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New Pattern: Cub Stamps

Title: Cub Stamps

Designer: Hexen Haus

Technique: Regular piecing

Sizes: 1

It’s release day for the Cub Stamps #quiltpattern by Erin from Hexen Haus. We’re honored to stand by her side as she embarks on this journey of growth and creativity. So, visit her profile, follow her and give her a lot of love!

The #cubstampsquilt is free for a limited time if you subscribe to Erin’s newsletter, so visit her at www.hexenhaus.co!

It’s a throw-size quilt measuring 68″ x 68″ and is perfect for a confident/adventurous beginner. It has a modern spin on the Bear Paw block including eight-at-a-time half-square triangles and easy-peasy four-patch units. This pattern also includes the Seminole piecing technique, which began in the 1800s as a necessity for making clothing. The blocks and borders combined reminds of a postage stamp. Do you see it?

Remember to share your #quiltmockups with us in the #quiltinkwall ! We can’t wait to see them all!

New Pattern: Just Brewed

Title: Just Brewed

Designer: Honeybee Quilt Studio

Technique: Regular piecing

Sizes: 3

New designer on QuiltInk! We are excited to announce Sylvia from Honeybee Quilt Studio has uploaded her first pattern to QuiltInk, the Just Brewed! A fun pattern full of color possibilities! Meet @honeybeequiltstudio and show her a lot of love!

The #JustBrewedQuilt is a traditionally pieced quilt pattern with instructions for 6 coffee themed blocks and 3 quilt sizes. Perfect for a confident beginner or expert quilter.

If you are not yet part of the #quiltinkcommunity , remember you can sign up for free which will allow you to save all your mock-ups and share them into our #quiltinkwall , the meeting point of our community which is arriving at the 8.000 published inspiring mock-ups!

New Pattern: Summer Games 2024 Sample

Title: Summer Games 2024 Sample (FREE)

Designer: 10 designers all over the world

Technique: Multiple techniques

Sizes: 1 (9 blocks)

I am double excited to be part of the free Summer Games Sampler 2024! QuiltInk is hosting the coloring pages of this fun project and me, as #quiltpatterndesigner at @amararstuio, was part of the team that designed and set up the Spain block with @alexandrabordallo . It is exciting to be designing quilts after 2 years! Join us and start planning your Summer Games quilt with #quilt_ink !

Keep reading for more details!

Just as the world will come together at the highest level of sports competition this summer, join quilters from all over the world in making 9 quilt blocks each representing a different country in celebration of the Summer Games. This sampler is a true skill-builder with techniques from traditional piecing, curves, improv, foundation paper piecing, and multiple methods of appliqué.

Beginning June 14th, each Friday you’ll receive an email with one or two block patterns that were inspired by the country each designer calls home and finishing instructions for putting completed blocks together into a 60″ x 60″ quilt top.

Countries represented in this sew-a-long include:

France – @namaju_quiltstudio

Canada – @quiltberryhill_designs

Thailand – @thaicharmllc

Serbia – @maraquiltdesigns

Mexico – @prettyplease.mx

Brazil – @taniamogariquilter

Spain – @alexandrabordallo & @amararstudio

USA – @jessicasteeledesign

Australia – @maxandlouisepatternco

Post your progress each week for a chance to win prizes – most prizes are available for winners worldwide!

Ready to get started? Use the link in my bio and stories and receive an email with all the important details including fabric requirements, quilt kit information and schedule details.

Don’t forget to share with your quilty friends around the world so they can join the fun too!

Mockupmonday #90

The QuiltInk Wall is with the just launched #quiltinkchallengeju24! Check the previous post for all details!

And to add more fun to this week, here is our dose of #quiltcoloring inspiration!

Nearly 200 #mock-ups published in #quilt_ink during 10 days in mid May! I am keeping a tone more for the next few weeks!

Happy week to you all!

QuiltInk Challenge Jun24

Summer is coming, and for the June QuiltInk Challenge, I want to showcase a new fabric collection perfect for this season by Libs Elliott. You can’t miss it!

But before we dive in, let’s give a big congratulations to Pixie for being the winner of the May Challenge, which featured the Winged Garden Fabric collection by Alexandra Bordallo!

June marks the launch of the Birdie Fabric Collection by Libs Elliott, a pattern designer in QuiltInk and also a fabric designer for Andover Fabrics.

The Birdie collection takes inspiration from the vibrant and bold designs of that era. With its playful patterns and nostalgic feel, it encourages us to embrace our inner child and revel in the joy of creativity. It builds on some of Libs’ favourite colours from the Atomic collection and will bring a sense of warmth and authenticity to anything you sew. So let your imagination run wild, embrace the retro vibes, and let Birdie take you on a journey back in time. The possibilities are endless, and the memories you’ll create will be timeless.

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

Libs Elliott

Libs Elliott, a Canadian quilter in Toronto, transitioned from a childhood surrounded by antique quilts to a career in quilting, inspired by her love for textiles and a background in weaving and natural dyeing. Starting in 2009, she modernized traditional patterns and now designs for Andover Fabrics, releasing multiple collections annually. Her business also includes teaching, running the Sew Squad community, and collaborating with companies. Upcoming projects include new fabric collections in March and a sew-along for her Electric Pineapple Quilt starting January 22nd.

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 @libselliott, tagging #QuiltInkChallengeJun24. Each post/story counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.

Prize: A bundle of 6 FQ from the Birdie fabric collection by Libs Elliott.

Selection: On July 1st, we will pick 1 mock-up randomly chosen between all the mock-ups in the Wall made with the QuiltInk Challenge Jun24 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 June 24 palette by Libs Elliott! 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 Jun24 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 May24 winner

What a bunch of wonderful mockups the QuiltInk users have created using the Winged Garden fabric collection by Alexandra Bordallo! We encourage you to keep exploring this beautiful palette in your quilting projects. They are sure to be a great success.

