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Scrappy Holidays Quilt Pattern from A Little Bit Biased

I'm so excited to share a new quilt pattern with you today!
It's called Scrappy Holidays and it's available just in time for some festive holiday sewing! I love working on Christmas quilts when it's cold (and preferably snowing outside)! It's so cozy and sort of nostalgic in a way!

Scrappy Holidays finishes at 68" x 84" and is scrap-friendly.

The skill level is intermediate because there are some little pieces on the stockings and stars. Plus, there are some different triangles throughout. BUT, it's really not too bad, I promise!

When you make ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 week, 2 days ago. under in my shop , my patterns , scrappy holidays

Gigi's Quilt: A New Pattern from A Little Bit Biased

Hello, hello! Today I have a fun new pattern I want to share with you! It's a sentimental one for me.

It's called Gigi's Quilt and was inspired by one of my grandmother's quits.

This is my grandmother, Delma Baldridge (circa 1960).

She taught me how to quilt; we had a special bond. She had a Churn Dash quilt that I always admired. I loved the classic block, the scrappy red and blue color palette, and the Baptist Fan hand quilting.

Several months ago, I wanted to design a quilt pattern in honor of my grandma ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 3 months, 3 weeks ago. under gigi , gigi's quilt , in my shop , my patterns

Welcome Wreath: a 2-Color Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hi there! This past month has been a whirlwind with my nephew's wedding in Montana, kids home from college, and out-of-towners staying with us here and there. It's been fun and I've loved every minute! But now things are slowing down and I want to share a quilt I finished a little while ago.

Back in May, I had the idea to make my new pattern, Welcome Wreath in a 2-color version.

You can check out the original, colorful version HERE.

I mocked up a few samples of 2-color Welcome Wreath quits and liked them! So I ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 4 months ago. under 2 color quilts , etsy , in my shop , my patterns , welcome wreath

Feels Like Home Patterns from A Little Bit Biased

Hi! Did you see my last blog post with my big announcement? I have a new fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs! It should be shipping to stores at the beginning of June!

It's called Feels Like Home and it's full of warm browns, deep pinks, navy blue, forest green, teal, and gold. Plus 10 different low-volume prints. It's so scrappy and I hope you love it!

Today I want to share more about the 4 new patterns I designed to go along with the collection:

Star Tiles, Welcome Wreath, Feels Like Home, and Family Ties.

First ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 5 months ago. under etsy , family ties , feels like home , free pattern , in my shop , my patterns , star tiles , welcome wreath

Feels Like Home Fabric and Patterns from A Little Bit Biased

Well, I think I am overdue for a little announcement on here...

I have a new fabric collection coming out with Riley Blake Designs and it's shipping to stores any day now! I have talked a lot about it on Facebook and Instagram but if you're hearing about this for the first time, I apologize! It's something that's been in the works for over a year so to say "I'm excited" is an understatement! So without further ado, I'd like to introduce...

The prints in Feels Like Home were inspired by peaceful walks through ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 6 months ago. under fabric collection , family ties , feels like home , free pattern , in my shop , my patterns , riley blake , star tiles , welcome wreath

Cherish - Alternate Version from A Little Bit Biased

Hello, hello! 2 posts in 2 days! What's up with me?!?

Well, you may remember I posted about my new Cherish quilt pattern back in February.

Well, I made another version of that pattern that I want to share with you!

Since I know applique is not for everyone, I wanted to make a version of this pattern that doesn't have the appliqued scalloped border. When I was making the original and writing the pattern, I knew it could be cute either way. I always want to encourage you to think "outside of the box" and make each ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 7 months ago. under cherish , etsy , heart quilt , in my shop , my patterns , scrap buster

Rough and Tumble Quilt in Red, White and Blue from A Little Bit Biased

Red, white and blue is one of my favorite color combos and I'm a firm believer that one can never have too many red, white and blue quilts. I have a couple of red, white and blue flag quilts, a couple of red, white and blue star quilts, a red quilt, some blue quilts. I even have a red, white and blue Pineapple quilt. But I didn't have a plain red, white, and blue patchwork quilt...so I set off to make one last June.

I grabbed lots of red, white and blue fabrics from my stash and ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 7 months, 1 week ago. under in my shop , my patterns , patriotic quilts , rough and tumble quilt

Merry Pinwheels Baby Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Hi there! Today I want to share a baby quilt that I actually finished a couple of months ago.

The pattern is called Merry Pinwheels and this is the second Merry Pinwheels quilt I've made. If you're curious, you can check out the original one HERE.

I made this because I really wanted to see what this pattern looked like in non-Christmasy colors!

Plus, I thought a pinwheel quilt would be so cute for a baby.

I based the color scheme on the sweet yellow, pink, and copper-brown ditzy floral print in the middle row above. I just ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 8 months, 1 week ago. under in my shop , merry pinwheels , my patterns , my stash , stash manicuring

Cherish - A Gigi's Thimble Quilt Pattern from A Little Bit Biased

Hello friends! Today I want to introduce to you my new quilt pattern, Cherish.

It's a scrap-friendly pattern that features lots of patchwork hearts and a scalloped border.

