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COTY 2026 from Kona Cotton Solids now on QuiltInk

As I promised in my last newsletter, I share more about the new COTY 2026 from Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman, now added to QuiltInk to help you plan your quilts with confidence.

This rich green feels grounded, calming, and full of life — a color strongly connected to growth, balance, and natural harmony. It works beautifully in modern quilts and adds depth to both bold and softer designs.

To explore it further, I’ve created three color palettes — monochromatic, analogous, and complementary — showing different ways to combine this color with Kona Cottons.

You’ll also see 8 quilt mock-ups, all colored in QuiltInk, using patterns by:
Urbe by @kellifox_designs
Dancing Geese by @alexandrabordallo
Grow Wild by @eudaimoniastudious
Sweet Serenade by @a_stitch_is_a_stitch
Spruce by @bookendsquilting
Pressed in Pine by @craftymoose_quilts
Checked Out by @jessirash
Tilt and Twirl by @duenorthhandmade

Swipe, get inspired, and start planning your next quilt before cutting any fabric 💚

NEW! Grayscale Mode on QuiltInk!

Are you aware of the new Grayscale Mode on QuiltInk? 🖤🤍
This exciting addition lets you see your quilt patterns in shades of gray before coloring. It’s perfect for testing contrasts, exploring value balance, and planning your palette without distractions.

Using it is simple — just click the Grayscale icon at the top right on any coloring page. Instantly, your pattern switches to shades of gray, giving you a clear blueprint to plan your colors with confidence.

Grayscale is a game-changer for discovering your unique color style, experimenting with prints or solids, and ensuring your final quilt has the perfect balance.

💡 Tip: Save this post and share it with your quilting friends — everyone can use this free feature on any QuiltInk coloring page to improve their coloring skills!

QuiltInk Challenge Aug25 Winner

The August QuiltInk Challenge has wrapped — and what a serene and inspiring month of color it’s been! With the Olive Grove palette taking center stage, the QuiltInk Wall blossomed with mock-ups that celebrated calm, natural tones and modern quilting creativity.

This month’s palette, Olive Grove, was designed by Amber Elliott of @alderwoodstudio for Riley Blake Designs. With soft greens, warm neutrals, and subtle prints inspired by sun-warmed herbs and garden paths, this collection brings a soothing, versatile vibe to any quilt. We’re so grateful to Amber for sharing her vision and for sponsoring this month’s fabulous prize.

And now… congratulations to clrgygrl, the randomly selected winner of the August Challenge! Your mock-ups for the featured quilt patterns captured the essence of Olive Grove beautifully — and you’ll receive a Fat Quarter bundle from the Olive Grove fabric collection, sent directly to your sewing space sponsored by Amber. (Please check your email inbox!)

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who participated. Your creativity keeps QuiltInk a vibrant, inspiring, and joyful place for quilters to explore color, patterns, and imagination.

Stay tuned — August’s challenge is launching soon, and you won’t want to miss it!

QuiltInk Challenge Aug25

This month, we’re inviting you to embrace serenity and warmth with the Olive Grove fabric collection by Amber Elliot of Alderwood Studio for Riley Blake Designs. Inspired by sun-kissed herbs, winding garden paths, and a gentle Mediterranean ambiance, this collection feels soft, earthy, and wonderfully comforting. Whether you’re drawn to quiet neutrals or organic textures, this palette offers the perfect backdrop for calm, deeply personal quilt designs.

Before we begin, let’s congratulate our July winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the July edition, and a special shout-out to @geohorse—your Letters Love mock‑ups by Jo Wright Makes were full of charm, and as our randomly selected winner you’ll receive a 10-piece Fat Quarter bundle of beautiful batiks, sent directly from India!. We loved seeing your creativity shine!

Olive Grove Fabric Collection

For this challenge, QuiltInk is pleased to present a curated palette of fabrics drawn from the Olive Grove collection by Amber Elliot. This calming array includes soft olive greens, muted teals, herb-toned neutrals, and subtle golden accents—each hue echoing the soothing tones of olive branches beneath warm sunlight.

These fabrics invite a sense of grounded creativity—ideal for quilts that feel at home, or projects that bring kindness and connection into play. Whether you’re working with floral motifs or minimalist geometry, Olive Grove offers a beautiful canvas for meaningful mock-ups.

Start planning your upcoming quilting projects with this wonderful fabric collection as you join our monthly challenge!

Note: Olive Grove fabric collection has been released thisAugust 2025!

Amber Elliot

Amber is a modern pattern designer, author, fabric designer, and educator. She runs the Modern Makes Membership, teaches technique and pattern writing courses, and releases modern patterns under the Alderwood Studio brand. She designs fabric for Riley Blake Designs, and draws inspiration for both her fabric and her quilt patterns from the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Amber lives in Portland with her two small children and enjoys gardening, painting, and knitting in her free time.

