QuiltInk Challenge May24

Did you enjoy the Spring palette for the QuiltInk Challenge Mar24? I certainly did! Seeing all the mock-ups created with it was a delight – a whopping 130 in total! The QuiltInk Wall is pure inspiration!

 
Let’s give a big congratulations to Bethanyinwonderland for being the winner of this month!
 
As you know, QuiltInk offers the possibility of coloring with solids as well as printed fabrics. The solid palettes are created by the QuiltInk team, based on company swatches and color references. Printed fabrics can be uploaded by each user, showcased by fabric shops, and pattern designers who are also fabric designers can showcase their fabrics. Are you ready to use a new printed fabrics collection?

This month marks the launch of the Winged Garden Fabric Collection by Alexandra Bordallo, a pattern designer in QuiltInk and also a fabric designer for Andover Fabrics.

 

Inspired by nature, this beautiful collection has been chosen as the centerpiece for our monthly challenge.

 

Start planning your upcoming quilting projects with this incredible fabric collection as you participate in our monthly challenge!

Alexandra Bordallo

Alexandra Bordallo, a quilting enthusiast and mother of two from Vic, near Barcelona, seamlessly balances her role in the education sector with her passion for fabric designing. 

Her journey began with her grandmother’s sewing lessons, leading her to delve into the world of quilting through various online resources. Inspired by new fabric collections and nature’s geometric shapes, Alexandra meticulously crafts quilt patterns, infusing traditional styles with modern elements like flying geese. Her love for vibrant colors, drawn from nature’s beauty, is evident in her designs. 

Beyond pattern designing, Alexandra collaborates with Andover Fabrics, bringing her unique prints to the quilting community, and licenses her surface designs for diverse products.

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Prize

Depending on your Quitlink profile you will be able to choose between:

– A “Basic Designers Plan” for quilt pattern designers, which includes 3 patterns in QuiltInk (Value: $90).

– A “Fabric and Kits Plan” for fabric shops, along with a pack of 1 private patterns (Value: $110).

– A “Supporter Plan” for quilters, along with a pack of 3 private patterns (Value: $65). 

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.
 
Boost your chances of winning by sharing your mock-ups on Instagram! Create a post or share in your stories, mentioning @quilt_ink and @alexandrabordallo, tagging #QuiltInkChallengeMay24. Each post/story counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.
 
Prize: Yearly QuiltInk Subscription. check details above.
 
Selection: On June 1st, we will pick 1 mock-up randomly chosen between all the mock-ups in the Wall made with the QuiltInk Challenge May24 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 quilts hosted by QuiltInk and colored-in with the QuiltInkChallenge May 24 palette by Alexandra Bordallo! I love them all!

If you are wondering where you can find the QuiltInkChallenge palette, check the following video!

And here you can check the May24 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 Apr24 winner

I have to confess I have enjoied a lot all the mockups the member of the QuiltInk community have created with the Spring palettes I set up using as inspiration 2 palettes from Coloru.cafe instagram profile.


130 colors versions have been created using a great variety of the public patterns in QuitlInk and it’s amazing seeing them all together. Don’t miss the Quiltink Mockupmonday number 86, it’s hypnotizing!


The winner of a “Supporter Plan” along with a pack of 3 private patterns: 
Bethanyinwonderland !!

 

Congratulations! We will contact with you by email, if you don’t get our email, please contact with us!

Tomorrow we will announce the next QuiltInk Challenge May24. With a palette from a wonderful fabric designer. Stay tuned!

Mockupmonday #87

We wish you a great week with this new #qink_mockupmonday ! The number 87, with nearly 200 #mockups published by the #quiltinkcommunity during the past 2 weeks. Enjoy it, it’s hypnotizing!

Designer Spotlight – Alexandra Bordallo

One of the aspects I cherish most about the quilting community is its global reach. Despite living on a small Mediterranean Spanish island, I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with individuals from America to Australia, and it’s incredibly enriching.

However, having someone close to you, who shares the same language and offers unwavering support, is truly comforting. For me, that person is Alexandra Bordallo. Beyond being an extraordinary quilter, quilt pattern designer, and fabric designer, she’s also a source of inspiration and encouragement. Today, I invite you to learn more about Alexandra, one of the designers in QuiltInk, through this interview. Enjoy the read!

Personal Background

Alexandra, 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 was born and raised in Vic, a city near Barcelona. I’m 37 years old, mom of two kids. I work 5 days a week with the amazing team at the education back office at Anthesis Group. At night, I design beautiful fabrics and quilt patterns.

 

Quilting Journey

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

My love for fabrics and sewing started early, learning basic sewing from my grandmother. A few years later, I entered the quilting world by following sewing blogs, patchwork magazines, books and tutorial videos. 