There are 3 size options included: lap, throw, and full.

This was my original fabric pull - all from my stash.

The pattern is perfect for using your stash, scraps, or precuts.

I love simple patchwork; these hearts are so fun to make.

I would describe the skill level for this pattern as advanced beginner/intermediate.

The hearts are rather simple and surprisingly, the appliqued border is too.

The scallop is a ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 8 months, 2 weeks ago. under cherish , etsy , heart quilt , in my shop , my patterns

Plump Pluses - 4 Versions from A Little Bit Biased

I just realized that I have never blogged about my Plump Pluses pattern!

And considering I have made 4 versions...I thought I would share!

This pattern came about because I wanted to figure out a way to use a lot of my 2-1/2" precut squares.

So I designed this block and was able to make a whole quilt with fabric I had on hand. The only thing I bought specifically for this quilt was the background - Boy Blue from the Confetti Cottons collection by Riley Blake. I've really been trying to use more colorful backgrounds this year ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 11 months ago. under in my shop , my patterns , plump pluses , scrap buster

New Quilt Pattern - Merry Pinwheels from A Little Bit Biased

Hi friends!

I'd like to introduce you to my new pattern,

Merry Pinwheels!

I wanted to design a 2-1/2" strip-friendly pattern

and thought these pinwheels were really fun!

Merry Pinwheels would be cute in any colorway.

But I used this darling Rolie Polie from Riley Blake Designs called

Holiday Cheer by My Mind's Eye.

It's full of vintagy Christmas goodness!

And bonus, the selvages are so cute!

I believe the skill level for Merry Pinwheels is "confident beginner".

It comes with instructions for FIVE different quilt sizes:

Crib, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.

This is the ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year ago. under etsy , in my shop , merry pinwheels , my patterns , quilt labels

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, 1 month ago. under finished quilts , in my shop , quilts for sale , scrap buster , tutorials

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, 3 months ago. under finished quilts , in my shop , my patterns , positive vibes quilt along , treasured threads

Kitty Loves Candy Fabric from A Little Bit Biased

I fell in love with this new fabric line,

Kitty Loves Candy by Poppie Cotton

the moment I saw swatches of it at the

International Quilt Market last fall.

It has such a fun, unique color palette for Halloween and the prints are

sweet and whimsical. There are so many fun details like Candy the witch,

barns, chickens, kittens + pumpkins, pigs, stars, florals, and ginghams. It's just darling!

I decided to use some Kitty Loves Candy fat quarters to remake

my Cross Stitch pattern.

It's a Layer Cake friendly pattern

and the quilt finishes at 62" x 81 ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 5 months ago. under cross stitch , etsy , fabric tour , in my shop , kitty loves candy , my patterns , poppie cotton

My Favorite Things Fabric Tour from A Little Bit Biased

I have been a fan of Elea Lutz' designs since I first discovered her in 2015.

Her first fabric line was Milk, Sugar, and Flower (which was absolutely adorable;

I'm sad I missed out on it!) However, I did end up making a

Christmas quilt with her second fabric line, Little Joys.

Today I get to share some projects I made with her

most recent fabric line, My Favorite Things. It has that

sweet, vintage style that Elea is known for. And she is now a designer for

Poppie Cotton which I think is a match made in heaven ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 7 months ago. under big baby quilt , charm quilt , fabric tour , in my shop , my favorite things fabric , my patterns , poppie cotton , rough and tumble quilt

Flora's Baskets - Scrappy Version from A Little Bit Biased

Hi there! I have been wanting to share a new

project that I started a month or two ago.

It's based on my new pattern,

Flora's Baskets.

Flora's Baskets is a pattern I designed

based on an antique quilt I saw on

@caravanquilts Instagram feed.

[This picture is shared with permission from @caravanquilts.]

I love following that account. It's a great resource

if you're in the market for an antique quilt!

[This picture is shared with permission from @caravanquilts.]

If you look closely at the two pictures ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 7 months ago. under etsy , flora's baskets , in my shop , my patterns , scrap buster , works in progress

Treasured Threads is in Stores Now! from A Little Bit Biased

The day is finally here!

Treasured Threads is in stores now!

My new fabric collection with Poppie Cotton

is full of sweet prints in varying shades of pink,

butter yellow, aqua, orange, navy, and creamy white (with a little

touch of red!) It's bright and happy, vintage and modern -

all at the same time!

The following stores are carrying Treasured Threads:

Ace Sew & Vac

Al's Vacuum & Sewing

Cardinal Creek Quilting

Cherry Tree Cottage

Cornwagon Quilt Company

Country Sampler

Crimson Confection

El Cajon Sew & Vac

Farmhouse Fabrics, INC

Good Vibes Quilt Shop

Hunnie Quilt

Lou Lou's Fabric Shop ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year, 9 months ago. under etsy , flora's baskets , in my shop , my patterns , poppie cotton , positive vibes , positive vibes quilt along , sprout , treasured threads

Flora's Baskets from A Little Bit Biased

Hello, hello! Today I am sharing my

third (and final) pattern that I designed

for my upcoming fabric collection

with Poppie Cotton called, Treasured Threads.

Meet - Flora's Baskets.