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New Pattern: Winter Blossom

Title: Winter Blossom

Designer: Sewspicious

Techniques: Regular piecing

Sizes: 4

Winter Blossom by Sewspicious is now live in QuiltInk! 🎉

❄️ Pattern Overview:

The Winter Blossom quilt is a beautifully modern design featuring bold, floral shapes and a cozy winter feel. Perfect for quilters looking to add a touch of elegance and warmth to their projects, this pattern is great for intermediate quilters and those looking to challenge their skills! 🌸🌿

🎨 Color Your Version in QuiltInk:

Get inspired by the stunning mock-ups in the QuiltInk wall, and start planning your own unique version of Winter Blossom! With QuiltInk, you can easily color and visualize your quilt before cutting a single piece of fabric.

💥 Special Offer – 20% OFF! 💥

Don’t miss out! Get 20% off the Winter Blossom pattern until Sunday at midnight! 🕛

🧵 Why You’ll Love It:

Modern floral design

Intermediate-level challenge

Endless color possibilities

Perfect for a cozy winter project

💡 Ready to start?

Grab your copy of the Winter Blossom pattern now and start planning your quilt today! Head over to QuiltInk, color the design, and make this beautiful pattern your own at a special discount!

New Pattern: Mosaic Ornaments

Title: Mosaic Ornaments Quilt

Designer: Cece’s Quilts and Things

Techniques: Regular piecing

Sizes: 4

The Mosaic Ornaments Quilt Pattern by Cece’s Quilts and Things is officially here! 🎉 This stunning design features intricate geometric blocks inspired by traditional mosaics, with a chandelier-style layout that makes the ornaments appear to dangle. ✨ Perfect for advanced beginners and beyond!

And guess what? Today is the LAST day to participate in the Cege’s giveaway by coloring a mock-up in QuiltInk for a chance to win amazing prizes—including a yearly Supporter subscription! 🏆🎨

⏳ Don’t miss out! Head to QuiltInk, unleash your creativity, and get your entry in before time runs out!

New Pattern: Another Feather

Title: Another Feather

Designer: Eudaimonia Studio

Techniques: Regular piecing

Sizes: 1

🆕 It’s Release Day! 🆕

✨ Another Feather by Eudaimonia Studio is here! ✨

A bold and modern quilt design that invites you to create your own stunning bird flock. Play with color, embrace diversity, and let your creativity take flight! 🕊️💙

🔹 Perfect for advanced beginners to intermediate quilters

🔹 Uses templates & precise 1/4″ piecing

🔹 Endless color possibilities!

Grab your copy today and color your version in QuiltInk before you start cutting your fabrics! 🎨✂️✨

New Pattern: Gingham Floral Quilt

Title: Gingham Floral Quilt

Designer: Mommy and Me Quilt Co

Techniques: Regular piecing

Sizes: 4

The Mommy and Me Quilt Co. – Gingham Floral Quilt is coming February 7th! 🌸✨ This beautiful pattern blends traditional piecing with modern gradients, offering endless possibilities for your next project. It’s perfect for solids, prints, and precuts like Layer Cakes and Charm Squares. Designed with fussy cutting in mind, this quilt will inspire creativity no matter your style!

Features:

Traditional piecing + modern gradients.
Ideal for solids, prints, and precuts.
Fussy cutting friendly.
Available in Baby, Kid, Throw, and Family sizes.

Which color combination would you choose for your quilt? Tell us in the comments! 💖

Mockupmonday #121

🖌✨ It’s time for quilt color inspiration! ✨🖌

#MockupMonday 121 is here, and the QuiltInk Wall is bursting with creativity! 🎨💡 Over 160 quilt mock-ups have been shared in the past two weeks—bold, modern, classic, and everything in between!

Swipe through for a dose of color magic and get inspired to create your own! 🚀🎭

Remember to share your QuiltInk mock-ups with us and join the fun! 🎉🎉🎉

QuiltInk Challenge Feb25

February is here, and with it comes a very special QuiltInk Challenge! Not only are we celebrating QuiltInk’s 4th anniversary, but we’re also embracing sustainability with an upcycling theme. This challenge is all about repurposing denim—breathing new life into old fabrics and reimagining them in your quilt designs. Whether it’s a pair of well-loved jeans, a thrifted denim jacket, or fabric scraps from past projects, this is your chance to think creatively and make the most of what you already have!

