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Lots of snow outside means lots of time inside to get a few things done. Here are three.

First is another charity for Basically Babies. "Monkeying around with a Giraffe" is just a simple panel. The dark binding set it off. I quilted it with a panto called "Amour" with big swirly hearts.

This "Blue-Green Blends" uses the same panto. It is a lap quilt size and still, I have more blue scraps. They must multiply in the night when I'm not looking!

The color in this photo is way off. It is very blue and green, a tiny ...

added by Elsie Montgomery 1 week ago. under blue-green blends , finished quilts , giraffe , ls colors , monkeys

Trip Around the World Quilt + Free Pattern from A Little Bit Biased

I loved the backing fabric from my Dawn's Delight quilt so much that I immediately wanted to use the leftovers in another quilt. It's the black floral fabric I circled below and the biggest square I could cut from the leftovers was 4". So what's a pattern that you can basically use any size square for? The classic Trip Around the World pattern! I had never made one but now I'm obsessed and would love to make more!

I mocked up a Trip Around the World quilt with my Electric Quilt software and asked a friend ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 2 months, 4 weeks ago. under finished quilts , free pattern , trip around the world

Dawn's Delight Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hello! Today I am sharing a recent quilt finish that I made just for fun!

But first I want to share with you the inspiration behind this project. This color palette was inspired by someone I follow on Instagram named Jerina (her Instagram handle is @quiet.sanctuary). She is a beautiful soul who shares her heart in every post! She shares her love of crochet, quilts, antiques, family and sourdough bread! Plus, she is an amazing photographer and writer.

[The above photo is shared with permission from Jerina @quiet.sanctuary.]

I think the above photo might be the exact photo ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 4 months, 1 week ago. under dawns delight , finished quilts , scrap buster , tutorial

Friendship Star Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hello! In December I shared a cutting chart + instructions for the Friendship Star quilt block in 6 different sizes. Today I want to share with you the finished quilt that prompted that post.

A few months ago in my local quilt group, we had a member who fell and broke both of her wrists. Some of us in the group thought it would be nice to make her a quilt to show her a little extra love during that difficult time. We decided to use the simple, classic Friendship block because of its name and we asked everyone who wanted ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 9 months ago. under finished quilts , friendship star , quilt guild ideas , sassy stitchers , tutorial

Scrappy Brick Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Good morning!

I have another scrap-buster quilt

to share with you today.

It's a brick-style quilt. Have you made one of those before?

It was my first time doing one and you can't

get any easier than this pattern right here!

I was using up scraps leftover from my Kaleidoscope quilt

which you can see HERE. I ended up cutting some more rectangles

from my stash and scraps to make it a little bigger though.

I cut 3" x 9" for the main rectangles and 3" x 4-3/4" rectangles for the half-rectangles.

The finished size of this ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 2 months ago. under finished quilts , quilt labels , scrap buster , tutorials

Scrap Happy Quilt Tutorial from A Little Bit Biased

This next project I want to share with you is such a great scrapbuster!

I saw a quilt like it at my friend's mother's house and knew it would be such a fun project

so I just had to make one too!

Here's a brief description of how to make this beginner-friendly quilt:

1. Gather a bunch of 4-1/2" wide scraps (they can be any length you want).

I cut mine anywhere from 1-1/2" to about 5-6" in length.

2. Sew them into one long strip. Press the seam allowances open.

3. Cut that strip ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 3 months ago. under finished quilts , in my shop , quilts for sale , scrap buster , tutorials

Sewing poetry from Zarkadia Quilts

Poetry, well I was never a fan, until I met my husband. The current project was inspired by a poem of Christos Laskaris, (that translates as) “Simply a Surface”. I imagined handquilting the whole poem on the project, and I did.

This project was part of a group prompt (Pani me Pani – FB Group, with the guidance of Anna Kazakou), to create a work of patchwork inspired by poetry. The project began on February 2021 and it was finished a month later. Finally, after all the participants finished with their work, an exhibition was held to showcase all the wonderful ...

added by Zafira 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2021 finished quilts , art quilt , finished quilts , handquilting , quilting (Comments)

Now quilt, as pattern tester from Zarkadia Quilts

In the world of quilting, the marriage of color and design gives birth to stunning creations that captivate the heart and soul. Among the myriad color combinations, my choices in the Now quilt stand as a beacon of serenity and sophistication. Join me on a journey into the realm of modern quilting, where the harmonious blend of blue and peach hues creates an exquisite tapestry of elegance and comfort.

