Mockupmonday #127

Have you already participated in the March QuiltInk Challenge? 🧵✨ 


This week’s #MockUpMonday is a special edition celebrating the March QuiltInk Challenge! We’re showcasing 160 stunning quilt mock-ups made with the Meadow Walk fabric collection by Alexandra Bordallo for Andover Fabrics. 🌿🎨


If you haven’t joined yet, this is your chance! Color your quilt mock-up using the Meadow Walk palette and  share it on the #QuiltInkWall for a chance to win one of TWO amazing prizes:

🏆 A Meadow Walk 10 FQ Bundle from Alexandra Bordallo for Andover Fabrics.
🏆 2 PDF quilt patterns from Alexandra Bordallo.

2 extra entries for those who tag @quilt_ink, @alexandrabordallo, and @andoverfabrics using #QuiltInkChallengeMar25


Don’t miss this opportunity to get creative and bring your quilt vision to life! ✨


👉 Which quilt pattern would you sew with this amazing fabric collection? 

New Pattern: Sonar

Color Sonar

🎨 Monochromatic? Two-tone? Scrappy? Prints or solids? How would you color the Sonar Quilt? 🤩

 

This modern curve-friendly quilt pattern by @prairieandocean is now in QuiltInk, ready for you to explore endless color possibilities before you sew! 🌈✨

 

Designed to make curved piecing easier, Sonar’s bold stripes create a striking geometric effect. Whether you love gradients, bold contrasts, or playful mixes, this pattern adapts to your unique style!

 

 

Swipe through 6 stunning mock-ups for inspiration, then head to QuiltInk to color your own and share your favorite version! 🧵💖

New Pattern: Full of Love

Title:   Full of Love

Designer: Namaju Quilt Studio

Techniques: Regular piecing

Sizes: 4

Color the pattern here!

Full of Love quilt pattern is now in QuiltInk! 🎨✨

 

Designed by Namaju Quilt Studio, this radiant quilt is a hymn to joy, hope, and love—a perfect way to bring beauty into the world! 💛

 

With 4 sizes (Baby, Throw, Twin & Queen) and 2 color versions, it’s a versatile pattern that shines in any palette.

 

I had so much fun coloring 12 different mock-ups, and the possibilities are truly endless! 🌈✨ Which colorway is your favorite? Head to QuiltInk, explore the options, and share your own version!

New Pattern: If It Flies, It Spies

Title:   If It Flies, It Spies

Designer: Quilted Conspiracies

Techniques: Regular piecing

Sizes: 1

Color the pattern here!

🌸 Fresh Off the Sewing Machine! 🐦✨

 

Spring has landed, and so has If It Flies, It Spies by @quiltedconspiracies—ready to color in QuiltInk! 🎨

 

This fun mini quilt is perfect for confident beginners, featuring traditional piecing and two layout options (vertical & horizontal). With step-by-step instructions & diagrams, creating your own unique quilt is easy!

 

🔥 Launch Sale Alert! Use code BIRDSARENTREAL for 15% off all PDF patterns through Sunday, 3/23!

 

📌 Test out colors in QuiltInk before cutting fabric & share your mock-ups to inspire others!

New Pattern: Sawtooth Starshine

Title:  Sawtooth Starshine

Designer: In the Light Quilts

Techniques: Regular piecing

Sizes: 3

Color the pattern here!

If you love modern quilt patterns with a twist, don’t miss Sawtooth Starshine by @inthelightquilts—now in QuiltInk! 🎨🧵

This design transforms 16 Sawtooth Star blocks into a striking layered star effect, revealing a hidden large star in the background and a smaller star in the center. Perfect for quilters who enjoy a fresh take on traditional designs!

🔥 Pattern drops Friday! Plus, enjoy 20% off all patterns this weekend (Fri-Sun)!

📲 Start coloring now in QuiltInk & plan your perfect colorway before cutting fabric!

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

Color the pattern here!

✨ 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

Color Mercury
Color 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

Color the pattern here!

🚀 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

 
  1. Access QuiltInk and create a free account if you want to save your mock-ups and share them with other participants.
  2. Go to the Patterns main page and select “Palette Planner”.
  3. Get inspired by other palettes shared on the Pattern Wall.
  4. Click “Create a new mock-up” and choose a color diagram based on how many colors you want in your palette.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

  1. Go to your profile and access “My Palettes”.
  2. Create your Custom palette.
  3. 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.
  4. Save the custom palette generated with your image. You can include up to 10 images/printed fabric in the palette with a free account.
  5. Go back to the Patterns main page and follow the steps above to create your palette.
  6. On the coloring page, click the palette icon, go to the “My Palettes” tab, and select your custom palette.
  7. 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.)
Plan your palette now!

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