And….the winner of a “Supporter Plan” along with a pack of 3 private patterns is Pixie!!

Congratulations! We will contact you by email. If you don’t receive our email, please reach out to us!

Be aware of the next QuiltInk Challenge for June 2024, showcasing a new fabric collection from one of the designers in QuiltInk. Stay tuned!

New Pattern: Folk Hearts

Title: Folk Hearts

Designer: Mija Handmade

Technique: Curve piecing

Sizes: 4

📣 New Pattern Alert! 🌟

It’s release day for the Folk Hearts quilt by Erin from Mija Handmade!🎉 Color your own with QuitlInk! 🎨

📖 Get a copy of the pattern, 🔍explore the QuiltInk pattern Wall to get inspired and 🖌️ color your own version using either solids or printed fabrics! Ahhh, and don’t forget to share all your mock-ups with us! We can’t wait to see them all!!

ℹ️ The #folkheartsquilt combines a playful sense of pattern and movement with a traditional feeling block. This pattern puts a new spin on the orange peel block, adding visual interest to this classic block. Delicate sashing and scrappy cornerstones give each block room to shine. Each block finishes at 12″ x 12″. Use your favorite bundle of FQs for a multi-color treat or opt for the two-color version for something a little more traditional.

Mockupmonday #89

It’s time to put together all the #quiltinkchallengemay24 #mockups and admire the beauty of the #WingedGardenFabric collection by Alexandra Bordallo, which is the challenge palette this month.

Get inspired, pick one pattern, color your version and share it with us!. You are in time to participate and win a yearly QuiltInk subscription with 3 patterns!

Check patterns and designers featured in the comments.

Happy week to you all!

Designer Spotlight – Rachel Gilbert

As a mother who transitioned from a career to pursue her passion for quilting, I understand the importance of finding joy and fulfillment in creative endeavors. Today, I have the pleasure of introducing Rachel, a fellow Minnesotan and talented quilt pattern designer, who shares a similar journey of balancing motherhood, professional life, and a deep love for quilting. Join us as we uncover Rachel’s inspiring path, filled with vibrant fabrics, geometric designs, and the boundless creativity that defines her quilting journey.

Personal Background

Rachel, 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 here in Minnesota, and now live in the wonderful city of Minneapolis. I am 30 years old, mom to a 7 month old baby boy, and a wife to my best friend. I went to school for Civil Engineering, and worked as an engineer for about 6 years after college before leaving that profession. I now spend my days as a pattern designer and caring for our home and our son!

Quilting Journey

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

Like many others, I made my first quilt in 2020. I had been sewing for many years before that, but it wasn’t until the Covid shutdown that I focused more on quilting. I’m lucky enough to say that my mom is a talented quilter and fabric lover, and she passed those interests down to me. My pull towards quilting began with my love of fabric, and grew from there.

Pattern Designing

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

My love of sewing and my skills as an engineer made designing quilt patterns the perfect outlet for both of those passions (bring on the quilt math!). Typically my design process starts with graph paper and a pencil and evolves from there.

Style and Aesthetics

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

My style is fairly geometric and modern. Typically my designs are pulled from the things around me that I love – my latest pattern was designed to look like ribbons and bows. In high school I wore a different bow in my hair every dingle day that matched my outfit, and today one of my favorite things is giving a friend the perfect gift wrapped up with ribbons and bows!

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 can never stick to a specific color scheme for each quilt – every one is different. I love bright rainbow colors, and I love dusty desert colors. My heart belongs to floral fabrics, though. I’ve never met a floral I didn’t love!

Business Activities

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

(Membership, notions, courses, etc)

Other than quilt pattern design, I also have a few bag patterns available, and a few more in the works! I just began technical editing this year, as well.

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?

The best place to find my work is my website: www.sewjoyfulstudio.com, instagram: @sewjoyfulstudio, or facebook @sewjoyfulstudio.

People can sign up for my email newsletter to stay up to date on all the things! Otherwise Instagram/Facebook are where I share what I’m working on.

Upcoming Projects

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

Just a week ago I released my newest quilt pattern, All Wrapped Up! The QAL for that begins on Friday, May 3rd!

This year I have plans to release a few bag patterns. And last, but certainly not least, the Sweater Weather Sampler is returning in 2024 from the Nine Patch Quilt Collective!

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?

Being able to toggle through so many different colorways for a project in QuiltInk has streamlined everything for me. I struggle to choose fabrics for a project – the ease of which I (and those who purchase my patterns!) can test out fabric choices for a quilt is incredible!

New Pattern: Tetra Star

Title: Tetra Star

Designer: Quilt Scouts _ Modern Moon Quilt Studio

Technique: Traditional Piecing

Sizes: 4

Color, color and #color! How important is the color in any quilt design! It can create unique masterpieces, just playing with color.

Today is the release day of the Tetra Star #quiltpattern by Fione from Mommy and Me Quilt Co. A pattern that will allow you to extensively play with color to get the perfect version for your soul! And the randomize option is not the best option in this case. Pick color by color and start playing! The perfect pattern to use the color theory we have been talking about in our newsletter!

The #tetrastarquilt is a fat quarter, pre-cut, and scrap-friendly quilt pattern using traditional piecing methods for all quilting levels perfect for beginners. It comes in 4 sizes and includes instructions for both a 16-color version as well as a BONUS 8-color version.

What are you waiting for? Get your copy of the pattern and start coloring to make magic with color! We can’t wait to see all your #mock-ups in the #quiltinkwall !