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Cascade Bloom SAL beginning

Title: Cascade Bloom SAL

Designer: Toad and Sew

Technique: Curve Piecing

Sizes: 4

Today is the beginning of the Cascade Bloom Sew Along by Toad and Sew and we want to celebrate with this hypnotic video with the 89 #moc-ups already published in the #quiltinkwall .

If you want to sew this gorgeous pattern with Taylor, with her tips and advice along the way to make the process smooth and enjoyable, Check Toad and Sew website to know more about the SAL and color your version with #quilt_ink!

New Pattern: Riley’s Star

Title: Riley’s Star

Designer: Hexen Haus

Technique: Traditional Piecing

Sizes: 2

It’s release day for the Riley’s Star quilt pattern by Hexen Haus. A 2 colors pattern perfect for Christmas you can start planning now with QuitlInk!

#rileysstarquilt is a playful, modern twist on the traditional Irish Chain quilt. Chains surround the Star to create a beautiful focal point in the center. This pattern includes two sizes, baby and throw, and is constructed with four patch blocks, flying geese, and half-square triangles. It is perfect for a confident beginner who is ready to decorate for the holidays!

As you know, I always encourage you to support new designers. It’s a great opportunity to support Erin on her quilt design journey. Visit her profile, show her lots of love, and if you like the pattern, get your copy to start planning your Christmas quilts!

Mockupmonday #96

How is your summer going? We are entering the hottest period of the year, and all I want to do is stay in the water and think about my upcoming projects!

If you need inspiration for your projects, don’t miss this new #Qink_mockupmonday, full of amazing patterns with different styles. Remember to check all the patterns that have a SAL or upcoming release on the patterns’ main page!

You can easily plan your next quilt with QuiltInk for free! Visit www.quiltink.com, pick a pattern, choose your palette, and start coloring! By sharing your mock-ups on the QuiltInk Wall, you will help inspire others with your unique colorings!

Happy week, quilty friends!

We Are The Storm SAL begins

Title: We are the Storm

Designer: Libs Elliott

Technique: English Paper Piecing

Sizes: 1

Today marks the start of the We Are the Storm SAL by Libs Elliott at her SEW SQUAD. It’s a casual EPP sew-along where you can sew this gorgeous pattern with quilty friends.

The mock-ups featured in the video are the ones published on the We Are the Storm Wall in QuiltInk. Come and enjoy them more quietly because each one is a showstopper!

Visit Libs’ profile for more info if you want to join her SEW SQUAD and participate in this amazing #SAL!

New Pattern: Farmer’s Market Free QAL

Title: Farmer’s Market Free QAL

Designer: 10 designers

Technique: Several techniques

Sizes: 1

Tomorrow, a new free SAL you can’t miss will begin! It’s the Farmer’s Market Quilt Along.

The Farmer’s Market quilt is part of The Stitcher’s Society Farmer’s Market Quilt Along, brought to you by Art Gallery Fabrics. It is made up of blocks designed by 10 different designers. Enjoy each block separately or make the whole quilt! The finished quilt measures 55 1/2″ x 69″.

Meet the designers below and remember to share your mock-ups with us on the #quiltinkwall. We can’t wait to see them all!

Amy Mogren of Ritual Quilt Company

Michelle Corless of Compass & Wildflower Studio

Valerie Krokosky of Farmer’s Daughter Stitches

Jaimie Vanpernis of Sews by Day

Lindsay Tiedemann of Pins In A Blanket Quilt Co

Cynthia Hilfiger of Longarm Quilter

Lori Parker of Garryana Quilt Co

Mary Burroughs-Mayer of Ember Craft Company

Sara Marie of Sara Lucielle Handmade

Kristin Weiss of Heart Lake Quilts

Mockupmonday #95

Happy monday quilty friends with this new #qInk_mockupmonday, the number 95!

145 mock-ups full of color to inspire your coming project! You can enjoy them all in our #quiltinkwall !

Happy coloring and sewing!

New Pattern: Cascade Bloom

Title: Cascade Bloom

Designer: Toad and Sew

Technique: Curve piecing

Sizes: 4

Cascade Bloom, the new @toadandsew quilt pattern, is live! This amazing #quiltpattern features retro cascading striped curves and a bold design, perfectly blending modern quilting with traditional feels. It comes in 4 sizes and 2 colorways: 2 tones and 5 tones.

For this presentation video, I wanted to use mock-ups among the 30 already published in the #quiltinkwall , and I had a hard time picking some of them. They are all so amazing! Need inspiration for your version? Visit our public Wall and let your imagination soar!

