QuiltInk Challenge Sep24 winner

What a fun Challenge has been this September one. More than 100 amazing mock-ups have been shared on the QuiltInk Wall using the new Glaze II fabric collection by Libs Elliott for Andover Fabrics.

 

We encourage you to keep exploring this beautiful collection in your quilting projects—perfect for your upcoming Christmas creations! The collection is available to color in QuitlInk at the Shops/Designer Tab in the coloring page. Don’t miss it!

 

And the winner of a QuiltInk Subscription is …… MissJonge!!

 

Congratulations! She will enjoy a yearly Supporter QuiltInk subscription with a private pattern,

Check the next QuiltInk Challenge for September 2024. It’s already live and you can win a QutilInk Subscription!

Fabric Requirements

Fabric Requirements option

The fabric requirements feature in QuiltInk is a powerful tool that enhances the overall quilting experience. This option allows designers, fabric shops, and users to easily keep track of how much fabric is needed for any project. Instead of manually check the fabric needed from the pattern, users can view accurate fabric amounts directly from the platform, making the quilting process more streamlined and efficient.

Here’s why the fabric requirements option is important:

  • Saves Time: With the fabric requirements feature, there’s no need to calculate or search through patterns to figure out how much fabric is needed. This information is automatically displayed, making the planning process much faster and easier.

  • Ensures Accuracy: By providing detailed and organized fabric requirements, users can avoid mistakes and miscalculations, ensuring they have the correct amounts of each fabric before starting their project.

  • Enhances Creativity: Being able to quickly see the fabric requirements allows users to explore multiple design possibilities. With accurate fabric information, users can experiment with different fabric choices and color schemes without worrying about fabric shortages or errors.

  • Improves Organization: Having fabric requirements included in every mock-up and export sheet keeps the project more organized, making it easier to manage supplies and stay on track.

 

  • Improves Organization: Having fabric requirements included in every mock-up and export sheet keeps the project more organized, making it easier to manage supplies and stay on track.

QuiltInk’s fabric requirements feature is designed to make quilting more efficient, enjoyable, and worry-free. Whether you’re a designer, a fabric shop, or a quilting enthusiast, this tool ensures that your projects are well-prepared and your creativity can flow freely.

Currents Quilt by Eudaimonia Studios

Where to check the Fabric Requirements

All the patterns in QuiltInk have the ability to display the fabric requirements. Since this is a new option on the platform, designers are still in the process of adding them to previous patterns, although most new patterns are being activated with the fabric requirements included.

To know the fabric requirements of a mock-up, you have two options:

Check the Colors Used in the Coloring Page: By simply opening a coloring page, you can check the fabric requirements of the color layout displayed. Click the drop-picker icon, and a list of the fabrics used along with their amounts will pop up. 
When you change the colors or fabrics, you can see how the list will adjust accordingly.

 

The Exporting Sheet: By clicking the Export icon in the coloring page or at any mock-up in the Wall, you can view a page with the mock-up, all the pattern information, and a list of the fabrics used to color this mock-up, including the required amounts for each fabric.

The backing and binding requirements are also included, with no selected fabric at this stage, and you can see if the designer has added any special fabric requirements or comments.

Add the Fabric Requirements

Did you know that QuiltInk allows all subscribers to add fabric requirements to any pattern or mock-up? By subscribing, you unlock this powerful feature, making your quilting projects more efficient and organized.

DESIGNERS: Designers have the ability to add fabric requirements to all their patterns in QuiltInk, ensuring users can easily access the exact amounts of fabric needed for each project. This not only makes the pattern more user-friendly but also enhances the overall quality of the quilting experience.

FABRIC SHOPS: Fabric shops can add or modify fabric requirements when creating Kits in QuiltInk. This allows them to offer tailored bundles of fabric that match specific patterns, making it easier for customers to purchase the right amount of fabric in a convenient package.

SUPPORTERS: Supporters have the ability to add fabric requirements to any mock-up they create in QuiltInk. By doing so, they can track fabric usage for their personalized designs and ensure they have the right amounts before starting a project. They can also create as many mock-ups as they wish with the fabric requirements already added, streamlining their creative process.

