Monday, April 14, 2014

More new quilt patterns & KISMIF 12

Hello all!  I'd like to share with you two of my newest layer cake quilt patterns (their coordinating charm square versions are coming soon).  I had two pattern testers piece these for me and they did a fabulous job.  Many thanks ladies!

These patterns are currently available on my Etsy Shop, Modern Tradition Quilts, Craftsy and PatternSpot.  In the coming weeks, it will also be available--with its charm square counterparts on my blog sponsor, Connecting Threads.

This is  the Diamond Jubilee Pattern created using the Simple Marks Layer cake by Moda fabrics.  A special thank-you goes out to Karen Perry for doing the pattern checking and pieces of this quilt top.


Measuring 84 inches square, this quilt top fits a queen-sized bed nicely.

This is the Ohio Starburst Quilt pattern created using a Scrumptious layer  cake by Moda fabrics.  A special thank-you goes out to Ketty Nester for checking the pattern and piecing this quilt top.

Measuring 84 inches square, this easily fits a queen-size bed.
Now...here is another "Keep It Simple, Make It Fun" (KISMIF) machine quilting thread-path for you.  This is a simple back-ground filler.  I call it a "watermark".  Its similar to basic stippling but I elongate the back-and-forth part of the stippling.  It creates a great look of calm water when done edge-to-edge across your quilt.  Have fun tracing this quilt path and add it to your repertoire!

Modern Tradition Quilts

And now for my weekly linky party, please feel free to share anything fun in the home-arts that you've been working on.