Modern quilting is a celebration of artistic freedom and contemporary design principles. Inspired by clean lines, minimalism, and bold colors, modern quilts break away from traditional patterns to embrace fresh perspectives ...

added by Zafira 1 year, 3 months ago. under 2022 finished quilts , finished quilts , nowquilt , patterntesting , quilting (Comments)

Coded heart quilt, the red one from Zarkadia Quilts

Love is a universal language that transcends boundaries, and in the world of quilting, it finds expression through vibrant colors and heartfelt designs. Today, I unveil the captivating beauty of another Coded Heart quilt, a red and pink quilt, where each stitch tells a tale of affection and devotion. Join me on this journey into the realm of pixel art and quilting, where love blooms in every square.

meet the coded heart quilt

A fun and beginner friendly pattern that has no HSTs and is really forgiving with beginner mistakes. It makes your fabrics pop-up, and is totally fat quarter ...

added by Zafira 1 year, 4 months ago. under 2022 finished quilts , coded heart quilt , finished quilts , heart quilt , heart quilt block , heart quilt pattern , quilting , zarkadiapatterns (Comments)

Positive Vibes Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hello, hello! I finally got some pictures of my

finished Positive Vibes quilt that I want to share with you today!

I got her quilted a while ago but I am so slow at binding these days

and I'm even slower at getting pictures!

I designed this pattern to go along with my recent fabric collection

with Poppie Cotton called Treasured Threads. The little rectangles in it

remind me of stitching.

It's fat-quarter-friendly and the pattern comes

with instructions for 2 size options - baby and throw.

I hosted a quilt-along for it in March and April of this ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 4 months ago. under finished quilts , in my shop , my patterns , positive vibes quilt along , treasured threads

Cozy comforts: embracing simplicity with two charming baby quilts pt. 2 from Zarkadia Quilts

In the world of quilting, beauty often lies in the simplicity of design and the heartfelt stories woven into every stitch. Today, we celebrate the timeless appeal of baby quilts made with just simple squares, where elegance meets practicality, and creativity meets cuddly comfort. Join me on a journey to discover the charm of two adorable baby quilts, crafted with love and delight.

quilt 2: the circus patchwork

My second baby quilt, captures the magic of childhood dreams and the joy of boundless imagination. This quilt features a medley of vibrant fabric squares, creating a delightful kaleidoscope of colors and ...

added by Zafira 1 year, 4 months ago. under 2022 finished quilts , finished quilts , quilting (Comments)

Cozy Comforts: Embracing Simplicity with Two Charming Baby Quilts pt.1 from Zarkadia Quilts

In the world of quilting, beauty often lies in the simplicity of design and the heartfelt stories woven into every stitch. Today, we celebrate the timeless appeal of baby quilts made with just simple squares, where elegance meets practicality, and creativity meets cuddly comfort. Join me on a journey to discover the charm of two adorable baby quilts, crafted with love and delight.

Quilt 1: The Pastel Patchwork

Made with fabrics from replications of Feedsack fabrics, this first baby quilt, is a celebration of gentle hues and soothing vibes. Crafted with an assortment of soft pastel fabric squares, this quilt ...

added by Zafira 1 year, 5 months ago. under 2022 finished quilts , finished quilts , quilting (Comments)

Scrappy square quilt, a patchwork of whimsy from Zarkadia Quilts

Quilting has an enchanting way of weaving together stories and memories through fabric and thread. Among the different explorations of techniques, sometimes a quilter needs to juct piece squares and get rid off regretful thoughts. The Scrappy Square quilt stands out as a delightful celebration of non-creativity and mindless piecing.

Scrappy Square quilts are a testament to the beauty that emerges when disparate fabric scraps unite in harmony. These quilts are a celebration of resourcefulness, as they allow quilters to breathe new life into leftover fabric pieces, vintage textiles, and treasured remnants from past projects. The charm of Scrappy Square ...

added by Zafira 1 year, 5 months ago. under 2022 finished quilts , finished quilts , quilting (Comments)

Lifesaver quilt, the blue-pink one from Zarkadia Quilts

Welcome once again to my enchanting world of quilting, where dreams are woven with threads and creativity knows no bounds. Today, I am making a leap into the past, when I was writing my first pattern and I proudly unveil the ethereal beauty of the “Lifesaver Quilt”. Like stepping into a magical realm, this quilt takes you on a mesmerizing journey through a garden of color.

