Quilt Art Studio - New Selvage Quilt!

Pam at QuiltArtStudio in Virginia recently made this gorgeous selvage quilt. She used a "quilt-as-you-go" method. This quilt is for sale on Etsy at QuiltArtStudio. She has a stuning collection of quilts there, many made with colorful Kaffe Fasset fabrics. Lots of inspiration there!

Pam put her label on the back of the quilt.

Nice quilting. It looks like Mickey is admiring it too. Nice job, Pam!

Happy Easter!

I hope you have a wonderful Easter Sunday!

New Honeycomb Quilt by Diane Volk Harris!

Just off her sewing machine: Honeycomb quilt by Diane Volk Harris (from Nebraska) of Quiltmaker magazine. She used my quilt pattern Honeycomb. She says it may be her favorite project ever. Aww. I love her version! Isn't it gorgeous?

Diane posted this photo on her Facebook page.

Pincushion from Kathleen

My quilt guild Hearthside Quilters had a handmade pincushion exchange in February. This is the beauty I received from my friend and fellow guild member Kathleen Connors. She made it from wool. And what a nice embroidery job she did. It looks great in my quilt room (I love black). Thank you, Kathleen! 

Paperweights Quilt from Alaska!

Maile Soto of Wasilla, Alaska made the beautiful table runner below, inspired by my Paperweights quilt pattern. Her version has nice machine hand applique blanket stitching around the edge of each circle. (I thought it was machine done because it is so neat; but it's hand stitched!)

Here's a close-up so you can see the applique and quilting. Nice job, Maile! 

I wonder how long quilting season is in Alaska. About 10 months, I would guess. I could deal with that, especially with those gorgeous mountain views.

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 

Welcome to My Studio!

C'mon in. Left to right: design wall on the left, fabric in the white wire drawers (and yarn on top), door to walk-in closet, Juki 98Q sewing machine, Big Board ironing board in the foreground.

To the right of the log cabin quilt is the door to the porch. It has a nice view of the woods.

This is the "husband's sofa." I like to relax there too and browse through my quilt books.

The sturdy elfa drawers (from the Container Store) hold a lot of fabric, 

but I do have more in plastic boxes. 

Is my studio always this neat? Hahaha. Not even close.

Selvage Quilt by Jodi Nelson

This selvage quilt top is the creation of Jodi Nelson from the Pleasant Home blog.

She lives in Oregon. I like the little bits of color scattered about in her quilt.

Nice job, Jodi!

Selvage Rainbow Bookcase Quilt

Jessica Skultety loves to quilt and read books. See in-progress photos and read about this quilt at Quilty Habit. Jessica is the author of the Wonky Press modern quilting newsletter.

She quilted the names of some of her favorite books on this unique quilt. Nice work, Jessica!

Linda Satkowski's Selvage Quilt

A nice light and airy selvage quilt by Linda Satkowski. Great job!

Louisa's Selvage Quilt

Louisa Enright's selvage quilt is called "Ain't This Fun?" See more photos of this quilt on Louisa's blog. 

Owl Selvage Quilt is a Hoot!

What a creative selvage quilt! I wish I could see what words are printed on the owls.

Made by Darcy Ashton of Ashton Publications in Oklahoma. See her Outstanding Owls patterns.

Modern Selvage Mug Rug

Stunning modern selvage mug rug by Cassandra of The Not So Dramatic Life. She used Cotton and Steel fabrics for this little pretty. 

And here's the back side. I love the jacks fabric in every colorway. Nice, Cassandra!

Selvage Pillows

Pretty selvage pillows made by Barbara Cain from Modern Quilting by B. Her book is called Go Big Go Bold, Large Scale Modern Quilts,  published by C&T. Beautiful, Barbara!

Selvage Double Wedding Ring

Impressive double-wedding ring quilt block featuring selvages! 

Made by Miriam/berlinquilter. Nice job!

New Etsy Shop: Russian Miniatures

This little hedgehog was made by slava che in St. Petersburg, Russia.

It's a featured item in his brand new Etsy shop: Russian Miniatures. Click on over. 

He has over 200 miniature glass items listed! These are some of my favorites.

See more about this little dog.

See more photos of this graceful fish.

You can see Russian Miniatures on fb too.

Floating Star Quilt

This "Floating Star Quilt" is featured on the University of Alberta (Canada) Museums site. No date is given for the creation of this quilt, but it is probably an antique. Similar to modern quilts too.

I like the simplicity of the colors and design, so I Pinned it. Today my Pin Stats page revealed that it has been wildly popular so I thought you might like to see it too.

Happy Birthday, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King!

Today we celebrate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. 

This clergy stole is the first in a new series made from my collection of beautiful fabrics from Africa. 

Quiltsy Team Destash Party!

The dynamic team of Etsy quilters known as Quiltsy is having a big 

Destash Party.

Quiltsy members are offering fabrics, patterns, tools, etc. 

Take a look. Here are all the party links:

https://www.etsy.com/pages/quiltsyteam/destash-quilt-books

https://www.etsy.com/…/quiltsyteam/destash-patterns-and-kits

https://www.etsy.com/pages/quiltsyteam/destash-fabric

https://www.etsy.com/…/exciting-new-fabrics-patterns-and-to…

https://www.etsy.com/…/quiltsy…/gifts-for-sewing-enthusiasts

To see the listing for the Philip Jacobs fabric above, click here.