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Palette Update: Pure Solids from Art Gallery Fabrics

We’re thrilled to announce a new QuiltInk palette update! The 21 newly launched Pure Solids by Art Gallery Fabrics are now available for you to explore in QuiltInk. This brings the total palette to a stunning 183 colors, giving you endless possibilities for planning your quilts!

These new colors have been added to the end of the QuiltInk palette. If any of you have the latest color card and know where these new shades fit within the full palette, I’d love your help—please reach out!

And don’t forget, you also have access to the Signature collection curated by Suzy Quilts from the Pure Solids collection.

Happy coloring!

New Patterns: Sweater Weather Sampler 2024

Title: Sweater Weather Sampler 2024

Designer: Nine Patch Quilt Collective

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 1

Yesterday was the launch of one of the most popular free Sampler of the year, the Sweater Weather Sampler 2024 from Nine Patch Quilt Collective! The past year it was their first edition and thousands of quilters joined them!

In QuiltInk we are excited to host it again, so you can get inspired and plan your version in a digital and fun way! Check the mock-ups already published on our platform (about 50!) and start coloring!

By signing up for this autumn-inspired sampler QAL, beginning September 5th, here’s what you can expect to see!

Every Thursday for nine weeks, you will receive a new quilt block pattern to your email inbox! The patterns range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate and will feature many different techniques!

Once you sign up, you’ll receive a welcome email with all the details you’ll need – fabric requirements, fabric shops with quilt kits, a link to a QAL Facebook Group, etc.!

Weekly QAL prizes! Winners must follow each of the nine designers on Instagram and post the progress of your quilt using the hashtag #sweaterweathersampler2024

Meet the group of nine talented pattern designers!

@abbymaed

@carnelianquilting

@craftymoose_quilts

@creamcitystudio

@dreamlandquilting

@heck.yes.sewco

@quiltscoutsofamerica

@remivailstudio

@sewjoyfulstudio

New Patterns: Nap-at-Noon Maxi/Mini Star

Title: Nan-at-Noon Mini/Maxi Star

Designer: Octopurse

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 4 each pattern

In 2 days, there will be the release of the Nap-at-Noon Mini and Maxi Star #quiltpatterns by Octopurse. We are excited to host these wonderful patterns on our platform for you to plan your unique version and be part of the contest organized by Daphne before the release.

Come to QuitlInk, color the Nap-at-Noon Mini and Maxi Star quilt, publish your mock-ups in the QuitlInk Wall and you can win a pdf copy of each one Maxi or Mini Nap-at-Noon star pattern or a yearly supporter subscription to QuitlInk! Daphné, Chachou will choose our preferred mock-ups! Hurry up, we will choose the three lucky winners on Friday the 23rd, release date of the Nap-at-Noon pattern

New Pattern: Garden Dreams

Title: Garden Dreams

Designer: Alderwood Studio

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 3

We are excited to announce the just released Gardens Dream #quiltpattern by Alderwood Studio is now in QuiltInk! Make as many mock-ups you can imagine in no time to find your perfect one.

Once you have your fabric choice done, check the fabric requirements in the exporting sheet, so you can easily get the fabrics you need to sew your unique version.

And remember you share your versions in the QuitlInk Wall. It’s really inspiring to enjoy each other’s creations!

Palette Update: Ruby + Bee -Windham

Taking advantage of the quiet August in QuiltInk, I want to share the latest palette updates we’ve made in the QuiltInk Solids palettes.

Today, it’s the turn to show you the new 15 fabrics Whidham has recently added to the Ruby and Bee Solids. Now, with a total of 70 colors/fabrics, you have even more options to plan your quilts with the perfect palette.

Dive in and explore these new additions to bring your creative visions to life!

Mockupmonday #100

🎉 It’s the 100th #Qink_MockupMonday, and we’re thrilled to share this week’s reel! 🎉

Even in the midst of summer’s heat, our amazing community continues to create. This week’s reel features 73 stunning mock-ups, proving that our community is more vibrant than ever, with new patterns and mock-ups popping up each day.