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 Instagram, mentioning @quilt_ink and @alderwoodstudio, and tagging #QuiltInkChallengeAug24. It counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.

Prize: A Fat Quarter bundle from the Olive Grove fabric collection by Alderwood Studio.

The winner will receive this stunning FQ selection, generously sponsored by Amber of Alderwood Studio

Selection: On September1st, we will pick 1 mock-up randomly chosen between all the mock-ups in the Wall made with the QuiltInk Challenge Aug25 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 quilt patterns mock-ups using the Olive Grove palette in QuiltInk! I love them all!

Remember you can use the QuitlInk Wall filter to see all the mock-ups for the Challenge alive.

Curious about how to find the palette to participate. Follow these steps and start coloring!!

And here you can check the name of the Aug25 Challenge palette – Olive Grove by Alderwood Studio. Aren’t they amazing?

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

Happy coloring and quilting to you all!

QuiltInk Challenge Jul25 Winner

The July QuiltInk Challenge has come to a close — and what an explosion of bold, joyful color it was! With batiks taking center stage, the QuiltInk Wall lit up with vibrant mock-ups that celebrated texture, tradition, and creative freedom.

This month’s palette, Vivid Intentions, was curated by Prarthana of @cecesquiltsandthings and featured a stunning range of batiks — hand-dyed by The Square Inch in Chennai, India. We’re deeply grateful to Prarthana for bringing this global touch to QuiltInk and for sponsoring such a unique and meaningful prize.

And now… a big congratulations to @geohorse, the randomly selected winner of the July Challenge! Your mock-up for the Letter Love quilt pattern by Jo Wright Makes were bursting with personality and warmth. You’ll receive a 10-piece Fat Quarter bundle of beautiful batiks, sent directly from India! (Please check your email inbox)

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined the challenge. Your designs continue to make QuiltInk a joyful and inspiring place to play with color and quilting ideas.

Stay tuned — August’s challenge is launching soon, and you won’t want to miss it!

Phantasm Fabric Collection by Libs Elliott

It’s time for a new #QuiltInkInspo drop — and this one is giving spooky summer vibes in the best possible way! 👻🖤

We’re thrilled to share that the Phantasm fabric collection by @libselliott is now available on QuiltInk for digital coloring — just as it begins arriving at quilt shops this month!

This bold new collection from @andoverfabrics is all about edgy elegance: think bats, skulls, spider‑web hearts, and night moths in rich, moody tones. A perfect palette for modern quilters who love a little mystery in their makes. 🦇🕷️✨

🧵 Swipe through to see how Phantasm brings these QuiltInk-hosted patterns to life:
– Tetra Star by @mommyandmequiltco
– Grandma Core by @mija.handmade
– Perseids by @alexandrabordallo
– Creepy Eyes by @quiltilus
– Bloem by @libselliott

Ready to plan your own project with this hauntingly beautiful collection? Head to www.quiltink.com, search for “Phantasm” in the fabrics list, and start coloring mock-ups today — all before you even cut into your fabric!

🛍️ Preorders are open at many local quilt shops — grab yardage, panels, or bundles and get a head start on your fall sewing lineup.

Which mock-up speaks to you most? Drop your favorite below! ⬇️

QuiltInk Challenge Jul25

This month, we’re embracing bold expression with Vivid Intentions, a rich, radiant palette built around a stunning selection of batiks curated by Cece’s Quilts and Things— one of QuiltInk’s international designers, originally from India and now based in Australia.

As a global platform, QuiltInk celebrates creativity from all corners of the quilting world, and this challenge is a tribute to that vibrant diversity. With Vivid Intentions, we invite you to explore the depth and movement of batik fabrics — a technique rooted in many cultures across Asia, including Cece’s Indian heritage. The textures and tones in this palette, including hand-dyed fabrics from The Square Inch in Chennai, speak of tradition, craftsmanship, and artistic freedom — perfect for bold mock-ups with meaning.

But first, let’s give a big shout-out to the winner of the June QuiltInk Challenge!

From soft vintage hues to dreamy layouts, the QuiltInk Wall was full of heart last month thanks to the Love Letters palette by Becca Plymale. We were touched by every romantic, delicate creation. Congratulations to @ljculver56, our randomly selected winner for June! You’ll receive a gorgeous 11 Fat Quarter bundle of Love Letters by Becca Plymale for Art Gallery Fabrics — a huge thank-you to Becca for sharing such a beautiful collection with the community! And thank YOU all for filling QuiltInk with beauty, month after month.

