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Phantasm Fabric Collection by Libs Elliott

It’s time for a new #QuiltInkInspo drop — and this one is giving spooky summer vibes in the best possible way! 👻🖤

We’re thrilled to share that the Phantasm fabric collection by @libselliott is now available on QuiltInk for digital coloring — just as it begins arriving at quilt shops this month!

This bold new collection from @andoverfabrics is all about edgy elegance: think bats, skulls, spider‑web hearts, and night moths in rich, moody tones. A perfect palette for modern quilters who love a little mystery in their makes. 🦇🕷️✨

🧵 Swipe through to see how Phantasm brings these QuiltInk-hosted patterns to life:
– Tetra Star by @mommyandmequiltco
– Grandma Core by @mija.handmade
– Perseids by @alexandrabordallo
– Creepy Eyes by @quiltilus
– Bloem by @libselliott

Ready to plan your own project with this hauntingly beautiful collection? Head to www.quiltink.com, search for “Phantasm” in the fabrics list, and start coloring mock-ups today — all before you even cut into your fabric!

🛍️ Preorders are open at many local quilt shops — grab yardage, panels, or bundles and get a head start on your fall sewing lineup.

Which mock-up speaks to you most? Drop your favorite below! ⬇️

New Pattern: Fifty Nifty

Have you seen the Fifty Nifty quilt pattern by @shadowvalleyquilts on QuiltInk? This eye-catching, patriotic design is perfect for summer quilting — whether you’re planning a Quilt of Valor, a picnic throw, or a wall-hanging to celebrate the season.

With clear instructions, full-color diagrams, and no complicated techniques, this pattern is perfect for confident beginners and experienced quilters alike. You’ll find layout options for a table runner, wall hanging, baby/lap, throw, and queen size quilt — all beautifully designed for ease and impact.

Now available for digital coloring on QuiltInk, you can play with red, white, and blue… or try an unexpected twist! Use QuiltInk to preview your color combinations and find the perfect palette before cutting a single piece of fabric.

If you’re looking for modern quilt inspiration or planning a patriotic quilt project this summer, this one’s a must!

New Pattern: 12 new Pure Solids by AGF

The 12 new Pure Solids by @artgalleryfabrics are ready on QuiltInk for you to plan your next quilt! 🎉
And yes — they’re just as soft and dreamy as they look. From gentle shades like Chamomile, Peony, and Day Dreamer to fresh tones like Seaglass and Springtide… this palette is a pastel lover’s dream!

To celebrate, we’re starting a new series: #QuiltInkInspo ✨
Each post will feature a fresh new palette or fabric update on the platform, along with a handful of mock-ups using patterns available on QuiltInk — just to give you that extra spark of inspiration.
With more than 16,000 quilt mock-ups already on the Wall, QuiltInk is the place to get inspired for your next quilty project!

Swipe to see how these 12 new solids shine in:
– Lone Star by @plainsandpine
– Coreina by @apieceofquietquilts
– Whistle Stop by @tessellate_textiles
– Star Bloom by @kileysquiltroom
– Dancing Lilies by @shadowvalleyquilts
– Love Letters by @jowrightmakes

💡 Want to try your own color combos with the new AGF Pure Solids? The full updated palette is now live on QuiltInk

Mockupmonday #139

We’re back from our trip — and wow, what an experience! ✨ I’ll tell you all the details in the upcoming newsletter, but for now let’s dive back into our favorite Monday tradition: #QInk_MockupMonday 💻🎨

Edition num. 139 brings over 150 quilt mock-ups made by the QuiltInk community in the past two weeks — and they’re full of color inspiration to kickstart your next quilting project.

☀️ Whether you’re soaking up new scenery or just enjoying slower summer days, vacations are the perfect time to dream big, explore fresh palettes, and plan what’s next in your quilting journey. Come to QuiltInk.com, pick a pattern, and start experimenting with colors — you might discover your next favorite combo!

