Title: Drip
Designer: Taralee Quiltery
Technique: Piecing with curves
Sizes: 4
Title: Snapshots of Summer
Designer: Oh Snap! Quilters
Technique: Multiple techniques
Sizes: 1
Title: Ombre Star Quilt
Designer: Octopurse
Technique: Traditional Piecing
Sizes: 4
Exciting news! It’s release day for the first #quiltpattern by Daphné from Octopurse, the Ombre Quilt. And you can color it with QuiltInk!
Daphné is a great quilter with an excellent taste for color, and her #quilts are always stunning. Now, the #quiltingcommunity can enjoy a pattern from her. A pattern with so many color possibilities that I can’t wait to see all the mock-ups that you will share in the #quiltinkwall !
Visit Daphné’s profile, get your copy of the pattern and start planning it with Quiltink!
Title: Sadie Sunshine Quilt 1 block / 4 blocks (2 patterns)
Designer: In the Lights Quilts
Technique: Traditional Piecing
Alison from In the Lights Quilts is uploading all her patterns into QuiltInk, so you can plan them in a digital way even using your printed fabrics, and all for free! 🎨✂️
Today we present their last 2 patterns just activated, the Sadie Sunshine Quilt – 1 Block Version and the Sadie Sunshine Quilt – 4 Block Version. 🌞✨ Trust me, choosing just four mock-ups for this video was a challenge – each one is a masterpiece in its own right! 😍
Do you need inspiration? Dive into our #quiltinkwall and #quiltinkpatternwall to discover endless color variations shared by our amazing community. Let their creativity spark your own and start crafting your unique masterpiece! 🔥💭
And don’t forget, signing up for free grants you access to all patterns on QuiltInk, endless color possibilities, even printed fabrics, and the ability to save your creations effortlessly. Don’t miss out on the fun – join the QuiltInk family today! 🚀🧵 #QuiltInkCreativity #PatternMagic #QuiltingCommunity
Title: Heckin’ Checks
Designer: Jess Rash Quilts
Technique: Traditional Piecing
Sizes: 1
Let’s give a big welcome to Jess from Jess from Jess Rash Quilts to QuiltInk! Today is the release day for her first pattern, the Heckin’ Checks Quilt! A traditionally pieced, large throw (64″ x 80″) and suitable for confident beginners #quiltpattern.
Get inspired and color your #quilts with QuiltInk!
Did you enjoy the Spring palette for the QuiltInk Challenge Mar24? I certainly did! Seeing all the mock-ups created with it was a delight – a whopping 130 in total! The QuiltInk Wall is pure inspiration!
This month marks the launch of the Winged Garden Fabric Collection by Alexandra Bordallo, a pattern designer in QuiltInk and also a fabric designer for Andover Fabrics.
Inspired by nature, this beautiful collection has been chosen as the centerpiece for our monthly challenge.
Start planning your upcoming quilting projects with this incredible fabric collection as you participate in our monthly challenge!
Alexandra Bordallo, a quilting enthusiast and mother of two from Vic, near Barcelona, seamlessly balances her role in the education sector with her passion for fabric designing.
Her journey began with her grandmother’s sewing lessons, leading her to delve into the world of quilting through various online resources. Inspired by new fabric collections and nature’s geometric shapes, Alexandra meticulously crafts quilt patterns, infusing traditional styles with modern elements like flying geese. Her love for vibrant colors, drawn from nature’s beauty, is evident in her designs.
Beyond pattern designing, Alexandra collaborates with Andover Fabrics, bringing her unique prints to the quilting community, and licenses her surface designs for diverse products.
Depending on your Quitlink profile you will be able to choose between:
– A “Basic Designers Plan” for quilt pattern designers, which includes 3 patterns in QuiltInk (Value: $90).
– A “Fabric and Kits Plan” for fabric shops, along with a pack of 1 private patterns (Value: $110).
– A “Supporter Plan” for quilters, along with a pack of 3 private patterns (Value: $65).
Here are some examples of quilts hosted by QuiltInk and colored-in with the QuiltInkChallenge May 24 palette by Alexandra Bordallo! 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 May24 Challenge fabrics. Aren’t they amazing?
We can’t wait to see all your mock-ups!
Happy coloring and quilting to you all!
I have to confess I have enjoied a lot all the mockups the member of the QuiltInk community have created with the Spring palettes I set up using as inspiration 2 palettes from Coloru.cafe instagram profile.
130 colors versions have been created using a great variety of the public patterns in QuitlInk and it’s amazing seeing them all together. Don’t miss the Quiltink Mockupmonday number 86, it’s hypnotizing!
The winner of a “Supporter Plan” along with a pack of 3 private patterns:
Bethanyinwonderland !!
Congratulations! We will contact with you by email, if you don’t get our email, please contact with us!
Tomorrow we will announce the next QuiltInk Challenge May24. With a palette from a wonderful fabric designer. Stay tuned!
One of the aspects I cherish most about the quilting community is its global reach. Despite living on a small Mediterranean Spanish island, I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with individuals from America to Australia, and it’s incredibly enriching.
However, having someone close to you, who shares the same language and offers unwavering support, is truly comforting. For me, that person is Alexandra Bordallo. Beyond being an extraordinary quilter, quilt pattern designer, and fabric designer, she’s also a source of inspiration and encouragement. Today, I invite you to learn more about Alexandra, one of the designers in QuiltInk, through this interview. Enjoy the read!
Alexandra, 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 in Vic, a city near Barcelona. I’m 37 years old, mom of two kids. I work 5 days a week with the amazing team at the education back office at Anthesis Group. At night, I design beautiful fabrics and quilt patterns.
When and how did you start quilting? What drew you to quilting as a form of expression?
My love for fabrics and sewing started early, learning basic sewing from my grandmother. A few years later, I entered the quilting world by following sewing blogs, patchwork magazines, books and tutorial videos.
What inspired you to start designing quilt patterns? How do you approach the creative process of designing a new pattern?
My font of inspiration comes from a new fabric collection, sometimes a color combination or geometric shapes in nature. I work in Adobe Illustrator and plan my quilt playing around with colors and geometric shapes during hours.
How would you define your pattern style? Are there specific themes or elements that consistently appear in your designs?
My patterns have a traditional style with a modern twist. I likes basic shapes especially flying geese
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?
Many times, for me, color is the start of a new quilt. I like to use different palettes. My love for color is constantly evolving and changing. I don’t have a favorite color. I love greens, purples and yellows, inspired by a sunset and blooming summer meadows.
Apart from designing patterns, what other activities are integral to your quilting business?
(Membership, notions, courses, etc)
I design fabrics for Andover Fabrics and license my surface designs prints to companies for products like,
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?
My website is www.alexandrabordallostudio.com and my instagram account @alexandrabordallo. You can also join my private Facebook group Alexandra Bordallo Patterns
Can you provide a sneak peek into any upcoming projects or designs you’re working on? Any exciting collaborations or events?
My first collection with Andover Fabrics, Winged Garden hits stores in May 2024. I just finished a second fabric line which debuts shortly and will be available in early 2025. New quilt patterns and exciting quilting project for 2024.