Discover all the plans

If you have any questions or concerns about the fabric requirements or any other aspect of using QuiltInk, we’re here to assist you. Feel free to reach out to us via email at info@quiltink.com or through the chat on our Instagram platform (@quilt_ink). We’re always happy to help ensure your experience with QuiltInk is smooth and productive.

Fabric Requirements

Fabric Requirements option

The fabric requirements feature in QuiltInk is a powerful tool that enhances the overall quilting experience. This option allows designers, fabric shops, and users to easily keep track of how much fabric is needed for any project. Instead of manually check the fabric needed from the pattern, users can view accurate fabric amounts directly from the platform, making the quilting process more streamlined and efficient.

As with all subscribers in QuiltInk, supporters have the ability to add fabric requirements to any mock-up they create. This feature provides several benefits and adds value to your experience on the platform. Here’s why it’s important for supporters to add fabric requirements to their mock-ups:

  • Simplifies Project Planning: By adding fabric requirements, you can easily track the exact amounts of fabric needed for each project. Users can quickly see how much fabric they need for each choice without manually checking the pattern. This ensures you won’t have to recheck the pattern or calculate fabric amounts manually.

  • Enhances Mock-Up Flexibility: Once the fabric requirements are added, you can create as many mock-ups as you want from that pattern without needing to re-enter the information each time. This saves time and allows you to experiment with different color schemes or fabric options more efficiently.

  • Improves Project Organization: With fabric requirements in place, you’ll have all the necessary information in one place, making your projects more organized and reducing the risk of errors when selecting fabrics for your quilt.

By adding fabric requirements to your mock-ups, you ensure that your quilting projects are better planned and ready to execute, all while enjoying more flexibility in your creative process.

Currents Quilt by Eudaimonia Studios

Where to check the Fabric Requirements

All the patterns in QuiltInk have the ability to display the fabric requirements. Since this is a new option on the platform, designers are still in the process of adding them to previous patterns, although most new patterns are being activated with the fabric requirements included.

To know the fabric requirements of a mock-up, you have two options:

Check the Colors Used in the Coloring Page: By simply opening a coloring page, you can check the fabric requirements of the color layout displayed. Click the drop-picker icon, and a list of the fabrics used along with their amounts will pop up. 
When you change the colors or fabrics, you can see how the list will adjust accordingly.

 

The Exporting Sheet: By clicking the Export icon in the coloring page or at any mock-up in the Wall, you can view a page with the mock-up, all the pattern information, and a list of the fabrics used to color this mock-up, including the required amounts for each fabric.

The backing and binding requirements are also included, with no selected fabric at this stage, and you can see if the designer has added any special fabric requirements or comments.

How to add the Fabric Requirements

Adding fabric requirements to your  mock-ups is an easy process at the color page. 

The process below starts from the designer’s color layout, but it can be made on any mock-up on QuitlInk.

1. Create a new mock-up from the designer color layout: Go to the pattern page in the QuitlInk main page, and click “Create a new mock-up”. Choose the color layout with the colors from the fabric requirements table you can check int he pattern or designer website. 

 

2. Check the colors used in the color layouts are the same than in the fabric requirements table you have.

 

3. Merge the Pieces by Color: Click the icon to merge the pieces by color.

 

4. Click the “FQ” icon: This icon allows you to input fabric requirements for each color/fabric.

5. Add Labels and Amounts: For each color/fabric, add the appropriate labels and the amount of fabric needed.

NOTE: The fabric requirements should be added in the following format:
Number + space + Fraction (X/X)

For amounts less than one yard, use this format:
0 + space + Fraction

 

6. Add Specific Requirements: In the field below the fabrics, you can add specific requirements, such as the total number of Fat Quarters needed, for example.

7. Include Backing and Binding Needs: Don’t forget to specify any backing and binding fabric requirements for this size of the patten.

8. Add Important Comments: In the fields at the bottom, include any relevant comments about the fabric requirements, such as: Width of Fabric (WOF); whether it’s for directional fabrics; if the fabric requirements are adjusted or have a little room, etc.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your patterns in QuiltInk provide clear and accurate fabric requirements, enhancing the experience for users!