 

Pattern Designing

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

My font of inspiration comes from a new fabric collection, sometimes a color combination or geometric shapes in nature. I work in Adobe Illustrator and plan my quilt playing around with colors and geometric shapes during hours. 

 

Style and Aesthetics

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

My patterns have a traditional style with a modern twist. I likes basic shapes especially flying geese

 

 

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?

Many times, for me, color is the start of a new quilt. I like to use different palettes. My love for color is constantly evolving and changing. I don’t have a favorite color. I love greens, purples and yellows, inspired by a sunset and blooming summer meadows.

 

Business Activities

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

(Membership, notions, courses, etc)

I design fabrics for Andover Fabrics and license my surface designs prints to companies for products like, 

 

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 is www.alexandrabordallostudio.com and my instagram account @alexandrabordallo. You can also join my private Facebook group Alexandra Bordallo Patterns

 

Upcoming Projects

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

My first collection with Andover Fabrics, Winged Garden hits stores in May 2024. I just finished a second fabric line which debuts shortly and will be available in early 2025. New quilt patterns and exciting quilting project for 2024.

New Pattern: Camp Star

Title: Camp Star

Designer: Plains and Pine

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 3

Happy release day to Lindlee from Plains and Pine for the launch of her Camp Star Quilt! What a great new #lonestarquilt she has designed. Don’t miss it!
 
You can color this new Lindlee #quiltpattern with QuiltInk along with all her other patterns. Remember you can get inspired with the #mockups created by all the members of the #QuiltInkCommunty in the main #quiltinkwall and each pattern wall! The #campstarquilt already has nearly 30 different color versions!
 
Get your copy of the pattern and start coloring!

New Pattern: Molinos

Title: Molinos

Designer: Kelli Fox Designs

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 2

We are beyond excited to welcome a new designer in QuiltInk! She is Kelli from Kelli Fox Designs with the Molinos #quiltpattern, a modern geometric quilt design full of color possibilities!
 
#molinosquiltpattern was released last week and it’s available at Kelli’s website. Don’t miss this Advanced- beginner pattern perfect for solids and  printed fabrics!
 
Check the QuiltInk Wall to get inspired and start coloring! We can’t wait to see all your mock-ups!

New Pattern: Evergreen

Title: Evergreen

Designer: Kiley Quilts Room

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 1

It’s release day for the Evergreen pattern by Kiley from Kiley Quilts Room! As for all the Kiley’s patterns, you can #digitalcolor the Evergreen to find your preferred color choice in a faster and more fun way!
 
The #evergreenquilt is a scrap-busting pattern with options for either scrappy background or scrappy trees! It’s beginner friendly too!
 
Come to www.quiltink.com, register for free and start coloring, and share your #mockups in our #quiltinkwall . We can’t wait to see them all!

Mockupmonday #86

I have to confess one of the  #Qink_mockupmonday I more enjoy setting up and watching are the ones dedicated to our monthly challenge. Looking at such a big variety of patterns colored-in using the same palette is really amazing!
 
The #mockupmonday for the #quiltinkchallengeapr24 has 114 #mock-ups using the Spring palette for this challenge, which was inspired by 2 palettes at @colour.cafe profile.
 
Enjoy it and happy week to you all!

New Pattern: Jour Polaire

Title: Jour Polaire

Designer: Namaju Quilt Studio

Technique: Curve piecing

Sizes: 5

Yesterday was release day for the Jour Polaire by Claire from Namaju Quilt Studio. A modern vibe #quiltpattern perfect to try curves if you have never sewn them before!
 
#jourpolairequilt is quick to sew and easy to assemble thanks to the step by step instructions. It comes in 5 sizes: Wall Hanging (22,5″ x 32,5″), Baby (40″ x 45″), Throw ( 64″ x 72″), Twin ( 80″ x 90″), Queen (96″ x 108″).
 
Come to quiltink to plan your new #quiltingproject and remember you can register for free and you will be able to upload your own printed fabrics, save your #mockups and share them in the #quiltinkwall, the meeting point for the #quiltinkcommunity!

New Pattern: All Wrapped Up

Title: All Wrapped Up

Designer: Sew Joyful Studio

Technique: Traditional Piecing

Sizes: 3

It’s release day for the All Wrapped Up #quiltpattern by Rachel from Sew Joyful Studio. Color this amazing pattern inspired by gift giving on #quilt_ink and remember to share your #mockups with us. We can’t wait to see them all!
 
All Wrapped Up is a block based quilt pattern. This quilt comes in 3 standard sizes, with two Mini size variations and multiple colorways. It uses traditional piecing, including half square triangles and block based construction.