ARTISTIC QUILTS WITH COLORS BLOG AND NEWS

AURIFIL - ANNA MARIA HORNER - VIVACIOUS, 50WT COLLECTION is curated 2 sets of 5 small spools each-– featuring Aurifil’s 50wt and 12wt threads– to perfectly complement Vivacious.

Colors included:
5010, 6734, 1158, 2845, 2515

AURIFIL - ANNA MARIA HORNER - VIVACIOUS, 12WT COLLECTION is curated 2 sets of 5 small spools each-– featuring Aurifil’s 50wt and 12wt threads– to perfectly complement Vivacious.

Colors included:
6723, 2800, 2710, 2515, 2120

What is FLATTER?: This starch-free smoothing spray relaxes wrinkles and freshens fabrics. It’s flat out fabulous! This smooth operator leaves fabric sleek, soft, and static-free. This mild formulation is easy on sensitive skin, and won’t harm the environment. How it works: Flatter makes ironing easier. Use steam or dry iron at recommended fabric settings. Spray entire garment evenly. Repeat as needed for desired stiffness.

VICTORIA FINDLAY - MODERN QUILT MAGIC: 5 PARLOR TRICKS TO EXPAND YOUR PIECING SKILLS contains 17 Captivating Projects

Grow your cache of quilter's tricks with 5 awe-inspiring patchwork techniques that are easier than you think! Learn a new piecing trick in just 15 minutes or less, and watch your skills soar to a whole new level. Say "presto!" with partial seams for both quilts and blocks, Y-seams, mini improv piecing, and free-form curves. Test your newfound skills with 17 projects, including full-size templates for bed quilts, pillows, and more.

We have Curve Braid Strip for the Cascade quilt.

CHARISMA HORTON - LIMITLESS PATTERN is a bold colorful design that offers instructions for 2 sizes. The smaller size is fat quarter friendly.

 

Printed Paper Pattern

Final Product: Quilt

Technique: Standard Machine Sewing

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Check this pattern here

 

This pattern was used beautifully with Sue Penn's Textures collection as a kit here

LATIFAH SAAFIR - Glam Toss Pattern is the new clamshell quilt pattern designed to be used with The Clammy 6", 8", and 10" templates. Clamshells are tossed in all different directions resulting in dynamic quilt with room for personalization. Pattern includes layouts for baby to king size quilts. Printed pattern includes full PDF download of pattern and bonus coloring pages.

 Check the pattern here

QUILTERS SELECT - Non-Slip Ruler feature easy-to-read lines for marking and measuring fabrics as with measurements going right to left and left to right. Each ruler has a unique non-slip coating that keeps the ruler in place on fabric for easy, accurate cutting.

See the rulers we carry here

Venus quilt created by Erla Gudrun from GEDdesigns from the original Tim Holtz Abandoned . This pattern is a great stash buster and will  need some additional Tim Holtz Provisions  designs ( 1 m each ). The Tim Holtz Abandoned 2 Stash Buster would be just as striking.

Buy this pattern here

HollyAnne Knight (@String & Story) is a quilty force to be reckoned with! Her endless curiosity, enthusiasm, and passion for the craft has set her apart from the crowd and it’s been so incredible to witness her creative journey. From a simple t-shirt quilt to her Free Motion Quilting Academy to collaborations with companies like Aurifil and Paintbrush Studio Fabrics… HollyAnne is on fire;). HollyAnne Knight is an Aurifil Artisan, an Aurifilosopher, and as an Aurifil Designer.

🎸Check her thread collection

From her stunning sloth to penguins, Laura Heine creates fabulous collage quilts for us to make and enjoy. Imagine her designs in stunning Freespirit fabrics we carry. Check out her collection of patterns here

A few years back, Aurifil was honored to launch a series of collections featuring the signature colors, bold & vibrant, used by some of the prolific designers of The Kaffe Collective.

Laura Heine - Dee Ceased Collage Quilt Pattern includes complete instructions and full sized pattern to complete the collage quilt.  Size 23 1/2" x 35 1/2". The pattern and collage are...