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October 31, 2024
My Halloween Butter Tarts from Night Owl Quilting



I am so happy that I was able to to finish this Halloween quilt before the big day!    I had a Fat Quarter bundle of the Spooky n Sweeter Collection from Art Gallery Fabrics waiting for the right project for a couple of years.  Trying to come up with an interesting way to use them was actually how the Butter Tarts pattern for Highway 10 Designs came to be.


I knew I really wanted a pattern that used the Fat Quarters efficiently and didn't require a background.  The collection contained 17 fat quarters and I added 3 more from ...

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October 28, 2024
Butter Tarts - New From Highway 10 Designs from Night Owl Quilting


Kathy and I are excited to announce the new Butter Tarts pattern from our shared venture Highway 10 Designs.  It has been more than 2 years since we last had an idea we were excited enough to work up into a pattern.  We are so excited that we are having a sale - more on that later.


The Butter Tarts pattern is Fat Quarter friendly and includes 6 sizes ranging from Baby to Queen.  One of the best parts of the pattern is that there are no HSTs or Flying Geese to make, so no trimming!






My Canadian friends will understand ...

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April 7, 2024
Ice Cream Sandwich Quilt COMPLETE (And Mini Tutorial) from Wedding Dress Blue

This quilt started as an experiment with fat quarters. I had seen a few similar quilts and wanted to give it a try.

This version uses 9 fat quarters. Three prints and 6 solids. The quilt finishes at 40″ x 48″. Each block has a center cut at 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″, some plain squares, and some created as hourglass blocks made of two squares starting at 5-1/2″ x 5-1/2″. The outside of the blocks is two rectangles 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ and two rectangles 2-1/2″ x 8-1/2″.

It went together quickly and is ...

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February 4, 2024
Woodland Baby Quarter Sections from Night Owl Quilting


This is the 2nd baby quilt that I made for my first grandchild.  I asked my daughter if she had any requests for a quilt.  She didn't know if she was having a boy or a girl, but had decided on a woodland theme.  She said that she would like me to use one of my Highway 10 Designs patterns.   I was surprised at this request but was happy to oblige once we happened upon a super cute fabric collection.  


Quarter Sections is a fat quarter friendly pattern that is available from the Highway 10 Designs website in both ...

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June 7, 2023
My Canada Home Quarter from Night Owl Quilting


Caron made this fantastic quilt using the My Canada collection from Northcott.  The pattern is Home Quarter from Highway 10 Designs and is a relaxing make using Fat Quarters.


Caron selected the Maple Syrup pantograph to continue the theme.  You can't see much of it on the front with the wide variety of prints, but it sure looks great on the grey Fireside backing.









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February 10, 2023
Petal Junction in From Far and Wide from Night Owl Quilting

 


This pretty version of our Highway 10 Designs Petal Junction quilt was made by Leslie at Keystone Modern Creative as a store sample.  Leslie chose to feature the "From Far and Wide " fabric collection by Kate and Birdie for Moda Fabrics.


The large blocks of the Petal Junction pattern allow you to see so much of the detail of the prints.  It works with Half Yard or Fat Quarter cuts 







Leslie chose the Lithe pantograph for the quilting and it shows up beautifully on the green Fireside backing.





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September 23, 2022
Petal Junction in Lilliput from Night Owl Quilting




I made this version of our Highway 10 Designs "Petal Junction" pattern for a special couple that got married during the height of Covid restrictions but just had their "Happily Ever After" party.  The fabrics are from the Lilliput collection from Sharon Holland for Art Gallery Fabrics.  I loved the strawberries, frogs and other animals in the prints and hoped the bride would too.


I opted for the more scrappy background and used a number of fat quarters from the Art Gallery Ballerina Fusion Collection. I liked the interesting shades of dusty pink. I love how the large pieces in ...

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September 7, 2022
Shalane's Home Quarter from Night Owl Quilting


I had the pleasure of quilting this pretty quilt for Shalane.  The pattern is Home Quarter by Highway 10 Designs.  It is a low stress pattern that uses fat quarter cuts of fabric.


 Shalane used the Open Road collection from Bonnie Christine for Art Gallery Fabrics.


Shalane selected the pretty "Knit 1 Purl 2" pantograph and looks pretty with a sage green thread and Quilter's Dream Blend batting.


If you have a Fat Quarter bundle waiting for a project you can purchase a PDF or Paper copy of the Home Quarter pattern of the Highway 10 Designs website.


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June 29, 2022
Shylyte's Home Quarter from Night Owl Quilting



Shylyte has been collecting bright polka dot fabrics for a little white now.  When she learned the first of  her friends was going to be a grandma she knew it was the perfect chance to use them in a project.  Shylyte used 12 Fat Quarters to make the version of the Highway 10 Designs Home Quarter pattern.



Shylyte selected a new pantograph in my collection called Cool Beans.  I love how it looks against all of the polka dots.  And who doesn't love a Fireside backing to show off the quilting and cuddle with?




 

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June 3, 2022
Smoke and Rust Home Quarter from Night Owl Quilting






Phyl made the beautiful verstion of the Home Quarter pattern by Highway 10 Designs.  The fabric collection she used is from Lella Boutique for Moda called Smoke and Rust.


Phyl selected the Arrowful pantograph and a lovely shiny copper colored thread for the quilting.  I love the movement that the pantograph has.


 

This quilt could live quite happily with my oak bedroom furniture!




