Let’s Make Modern – Big Time

I am so excited to introduce to you my very 1st quilt pattern “Big Time”. I have been thinking about designing a quilt pattern for several years now.

Big Time

The inspiration for this quilt was a smaller quilt I made several years ago. The shapes and stitching were all very organic and created as I produced the quilt top.

The fabric I selected is from Hoffman Fabric the collection will arrive at your local fabric store in early 2020. The fabric line is called Sparkle and Fade.

I have used several of the fabrics from this design group which I feel best fit the boldness of the quilt. Modern but contemporary, the center circle shape of the quilt top along with the outer border makes this quilt so fun and very easy to create and construct.

I would like to show you how I came up with the fabrics to create this quilt. You can use the fabrics I selected or I will show you how to use the fabrics you have in your fabric collection.

Step 1 – Select the perfect fabrics.

I have selected 7 different fabrics from the Hoffman California Fabrics collection which is called Sparkle + Fade.

If you have your own fabrics it is very easy to decide what will work together.

  • First look at the pattern and decide the colors you would like to work with.
  • Choose the fabrics for the quilt pieces that are going to be sewn beside each other first and group them.
  • If a fabric matches the fabric it is toughing it does not have to match the fabric on the other side of the original fabric.
  • Next cut out the pattern and pin the pattern pieces together.
  • Stitch pattern pieces together.
Notice how I used dark and light prints
The Outer Circle is dark
Big Stitch Quilting was used

If you would like to learn more about this quilt pattern I teach this pattern to groups of all sizes. You and book me by using the 2020/21 Event Schedule Form.

Japanese Indigo – Mary Poppins Vintage Weekender

Let’s Make a Purse

I purchased this fabric when I was in the UK at The Festival of Quilts in 2018. I love all things blue Japanese Indigo cotton fabric. The handles are repurposed leather handles from a purchased leather purse.

Repurposed leather handles

The bag is a classic made from premium Japanese Indigo fabrics. The handles are used leather bag handles from a purchased bag. I hand stitched the body of the bag with Aurifil Cotton Floss pearl cotton thread. Use a short length of thread, around 12″ – 18″, to reduce tangling. Match needle according to the project and fabrics used. Aurifil’s 6-strand 100% Cotton floss is perfect for cross-stitch, applique, quilting. and big stitch.

Indigo and Big Stitching

The pattern was purchased in the UK at the Festival of Quilts 2018. I also purchased the handbag metal top frame.

Out on the Town

This Carpet Bag inspired by the Mary Poppins weekender bag she used in the movie. I just love using this bag for my everyday bag and special events

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