Before we dive in, let’s look back at our January Challenge, featuring the Earthtones palette. It was a fantastic start to the year, with nearly 200 quilt mock-ups submitted! The winner of the challenge was mandi, who earned free access to the Combo Star BOM by Plains and Pine—a fantastic opportunity to dive into a beautiful quilt-along experience. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their inspiring designs!

Let’s discover more about this month’s challenge and how you can win Quilt Your Jeans – The Class, an on-demand course from Sewing through Fog!

DENIM PALETTE

For this challenge, we’re introducing a one-of-a-kind palette thoughtfully curated by Radha from Sewing Through Fog. This selection features 33 denim fabrics, ranging from light to dark washes, with unique textures like tie-dye and torn effects. These shades and finishes offer a versatile and realistic way to visualize upcycled denim in your quilts. Whether you want a rugged patchwork look or a sleek, modern aesthetic, this palette will help bring your vision to life.

MEET RADHA FROM SEWING THROUGH FOG

Radha is a textile artist and quilter based in San Francisco. She studied costume design in college and spent 15 years in the corporate denim industry at Levi’s, witnessing firsthand the environmental impact of fast fashion. In 2021, she left the industry to reconnect with her creativity, making her first quilt from fabric she had collected over the years. Today, she focuses on upcycling, quilt design, and education, recently taking on a new role at FeelGood Fibers, a platform dedicated to secondhand fabric.

Radha’s quilting philosophy revolves around helping others find their own style, with a strong emphasis on light and dark contrast. While she primarily works with denim, she embraces the unique textures and variations it offers, making every project distinct. Her goal is to make upcycling more accessible to quilters, and she sees patterns as tools to inspire and educate. To learn more about Radha’s journey, inspirations, and best tips for working with denim, be sure to check out our full interview with her.

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 @sewingthroughfog, and tagging #QuiltInkChallengeFeb25. It counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.

Prize: Quilt Your Jeans – The Class, an on-demand course from Sewing through Fog.

The winner will learn how to deconstruct old jeans into usable shapes and turn them into three different mini quilt designs with expert guidance.

Selection: On February 1st, we will pick 1 mock-up randomly chosen between all the mock-ups in the Wall made with the QuiltInk Challenge Jan24 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 Denim palette in QuiltInk! Don’t you love them all?

Patterns featured are (click to color):
1. Denim Duo by Sewing through Fog

2. Seud Medallion by Guilty Quilty Studio

3. Sky Cabin by Toad and Sew

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 staet coloring!!

Here you can see a detailed list of the fabrics in the Denim palette and the names Radha chose for each one.

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

Happy coloring and quilting to you all!

QuiltInk Challenge Jan25 Winner

We have a winner! 🎉

The January QuiltInk Challenge brought us nearly 200 stunning mock-ups, all beautifully crafted with the Earthtone palette. Each one was a joy to see, making QuiltInk more vibrant than ever!

A huge congratulations to mandi, our randomly selected winner! 🏆

Thank you to everyone who participated—your creativity and enthusiasm are what make QuiltInk truly come alive. 💛

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

Giveaway by Cece’s Quilts and Things

A new quilt pattern, the Mosaic Ornaments quilt is releasing soon! To celebrate, a giveaway has been organized – three winners will be chosen to win a pattern or a special pattern discount code. To participate in the giveaway:

1) Access the pattern template on QuiltInk and create your own mock up of the Mosaic Ornaments quilt pattern.

2) Publish to the QuiltInk wall – share on social media as a bonus!

3) Top 5 will be selected from all the layouts and based on a vote (to be announced at that time), the first, second and third will be selected.

4) The winner will get the Mosaic Ornaments pattern for free plus a yearly Supporter QuiltInk subscription!! Second and third place will get a 25% discount code.