Thank you for being part of this journey—your creativity and passion keep QuiltInk thriving! Let’s continue to inspire each other and celebrate many more milestones together! ✨

New Pattern: Cubism

Title: Cubism

Designer: Toad and Sew

Technique: Traditional piecing

Sizes: 1

The Cubism Quilt by Toad and Sew, originally a Toad Circle exclusive quilt pattern, is now available for purchase on Taylor’s website—and you can plan your unique version with QuiltInk!

Get inspired by the QuiltInk Wall, start coloring with your preferred solids or printed fabrics, and download a fabric requirements list to sew your one-of-a-kind creation.

Mockupmonday #99

The QuiltInk Walls burning again! I’ve kept the mock-ups from the #quiltinkchallengeaug24 for a #qink_mockupmonday special edition, and this #mockupmonday showcases an incredible 186 # quiltmockup ! Enjoy this amazing, inspiring video!

Happy new week, quilty friends!

New Pattern: Alexx

Title: Alexx

Designer: ELM Circle Quilt Studios

Technique: Traditional peicing

Sizes: 2

The Alexx #quiltpattern , released on August 1st, is available in QuiltInk so you can make your mock-ups in a digital, fun and fast way!

This pattern has endless color possibilities. By playing with color, you can create totally different quilts, each with its unique personality. Dive into QuiltInk, explore the color combinations, and bring your vision to life. We can’t wait to see your creative mock-ups in the #quiltikwall !

Take advantage of the release celebration and get a 20% off using code ALEXX20. Sale ends 8/31/24.

QuiltInk Challenge Aug24

The August newsletter is centered around the theme of planning. Do you plan your Christmas quilts in summer? For the August QuiltInk Challenge, I have teamed up again with Binded with Love, a Fabric Shop on QuiltInk. The palette for this challenge is so amazing and perfect for your Christmas projects that you will fall in love at first sight!

But before we dive in, let’s give a big congratulations to michflook for winning the July Challenge. She will soon receive a 20 FQ Moody Rainbow bundle curated by Toad and Sew from the Pure Solids collection from Art Gallery Fabrics!

Reds and greens are the preferred fabrics when we are talking about Christmas projects.

The Tinsel On The Trail palette is a gorgeous collection that uses these two colors in various stunning combinations.

This palette showcases the 15 collection prints along with 5 coordinating fabrics, perfect for sparking your holiday creativity. Inspired by Ash’s family traditions of Christmas tree hunting, sledding with deer, and skiing among the pines. We can’t wait to see what you mock up!

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

Note: You can purchase the Tinsel On The Trail collection from the Binded with Love Etsy Shop.

Meet Binded with Love

Meet to Binded with Love, where we understand the quilting journey, a heartfelt expression of love and creativity. As devoted enthusiasts of modern fabrics, we’ve curated a haven for fabric lovers, showcasing Art Gallery Fabrics, Fableism, Figo, Cotton + Steel, Studio E, and Free Spirit. Our specialty lies in our thoughtfully crafted curated fabric bundles of standard quilting cottons and yarn-dyed wovens, designed to inspire both the seasoned quilters and those just starting their quilting journey.

As fellow makers and quilting enthusiasts, we understand the profound joy that comes from transforming pieces of fabric into cherished heirlooms. Quilting, to us, is more than just a hobby—it’s a language of love, a celebration of milestones, and a means of wrapping a warm embrace around the people we care most about.

We believe in fostering a full-service online shopping experience, prioritizing collaboration with our customers to create the perfect fabric pull. Whether you’re an experienced quilter or just beginning your journey, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Let’s create!

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

Prize: $50 shop credit for Binded with Love Etsy Shop.

Selection: On September 1st, we will pick 1 mock-up randomly chosen between all the mock-ups in the Wall made with the QuiltInk Challenge Aug24 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 by Sara from Binded with Love with the QuiltInk Challenge Aug 24 palette! I love them all!

Check the QuiltInk Wall to see all the amazing mock-ups already published by Sara and other users, and make sure to follow us in Instagram so you don’t miss any new!

@quilt_ink

@bindedwihtlove

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

Pattern featured in this video is the Colourful Mosaic Quilt Pattern by Cece’s Quilts and Things.

And here you can check the Aug24 Challenge fabrics. Aren’t they amazing?

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

Happy coloring and quilting to you all!