As you gaze upon this quilt, you’ll be captivated by its celestial charm and the meticulous artistry that brings it to life. This quilt reminds my of a dawn sky, as each fabric ...

added by Zafira 1 year, 5 months ago. under 2019 finished quilts , finished quilts , lifesaverquilt , quilting (Comments)

Kaleidoscope Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hey there! Today I want to share a really fun,

scrappy quilt I finished recently - my Kaleidoscope quilt!

I started with a bunch of random fat quarters from my stash...

And turned them into this finished quilt top!

The pattern I used is a free paper-piecing pattern called Kaleidoscope

by Sharon Holland. Click HERE for the link.

I'm a HUGE fan of Sharon's work.

She designs fabric for Art Gallery Fabrics and I swoon over

everything she creates! Her Instagram feed is gorgeous and inspiring

so be sure to check her out at @sharonhollanddesigns.

Sharon's Kaleidoscope pattern ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 6 months ago. under finished quilts , free pattern , kaleidoscope , paper piecing , scrap buster

Blossoms and Buds - Emily Belle Version from A Little Bit Biased

Good morning!

I've been wanting to share this quilt with you

for a while now; I finished it back in

September of 2022, I think.

I love this quilt because

A. It's a classic design

B. It's scrappy

C. It uses lots of my favorite fabrics from my stash

and

D. The Baptist Fan quilting gives it a very vintage vibe.

This is the original version:

It's the Blossoms and Buds

pattern from my book,

Quilt the Rainbow.

It's amazing how different this

version looks compared to the orange version!

In the orange version

the ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 9 months ago. under blossoms and buds , finished quilts , quilt the rainbow , quilt the rainbow challenge , scappy , stash manicuring

Sapporo coat, the serious one from Zarkadia Quilts

Another quilt coat, and I do hope not the last one, was finished in 2021, but as usual, I don’t get to post about it until 2023. Let’s say that this is another story of procrastination, but not for this blog.

The process behind the making-of this quilt coat was again the 100 day project. So, I will tell you some story behind it.

The 100 day project

In covid year 2020, in midst of a quarantine, and specifically on April 1st, started the 100 day project, that is hosted every year by Lindsay Jean Thomson.

In order ...

added by Zafira 1 year, 10 months ago. under 2021 finished quilts , finished quilts , improvquilt , quiltedcoat , quilting (Comments)

Scrappy Pink Irish Chain Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Today I am finally sharing my scrappy pink Irish Chain quilt that

I started in December 2021. I finished it shortly

thereafter but just recently got some pictures of it!

But first (before I share the details of this quilt),

thanks to all of you that watched my LIVE Thursday Trunk Show

that I did on Instagram this past week and that wanted to see more

of this quilt! Several of you reached out and gave me just the

motivation I needed to get this quilt photographed and blogged.

FYI: I do Thursday Trunk Shows once in a while.

It ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 11 months ago. under finished quilts , irish chain , low volumes , scrap buster , tutorials

Another Chunky Finish from Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework

I have been so busy working on my donation quilt project, I forgot to share anther quilt I made using my Scrap Mixology Chunky block.

This quilt just makes me dream of summertime and picnics.

I did pull a background fabric out of my stash and use the same fabric for the white centers.

The blocks are all made from various chunky prints I had in my scrap bins. The lime striped fabric really pulled them all together.

I put an amazing orange floral I got from Connecting Threads on the back.

My Scrap Mixology patterns are each focused on ...

added by Cynthia Brunz Designs 1 year, 11 months ago. under chunky , finished quilts , scrap mixology

Plaidish Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

I'm trying to get all caught up on my blogging

before the end of the year (2 days from now)

but I don't think it's going to happen!

I know I have another quilt or two that I still

need to photograph!

But here's to trying!

This is my last quilt finish of 2022 -

my Christmas Plaidish quilt!

I actually started it last Christmas.

I was given a fat quarter bundle

from Simply Love Fabrics of this darling fabric line,

Warm Wishes by Simple Simon and Co. for Riley Blake Designs.

Simply Love Fabrics hosted a ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 12 months ago. under finished quilts , plaidish

What Are Quilters Blogging About Today?

meet the coded heart quilt

quilt 2: the circus patchwork

Quilt 1: The Pastel Patchwork

The 100 day project