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Mockupmonday #126

The 126th #QInk_MockUpMonday is here! 🎨✨

150+ quilt pattern mock-ups sharen in the QuiltInk Wall over the past two weeks! 🔥

📌 Why start your week coloring in QuiltInk?
✅ Visualize your quilt before sewing—avoid fabric regret!
✅ Test unlimited color combinations without cutting a single piece
✅ Get inspired by real mock-ups from other quilters
✅ Showcase your unique quilt color versions!

💡 Kickstart your week with creativity! Color your own mock-up today & share them in our Wall to get featured in the next QuiltInk Mock-upMonday!

New Pattern: Anechoic

Title: Anechoic

Designer: Prairie & Ocean

Techniques: Regular piecing

Sizes: 2

✨ If you love bold, modern quilt patterns with a striking visual impact, you won’t want to miss this! ✨

Anechoic by Janice from Prairie and Ocean is now available in QuiltInk. This pattern plays with color gradients to create a mesmerizing three-dimensional illusion. 👀

With versatile blocks that can be combined in multiple ways, you can create your own intricate designs. It comes in two sizes – Wall Hanging and Throw – and the Throw has two layout options to choose from.

Now’s the perfect time to experiment with color and make your own unique version! 🎨✨

🔹 Get your copy of the pattern.
🔹 Play with gradients and shades to create a quilt that’s all your own.
🔹 Share your mock-ups and inspire others with your creativity!

New Patterns: Romeo Twins – Mercury & Mercutio

Do you use color theory to choose your quilt palettes? 🎨✨

I used it to create these Mercury & Mercutio mock-ups, exploring different color harmony techniques:

1️⃣ Designer’s Original – Carli’s stunning vision

2️⃣ Complementary – Bold contrast for impact

3️⃣ Analogous – Smooth & harmonious flow

4️⃣ Monochromatic – Subtle yet striking variations

5️⃣ Triad – A dynamic, balanced mix

Together, these twin quilt patterns form the Romeo Twins by @guiltyquiltystudio! These quilts can be made simultaneously or separately, featuring curved piecing with a single drunkard’s path block. Mercurio reinvents and mirrors elements from Mercutio, creating two stunning, abstract quilts at once.

🎨 Available to color now in QuiltInk, where you can experiment with endless palettes before cutting fabric!

🔹 Do you use color theory when planning your quilts? Let me know!

🔹 Try it in QuiltInk & share your mock-ups with us!

📌 Save and share this for color inspiration!

#ModernQuilting #QuiltColorInspiration #QuiltingCommunity

New Pattern: Loony

Title: Loony

Designer: Due North Handmande

Techniques: Regular piecing

Sizes: 3

🚀 New Quilt Pattern Release! 🎉 Loony by Due North Handmade is here!

🪶 Inspired by the wildlife of Minnesota, this modern quilt pattern blends Flying Geese and Log Cabin blocks into a bold and versatile design.

With three layout options—block-based, two-color, and scrappy—you can create a quilt that matches your unique style! Whether you’re a confident beginner or an experienced quilter, this pattern is a fun and rewarding project.

🎨 Want to explore different colorways before sewing? Head to QuiltInk and play with colors to design your perfect version!

🛍️ Get the Loony quilt pattern from Due North Handmade today!

🔽 Let’s connect! Create your Loony mock-up and share it with us in the QuiltInk Wall! We can’t wait to see all your versions!!

New Palette Planner

Discover QuiltInk’s New Tool for Creating the Perfect Color Palette!

Choosing the right color palette is one of the most exciting yet challenging parts of designing a quilt. That’s why we’ve developed a brand-new section in QuiltInk to help make this process easier and more fun than ever! Whether you’re looking for a simple two-color combination or a dynamic mix of shades, our latest feature allows you to experiment effortlessly.

Why This Tool is so Useful

When selecting colors, quilters often struggle to visualize how different hues work together. Our new palette diagrams offer a structured yet creative way to explore colors before committing to fabric choices. You can now:

Work with three different diagram layouts that accommodate 2-12 colors, so you can find the perfect balance for your quilt.
Use our background image selection tool, which allows you to extract colors from any inspirational photo and apply them directly to your palette.
Quickly adjust and refine your selections in QuiltInk, making it easy to create harmonious color schemes for any project.