New Pattern: The 3017 Quilt

Title: The 3017 Quilt

Designer: Millie and Bun Designs

Technique: Regular piecing

Sizes: 1

The 3017 Quilt by Millie and Bun Designs launched at the end of June, and it’s available for you to plan it in QuiltInk.

It’s a confident beginner pattern coming in a 60″ x 60″ Throw size. Strip piecing and snowball blocks are used to construct this design, which was inspired by mid-century modern breeze blocks. This is quick to make and would be perfect for solids, as well as showing off some bold prints!

Share your mock-ups on the #quiltinkwall and let’s inspire each other by adding more creative and unique designs!

QuiltInk Challenge Jul24

The July QuiltInk newsletter is all about partnership and collaboration in the QuiltInk world. I love collaborating with the designers in QuiltInk, and this July Challenge has been set up in collaboration with Toad and Sew!

But before we dive in, let’s give a big congratulations to Verithe for being the winner of the June Challenge. She will soon receive a 6 FQ bundle from the Birdie fabrics collection by Libs Elliott!

Taylor, aka Toad and Sew, has recently curated an amazing bundle and has so many exciting projects planned with it that we are thrilled to use it for our July Challenge. We can’t wait to see all your mock-ups with it! Keep reading to learn more and don’t miss out on the wonderful prize you won’t be able to resist!

Inspired by the cozy nostalgia of vintage 90s sweaters and the timeless appeal of dark, low-contrast quilts, Taylor set out to design something that blends retro vibes with a touch of whimsy. Envisioning a rainbow of muted tones, Taylor crafted a palette that feels both dreamy and sophisticated. Each color is carefully chosen to evoke warmth and charm, making it perfect for those who love a bit of playful elegance in their projects. This blend of influences brings a unique depth and character to every piece.

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

Note: This bundle can be purchased from Full Moon Fabric Co

Meet Taylor and Toad and Sew

Taylor, the creative mind behind Toad & Sew, combines her artistic background with a passion for quilting. Born near Philadelphia, PA, she pursued illustration and graphic design at VCU in Richmond, VA. After moving to Houston, TX, and later to Seattle, WA, Taylor faced personal challenges, including undiagnosed OCD and ADHD, which intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quilting became a therapeutic outlet for Taylor. Her first quilt, crafted on her grandmother’s 1980s Singer sewing machine, marked the beginning of a transformative journey. She quickly moved from quilting as a hobby to designing her own patterns, with her New Years Kiss Quilt gaining significant recognition at QuiltCon 2022 and the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX.

Taylor named her venture Toad & Sew after her rescue dog, Toad. Through Toad & Sew, she shares her unique designs and story, inspiring others in the quilting community.

Toad Circle, her community space, combines hobbies through a book club and mystery quilt Sew-Alongs (SALs). Every three months, members join an 8-week event filled with creative discussions, bonus projects, exclusive merchandise, and the thrill of mystery quilting. Sign-ups open quarterly, next open is July 23th!, and the newsletter keeps you informed about it.

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,fidnd it in the solid palettes list.

4. Share your mock-up on our QuiltInk Wall.

Boost your chances of winning by sharing your mock-ups on Instagram! Create a post or share in your stories, mentioning @quilt_ink and @toadandsew, tagging #QuiltInkChallengeJul24. Each post/story counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.

Prize: A 20 FQ Moody Rainbow bundle curated by Toad and Sew from the Pure Solids fabric collection by Art Gallery Fabrics.

Selection: On August 1st, we will pick 1 mock-up randomly chosen between all the mock-ups in the Wall made with the QuiltInk Challenge Jul24 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 July 24 palette! I love them all!

We plan to share more mock-ups made by Taylor int he followings weeks. Stay tunned in our Instagrams accounts:

@quilt_ink

@toadandsew

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

And here you can check the Jul24 Challenge fabrics. Aren’t they amazing?

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

Happy coloring and quilting to you all!

New Pattern: Tinsel Wreath

Title: Tinsel Wreath

Designer: Due North Handmade

Technique: Regular piecing

Sizes: 6

Starting to think about your Christmas quilt projects? Don’t miss the Tinsel Wreath pattern by Due North Handmade releasing today and plan yours using QuiltInk!

This #quiltpattern is perfect to highlight your preferred printed fabrics or combine your several solids to create a beautiful effect. And it comes in 6 sizes! Mini , Runner, Lap, Throw , Twin and Queen. A pattern with a high level of customization you can’t miss!

Check the #quiltinkwall to enjoy all mock-ups published to inspire you, and start coloring your own version. We can’t wait to see them all!