 

9. QuiltInk allows you to add fabric requirements not only in yards but also using precuts. To do this:

  • Select the UNITS Icon: At the top bar, click the UNITS button to switch from yards to precuts.
  • Choose Precuts: From the list, select the precuts you want to use. Available options include: Fat Quarter (FQ); Fat Eighth (F8); Layer Cake (LC); Jelly Roll (JR); and more
  • Select Multiple: You can choose several yards and precut options at the same time.

  • Add Amounts: For each selected yards/precut, add the appropriate amount required for the pattern.

10. Save. Click the disk icon to save the fabric requirements added.

CHECK THE FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
 

After adding the fabric requirements, it’s important to verify that everything is displayed correctly. Follow these steps:

1. Check the Drop-Picker Icon:

  • Open the drop-picker icon on the coloring page.
  • Ensure that all fabrics, labels, and amounts are displayed correctly.
  • Confirm that the colors and labels match the fabrics you intended to use.

2. Verify the Exporting Sheet:

  • Open the exporting sheet for the pattern.
  • Check the list of all fabrics to ensure accuracy.
  • Confirm that the backing and binding fabric requirements are correctly displayed.
  • Review any comments you added (e.g., WOF, directional fabrics, etc.) to make sure they appear as intended.

By reviewing these areas and reaching out if needed, you can ensure that the fabric requirements have been properly added to your pattern.

Multiple mock-ups with FQ

This process will allow you to create as many mock-ups as needed for a pattern where the designer hasn’t added fabric requirements, without having to add them to each mock-up individually.

1. Create a new mock-up as described in the previous section.

2. After finishing coloring all the pieces, add the fabric requirements as explained int he previous section.

3. Save the mock-up as a finished one or as draft.

4. Go to your profile page and locate the mock-up, at the Finished or Drafts tabs.

5. Duplicate the mock-up by clicking the “+” icon.

6.  Locate the duplicated mock/up in the Drafts tap.
7. Click the Palette icon to color it and create a different version..

8. Check the FQ are there.

9. Download the sheet with the list of fabrics and fabric requirements and save!

If you have any questions or concerns about the fabric requirements or any other aspect of using QuiltInk, we’re here to assist you. Feel free to reach out to us via email at info@quiltink.com or through the chat on our Instagram platform (@quilt_ink). We’re always happy to help ensure your experience with QuiltInk is smooth and productive.

New Patterns: Pinery

Title: Pinery

Designer: Kelli Fox Designs

Technique: With templates

Sizes: 3

Color the pattern here!
🎉 Exciting news, quilters! Kelli Fox Designs just released the Pinery pattern, and it’s now active on QuiltInk! Perfect for adding a festive Christmas touch to your home, this pillow top pattern offers two charming 16″ designs: a large tree and a star tree made from four smaller blocks.
 
With templates for each option and easy instructions for a 3″ border, you can create a stunning 22″ Christmas pillow top in no time! Get started on this quick and delightful project today—color your version digitally in QuiltInk, and don’t forget to share your creations on the QuiltInk Wall! 🌲✨
 

Fabric Requirements

Fabric Requirements option

The fabric requirements feature in QuiltInk is a powerful tool that enhances the overall quilting experience. This option allows designers, fabric shops, and users to easily keep track of how much fabric is needed for any project. Instead of manually check the fabric needed from the pattern, users can view accurate fabric amounts directly from the platform, making the quilting process more streamlined and efficient.

Fabric shops now have the ability to check and add fabric requirements to patterns in QuiltInk, a feature that significantly enhances your workflow and customer experience. By taking advantage of this tool, you can streamline the process of creating kits, bundles, and mock-ups for your customers.

This feature is valuable for fabric shops for several reasons:

  • Simplifies Kit Creation: By adding fabric requirements directly to the patterns, fabric shops can quickly create kits and bundles, saving time and effort.

  • Improves Customer Experience: Providing clear fabric requirements makes it easier for customers to purchase the exact fabrics they need, leading to a smoother shopping experience and fewer questions about the patterns.

  • Increases Sales: When fabric requirements are included, customers are more likely to buy all the materials they need from your shop in one go, boosting fabric sales.

  • Offers Flexibility: Shops can adjust the fabric requirements to fit their stock and precuts, offering more tailored and attractive kit options for customers.

