
The Olympic National Park Quilt by @bookendsquilting does just that — combining sharp lines and thoughtful piecing to capture the layered beauty of one of the most iconic landscapes in the U.S. 🌲✨

It’s the second pattern from Steph’s book Quilting the National Parks now available on QuiltInk, and it’s a stunning bed-size design (91” x 98”) made with Half-Square Triangles and Half-Rectangle Triangles. A true statement quilt that feels bold, meaningful, and full of creative possibilities.

This entire book is a love letter to nature, with 20 quilt patterns inspired by the beauty of U.S. National Parks — and now, thanks to QuiltInk, you can test your palette before sewing a single stitch.

💻 Head to www.quiltink.com to mock up your version digitally, explore color combos, and bring your vision to life.

👉 Don’t miss the last mock-up in this carousel — I broke away from the original layout and played with an entirely new color story. Have you ever planned a quilt using a different color layout than what the pattern shows? Let me know in the comments — I’d love to hear how you’ve made a design truly your own!

All mock-ups made using Pure Solids fabric collection from @artgalleryfabrics

Meet the Fabric Shops – Quilt Scouts

Our Shop Spotlight is heading into the wild this month—and we couldn’t be more excited to feature Quilt Scouts, the creative camp-inspired shop and membership run by the brilliant Megan!

You may know her from Modern Moon Quilt Studio, but she’s taken things to the next level with Quilt Scouts, where she’s building a bold and playful quilting world packed with curated fabrics, project kits, and badge-earning adventures.

 

Megan’s story is one of fearless reinvention: a former chiropractor turned quilt business owner who’s all heart, color, and creative spark. With a growing membership, exclusive kits featuring Art Gallery Fabrics, and an energy that’s totally contagious, Quilt Scouts is a fresh force in our community—and one we’re proud to spotlight.

 

Let’s meet Megan!

Let’s dive in and get to know the people and the story behind Sewing Arts.

Personal Background

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

I’m Megan—a millennial mom living in colorful Colorado. I’m a former chiropractor who swapped adjusting patients for quilting, and now I spend my days designing patterns, curating kits, and guiding fellow quilters through creative adventures.

 

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 picked up quilting in 2019 when I needed something that felt grounding, creative, and a little analog. Once I made my first quilt, I was hooked. It felt like magic—like time travel and puzzle-solving all rolled into one. After selling my chiropractic practice in 2022, I had space to dream up something entirely new. Quilt Scouts was born in May 2024—part membership, part creative camp, and all heart.

 

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?

Quilt Scouts started as an idea to make quilting feel like summer camp for grown-ups—with badges, challenges, and that nostalgic charm. It’s a membership community where quilters can earn badges for trying new skills, connect with fellow “Scouts,” and get inspired to explore more creatively and courageously. Think Girl Scouts meets modern quilting: cozy, adventurous, a little goofy, and deeply welcoming. Quilt Scouts has a growing membership base and a small-but-mighty shop full of curated fabrics, kits, and exclusive Scout swag.  

 

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?

I carry exclusively Art Gallery Fabrics—chosen for their dreamy texture, vibrant colors, and modern designs. My shop features fabric by the quarter yard and curated kits designed to help Scouts complete their badge projects. I love AGF solids and prints in spicy rusts, golden yellows, smoky teals, and berry-toned purples. They’re color-forward, richly saturated, and ready to become something beautiful. 

 

Special Collections and Products  

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

I’m especially proud of our badge-specific kits for Quilt Scouts members. Each one is designed to help Scouts try something new: from English Paper Piecing to zipper pouches and quilted checkerboards.

 

Inspiration and Trends  
What inspires you when choosing fabrics or products for your shop? Do you follow any specific trends or themes?

I don’t follow trends—I follow what I love. If it makes me want to drop everything and sew, it’s probably coming to the shop. I choose colors and prints that feel both timeless and fun, and that align with the playful spirit of Quilt Scouts.

 

Additional Services
Do you offer any other quilting-related services, like pattern design, long-arming, or classes?  

I don’t offer longarming or in-person classes, but I do run Quilt Scouts, a membership designed to feel like a creative summer camp for quilters. Members get monthly badges, exclusive tutorials and patterns, access to a vibrant community, and invitations to virtual retreats. It’s part skill-building, part inspiration, and part good ol’ campfire camaraderie.

 

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?

Where to find Quilt Scouts:

Website: quiltscouts.com

Shop: quiltscouts.myshopify.com

Instagram: @quilt_scouts

I use Instagram, email newsletters, and the Quilt Scouts member platform to share inspiration, sneak peeks, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes fun. It’s all about connecting with the community and making quilting feel less lonely.

 

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

Quilt Camp 2025 is coming up September 19–21! It’s our annual virtual retreat where members gather online to sew, laugh, and earn a brand-new badge together. Think cozy camp vibes, a finishable weekend project, and surprise activities sprinkled in.

 

QuiltInk Experience

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

QuiltInk has been a game changer. I especially love the custom palette feature—it lets me create mockups using all the Art Gallery fabrics I carry in the shop, which makes it easier for customers to visualize projects and pick colors confidently.