THE PALETTE

Batik fabrics are created through a wax-resist dyeing process and are known for their depth, movement, and organic beauty. While often associated with Indonesia, India has its own unique batik traditions. Cece’s palette blends these soft, loosely woven Indian batiks with handmade, hand-dyed fabrics from The Square Inch — a small shop based in Chennai.

The result? A striking selection of fabrics layered with color, texture, and intention — ideal for quilters ready to make a bold statement. Whether you already love batiks or are curious to try them, this is your chance to let vibrant fabrics guide your design.

This month, one lucky winner will receive a Fat Quarter bundle featuring the 10 batiks from the Vivid Intentions palette, sent directly from India — a special prize generously sponsored by Cece herself!

Whether you’re a longtime batik lover or it’s your first time diving in, this is your chance to play with rich contrasts, layered tones, and storytelling through color. We can’t wait to see your interpretations of Vivid Intentions all over the QuiltInk Wall!

THE DESIGNER

Prarthana Inglis is a passionate quilt maker and pattern designer. With a lifelong love for artistic expression, from sketching, knitting, and crochet to sewing, she discovered quilting in 2011 and has since turned it into both her art and calling. What began as a therapeutic outlet during a life transition has blossomed into Cece’s Quilts and Things, named in honour of her grandmother, a lifelong encourager of creativity, whose middle name was Cecelia.

Now based in Brisbane, Australia, Prarthana crafts one-of-a-kind quilted pieces and designs accessible patterns that blend precision with personal storytelling. Drawing inspiration from her multicultural background and experiences in India, the U.S. and Australia, she creates with purpose, sustainability, and soul. Her mission? To share the joy of quilting through workshops, bespoke pieces, and heartfelt design, keeping this timeless art both alive and approachable.

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 Instagram, mentioning @quilt_ink , @becca.plymale.creative and tagging #QuiltInkChallengeJun25. It counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.

PRIZE!
🎁 One lucky winner will receive 10 FQ bundle of hand-dyed batiks, sent directly to them from India!

Selection: On August 1st, we will randomly pick1 mock-up chosen between all the mock-ups in the Wall made with the QuiltInk Challenge Jul25 palette (the ones with the gift icon).

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

Here are some examples of quilt patterns mock-ups using the Vivid Intentions palette in QuiltInk! The possibilities are endless!

Patterns featured are (click to color):

1. Colourful Mosaic by Cece’s Quilts and Things

2. Sightline by Mich Flook Makes

3. Perseids by Alexandra Bordallo

Remember by clicking on the gift icon in the QuitlInk Wall you will be able to see all the mock-ups for the Challenge alive.

Curious about how to find the palette to participate. Follow these steps and start coloring!!

Here you can see a detailed list of the fabrics in the Vivid Intentions palette by Becca Plymale for Art Gallery Fabrics

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

Happy coloring and quilting to you all!

QuiltInk Challenge Jun25 Winner

💌 The June QuiltInk Challenge has officially wrapped — and what a heartfelt celebration of color it’s been! With over a hundred mock-ups created using the soft and romantic Love Letters palette, you turned the QuiltInk Wall into a space full of connection, creativity, and quiet beauty.

This month’s palette was inspired by Love Letters, the beautiful debut fabric collection by Becca Plymale of @becca.plymale.creative for @artgalleryfabrics — and we’re so grateful to her for sponsoring this month’s dreamy prize! 🌸

🎉 And now… congratulations to ljculver56, the randomly selected winner of the June Challenge! Your gorgeous mock-ups for the Transcend quilt pattern by Eudaimonia Studios were full of elegance and charm — and you’ve won an 11-piece Fat Quarter bundle of the Love Letters fabric collection! (The winner will receive an email from us)

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined the challenge. Your designs continue to make QuiltInk a joyful and inspiring place to play with color and quilting ideas.

Stay tuned — July’s challenge is launching soon, and you won’t want to miss it!

QuiltInk Challenge Jun25

Welcome to the June QuiltInk Challenge!
This month, we’re celebrating heartfelt creativity with a palette inspired by the new Love Letters fabric collection by Becca Plymale of @becca.plymale.creative — one of the talented designers on QuiltInk! 💌

Soft blush, delicate creams, romantic teals, and elegant golds… this dreamy color story is all about connection, resilience, and quiet strength — a tribute to the emotions stitched into every quilt we make. Whether you love vintage charm or soft modern palettes, this challenge is your invitation to sew something filled with feeling. 💖

We can’t wait to see how Love Letters inspires your June mock-ups!

But first, let’s give a big shout-out to the winner of the May QuiltInk Challenge!