  • Enhances Pattern Value: By adding fabric requirements, even if the designer hasn’t done so, you’re increasing the usability of the pattern, which can drive more engagement and sales for both your fabrics and the patterns.

Fabric shops can add or modify fabric requirements in the following areas within QuiltInk:

Kits: Add or adjust the fabric requirements when creating Kits in QuiltInk.
If a pattern doesn’t already have fabric requirements added by the designer, or if you’d like to adapt them to fit your shop’s needs, you can easily do so while setting up Kits with any pattern in QuiltInk. 

Mock-ups: Add fabric requirements to any mock-up on the platform.
Want to create a mock-up of a pattern where the designer hasn’t included fabric requirements? Now you can! This ensures that you can always create your mock-ups knowing the fabric requirements needed.

Currents Quilt by Eudaimonia Studios

How to add the Fabric Requirements

Adding fabric requirements to your Kits or mock-ups is an easy process at the coloring page. You can also apply this to all already active Kits in QuiltInk. Follow these simple steps:

 

1. Finish Coloring: After completing a finished color layout in the Kits or any mock-up, check the colors used via the drop-picker icon. Ensure you have used the desired colors and removed any extras that you didn’t plan to include.

2. Merge the Pieces by Color: Click the icon to merge the pieces by color.

 

3. Click the “FQ” icon: This icon allows you to input fabric requirements for each color/fabric.

4. Add Labels and Amounts: For each color/fabric, add the appropriate labels and the amount of fabric needed.

NOTE: The fabric requirements should be added in the following format:
Number + space + Fraction (X/X)

For amounts less than one yard, use this format:
0 + space + Fraction

 

5. Add Specific Requirements: In the field below the fabrics, you can add specific requirements, such as the total number of Fat Quarters needed, for example.

6. Include Backing and Binding Needs: Don’t forget to specify any backing and binding fabric requirements for this size of the patten.

7. Add Important Comments: In the fields at the bottom, include any relevant comments about the fabric requirements, such as: Width of Fabric (WOF); whether it’s for directional fabrics; if the fabric requirements are adjusted or have a little room, etc.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your patterns in QuiltInk provide clear and accurate fabric requirements, enhancing the experience for users!

 

9. QuiltInk allows you to add fabric requirements not only in yards but also using precuts. To do this:

  • Select the UNITS Icon: At the top bar, click the UNITS button to switch from yards to precuts.
  • Choose Precuts: From the list, select the precuts you want to use. Available options include: Fat Quarter (FQ); Fat Eighth (F8); Layer Cake (LC); Jelly Roll (JR); and more
  • Select Multiple: You can choose several yards and precut options at the same time.

  • Add Amounts: For each selected yards/precut, add the appropriate amount required for the pattern.

6. Save. Click the disk icon to save the fabric requirements added.

CHECK THE FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
 

After adding the fabric requirements, it’s important to verify that everything is displayed correctly. Follow these steps:

1. Check the Drop-Picker Icon:

  • Open the drop-picker icon on the coloring page.
  • Ensure that all fabrics, labels, and amounts are displayed correctly.
  • Confirm that the colors and labels match the fabrics you intended to use.

2. Verify the Exporting Sheet:

  • Open the exporting sheet for the pattern.
  • Check the list of all fabrics to ensure accuracy.
  • Confirm that the backing and binding fabric requirements are correctly displayed.
  • Review any comments you added (e.g., WOF, directional fabrics, etc.) to make sure they appear as intended.

By reviewing these areas and reaching out if needed, you can ensure that the fabric requirements have been properly added to your pattern.

Multiple mock-ups with FQ

Here is the process you need to follow to maximize the fabric requirements usage when coloring a pattern without fabric requirements added by the designer, and you don’t want to create a Kit for it.
This process will allow you to create as many mock-ups as needed for a pattern where the designer hasn’t added fabric requirements, without having to add them to each mock-up individually.

1. Create a new mock-up.

2. After finishing coloring all the pieces, add the fabric requirements as explained int he previous section.

3. Save the mock-up as a finished one or as draft.

4. Go to your profile page and locate the mock-up, at the Finished or Drafts tabs.

5. Duplicate the mock-up by clicking the “+” icon.

6.  Locate the duplicated mock/up in the Drafts tap.
7. Clikc the Palette icon to color it and create a different version..