How to Create Your Palette

Access QuiltInk and create a free account if you want to save your mock-ups and share them with other participants.
Go to the Patterns main page and select “Palette Planner”.
Get inspired by other palettes shared on the Pattern Wall.
Click “Create a new mock-up” and choose a color diagram based on how many colors you want in your palette.
Once on the coloring page, we recommend picking a reference color first. Then, use color theory to select the remaining colors. You can create a monochromatic palette, a complementary palette, or explore other harmonious combinations.
Save your favorite palette to use in your quilt design. You can also share it on the Wall to inspire others and export it with a fabric list.

How to Pick Colors from an Image

A free account is required for this option.

Go to your profile and access “My Palettes”.
Create your Custom palette.
Upload an image as inspiration.
Important: The image must be high quality and at the image information you need to state it’s 8 inches wide.
Save the custom palette generated with your image. You can include up to 10 images/printed fabric in the palette with a free account.
Go back to the Patterns main page and follow the steps above to create your palette.
On the coloring page, click the palette icon, go to the “My Palettes” tab, and select your custom palette.
To pick colors from your image:
- Select the image and click the large square to set it as your base.
- Choose additional colors from the selected palette. (To return to your palette, use the palette icon in the solids tab or select a color from the droplet icon.)

Love Color Theory? Check Out Our Newsletter!

Each month, our QuiltInk Newsletter features a color theory section to help you improve your fabric choices. We started by exploring the meaning of colors, and now we’re diving into color combinations!

Check out our newsletter archive here:

If you’d like to receive our monthly color insights, sign up for our newsletter.

We can’t wait to see the amazing palettes you create with our new tool Happy quilting!

Plan your Pantone Challenge palette with QuiltInk

Do you enjoy quilt color challenges and creating unique designs? The Pantone Quilt Challenge is a great occasion to explore your creativity!

Hosted by Elizabeth Ray and Sarah Ruiz, this event gathers an incredible community, offers amazing prizes, and provides an inspiring color to work with.

This year’s challenge kicks off on March 3, 2025, and runs through April 28, 2025.

Learn all about the Challenge at Sarah Ruiz’s blog post and on the Pantone Quilt Challenge Instagram account!

QuiltInk Brings More Fun to the Challenge!

QuiltIn has the perferct feature to help you choose your Mocha Mousse-inspired color palette, ! Check the “Palette Planner” listed as a pattern on our main page, where you can experiment with different color combinations before starting your quilt.

You will find four diagrams to help you set up your palette:

3 simple palettes with 2-12 colors, so you can use the one more suited to the number of color you want.
A creative image-inspired selection diagram– Place an image in the square with 8 mini squares over it to extract colors from your favorite inspiration!

How to Create Your Pantone Challenge Palette

Access QuiltInk and create a free account if you want to save your mock-ups and share them with other participants.
Go to the Patterns main page and select the “Palette Planner”.
Get inspired by other palettes shared on the Pattern Wall.
Click “Create a new mock-up”, choose your preferred color diagram, and select the fabric brand’s Mocha reference you’d like to use.
On the coloring page, you will see that the fabric matching the Mocha Mousse color proposed by the organizers is already selected, so you don’t need to search for it. Explore different Mocha Mousse-inspired combinations—mix solid palettes, use printed fabrics from Fabric Shops, or upload your own printed fabric using a custom palette (free account required).
Save your favorite palette to use in your quilt design. You can also share it on the Wall to inspire others and export it with a fabric list.

How to Pick Colors from an Image

A free account is required for this option.

Go to your profile and access “My Palettes”.
Create your Custom palette.
Upload an image as inspiration.
Important: The image must be high quality and at the image information you need to state it’s 8 inches wide.
Save the custom palette generated with your image. You can include up to 10 images/printed fabric in the palette with a free account.
Go back to the Patterns main page and follow the steps above to color your Pantone Challenge diagrams.
On the coloring page, click the palette icon, go to the “My Palettes” tab, and select your custom palette.
To pick colors from your image:
- Select the image and click the large square to set it as your base.
- Choose additional colors from the selected palette. (To return to your palette, use the palette icon in the solids tab or select a color from the droplet icon.)

Love Color Theory? Check Out Our Newsletter!

Check out our newsletter archive here:

If you’d like to receive our monthly color insights, sign up for our newsletter.

We can’t wait to see the amazing palettes and quilts you create for the Pantone Quilt Challenge 2025! Happy quilting!