🧵 Color planning made simple. Creative energy that keeps flowing. Be part of a vibrant, global community of modern quilters who are turning mock-ups into masterpieces every day.

What will YOU color next?

New Pattern: Skate Night Mini

The Skate Night Mini quilt pattern by @mommyandmequiltco just dropped — and it’s now ready to color on QuiltInk!⁠

This fun little pattern brings all the retro vibes: think mix tapes, neon lights, and Friday night skate sessions. It’s scrap-friendly, precut-friendly, beginner-friendly… and just full of color possibilities!⁠

🥤 Choose between the Mug Rug (8” x 8”) or Mini Quilt (16” x 16”) — or make a bigger version combining more blocks!⁠

🎨 Head to www.quiltink.com to mock it up in your own colors, try different styles, and get inspired by what others are creating too.⁠ It’s amazing what a few color swaps can do!

So… which version would you make first?

QuiltInk Challenge Jul25

This month, we’re embracing bold expression with Vivid Intentions, a rich, radiant palette built around a stunning selection of batiks curated by Cece’s Quilts and Things— one of QuiltInk’s international designers, originally from India and now based in Australia.

As a global platform, QuiltInk celebrates creativity from all corners of the quilting world, and this challenge is a tribute to that vibrant diversity. With Vivid Intentions, we invite you to explore the depth and movement of batik fabrics — a technique rooted in many cultures across Asia, including Cece’s Indian heritage. The textures and tones in this palette, including hand-dyed fabrics from The Square Inch in Chennai, speak of tradition, craftsmanship, and artistic freedom — perfect for bold mock-ups with meaning.

But first, let’s give a big shout-out to the winner of the June QuiltInk Challenge!

From soft vintage hues to dreamy layouts, the QuiltInk Wall was full of heart last month thanks to the Love Letters palette by Becca Plymale. We were touched by every romantic, delicate creation. Congratulations to @ljculver56, our randomly selected winner for June! You’ll receive a gorgeous 11 Fat Quarter bundle of Love Letters by Becca Plymale for Art Gallery Fabrics — a huge thank-you to Becca for sharing such a beautiful collection with the community! And thank YOU all for filling QuiltInk with beauty, month after month.

THE PALETTE

Batik fabrics are created through a wax-resist dyeing process and are known for their depth, movement, and organic beauty. While often associated with Indonesia, India has its own unique batik traditions. Cece’s palette blends these soft, loosely woven Indian batiks with handmade, hand-dyed fabrics from The Square Inch — a small shop based in Chennai.

The result? A striking selection of fabrics layered with color, texture, and intention — ideal for quilters ready to make a bold statement. Whether you already love batiks or are curious to try them, this is your chance to let vibrant fabrics guide your design.

This month, one lucky winner will receive a Fat Quarter bundle featuring the 10 batiks from the Vivid Intentions palette, sent directly from India — a special prize generously sponsored by Cece herself!

Whether you’re a longtime batik lover or it’s your first time diving in, this is your chance to play with rich contrasts, layered tones, and storytelling through color. We can’t wait to see your interpretations of Vivid Intentions all over the QuiltInk Wall!

THE DESIGNER

Prarthana Inglis is a passionate quilt maker and pattern designer. With a lifelong love for artistic expression, from sketching, knitting, and crochet to sewing, she discovered quilting in 2011 and has since turned it into both her art and calling. What began as a therapeutic outlet during a life transition has blossomed into Cece’s Quilts and Things, named in honour of her grandmother, a lifelong encourager of creativity, whose middle name was Cecelia.

Now based in Brisbane, Australia, Prarthana crafts one-of-a-kind quilted pieces and designs accessible patterns that blend precision with personal storytelling. Drawing inspiration from her multicultural background and experiences in India, the U.S. and Australia, she creates with purpose, sustainability, and soul. Her mission? To share the joy of quilting through workshops, bespoke pieces, and heartfelt design, keeping this timeless art both alive and approachable.

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 , @becca.plymale.creative and tagging #QuiltInkChallengeJun25. It counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.