Designer Spotlight – Lindlee Smith

This month’s Designer Spotlight features Lindlee, the talent behind Plains and Pine. From her career as a Financial Analyst to becoming a full-time quilt pattern designer, Lindlee’s journey is a testament to following your passion. Based in Bozeman, Montana, she creates designs that beautifully balance traditional and modern elements, often inspired by her love for the Lone Star quilt.

Dive into Lindlee’s story as she shares her quilting journey, creative process, and how she infuses unexpected color combinations into her designs. Discover how she uses quilting as both an art form and a way to connect with others through her workshops, kits, and exciting upcoming projects!

Personal Background

Lindlee, 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 am a former Financial Analyst and Accountant who “retired” in 2022 to pursue my love of Quilt Pattern design full time. As “full time” as having 2 young kids allows, that is! I live in Bozeman, Montana with my husband, 2 kids (a toddler and preschooler), and black lab.

Quilting Journey

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

I have always loved being creative and was constantly drawing or painting or collaging. I have lots of memories of being in the fabric store with my mom when I was little and being so bored. Then my first job at 15 was in the fabric department at Ben Franklin Crafts and I still had no interest in fabric or sewing. I don’t remember what changed, but in college my mom walked me through making my first quilt – a queen size quilt that we still use! A couple years later my parents bought me a sewing machine and I was hooked. I loved the whole process from picking a pattern to finding the fabrics to cutting and sewing. It was an amazing feeling to make a quilt pattern “mine” simply by choosing colors and fabrics that I loved.

Pattern Designing

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

Becoming a mom at the end of 2019 was difficult timing to say the least. I was still figuring out how to be a mom when I suddenly had to work from home full time while also being a mom full time with no childcare. Quilting was my outlet to feel like “me” again. It was also during this time I discovered there was a whole world of quilters my age who were making and sharing beautiful quilts on Instagram. I felt like a light turned on when I realized I could design and sell my own designs. I worked on designing my first quilt pattern (the Big Sky Star) during that year and released the pattern in January 2021.

It is such an amazing feeling to design a quilt pattern, put the pattern into the world, then see how other people will interpret that pattern and make it their own. Most of my designs come from playing with different design elements in Illustrator. Sometimes inspiration hits at random times or when I’m laying in bed.

Style and Aesthetics

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

Probably 50/50 Traditional and Modern. The Lone Star is my all time favorite so usually design quilts that are a modern interpretation or new variation of the Lone Star.

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 love using unexpected color combinations – like a pop of neon in a mostly neutral quilt or using multiple colors in the background which would typically be just 1 color. My favorite colors to use are blues or warm tones (reds, oranges, pinks, browns).

Business Activities

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

(Membership, notions, courses, etc)

I have a handful of on-demand workshops and I also sell a small number of kits when I release a new pattern. Now I am starting my 2025 Block of the Month quilt called the Combo Star.

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?

My website: plainsandpine.com

Instagram: @plainsandpine

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlainsandPine

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plainsandpine/

Upcoming Projects

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

In 2025 I am going to be focusing on using what I have and I hope to host a few live events related to that so stay tuned for more details.

I haven’t started working on my next pattern yet but my plan is to design some beginner friendly star patterns for people who might be intimidated to make a Lone Star quilt.

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 using QuiltInk for coloring my patterns and sharing those mock-ups with my followers. It is the perfect tool for making sure you are happy with your fabrics/colors before cutting. It is such a fun and powerful tool!

Mockupmonday Jan Challenge

Earthtones Magic!

The January QuiltInk Challenge is in full swing, and we’re thrilled to showcase 166 incredible mock-ups created using the beautiful earthtone palette. These warm and grounding colors truly bring out the best in every design—just look at the QuiltInk Wall for proof! There’s still time to join! The challenge runs until January 31st, and the prize is amazing: one free access to the Combo Star BOM by Plains and Pine.

Don’t miss your chance to win and create alongside this inspiring Block of the Month! Share your creativity! Post your mock-ups on Instagram using the challenge palette and tag us to increase your chances of winning.

Plus, help us spread the word about this fun and inspiring event! Let’s fill Instagram with the beauty of quilting. Ready to jump in? Start coloring, and let your imagination shine. Let’s make this the most creative challenge yet!