Chocolate Bars, A Yummy Quilt Pattern, New! Feb 2023

Just listed on Etsy, this pattern will have you binge-quilting your stash scraps into beautiful quilts. Add some novelty fabrics for a little "I spy" fun. Sure to become a family favorite.

See the pattern here: Chocolate Bars quilt pattern.

This twin quilt measures 60" x 77". Machine quilted with a stippled design. The batting is low-loft cotton. The backing is a medium brown (crackled leather/alligator skin) design. The binding fabric is the same as the backing. 

 

New Quilt Pattern: Checkmate and a Little Trick!

                                    

The little squares in this quilt remind me of castle walls or the rooks in a chess game. And this quilt is a real winner, hence the name: Checkmate. It's just a center medallion with three solid borders and three "little squares" borders. 

Take a look at the corners of the pieced borders: they're rather perfect! Haha. This isn't due to genius or great sewing skills. Just a "liberated quilting" trick: increase the seam allowances here and there between the squares until you get the perfect length. See pattern for details and photos.

See the pattern here: Checkmate Quilt Pattern. 

The colors are more accurate in these last two pics. The fabrics used are: Kona Charcoal, Kona Stone, and Kona Cream. I'm enjoying a break from the scrappy look for a while. Modern vibes here. :)

New Scrap Quilt Pattern: Cactus Rose

 

Quarantined at home? Start creating this easy scrap quilt now: 

Cactus Rose Quilt Pattern download.

New Quilt Pattern: Fair and Square, A Scrap Quilt

 

Scrap quilts are perfect for sheltering in place because you already have the ingredients in your stash. That was so smart of us to stock up on fabrics over the years for a time like this! I've been wanting to make a quilt using my collection of "low volume" prints. This pattern is easier than it looks. 

Here's a link to the pattern in my Etsy shop: Fair and Square quilt pattern. 

The pattern is available for download at the moment of purchase by clicking on "Find Files." 

Start creating now!

Use #fairandsquarequilt to show us your version of this quilt!

I'm on Instagram @karengriska.

Trumpet Vine Quilt Pattern

Just finished this quilt and pattern. It's fun to make and there are so many very different ways to use this block! I'm working on a series now. Scrap quilts are the best, aren't they? Take a look at the pattern here: Trumpet Vine Quilt Pattern. If you buy the pattern and don't love it, let me know and I'll issue a refund.  Intended as a wall quilt (47" x 54") but this bear looks pretty comfy there!

Moonlight, a Strip Quilt and Pattern

 "Moonlight" is my most recent quilt finish. The (Kona Ash Gray) sashing color gives a moonlight look to this quilt. And I love the piano keys. Using only two strips rather than four, and placing them asymmetrically adds a little modern whimsy. I used the same striped fabric for backing and binding. You can see the striped binding in the photo above. And here are some detail photos below. Pattern coming soon on Etsy. I'll keep you posted.

Boardwalk Quilt Pattern is Available on Etsy!

 

This quilt combines the charm of a classic string quilt with the light and airy vibe of a modern quilt.

See the pattern here: Boardwalk Quilt Pattern.

There's plenty of time to make a bunch before Christmas! Fun to make. No fuss.

I'm loving that black and white scribbly fabric (above). Can't find the selvage for details. I'll update this post when I find it. Lots of good fabric-arranging fun in the making of this quilt! 

New Quilt Pattern: Lady of the Lake

Did you know that the classic Lady of the Lake quilt block originated in Vermont in 1810 and is one of the few blocks that hasn't been known by any other names? This according to "The Romance of the Patchwork Quilt in America" by Rose and Kretsinger (1935). 

See the pattern here: Lady of the Lake

This pattern shows how to make fast half-square-triangles, 8 at a time. I'm sure my readers know how to do that, but it's a real eye-opener for new quilters! 

These two throw size quilts are made with RJR's gorgeous batiks: Jinny Beyer Best of Malam.