PRIZE!
🎁 One lucky winner will receive 10 FQ bundle of hand-dyed batiks, sent directly to them from India!

Selection: On August 1st, we will randomly pick1 mock-up chosen between all the mock-ups in the Wall made with the QuiltInk Challenge Jul25 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 Vivid Intentions palette in QuiltInk! The possibilities are endless!

Patterns featured are (click to color):

1. Colourful Mosaic by Cece’s Quilts and Things

2. Sightline by Mich Flook Makes

3. Perseids by Alexandra Bordallo

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 Vivid Intentions palette by Becca Plymale for Art Gallery Fabrics

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

Happy coloring and quilting to you all!

QuiltInk Challenge Jun25 Winner

💌 The June QuiltInk Challenge has officially wrapped — and what a heartfelt celebration of color it’s been! With over a hundred mock-ups created using the soft and romantic Love Letters palette, you turned the QuiltInk Wall into a space full of connection, creativity, and quiet beauty.

This month’s palette was inspired by Love Letters, the beautiful debut fabric collection by Becca Plymale of @becca.plymale.creative for @artgalleryfabrics — and we’re so grateful to her for sponsoring this month’s dreamy prize! 🌸

🎉 And now… congratulations to ljculver56, the randomly selected winner of the June Challenge! Your gorgeous mock-ups for the Transcend quilt pattern by Eudaimonia Studios were full of elegance and charm — and you’ve won an 11-piece Fat Quarter bundle of the Love Letters fabric collection! (The winner will receive an email from us)

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined the challenge. Your designs continue to make QuiltInk a joyful and inspiring place to play with color and quilting ideas.

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

Mockupmonday #138

🧵✨ Wow — the QuiltInk Wall has been bursting with creativity lately! #QInk_MockupMonday 138 features over 200 new quilt mock-ups shared by quilters from around the world over the last two weeks. It’s such a joy to see our community color, plan, and inspire each other with every new version! 💛

📣 And guess what? Today is the LAST DAY to participate in the June QuiltInk Challenge for a chance to win a gorgeous Fat Quarter bundle from the Love Letters collection by @becca.plymale.creative for @artgalleryfabrics! 💌

If you’ve been meaning to join — this is your sign! Head to www.quiltink.com, pick any quilt pattern, color it using the Love Letters palette (first on the solids list), and share it on the #quiltinkwall before the day ends! 💻🎨

Let’s keep this community growing and inspiring — one mock-up at a time.

Designer Spotlight – Vickeidy Plybon

In this month’s Designer Spotlight, we’re honored to introduce you to a maker whose journey is stitched with courage, heart, and heritage—Vickeidy Plybon of Sewspicious. 🌟

A passionate high school Spanish teacher by day and a fearless quilt designer by night, Vickeidy brings her lived experience, cultural roots, and creative fire to every quilt she makes. From restoring vintage sewing machines to discovering quilting through a Singer Featherweight, her path into the world of quilt design is both unexpected and deeply meaningful.

Through her brand Sewspicious, Vickeidy is bridging gaps in representation and infusing modern traditional quilting with bold color, symmetry, and intention. We’re incredibly proud to spotlight her work and celebrate the inspiration she brings to the QuiltInk community.

Personal Background

Vickeidy, 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?

¡Hola! I’m Vickeidy Plybon, the brains, heart, and hands behind Sewspicious. I live in New York City in a small apartment with my husband, two kids, and too many sewing machines. I’m 37 years old and work as a high school Spanish teacher. I mostly teach newly arrived immigrants and heritage language speakers. This is my favorite group to work with because I was once in their shoes. I understand what it’s like to be a teenager in a new country, struggling to learn a new language. My family migrated from the Dominican Republic to the United States when I was 15, and I’ve lived in NYC ever since.

