New Patterns: Oh Décembre!

Title: Oh Décembre!

Designer: Namaju Quilt Studio

Technique: Traditional Piecing

Layouts: 2

🎉 Oh Décembre! by Namaju Quilt Studio is officially here! 🌟

This delightful pattern is your ticket to festive quilting magic, just in time for the holiday season. With two versatile sizes—Baby (44.5″ x 44.5″) and Throw (61″ x 61″)—and simple techniques like Squares, HSTs, and HRTs, it’s a dream project for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. Quick, easy, and oh-so-fun to sew, it’s the perfect way to cozy up your December!

✨ Dive into QuiltInk to mock up your holiday color combos, and start stitching today!

New Patterns: Persephone

Title: Persephone

Designer: Alderwood Studio

Technique: Traditional Piecing

Layouts: 4

Persephone by Alderwood Studio, now live on QuiltInk!

Inspired by the Greek goddess of spring and rebirth, this stunning block-based design captures the beauty of growth and renewal with its clean, gradient-friendly layout. 🌱 Perfect for modern quilters, Persephone comes in Baby, Square Throw, Rectangle Throw, and Bed sizes—making it a versatile choice for any creative vision!

Whether you’re an advanced beginner or seasoned quilter, this intermediate-rated pattern offers just the right challenge. 🌸 Bring Persephone to life in your own palette and explore endless possibilities in QuiltInk!

🎨 Modern – Bold yet timeless block-based design
🌈 Gradient – Perfect for playing with color transitions
🌷 Inspiring – A tribute to growth and renewal

🖤 Join our QuiltInk community, mock-up your own Persephone, and share yours with us in the QuiltInk Wall and social media, we can’t wait to see them all!

Mockupmonday #112

🎉 It’s #MockupMonday AND time to celebrate the QuiltInk November Challenge! With just 5 days left, let’s look at the incredible 168 mock-ups created so far using the stunning Land of Enchantment palette by Becca Plymale Creative. 🌵✨
 
This collection is inspired by New Mexico’s breathtaking landscapes, featuring warm hues and captivating textures from the high desert. It’s a heartfelt tribute to the Southwest’s enchanting beauty—and now’s your chance to bring it to life in your own quilt design!
 
💖 Prize: A Land of Enchantment 12 FQ Bundle!
📅 Ends: November 30
 
Create your mock-up now and join the magic! Don’t forget to share and tag us for a chance to win. Let’s make this final week unforgettable! 🧵

New palette: Cherrywood Farbics

🎉 Exciting news for quilters! The Cherrywood Fabrics palette has arrived on QuiltInk! 🎨

With 200 stunning colors that mimic the soft, rich texture of suede, these 100% cotton fabrics are a dream to work with. In QuiltInk, we’ve treated them as solids, just as many quilters do, making them perfect for all your creative projects.

🌟 Create mock-ups with this gorgeous palette, plan your next quilt masterpiece, and let Cherrywood fabrics elevate your designs.
💡 Learn more about their fabrics at cherrywoodfabrics.com or follow @cherrywoodfabrics for endless inspiration!

Dive into QuiltInk today and bring your Cherrywood-inspired visions to life! ✂️

New Patterns: Deux

TitleDeux

DesignerBrave Nouvelle

Technique: Traditional Piecing

Layouts: 1

✨ Deux by Brave Nouvelle is now live! This stunning quilt pattern brings a unique, artistic touch to your quilting journey. Inspired by the intertwining paths of two lives, Deux is a heartfelt design that’s as meaningful as it is beautiful.
 
🧩 Skill Builder: Master template piecing, FPP, and traditional blocks.
🎨 Versatile: Works with solids, prints, or as a stashbuster.
💖 Timeless: A quilt that’s more than fabric—it’s a story.
 
Plan your Deux masterpiece on QuiltInk, where creativity meets simplicity. Explore our Wall of inspiration and join the modern quilting community! 🌟

New Patterns: Folkwell

TitleFlokwell

DesignerToad and Sew

Technique: Traditional Piecing

Layouts: 4

🎉 Today’s the day! The Folkwell Quilt Pattern by Toad and Sew is here, and it’s ready to bring your creative vision to life!

