Modern Potholder Quilt Blocks

Linda from Flourishing Palms as if I would like to contribute blocks for her potholder quilt. She asked for colors from a specific palette with a strip of grey running through the rectangle. The blocks are hand-quilted and then Linda will bind them and assemble them. You can read more about the group quilt on on Linda's post and see her latest collection on Instagram.

Quite the intriguing idea. I not heard about this type of quilt before (nor had Linda until recently.)

The blocks were fun to create and will be hand delivered to Linda at QuiltCon. Can't wait to see this come together!

Have a wonderful day! Patty

Local House #2 - the Cahills

Welcome to the Cahills!  Another fun make. (After my first pass, I did  slightly deconstruct the block to adjust the front porch door fabric.) 

A friend organized a fun QAL using the Local pattern by Carolyn Friedlander. Each month, we'll each make a house and read the back story about the owner. Several of us plan to add our own homes to the neighborhood. I've printed off the pattern at 50% scale. My blocks are~ 8" x 10". 

Here is my neighborhood so far - the Carlos and the Cahills.

Have a wonderful day! Patty

Cozy QAL - the Middle Layer

Isn't this a yummy pile of color? These solids are my inner later for my quilt as part of the Cozy QAL from Alison Glass. The top and bottom layer will be jersey knit in a denim blue colorway.

I spent a bit of time figuring out the best way to lay out the fabric to make maximum use of the FQ bundle I had purchased. Everything was laid out on the floor and then transferred next to the sewing machine for assembly.

Isn't that pretty? I didn't have the right amount of rectangles for a perfectly colored diagonal but I am really happy with how this looks.

Besides, you won't see it in this form anymore! It will be sandwiched between the layers of jersey knit and then color revealed via reverse applique.

While there were a number of stencils to choose from for the QAL, I decided to make my quilt about things that bring me joy. I've got these 4" stencils which should work well.

The basting has begun!

Have a wonderful day! Patty