8. Check the FQ are there.

9. Download the sheet with the list of fabrics and fabric requirements and save!

If you have any questions or concerns about the fabric requirements or any other aspect of using QuiltInk, we’re here to assist you. Feel free to reach out to us via email at info@quiltink.com or through the chat on our Instagram platform (@quilt_ink). We’re always happy to help ensure your experience with QuiltInk is smooth and productive.

Fabric Requirements

Fabric Requirements option

The fabric requirements feature in QuiltInk is a powerful tool that enhances the overall quilting experience. This option allows designers, fabric shops, and users to easily keep track of how much fabric is needed for any project. Instead of manually check the fabric needed from the pattern, users can view accurate fabric amounts directly from the platform, making the quilting process more streamlined and efficient.

In QuiltInk, we give designers the ability to add fabric requirements to their patterns, streamlining the quilting process for users. With this feature, users can easily access their specific fabric needs directly from the exporting sheet, eliminating the hassle of calculating amounts based on the pattern.

Here’s why it’s important for users to know the fabric requirements of their own fabric choices:

  • Easy Calculation: Users can quickly see how much fabric they need for each choice without manually checking the pattern.
  • Time-Saving: Eliminates the guesswork, allowing users to shop efficiently for the right quantities.
  • Minimized Interruptions: Reduces the risk of running out of fabric mid-project, ensuring a smoother quilting experience.
  • Enhanced Creativity: Users can focus more on their design and creativity rather than logistics and calculations.


Currents Quilt by Eudaimonia Studios

By integrating fabric requirements into QuiltInk, designers contribute to a more enjoyable and productive quilting journey for every user.

How to add the Fabric Requirements

Adding fabric requirements to your patterns is an easy process during the color layout setup. You can also apply this to all already active patterns in QuiltInk. Follow these simple steps:

 

1. Finish Coloring: After completing a draft or a finished color layout, go to the coloring page and check the colors used via the drop-picker icon. Ensure you have used the desired colors and removed any extras that you didn’t plan to include (this can happen when using similar colors by accident).

2. Merge the Pieces by Color: Click the icon to merge the pieces by color.

 

3. Click the “FQ” icon: This icon allows you to input fabric requirements for each color/fabric.

4. Add Labels and Amounts: For each color/fabric, add the appropriate labels and the amount of fabric needed.

NOTE: The fabric requirements should be added in the following format:
Number + space + Fraction (X/X)

For amounts less than one yard, use this format:
0 + space + Fraction

 

5. Add Specific Requirements: In the field below the fabrics, you can add specific requirements, such as the total number of Fat Quarters needed, for example.

6. Include Backing and Binding Needs: Don’t forget to specify any backing and binding fabric requirements for this size of the patten.

7. Add Important Comments: In the fields at the bottom, include any relevant comments about the fabric requirements, such as: Width of Fabric (WOF); whether it’s for directional fabrics; if the fabric requirements are adjusted or have a little room, etc.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your patterns in QuiltInk provide clear and accurate fabric requirements, enhancing the experience for users!

 

9. QuiltInk allows you to add fabric requirements not only in yards but also using precuts. To do this:

  • Select the UNITS Icon: At the top bar, click the UNITS button to switch from yards to precuts.
  • Choose Precuts: From the list, select the precuts you want to use. Available options include: Fat Quarter (FQ); Fat Eighth (F8); Layer Cake (LC); Jelly Roll (JR); and more
  • Select Multiple: You can choose several yards and precut options at the same time.

  • Add Amounts: For each selected yards/precut, add the appropriate amount required for the pattern.

6. Save. Click the disk icon to save the fabric requirements added.

CHECK THE FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
 

After adding the fabric requirements, it’s important to verify that everything is displayed correctly. Follow these steps:

1. Check the Drop-Picker Icon:

  • Open the drop-picker icon on the coloring page.
  • Ensure that all fabrics, labels, and amounts are displayed correctly.
  • Confirm that the colors and labels match the fabrics you intended to use.