This stunning pattern blends vintage vibes with a modern twist, offering endless possibilities to make it uniquely yours. Whether you’re diving into fat quarters or creating bold two-tone designs, the Folkwell pattern is your cozy companion for the season. With size options ranging from baby to bed, there’s a perfect fit for everyone. 🪡✨

Words that define Folkwell:
 🎨 Creative – Designed to spark your imagination with limitless options.
🧵 Timeless – A nod to vintage quilting with a modern flair.
🛋️ Comforting – A cozy project to carry you through fall and winter.

Join the QuiltInk community and share your Folkwell-inspired creations on the Wall. Discover the easiest way to plan your quilt, save your mock-ups, and get inspired by modern quilters around the world. Let’s make something unforgettable together! 💫

New Patterns: Asteria

TitleAsteria

DesignerAlderwood Studio

Technique: Traditional Piecing

Layouts: 3

Released just two days ago, this breathtaking quilt pattern captures the tranquil beauty of mountains reflected in a lake. Inspired by Asteria, the goddess of falling stars and astrology, it brings a sense of wonder and harmony to your quilt-making.
 
This pattern features a delightful mix of HRTs, HSTs, and Flying Geese, offering variety without being overwhelming. Available in Baby, Throw, and Queen sizes, it’s perfect for any project vision. Plus, you can enhance your skills with an on-demand video class that includes tips for mastering HRT trimming!
 
What does it inspire to me?
🌟 Modern – A fresh, bold take on timeless design.
🌌 Nature – A reflection of celestial beauty grounded in the earth.
✨ Imaginative – Inspiring creative possibilities with every stitch.
 
Bring Asteria to life in your own colors! Explore the QuiltInk Wall to find inspiration, plan your mock-ups, and share your celestial creations.

Stardust Giveaway

Maureen Garner is releasing a new pattern, Stardust, on November 27! But it won’t be any fun without giveaways. (Spoiler alert: There will be 3 lucky winners! Prizes are a Stardust pattern, a yearly QuiltInk supporter subscription, and a Stardust acrylic template set.)
 
The fun starts soon, but details on the giveaways will only be announced through Maureen’s newsletter on November 22! To subscribe to Maureen’s Newsletter go to www.maureengarnerquilts.com/subscribe
 

Meet the Fabric Shops – Floyd the Fox

I’m thrilled to launch our Meet the Fabric Shops series by introducing Floyd the Fox, a fabric shop that holds a special place at QuiltInk. Helen, the creative force behind Floyd the Fox, has been a close collaborator from the start. Even before we had Fabric Shop profiles, Helen was by my side, offering invaluable feedback and helping to shape features that make QuiltInk more useful for fabric shops.

 

 

Helen and I also share a unique connection—not only are we both in Europe, but we’re also moms working hard to grow our quilting-related businesses from the ground up, driven by passion and dedication. Helen’s support and insight have truly enriched QuiltInk, and I’m excited to share her journey and vision with our community.

 

Stay tuned for her full interview below to learn more about her inspiring path, the story behind Floyd the Fox, and the creative projects that make her shop one-of-a-kind.

After reading the interview, we invite you to visit Floyd the Fox’s profile page on QuiltInk to explore Helen’s curated fabrics, Kits, and contact information. Dive in to connect and find inspiration for your next quilting project!

Personal Background

Helen, could you tell us a bit about yourself?  (location, age, educational background, …) Who is behind Floyd the Fox?

I am Helen, 40 years old, mum of three young daughters in Stuttgart, Germany.

While being an automotive engineer with heart and soul it was in my third pregnancy that I decided to pursue a passion instead of a corporate career.

 

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 began quilting when I realized that i had already sewn every romper, bonnet, hat, baby dress, harem pant, bunting and bed nest i would ever need. I was looking through Purl Soho’s wonderfully inspirational blog and found a first simple quilt design that sent me down the rabbit hole of color combinations, patterns and prints. I wanted to make ALL THE THINGS. and I still do to this day.

In Germany we enjoy a very generous maternity leave. I had the urge to try something new and see where it takes me before I would have to go back my career in automotive.

