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All of the patterns on this page are very simple or more like recipes or tutorials that are freely available for download!
Dissent Collar Quilt
As if 2020 hadn’t taken enough, as if politics needed to be even more bare-knuckle, the Supreme Court justice and women’s rights legend, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, died on September 18, 2020. The loss is devastating for me and, as I found when I first posted this, for a lot of you. This design lodged in my head shortly after I heard the news, and I knew getting it into fabric would be at least a little cathartic.
This pattern isn’t really a pattern- it’s just an opportunity for me to share the templates I used in case anyone else needs some textile therapy. You’ll have to have familiarity with foundation paper piecing, but beyond that, I can’t wait to see how you use this. Wall hangings, appliqued onto jean jackets, incorporated into quilts- please make this your own for your personal projects. In addition, instead of putting a price on it, I want to give you the opportunity to donate whatever you might have spent to an organization that is fighting to ensure we all have not only the right to vote, but the ability to exercise it. There is a list of organizations in the pattern to help you out!
Straight and Arrow Mini Quilt Quiz
You know when you want to make a quick, instant gratification project, but you don’t even know where to start? We’ve got you covered with a great mini-quilt quiz, brought to you by the #fellowshipofthequilt! Answer a few questions about what kind of quilt you’re vibing, and we’ll point you in the right direction. If you haven’t taken the quiz…
And scurry back here if your heart wants half-rectangle triangles! You can download the Straight and Arrow Quilt pattern right here:
Parachute Quilt
Sometimes you have fabric that just speaks to you. Maybe it’s a fat quarter bundle of your favorite design, or maybe it’s that stack of fabric that got left on the cutting table with no real plan. Sometimes that stack doesn’t need much coaxing to become a singularly bold and bossy quilt, and this simple pattern recipe gives you some tips and tricks on how to put them together in an afternoon.
This recipe includes fabric requirements and general instructions on how to put together a mini quilt/pillow, baby, or throw-size quilt .
Wholecloth Quilts
If you have a couple of one-off yards of fabric (you know the type, the ones that jump in your online shopping basket when you’re restocking solids…) and a looming baby shower, wholecloth quilts are fast option.
This PDF tutorial outlines how to sew your front, back, and batting together and quilt it without having to worry about binding it at the end. The no-binding finish gives the quilt a modern finish and lets the fabrics shine, and also cuts down on production time. Make one or give a lucky baby a set!
Heartwarmer Mug Rug
This is a sweet and super fast mug that lets you scrap-bust while practicing your needle-applique! Make a quick gift for that friend you appreciate, your kid’s teacher, or your mom. Moms love mug rugs.
This PDF pattern provides fabric requirements and a template for the heart design. It also describes the no-binding process for finishing the mug rug and lists links for helpful websites on needle-turn and raw-edge applique techniques.