Quilting Journey

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

I started quilting in 2018. To make a long story short, I am a 4th-generation sewist. My mother ran a home-based business making custom clothing for people in our community. She studied fashion design, and pattern making was her specialty. She could make anything: wedding gowns, school uniforms, fancy outfits, suits, clothes for my dolls. You name it, she could make it. She even used a treadle machine for the many hours we didn’t have electricity in the Dominican Republic. When we migrated to the United States, she left that part of her life behind.

In 2017, I came across a sewing machine on Facebook Marketplace that reminded me of my mom’s old treadle. It was a Singer 99. It wasn’t working, but I turned to Google and YouTube and eventually got it running smoothly. That’s when I caught the bug and started buying and restoring vintage sewing machines. I did that for a while until I came across the Singer Featherweight 221. I had never heard of it, so I looked it up and found out it was a favorite among quilters. I didn’t even know what a quilter was, so I did more research. I made it my New Year’s resolution to make a quilt in 2018 and I fell in love and have been quilting ever since.

What drew me to quilting the most was the freedom to create what I wanted. I love turning pieces of fabric into something that will be cherished for years. Quilting helps me quiet my mind and shut off intrusive thoughts. I can sew for hours and forget about daily life and its struggles.

Pattern Designing

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

I started designing patterns in 2022. I wanted to make a quilt designed by a person of color, but I couldn’t find many on Instagram. That’s when I realized there was a major gap in representation and decided to give it a try. I discovered that I love the design and writing process just as much as I enjoy making the quilts.

I learned how to write patterns through Amber Elliot’s Pattern Writing Academy at Alderwood Studio. It’s a very comprehensive course that taught me everything I needed to know. For me, designing a new pattern usually starts with the desire to make something specific. I picture the quilt in my mind but can’t find a pattern that matches, so I start sketching. I go through many iterations before settling on a final design.

Style and Aesthetics

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

I would describe my style as modern traditional. I love clean lines, curves, symmetry, and bright colors. I’m drawn to geometric designs that are interesting to the eye.

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 often struggle with color choices. I really like two-tone designs because they allow the pattern to shine. My favorite color is black, but my quilts are usually full of color. I tend to favor light gray, white, or cream as background colors in all of my designs.

Business Activities

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

(Membership, notions, courses, etc)

Right now, designing patterns is the main and only focus of my business. However, I hope to expand in the future.

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?

I spend most of my time on Instagram. It’s the main platform I use to connect with other quilters because it’s user-friendly and where I find most of my community. I share sneak peeks of upcoming patterns, current projects, fabric pulls, and occasional reminders for fellow quilters and makers.

Website: www.sewspicious.com

Instagram: @sewspicious

Upcoming Projects

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

I’m putting the final touches on a pattern I hope to release in mid-June. It’s called Afterglow, and it’s my modern take on a traditional block. I hope you’ll love it as much as I do.

I also have a newly released thread collection with Aurifil Threads called Hilos de Alegría. It’s a beautiful set of seven curated colors designed to bring joy to any of your projects.

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?

I love collaborating with and using QuiltInk. It opens up my patterns to endless possibilities. As a designer, I have a vision for what my patterns might look like, but when I see how others recolor them on QuiltInk, it always surprises me in the best way. The color combinations and variations that others come up with are ones I wouldn’t have even considered. It’s an amazing platform that helps fuel creativity and build community.

New Pattern: Duo

🧵 Let’s welcome Areanne from Pine State Stitches, new designer on QuiltInk, with her quilt pattern Duo!

This fresh take on the classic log cabin block adds a modern twist with two center strips and clever strip piecing — making it quick to sew and perfect for showcasing bold solids or favorite fabric bundles. Duo is a versatile quilt pattern that works for confident beginners and seasoned quilters alike.

Areanne discovered quilting after becoming a mom, searching for something creative just for herself. From that spark, Pine State Stitches was born — and we’re thrilled to have her designs joining the QuiltInk community.

✨ Her next pattern is coming next month, and trust us… it’s stunning! Follow @pinestatestitches so you don’t miss it.

🎨 Try out Duo on www.quiltink.com today, color your own version digitally, and see how easy and inspiring it is to plan your next quilt!