2. Verify the Exporting Sheet:

  • Open the exporting sheet for the pattern.
  • Check the list of all fabrics to ensure accuracy.
  • Confirm that the backing and binding fabric requirements are correctly displayed.
  • Review any comments you added (e.g., WOF, directional fabrics, etc.) to make sure they appear as intended.

By reviewing these areas and reaching out if needed, you can ensure that the fabric requirements have been properly added to your pattern.

Adding FQ to any mock-up

As QuiltInk subscribers, designers can also add fabric requirements to any mock-up in QuiltInk when the pattern does not have fabric requirements added by its original designer.

The process is quite similar, except that it starts on the coloring page of any mock-up.

You can open any pattern to color, either from the designer’s color layouts or a draft mock-up in your profile page, and add the fabric requirements following the same process explained above.

By duplicating this mock-up, you will be able to create as many mock-ups as you want from the one with the fabric requirements already added.

Fabric Shops and Supporters Adding FQ

Fabric shops and supporters also have the ability to add fabric requirements to Kits and mock-ups in QuiltInk. Here’s how it benefits you:

Fabric Shops: When a fabric shop sets up a Kit using one of your patterns in QuiltInk, they can add the fabric requirements if you haven’t already. This helps them streamline the process of selling fabrics for the Kits, making it easier for both the shop and the customer. With fabric requirements pre-added, creating fabric bundles becomes faster and more efficient.

Supporters: Supporters can also add fabric requirements, either to mock-ups they create or to private patterns. This enhances their experience on QuiltInk and adds extra value to your patterns, especially if you haven’t had the chance to include fabric requirements yourself.

As a result, you may find one of your patterns on the platform with fabric requirements added by others. However, this can be beneficial, as it increases the value and appeal of your patterns for the broader quilting community

If you have any questions or concerns about the fabric requirements or any other aspect of using QuiltInk, we’re here to assist you. Feel free to reach out to us via email at info@quiltink.com or through the chat on our Instagram platform (@quilt_ink). We’re always happy to help ensure your experience with QuiltInk is smooth and productive.

Mockupmonday #106

Happy #QInk_MockupMonday! This week’s roundup is packed with over 150 incredible mock-ups straight from our QuiltInk Wall! 🎨✨
 
Feeling inspired? There’s no better way to kick off the week than by coloring your own quilt designs in QuiltInk! 🧵 Whether you’re exploring new patterns or experimenting with fresh color combos, QuiltInk makes it fun and easy. Your next mock-ups will be featured here!
 
Let’s get creative together! Share your designs and join the fun!

Designer Spotlight – Meghan Morris

In the September Designer Spotlight, we’re excited to introduce Meghan Morris, the talented quilter behind A Piece of Quiet Quilts. Like many in the quilting community, Meghan transitioned from a different career path—leaving behind her work in computer science and education to embrace quilting. Her journey from a structured profession to a creative pursuit is a testament to the diverse backgrounds that quilters come from. Curious about her story and her approach to quilting? Don’t miss the full interview!

Personal Background

Meghan, 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?

My name is Meghan Morris, and I am a longarm quilter and the designer behind A Piece of Quiet Quilts. I live in Durham, NC, but I grew up on Long Island, NY. I was a computer science major turned middle school teacher before switching careers. Now, I’m an entrepreneur, working from home to be more flexible as my kids grow. My husband is a North Carolina native, and we love the vibrant, artsy vibe of Durham.

 

Quilting Journey

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

I probably made my first quilt around age 10, but I didn’t start quilting regularly until my late 20s. I was really into crochet for a while, but about 10 years ago, I got back into quilting more seriously. My father, who was a carpenter, inspired my love of working with my hands. Quilting is a great fit for me because it combines mathematical precision with creative expression, allowing me to balance both sides of my personality.

 

Pattern Designing

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

You know how, when you’re quilting, you start to have ideas and visions of how certain shapes can look? About three years ago, I began experimenting with these ideas, playing around with designs and figuring out how to put something together from scratch. My first pattern, “Resolutions,” was one of the earliest designs I created, but I didn’t refine and release it until January 2024. Interestingly, even though it was my first design, it became my 10th pattern release.