Thanks to my new EQ8 software, I can show you this quilt in two colorways. Or as many colorways as you want! Haha. Don't get me started.

New Puddysticks Quilt Pattern

Here's my latest quilt pattern: Puddysticks. It measures 65" x 84," XL twin (dorm bed). Instant download pdf, photos, helpful hints, 5 pages. You might already have all the fabrics you need for this string quilt, a fun stash-buster. 

The ease of making this quilt is what led to the title “Puddysticks.” In South Africa it’s a children’s phrase that means “very easy.” For example, “The math quiz was puddysticks! I finished in five minutes.” Or, if you are very cool, you might say, “That quiz was pudds!” 

See pattern here.

Seize the Day and Make a Quilt!

Step 1: Cut 12 white squares, 21" x 21."

Then cut them in half on the diagonal. 

If you already have some 3" strips, this quilt won't even take all day.

You'll love the Carpe Diem pattern.

I took this photo in my front yard yesterday before the snow. 

Mary Watt (www.quiltedewe.com) did the machine quilting. 

The quilt is 60" x 80" XL Twin size, good for dorm beds.

If you would Pin, Facebook, or blog about this, it would be great. Thanks.

Here's the link:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/269710790/modern-quilt-pattern-carpe-diem-quilt?ref=shop_home_active_1 

New Pattern: Park Place!

Hot off the presses today! Park Place is a light and airy modern quilt that's fun to make. I see fluttering flags, curly ribbon and garden paths, depending on how I look at it. 

This quilt measures 61" x 82" so it's great for XL Twin dorm beds. I like those black polka dots. :)

Please Pin, fb, blog, etc. for me. Thanks!

See the pattern.

The Optimist Quilt!

Quilters who haven't yet made a string quilt are in for a big treat! This is a classic string quilt with a modern look. Fast and easy, it will make an optimist out of anyone. See The Optimist pattern.

I took this photo last night at 7:30 with no flash! I love this time of year.

This quilt lends itself well to fussy-cutting. I especially love the polka dots and that little red tiger, and the brown twigs, and the chairs (bottom photo)...see what I mean?

Visit The Optimist pattern. Please Pin, fb, Tweet, etc. Thanks!!

New Quilt Pattern: Chain Quilt

Chain Quilt is a raw-edge machine applique quilt. This easy modern quilt goes together fast.

Take a look at my pattern for this quilt. No curved piecing. No stress, fun to make. 

Angela's Asterisk Quilt

A modern, light and airy version of the Asterisk quilt! This was made by Angela Pingel and featured on her blog: Cut to Pieces. I love that black block. Cover it with your thumb and the lights seem to go out in this quilt. Uncover it and it's snappy again!

Want to see lots of Asterisk inspiration? Click here then scroll down.

Want to see the Asterisk pattern? Click here. 

Happy quilting!

New City Lights Quilt Pattern!

Here's my newest quilt pattern, hot of the presses! City Lights is a soft raw-edge applique quilt that's great for beginners who want modern style. Directions for wall size and twin size are included. 

After the first time you machine wash and dry it, you'll have to pick off lots of threads. But not so much after that. See the pattern.

Houndstooth Quilt and Pattern!

The binding is done, photos taken, and the pattern is hot off the presses! No, I didn't start this quilt after I finished the Honeycomb quilt! Haha! (But it does go fast.) They were done simultaneously.

This quilt is 61" x 82." It goes together so fast, you will love this method!!

Machine quilting by Linda Aquavia of New Hartford, CT. I like the overall stippling.

Once again, if you Pin, would you please Pin this for me? Thanks.

Honeycomb Quilt and Pattern are Finished!

The Honeycomb quilt is finished! And the pattern is too! I love how this quilt came out; it has a light and airy, modern look. The border is subdued so as not to distract from the honeycombs. If you're a Pinner, I'd appreciate a Pin. Thanks.