New Patterns: Aria & Cadence

The Aria & Cadence Quilts are on QuiltInk!

Get inspired by mock-ups from fellow quilters and create your own on our modern, fun, and intuitive platform!

Aria Quilt – A bold medallion design with crisp geometry and perfect balance.
Cadence Quilt – Flowing, interconnected blocks that bring movement to your quilt.

Both patterns by @toadandsew come in baby, throw, and bed sizes, and you can get them together in the Crystal Girlies Bundle!

Want to know which colors I used? Find the mock-ups on the QuiltInk Wall, click “Export”, and a full fabric list will appear!

Save these ideas & share to spark creativity!

Mockupmonday #125

#125 & counting!

We’re celebrating 125 weeks of #QInk_mockupmonday with nearly 200 stunning mock-ups from the QuiltInk Wall! Our Wall is growing into an amazing source of inspiration for quilters everywhere, showcasing endless color possibilities for your favorite quilt patterns.

Ready to create your own? Head to QuiltInk, color your patterns, and share your unique version with us! Let’s keep the inspiration flowing!

Save for ideas & Share to inspire others!

QuiltInk Challenge Mar25

March has arrived, bringing with it a fresh QuiltInk Challenge that draws inspiration from the beauty of nature. This month, we’re excited to feature the Meadow Walk fabric collection by Alexandra Bordallo for Andover Fabrics. Inspired by the serenity of a stroll through a peaceful meadow, this collection showcases whimsical florals, delicate foliage, and playful motifs in a versatile palette of deep plums, warm mustards, soft pinks, and serene greens.

These fabrics are perfect for infusing your quilt designs with the essence of springtime.

Before we delve into the details of this month’s challenge, let’s take a moment to celebrate the success of our February Challenge. With an impressive 181 entries, participants showcased their creativity using the Denim palette. We are thrilled to announce that AHaverinen is the winner of the February Challenge and will receive access to “Quilt Your Jeans – The Class (on-demand)” by Radha. Congratulations, AHaverinen, and thank you to everyone who participated!

Now, let’s explore how you can incorporate the Meadow Walk collection into your designs and participate in this month’s challenge for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Meadow Walk by Alexandra Bordallo is inspired by the simple pleasures of outdoor adventures with loved ones. Each print in the collection captures the essence of blooming fields, vibrant flowers, and the wonders of nature found along countryside strolls.

From delicate florals in soft pastel hues to intricate botanical motifs and geometric designs, each print invites you to create quilts that capture the essence of springtime tranquility, and infuse your projects with the magic of these cherished moments.

Let Meadow Walk be your gateway to creating quilts that celebrate the beauty and wonder of the great outdoors.

MEET ALEXANDRA BORDALLO

Meet Alexandra Bordallo, the talented designer behind the Meadow Walk 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 Meadow Walk 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 #QuiltInkChallengeMar25. It counts as 2 entries in the giveaway.

PRIZES 2 winners this month!
🎁 A Meadow Walk 10 FQ Bundle from Alexandra Bordallo for Andover Fabrics.

🎁 2 PDF quilt patterns 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 Mar25 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 MEadow Walk palette in QuiltInk! Don’t you love them all?

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

2. Seud Medallion by Guilty Quilty Studio

3. Sky Cabin by Toad and Sew

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 Denim palette and the names Radha chose for each one.

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

Happy coloring and quilting to you all!

New Pattern: Harmonia

Title: Harmonia

Designer: Alderwood Studio

Techniques: Regular piecing

Sizes: 1

Balance, movement, and modern curves—meet Harmonia, the latest pattern by @alderwoodstudio! Inspired by the goddess of harmony and balance, this quilt is a stunning yet approachable design for confident beginners and beyond.

Curious how color and contrast transform this pattern? We’ve created 12 unique mock-ups to showcase the incredible versatility of Harmonia! From bold & vibrant to soft & subtle, the possibilities are endless.

New to curves? This pattern is a great place to start! Visit Alderwood Studio’s blog for curve tutorials and pro tips for precise trimming—a key step to getting those curves to line up beautifully.

Grab your copy of the pattern from @alderwoodstudio and start planning today! Then head to QuiltInk to play with colors and get inspired.

Which version speaks to you? Let us know in the comments!

Save this for inspo & tag a quilting friend!