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  • Ebb & Flow: A Beginner Bargello Quilt

    Bargello quilts are a celebration of fluidity and rhythm, created by sewing strips of fabric into flowing patterns. Inspired by…

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    The break week is over and it’s time to dive back in to the RBD Block Challenge! Time to meet…

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    A new month means new blocks! We’re back with Block 4 of our challenge, designed by Fran Gulick! Twirl by…

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    We’re continuing to ring in the new year with five new batik collections! Express Yourself! Techniques in Dye Bring unique…

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Head deep into the woods with the In the Forest Qu Head deep into the woods with the In the Forest Quilt, a FREE pattern featuring new Pine Grove fabrics by The RBD Designers! 🌲⁠ ⁠ The Pine Grove collection, which is in shops now, includes a main print that is filled with postcard moments of wildlife, canoes, cabins, tents, glampers and other camping themed things. The coordinating prints of wildlife, trees, pine cones, plaids and more will have you hankering for the great outdoors! Trek over to our blog to download the free In the Forest Quilt pattern today! Blog link in bio.
Back to school will be here in no time, and Casey Back to school will be here in no time, and Casey @sewworthymama is on the blog with a new project to help capture those special moments! 🚌⁠ ⁠ Casey created Pockets Full of Dreams, one part first-day-of-school photo prop on the front and one part unique keepsake “album” on the back! It’s the perfect recipe for a new family tradition! Made with our New Box of Crayons collection licensed by Crayola™, this pattern isn't just a project, it's a journey through their school years. ⁠ ⁠ Visit our blog for all of the details on this keepsake project so that you can make your own before the coming school year! Blog link in bio.
Sara @rosehillquilts has fully embraced the Christ Sara @rosehillquilts has fully embraced the Christmas in July spirit with her festive Table Runner made with Gingerbread Kisses! 🎁⁠ ⁠ For this project, Sara made four present blocks, each one a little gift box of cheer. They’re simple to piece and easy to customize depending on the size of your table. This isn’t a formal pattern, but you can take the dimensions on our blog as a starting point and then tweak to fit your own space!⁠ ⁠ Head over to our blog for more details, and check out Gingerbread Kisses fabrics by Doodlebug Design Inc. for all of your Christmas in July needs! Blog link in bio.
Wishing Spring had lasted a little longer? Check o Wishing Spring had lasted a little longer? Check out these two FREE patterns featuring Sweet Spring fabrics by Hester & Cook! 🐰⁠ ⁠ The collection features hand-drawn bunnies, Faberge eggs, and stylized florals in a chic palette of ivory, pink, and misty blue. The next time Spring rolls around, you can decorate your home with the Easter Basket Quilt and home decor projects like the Sweet Bunny Table Runner! Both of these free patterns by The RBD Designers are available to download on our blog. Blog link in bio.
Charise @charisecreates is back on the blog with t Charise @charisecreates is back on the blog with two purses she made with the adorable new Cloudburst line! ☂️⁠ ⁠ The prints in Cloudburst by Jill Finley are a brilliant combination of umbrellas, rain clouds, florals and a cherry print for added cuteness. Charise used these fabrics to make the Rainy Day Purse and the sweet little Gathered Pouch that features the cherry trio from her book Super Cute Paper Piecing. You can find links to both patterns on our blog! Blog link in bio.
Tamara @remivailstudio is on the blog sharing her Tamara @remivailstudio is on the blog sharing her latest project featuring the Cozy Bébé fabric collection designed by Simple Simon and Co.! 🩵⁠ ⁠ This soft, dreamy collection was the perfect match for a modern baby quilt. Tamara chose the Front Porch Quilt pattern by Quilter’s Candy to bring it to life. The pattern uses 3D Flying Geese in place of the traditionally pieced Flying Geese blocks. It’s also beginner friendly and quick to sew. Ideal if you’re on a timeline or want to sew up something heartfelt over a weekend! ⁠ ⁠ Check out Tamara's entire blog feature for fabric and quilting details, along with a link to the Front Porch Quilt pattern! Blog link in bio.
We have two FREE patterns on the blog this Friday, We have two FREE patterns on the blog this Friday, both made with Covered Bridges in Spring fabrics by Tara Reed! 🩶⁠ ⁠ The There is Beauty Panel Quilt highlights the art and quote beautifully, and the Bridges Tour Quilt features the 4 covered bridge images from the panel put into beautiful blocks and bordered with a bridge print. You can download both on our blog, and visit your favorite online or local quilt shops for all the Covered Bridges in Spring fabrics! Blog link in bio.
Kelly @bykellyrenay is on the blog with a Small Dr Kelly @bykellyrenay is on the blog with a Small Dresden Pouch that's the perfect mix of playful and practical! ❤️⁠ ⁠ One of the standout elements of this project is the dresden plate on the front of the pouch, which is the highlighting feature. It showcases prints from our A New Day batik collection beautifully! The prints in A New Day are rich and expressive, so even small wedges of fabric bring a lot of impact. You can find a link to the No.160 Sewing Pouch Pattern by Tomato Candy on our blog! Blog link in bio.
Bring a fun punch of polka dots to projects like t Bring a fun punch of polka dots to projects like these with our Polka Pop Elementals batik collection! 🌈⁠ ⁠ The Starla Quilt by Charisma Horton is a bold, modern design that uses a variety of colors. Pattern includes instructions for 48″ x 48″ and 96″ x 96″. You can find the complete Starla Quilt Kit at the shops listed on our blog! Blog link in bio.
Meet “Becoming” – The Ultimate Scrap-Busting Meet “Becoming” – The Ultimate Scrap-Busting Quilt Pattern made by Karlyn @charliebearquilts! 💕⁠ ⁠ Whether you’re drowning in scraps or have a fat quarter bundle you’ve been “saving for the perfect project,” the Becoming Quilt is here to help you dive into your fabric stash with purpose and joy. This pattern is beginner-friendly and comes in four versatile sizes: Baby, Throw, Twin, and Queen. Karlyn made her Becoming Quilt with a fat quarter bundle of Honey Locust by Amber Johnson!⁠ ⁠ Head over to our blog for a link to the pattern, quilting details and a block tutorial by Karlyn! Blog link in bio.
Still looking for some fun Americana projects? Che Still looking for some fun Americana projects? Check out the Star Chart Quilt and Liberty Spin Runner by Leslie Ryan of Blooming Boldly Designs! 🎆⁠ ⁠ The Star Chart Quilt is fat quarter friendly and features blocks set on point, and the Liberty Spin Runner is 5" stacker friendly and available in two colorways! Both projects are made with our new Let Freedom Reign batik collection. Visit our blog for fabric and kit information! Blog link in bio.
Roam free and explore with the Smokey Valley Panel Roam free and explore with the Smokey Valley Panel Quilt! 🐎⁠ ⁠ The Smokey Valley Panel Quilt is one of 5 FREE quilt patterns made with the Wild Horses collection by The RBD Designers. Head over to the blog to download them all, and visit your favorite local or online quilt shop to get all the Wild Horses fabrics you need for your cowboy and cowgirl projects! Blog link in bio.
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