When I was getting started, I took two Pattern Design classes: Elizabeth Chappell’s Quilt Pattern Writing Course and the Pattern Writing Academy with Amber Elliot of Alderwood Studio. While I already had a handle on using Adobe Suite software, both courses helped give me a solid grounding in industry standards and expectations.

My creative process usually starts with playing around with shapes, particularly block-based designs that focus on repetitive shapes and movement. I love how negative space and the combination of shapes can create inverse shapes. I often mock up my ideas in EQ8 where I can easily manipulate shape combinations, and then I finalize the designs in Adobe Illustrator.

 
Style and Aesthetics

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

I love using traditional quilt blocks—the kind that might have been part of your granny’s quilts too—but I like to mix them up in new and interesting ways to give them a more modern, bold look. A lot of that modern vibe comes from the fabric choices I make. My goal is to create quilts that feel both timeless and fresh, bringing a bit of classic beauty into today’s spaces.

 

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?

Here’s an insider peek into my design process: I’m still working on sticking to a consistent palette. I have a collection of fabrics that I love, which are cohesive and fit my brand perfectly. However, I often find myself enchanted by new fabric lines, and I have a habit of ‘going off script.’

My favorite color to work with is green, particularly of the teal variety—I’m especially fond of AGF Evergreen and Zambia Stone. My current mood board is pretty moody, with teals and plums softened by some pinks. When I go to prints, I’m usually drawn to big, bold florals that inspire new directions in my designs.

 

Business Activities

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

(Membership, notions, courses, etc)

I’m also a longarm quilter, which takes up a significant portion of my time. Not only do I get to see so many beautiful patterns and design choices come through my studio, but working directly with quilters helps me feel deeply connected to the quilting community. It’s incredibly rewarding to help bring someone’s quilt to life and to be a part of their creative process.

 

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?

People can find me on Instagram @apieceofquietquilts, where I love to share sneak peeks and reveals of my quilt patterns, as well as some of the beautiful quilts I work on in my studio. I also have a regular newsletter, which you can sign up for at my website: www.apieceofquietquilts.com.

 
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 already excited for my newest quilt pattern, Oasis Tiles, will be released on September 26th. It’s a bold, modern design that’s currently with testers. I also have one more pattern coming in November, which features Bear Claws as the primary block. After that, I’ll be wrapping up pattern releases for 2024! By the end of 2024, I will have released 17 patterns in just over two years. Looking ahead, I’m planning to slow things down a bit, with a goal of releasing four new patterns in 2025.

 

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?

The majority of quilters want to make their own fabric decisions when they make a quilt. I love how QuiltInk gives my customers the opportunity to envision my patterns in their own style. It’s a fantastic tool that helps them bring their unique vision to life, and it has been a valuable resource in connecting with fellow quilters and enhancing their creative experience.

New Patterns: Oasis Tiles

Title: Oasis Tiles 

Designer: A Piece of Quiet Quilts

Technique: Traditional Piecing

Sizes: 3

Color the pattern here!
Exciting news, quilty friends! Yesterday marked the release of the Oasis Tiles Quilt pattern by @apieceofquietquilts, and we’re buzzing with excitement! This modern, block-based design is not only stunning but also a fantastic project for confident beginners ready to take their skills to the next level.
 
With straightforward sewing—no curves, half-square triangles, or flying geese—it features an ‘on point’ assembly that adds just the right touch of challenge. Available in wall hanging, throw, and bed sizes, this pattern includes detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions, making it easier than ever to plan your unique creation in QuiltInk. Color digitally, quickly, and with lots of fun! 

New Patterns: Fantastic Voyage

Title: Fantastic Voyage 

Designer: Colleen Seneca

Technique: Foundation Paper Piecing

Sizes: 1

Color the pattern here!
Yesterday, we announced the release of Moonage Daydream by @colleensews, and today we’re back with another exciting pattern from Colleen— Fantastic Voyage!
 
Fantastic Voyage is a great quilt for Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) beginners. With only two blocks and easy-to-piece 7″ foundations, this 55×62″ quilt is perfect for experimenting with color. It looks amazing with prints or solids, bright tones, or neutrals—so versatile!  
 
Both patterns are now live on QuiltInk and are absolutely amazing to color and customize! If you loved the bold design of Moonage Daydream, you’re going to have just as much fun with Fantastic Voyage!