by patchworkbliss | Jun 23, 2017 | New, Popular Posts, Shadowplay Quilt Pattern, Solid Fabrics
Shadowplay Quilt Until now, in all the years I have been quilting, I can count on one hand how many solid (plain) fabrics I’ve used in a quilt. In fact, I can count on two fingers. My fear of using solids began soon after I made my first sampler quilt. Choosing...
by patchworkbliss | Mar 9, 2015 | Botanica, Helen Draper, One Block Wonder, Quick and Easy Patchwork Projects, Quilts
The planets aligned last week so I was able to spend time in my sewing room making a small quilt that was inspired by Maxine Rosenthal’s book, One Block Wonders. Botanica This dazzling quilt is a kaleidoscopic explosion of colour, movement and pattern. My quilt...
by patchworkbliss | Aug 28, 2014 | Hand Quilted, Hand Stitched, Moon Shadow, Patchwork Pattern, Patchwork Quilt, Quilt Pattern, Quilts
Having to choose a favourite quilt is like having to choose a favourite child, but if I had to choose one, Moon Shadow is high on my list of my favourite quilts — just don’t tell my other quilts. The simplicity of the design made it a joy to make from start-to-...
by patchworkbliss | Mar 28, 2014 | Free Patchwork Patterns, Patchwork Blocks, Patchwork Quilt, Quilts, Simple Patchwork Blocks, Stash Buster Quilts
When I first dipped my toe into the wonderful world of quilting, the traditional blocks were the most popular. How times have changed. These days the simplest block designs, combined with a clever use of fabric, can create wonderfully appealing quilts. These quilts...