I love being able to save and export quilt mockups and color palettes—it helps with both designing and marketing. Plus, seeing other quilters’ mockups in the QuiltInk gallery is a great source of inspiration. It’s like window shopping for color ideas!

Designer Spotlight – Vickeidy Plybon

In this month’s Designer Spotlight, we’re honored to introduce you to a maker whose journey is stitched with courage, heart, and heritage—Vickeidy Plybon of Sewspicious. 🌟

 

A passionate high school Spanish teacher by day and a fearless quilt designer by night, Vickeidy brings her lived experience, cultural roots, and creative fire to every quilt she makes. From restoring vintage sewing machines to discovering quilting through a Singer Featherweight, her path into the world of quilt design is both unexpected and deeply meaningful.

Through her brand Sewspicious, Vickeidy is bridging gaps in representation and infusing modern traditional quilting with bold color, symmetry, and intention. We’re incredibly proud to spotlight her work and celebrate the inspiration she brings to the QuiltInk community.

Personal Background

Vickeidy, 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?

¡Hola! I’m Vickeidy Plybon, the brains, heart, and hands behind Sewspicious. I live in New York City in a small apartment with my husband, two kids, and too many sewing machines. I’m 37 years old and work as a high school Spanish teacher. I mostly teach newly arrived immigrants and heritage language speakers. This is my favorite group to work with because I was once in their shoes. I understand what it’s like to be a teenager in a new country, struggling to learn a new language. My family migrated from the Dominican Republic to the United States when I was 15, and I’ve lived in NYC ever since.

 

Quilting Journey

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

I started quilting in 2018. To make a long story short, I am a 4th-generation sewist. My mother ran a home-based business making custom clothing for people in our community. She studied fashion design, and pattern making was her specialty. She could make anything: wedding gowns, school uniforms, fancy outfits, suits, clothes for my dolls. You name it, she could make it. She even used a treadle machine for the many hours we didn’t have electricity in the Dominican Republic. When we migrated to the United States, she left that part of her life behind.

In 2017, I came across a sewing machine on Facebook Marketplace that reminded me of my mom’s old treadle. It was a Singer 99. It wasn’t working, but I turned to Google and YouTube and eventually got it running smoothly. That’s when I caught the bug and started buying and restoring vintage sewing machines. I did that for a while until I came across the Singer Featherweight 221. I had never heard of it, so I looked it up and found out it was a favorite among quilters. I didn’t even know what a quilter was, so I did more research. I made it my New Year’s resolution to make a quilt in 2018 and  I fell in love and have been quilting ever since.

What drew me to quilting the most was the freedom to create what I wanted. I love turning pieces of fabric into something that will be cherished for years. Quilting helps me quiet my mind and shut off intrusive thoughts. I can sew for hours and forget about daily life and its struggles.

 

Pattern Designing

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

I started designing patterns in 2022. I wanted to make a quilt designed by a person of color, but I couldn’t find many on Instagram. That’s when I realized there was a major gap in representation and decided to give it a try. I discovered that I love the design and writing process just as much as I enjoy making the quilts.

I learned how to write patterns through Amber Elliot’s Pattern Writing Academy at Alderwood Studio. It’s a very comprehensive course that taught me everything I needed to know. For me, designing a new pattern usually starts with the desire to make something specific. I picture the quilt in my mind but can’t find a pattern that matches, so I start sketching. I go through many iterations before settling on a final design.

 

Style and Aesthetics

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

I would describe my style as modern traditional. I love clean lines, curves, symmetry, and bright colors. I’m drawn to geometric designs that are interesting to the eye.

 

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?

I often struggle with color choices. I really like two-tone designs because they allow the pattern to shine. My favorite color is black, but my quilts are usually full of color. I tend to favor light gray, white, or cream as background colors in all of my designs.

 

Business Activities

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

(Membership, notions, courses, etc)

Right now, designing patterns is the main and only focus of my business. However, I hope to expand in the future.

 

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?

I spend most of my time on Instagram. It’s the main platform I use to connect with other quilters because it’s user-friendly and where I find most of my community. I share sneak peeks of upcoming patterns, current projects, fabric pulls, and occasional reminders for fellow quilters and makers.

Website: www.sewspicious.com

Instagram: @sewspicious

 

Upcoming Projects

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

I’m putting the final touches on a pattern I hope to release in mid-June. It’s called Afterglow, and it’s my modern take on a traditional block. I hope you’ll love it as much as I do.

I also have a newly released thread collection with Aurifil Threads called Hilos de Alegría. It’s a beautiful set of seven curated colors designed to bring joy to any of your projects.

 

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 love collaborating with and using QuiltInk. It opens up my patterns to endless possibilities. As a designer, I have a vision for what my patterns might look like, but when I see how others recolor them on QuiltInk, it always surprises me in the best way. The color combinations and variations that others come up with are ones I wouldn’t have even considered. It’s an amazing platform that helps fuel creativity and build community.