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Mockupmonday #147

The more I look at quilt mock-ups, the more I realize how much they help us grow as quilters. 💡 Playing with color on QuiltInk isn’t just fun — it’s practice. Every mock-up is a chance to sharpen our eye, discover new palettes, and get closer to finding our own unique color style. 🎨✨

This week on the QuiltInk Wall, more than 150 new quilt mock-ups have been added — each one full of inspiration and new ideas waiting to spark something in you.

👉 Swipe through to explore some of my favorites from the week, and then try coloring your own versions. The more you play, the more your color confidence grows!

New Pattern: Solstice Sampler 2025

Color the Solstice Sampler 2025 on QuiltInk! 🎨✨

The QuiltInk Wall is buzzing with amazing mock-ups — see what other quilters are planning for their versions and find ideas for your own!

Running from October 12 to December 14, 2025, this free sew-along brings together 9 incredible designers and 9 unique blocks (18” x 18” finished). It’s such a wonderful way to support the designers while sewing along together. 💕

Plan your Solstice Sampler 2025 digitally with QuiltInk, experimenting with solids, prints, and endless color palettes to create a version that feels completely you — all for free.

👉 Swipe through to see some of the mock-ups already alive on the Wall, then start coloring your own. Don’t forget to sign up for the free SAL so you don’t miss a single block release!

✨ Meet the 2025 Solstice Sampler designers:
@alderwoodstudio
@sewspicious
@lynsavenue
@kindredquiltco
@urbandwellstudio
@quiltallthethings_
@the.weekendquilter
@jennbquilts
@rosecityoriginals

New Pattern: Starstruck

✨ STARSTRUCK is here! ✨ This quilt pattern is designed by @sweetpotatoquilts, and the digital coloring page is now available at @quilt_ink 
I had so much fun playing with color ideas for you ➡️ Swipe through to see different mockups and color combos, and get inspired to plan your own version.

With strip piecing and the 4-at-a-time flying geese method, you won’t be trimming hundreds of tiny pieces, which means more time sewing and less time squaring up. 🙌

Ready to make your own? Head to the link in @sweetpotatoquilts bio to start planning your fabric pull today with the digital coloring page. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! 🥰

New Pattern: Splash Skull

’m beyond excited to welcome Diana from @quiltsofwhimsy to QuiltInk with her absolutely stunning debut Splash Skull quilt pattern! 💀✨

As a foundation paper piecing designer myself, I know how much work goes into creating a pattern like this — and Diana’s attention to detail and creativity really shine. This 70” x 90” quilt is bold, full of energy, and offers endless color possibilities. Go neon, rainbow, grunge, or glam… make it completely yours!

Do you think printed fabrics aren’t for FPP patterns? Check all the mock-ups! You’ll see one stunning version with Phantom fabrics by @libselliott and even one with denim thanks to the @sewingthroughfog palette on QuiltInk. The possibilities are incredible.

Diana is also running a Sew-Along in her Facebook group, a great way to connect with fellow quilters while working on her amazing designs. 💕

Don’t miss out — follow @quiltsofwhimsy so you don’t miss any future patterns, and come to QuiltInk to color your own Splash Skull quilt mock-up and get inspired. 🎨🧵

New Pattern: Call & Compas

It’s release day for the Call & Compass quilt pattern by @sonderquiltstudio , and I’m so excited to welcome Sammy as a new quilt pattern designer on QuiltInk! 💫🧵

This playful, block-based design is full of bold directional movement and uses Half-Square Triangles (HSTs) with simple 2-at-a-time and 8-at-a-time methods — perfect whether you’re a confident beginner or an experienced quilter.

You can go cohesive with yardage, save time with 10” precuts, or dive into your stash with 5” squares for a scrappy finish. I’ve been coloring versions on QuiltInk, and changing the palette completely transforms the design.

Swipe through the carousel to see some mock-ups, then head to QuiltInk to color your own Call & Compass and get inspired! 🎨

New Pattern: Mosaique

Claire from @namaju_quiltstudio has just released the Mosaique quilt pattern and I couldn’t wait to try it out on QuiltInk.

I love how the Half-Square Triangles and Half-Rectangle Triangles come together to give that illusion of curves and movement — the whole design feels so full of energy.

The pattern comes in three sizes (Baby, Throw, and Large Throw), and honestly, the color possibilities are endless. Every mock-up I’ve colored feels completely different from the last.

Swipe through to see a few versions, then open the coloring pages of the pattern and play with your own palettes. You’ll be surprised at how many unique looks you can create with Mosaique!

QuiltInk Challenge Sep25

The September QuiltInk Challenge is here! This month we’re celebrating the launch of Flourish, the newest fabric collection by Alexandra Bordallo for Andover Fabrics, arriving in shops this September. With its heartfelt vintage motifs and warm colors, Flourish is all about honoring memories while embracing fresh creativity.