 

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May 16, 2022
Home Quarter - City Lights from Night Owl Quilting

 


Loraine made this King Size version of the Home Quarter pattern from Highway 10 Designs.  The fabric collection that she used is call City Lights from Northcott.  The colour palette is just so pleasing.


Loraine selected a pantograph that I just added to my collection called Cool Beans.


With Fireside backing fabric this quilt is extra cozy and quite heavy because of its size!








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April 26, 2022
Petal Junction - Little Forester Fusion from Night Owl Quilting

 

This is the second sample that I made of the new Highway 10 Designs pattern called Petal Junction.  I used a mix of solids and blenders from a variety of designers and prints from the Little Forester Fusion collection from Art Gallery fabrics.  The background is an Art Gallery solid in a color called Crystalline.

Petal Junction works with either FQs or Half Yard cuts and I decided to use 16 Half Yards to make this generous double quilt (seen below on my queen sized bed).

Many of the printed fabrics from the collection were directional, but the pattern instructions ...

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April 25, 2022
Petal Junction- New from Highway 10 Designs from Night Owl Quilting


Kathy and I are very excited to announce the newest pattern offering from Highway 10 Designs called Petal Junction. 


Petal Junction was designed with large blocks to showcase the beautiful fabrics prints we all love on the bolt and hate to cut into small pieces.  The pattern instructions easily keep directional prints upright. The pattern includes seven sizes from Toddler to King and as always is available as a PDF download or in paper format.


Instructions are included for using both Fat Quarter or Half Yard bundles for the focus fabrics.  The background can be a single fabric, a variety ...

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February 2, 2022
Be Still my Heart – Valentine FREE block from Want It, Need It, Quilt It!

Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us so to share the love I have written a free pattern for a 16″ block. You can make this block using solids, your favourite collection or go for a completely scrappy look. My 16″ block was made into a pillow. To make my block, I used a few...

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November 11, 2021
Baby Quarter Sections Quilt from Night Owl Quilting


If you are local to me you will know that these photos were not taken in the last few days, we are having our first snowfall of the season!  These photos were taken earlier in October. when I was finishing up this quilt.


My daughter Kendra and I made this sweet baby quilt for our neighbors who just had their first daughter.  We knew is was a girl ahead of time, so Kendra and I were able to pick out some really pretty fabrics at Needle Crafts and Studio in Beausejour.  (Thanks to Jennifer for being so patient while we ...

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October 24, 2021
My Canada Home Quarter from Night Owl Quilting


Lorraine made this lovely version of the Highway 10 Designs' Home Quarter quilt from a kit she purchased at Keystone Modern Creative.  The fabrics are from Northcott's "My Canada" line.


Lorraine selected the Maple Syrup Pantograph for a very fitting finish.




If you have a fat quarter bundle lying around, Home Quarter is a great pattern.  The large pieces let you enjoy the fabrics you fell in love with, and it is easy to manage directional prints as well.  Sizes from lap to king are included.

  



 

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July 19, 2021
Free Quilt Patterns to Brighten your Summer from Pieced Brain

Free Quilt Patterns to Brighten your Summer

Download these Free Quilt Patterns to Brighten your Summer as they are great as gifts or as home decor accessories for your house!

Bloom Bouquet II – Quilt 2

I am getting ready to go visit my mom in Brazil and wanted to leave you with a few ideas for projects – you know, someone has got to be quilting if I can’t!

The first quilt I wanted to show you is Quilt 2 that I designed for the Bloom Bouquet II fabric collection by Blank Quilting. This collection is bright, fun, and will be coming to stores in September. The ...

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February 16, 2021
Fat quarter quilt patterns I love for Spring from Pieced Brain

Fat quarter quilt patterns I love for Spring

Gather some precuts to make these two fat quarter quilt patterns I love: a modern quilt and one with machine applique flowers to welcome Spring.

“Spring Dance” was just published in the Late Spring 2021 issue of Quilter’s World magazine, and also in the Fat-Quarter Friendly Quilts publication. These colors are so beautiful! They are from the Balboa collection by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics.

It measures 54″ x 70″ and the blocks finish at 12″ and 4″. It comes together super fast so it is a fun weekend project. If you are a beginner quilter, this pattern is ...

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February 4, 2021
Val's Stash Busting Home Quarter from Night Owl Quilting



Val made this cheerful queen sized version of our Highway 10 Designs Home Quarter pattern entirely from her stash.  As Home Quarter calls for Fat Quarters, Val cut some fat quarters from larger yardage, and used existing fat quarters and other scraps to build this beautiful quilt.


Val requested the Bora Bora pantograph and I think it looks great. A goldish brown thread was my choice to subtly live on the wide variety of colors and the border.




If you have some fat quarters and yardage in your stash just waiting for the perfect project, you could follow Val's ...

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November 6, 2020
Amy's Washboard Road from Night Owl Quilting


This is Amy's amazing version of our new Highway 10 Designs Washboard Road quilt pattern.  Amy chose a navy background that sets off the colours of the Ombre Confetti Metallic jelly roll just perfectly.


Amy selected the Oasis pantograph and I used a shiny navy Magnifico thread.  I haven't used this pantograph a lot, but I really like how it looks and have to remember it more often.



I quilted this quilt, but it took a little detour through Emo, Ontario so Kathy could take some more photos for Highway 10 Designs before it returned home to Amy ...

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