As a testing engineer for offroad vehicles that would have meant traveling a lot. A fact I couldn’t bring together with my understanding of being a mum for my girls.

 

When a haberdashery store in my neighbourhood closed, everything compacted. My initial plan to take over that shop fell through but I ended up opening an online shop. Floyd the Fox was born in May 2022.

 

I pursue my automotive passion with a second venture on the side. I plan and market luxury offroad adventures.

 

Shop Story and Style  
What’s the story behind Floyd the Fox? When did it start, and how would you describe its personality, style, and size?

When my daughter found fault in the fact that none of the garments i made for her had a tag, I started looking for a name and a graphic.

I found Floyd in the window of a local coffee shop. He was created as part of a collection of watercolour drawings by a local artist. I bought the rights and made him my totem animal.

 

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 have a strong presence of Art Gallery Fabrics in my shelves, because I absolutely love the quality and can rarely resist a cute print. I also like Cotton+Steel, particularly their basics. They have a firmer substrate which I particularly like for bags and projects that see more wear and tear.

Fableism marked my first memorable adventure as a shop owner when it was only available via direct import. I still have nightmares from the customs declaration forms. It is now widely available and a household name across Europe.

 

Occasionally I stock Ruby Star Society Fabrics – how can you not adore their aesthetics … – but have lately been less impressed with the substrate. Meanwhile I adore Figos prints and the fact that they are still a well kept secret. Don’t tell the masses about their Space Dyes!

 

I sell fabrics by the yard or in fat quarters. I also offer ready-made bundles and quilt kits as a safe and quick option to begin a beautiful project. Quiltink plays a vital role in designing those.

 

Special Collections and Products  

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

I love put together inspirational combinations of fabrics as a starting point for my customers.

I personally find it near impossible to combine different fabrics on a screen, so the idea is to pre-configure different bundles that can be bought as fat quarter bundles or customized to any project. I often receive special requests regarding projects and enjoy every single interaction with my customers.

 

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

I generally try to find gems in the lines of all major and some minor fabric producers. I rely on my own taste and that way create a “handwriting” that makes it easy for customers to see wether my shop is for them. I am a small business and cannot and want not cater to all tastes.

 
Additional Services
Do you offer any other quilting-related services, like pattern design, long-arming, or classes?  
I open my atelier to customers by appointment.
 
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?

You can find and contact me on Instagram under @floyd.thefox

My webshop is floydthefox.de and my mail hi@floydthefox.de

 

Don’t hestitate to contact me on any of those channels. I love to connect.

 

Upcoming News and Projects  
Are there any exciting new projects, events, or collaborations coming up that you’d like to share with the community?
Ever since i moved my shop from the downstairs storage to a light and airy atelier space, I’ve been fantasizing about workshops.
 
Summer 2025 will see the first workshop covering FPP beginner and advanced classes.
Another topic in the pipeline is a retreat-style Improv Quilting Class.

 

QuiltInk Experience

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

I use Quiltink to design and visualize most of my quiltkits. It’s a vital tool to experiment with colors and prints.

 

Nothing is more valuable to help a design come to life than a preview of the end result.

 

Favorite QuiltInk Options
What features or options in QuiltInk do you love the most? Anything that stands out to you or your customers?
I recently had a customer who wanted to realise her own quilt design with a certain fabric line.

I set up a palette for her with all the fabric in question that i had in stock. That way she was able to experiment and buy all the ingredients at once 

Mockupmonday #111

🎄✨ The holiday season is upon us, quilters! Have you already planned your Christmas quilt projects? If not, we’ve got you covered!
 
This #QInk_MockupMonday marks an exciting milestone—Mock-up Monday #111! 🎉 Dive into QuiltInk’s Wall, where over 11,000 mock-ups are waiting to spark your creativity. From festive designs to timeless classics, you’ll find endless inspiration featuring stunning prints from our talented designers and fabric shops. 🌟
 
Plan your next project with ease and enjoy exploring the limitless possibilities QuiltInk has to offer. Let’s make this holiday season the most creative one yet! 🎁