We encourage you to dive into the QuiltInk Wall, explore how others are using this palette, and create your own mock-ups. Every entry not only sparks your imagination but also supports designers like Alexandra to keep sharing their vision with the quilting community.

Before we get started, let’s congratulate the winner of the August Challenge — clrgygrl! Your Olive Grove mock-up was simply stunning. You’ll be receiving a Fat Quarter bundle of the Olive Grove collection sponsored by Alderwood Studio — enjoy!

MEET FLOURISH

Flourish is a collection full of storytelling charm. Delicate florals, graceful ferns, butterflies, and lace-like doily motifs come together in a timeless mix of soft rose, sage green, warm mustard, and earthy browns. Each print captures the spirit of heritage and transformation, making this palette perfect for quilt designs that balance nostalgia with modern appeal. Whether you’re dreaming up bold statement pieces or gentle, romantic quilts, Flourish invites you to let your creativity bloom.

MEET ALEXANDRA BORDALLO

Meet Alexandra Bordallo, the talented designer behind the Flourish palette for this month’s QuiltInk Challenge!

Hailing from Vic, near Barcelona, Alexandra is a passionate quilter, fabric designer for Andover Fabrics, and quilt pattern creator. Her quilting journey began with inspiration from her grandmother and grew through sewing blogs, magazines, and tutorials. Today, she blends traditional elements with a modern twist, often incorporating flying geese and geometric designs into her work.

For Alexandra, color is the heart of every quilt, and her love for greens, purples, and yellows—drawn from sunsets and summer meadows—shines through in her fabric collections. When she’s not designing, she’s connecting with the quilting community through her website and social media, sharing her creative process and upcoming projects.

We’re thrilled to have Alexandra as part of this challenge, bringing her nature-inspired Flourish collection to QuiltInk!

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 Instagram, mentioning @quilt_ink , @alexandrabordallo , @andoverfabrics and tagging #QuiltInkChallengeSep25. It counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.

PRIZE!
A Flourish FQ Bundle from Alexandra Bordallo.

Selection: On April 1st, we will randomly pick 2 mock-up chosen between all the mock-ups in the Wall made with the QuiltInk Challenge Sep25 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 quilt patterns mock-ups using the FLourish palette in QuiltInk! Don’t you love them all?

Patterns featured are (click to color):
1. Interlaced by Alexandra Bordallo

2. Scrappy Starlight
Colt and Lamb Quilt Co

3. Petals Crossing by Tasha Quilts

Remember by clicking on the gift icon in the QuitlInk Wall you will be able to see all the mock-ups for the Challenge alive.

Curious about how to find the palette to participate. Follow these steps and start coloring!!

Here you can see a detailed list of the fabrics in the Flourish palette with their names.

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

Happy coloring and quilting to you all!

Mockupmonday #145

More than 200 new quilt mock-ups have been added to the QuiltInk Wall, and it’s amazing to see the creativity flowing. 🧵✨

From modern designs to scrappy favorites, every mock-up shows the power of color and the endless ways to plan your next quilt project with QuiltInk.

👉 Head to the Wall, explore the latest designs, and get inspired for your own quilting journey!

QuiltInk Challenge Aug25 Winner

The August QuiltInk Challenge has wrapped — and what a serene and inspiring month of color it’s been! With the Olive Grove palette taking center stage, the QuiltInk Wall blossomed with mock-ups that celebrated calm, natural tones and modern quilting creativity.

This month’s palette, Olive Grove, was designed by Amber Elliott of @alderwoodstudio for Riley Blake Designs. With soft greens, warm neutrals, and subtle prints inspired by sun-warmed herbs and garden paths, this collection brings a soothing, versatile vibe to any quilt. We’re so grateful to Amber for sharing her vision and for sponsoring this month’s fabulous prize.

And now… congratulations to clrgygrl, the randomly selected winner of the August Challenge! Your mock-ups for the featured quilt patterns captured the essence of Olive Grove beautifully — and you’ll receive a Fat Quarter bundle from the Olive Grove fabric collection, sent directly to your sewing space sponsored by Amber. (Please check your email inbox!)

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who participated. Your creativity keeps QuiltInk a vibrant, inspiring, and joyful place for quilters to explore color, patterns, and imagination.

Stay tuned — August’s challenge is launching soon, and you won’t want to miss it!

New Pattern: Relative Time

Let’s welcome Cecilia from @woodlilystudioptc as a quilt pattern designer on QuiltInk! 💫
Her first pattern on the platform, the Relative Time quilt, is a bold, geometric design inspired by the Bauhaus Movement.

This advanced block-based pattern brings together Half-Circle Units and Half-Square Triangles, creating a quilt where color and shape truly shine. Depending on your palette, it can look sleek and minimalist or vibrant and full of contrast.

I’ve been coloring different versions on QuiltInk, and every mock-up feels powerful and unique — a design full of creative possibilities.

👉 Swipe through to see some mock-ups and get inspired. Then head to @woodlilystudio to grab the pattern and start planning your own Relative Time quilt today.