With nearly 150 stunning mock-ups created using the vibrant Let’s Ombré! palette, the QuiltInk Wall was absolutely glowing with color last month! Your creativity turned gradients into magic, and we were blown away by every single design. Congratulations to @6boredcats, our randomly selected winner for May! You’ll receive a copy of Quilts in Modern Color by Amber Elliott of @alderwoodstudio — a big thank-you to Amber for sponsoring such an inspiring challenge! And thank YOU to everyone who joined! Your mock-ups make QuiltInk what it is — vibrant, evolving, and full of quilty joy.

THE PALETTE

For this month’s QuiltInk Challenge, we’re thrilled to introduce the Love Letters palette, with the Becca Plymale’s enchanting fabric collection for Art Gallery Fabrics. This palette captures the essence of heartfelt connections with its soft blush, creamy neutrals, romantic teals, and warm golds. Each hue reflects the collection’s theme of resilience and enduring love across distances.

Whether you’re drawn to delicate florals or timeless motifs, the Love Letters palette offers a harmonious blend of colors to bring your quilt designs to life. It’s perfect for creating pieces that speak of love, connection, and the beauty of enduring bonds.

The winner of the QuiltInk May Challenge will receive a copy of Quilts in Modern Color: Creating Ombré Palettes by Amber Elliott, sent directly to them!

I absolutely loved reading this book!—it’s a wonderful resource for quilters who want to deepen their understanding of color. I had a great time learning new techniques and discovering fresh perspectives on working with color in quilting. It’s definitely one of those books that inspires me to try one of the wonderful projects in it, and I look forward to finding time to make one in the future!

THE DESIGNER

Meet Becca Plymale, the designer behind the beautiful Land of Enchantment collection! Becca is not only the creative force behind these fresh, joyful fabrics — she’s also one of the many talented quilt pattern designers on QuiltInk. Her patterns reflect her love for storytelling and modern aesthetics, often infused with playful details and coastal inspiration.

Becca lives in coastal Virginia with her family, and her background as a stylist and art director brings a unique sense of composition and color to her work.

She finds inspiration in vintage objects, nature walks, and the little moments of everyday life — all of which weave their way into her illustrations and fabric designs. Her creative world feels both inviting and nostalgic, full of warmth and personality.

On QuiltInk, you can explore and color her quilt patterns — and now, match them with her very own fabric line. It’s the perfect way to dive into her universe and add your personal twist. Whether you’re planning your next quilt or simply playing with colors, Becca’s work brings a sense of joy and gentle beauty to the process.

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 Instagram, mentioning @quilt_ink , @becca.plymale.creative and tagging #QuiltInkChallengeJun25. It counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.

PRIZE!
🎁 One lucky winner will receive 11 Fat Quarters from Becca Plymale’s Love Letters collection, sent directly to them!

Selection: On July 1st, we will randomly pick1 mock-up chosen between all the mock-ups in the Wall made with the QuiltInk Challenge Jun25 palette (the ones with the gift icon).

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

Here are some examples of quilt patterns mock-ups using the Love Letters palette in QuiltInk! The possibilities are endless!

Patterns featured are (click to color):

1. Rose des Vents by Namaju Quilt Studio

2. Karnak by Tessellate Textiles

3. Fairy Rings by Due North Handmade

Remember by clicking on the gift icon in the QuitlInk Wall you will be able to see all the mock-ups for the Challenge alive.

Curious about how to find the palette to participate. Follow these steps and start coloring!!

Here you can see a detailed list of the fabrics in the Love Letters! palette by Becca Plymale for Art Gallery Fabrics

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

Happy coloring and quilting to you all!

QuiltInk Challenge May25 Winner

🌈 The May QuiltInk Challenge is officially wrapped — and what an amazing month of color it’s been! With nearly 150 mock-ups created using the Let’s Ombré! palette, you turned the QuiltInk Wall into a gallery of glowing gradients and vibrant creativity. 💫

This challenge was inspired by Quilts in Modern Color, the beautiful ombré-focused book by Amber Elliott of @alderwoodstudio — and we’re so grateful to her for sponsoring this month’s prize! 💛

🎉 And now… congratulations to @6boredcats, the randomly selected winner of this month’s challenge!
You’ll receive a copy of Quilts in Modern Color — we hope it fills you with inspiration for even more stunning quilt ideas.

Thank you to every single one of you who participated. Your mock-ups made May extra special, and your creative spirit keeps QuiltInk vibrant and growing.

➡️ Stay tuned for June’s challenge — it’s coming soon, and it’s a good one!

A special thank-you to Amber from Alderwood Studio for sponsoring this challenge and sharing her passion for color with our community.

Stay tuned for the next challenge, and keep sharing your amazing mock-ups! ✨