Quilt Archaeology REVEALED ~ Summer Blue

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There's something crisp and fresh about a blue and light quilt anytime, but particularly in the summer.  I love it! 

This little cutie is the inspiration for Summer Blue.  I believe it to be a cutter piece, probably just a block from a large quilt, but I still think it does well for a small doll quilt.  Can't you just feel those soft crinkles in the cotton?

I used a sweet little light print that has a dot of blue, and a brand new blue from from Lily's Locket for this Quilt Archaeology project.  Your kit will have the exact same fabrics!   The Summer Blue quilt measures 11 x 13....a perfect size to tuck into a space that needs a little sparkle! 

As with every Quilt Archaeology event, I offer a FREE KIT for this exact quilt* with a qualifying order, so settle somewhere comfy while I tell you all the details.  

*Starting right now, and through Sunday, June 25th,  place an order totaling $45 or more (not including shipping) on my website for anything you'd like, and you will automatically receive a Summer Blue kit with your order!!  Nothing to add to your cart.  I'll take care of it all on my end.  

My Summer Blue pattern is a FREE digital download.  Whether you're making the quilt with the FREE kit, or would like to make the quilt using your own fabrics, be sure to download the pattern before Monday, June 26th (the pattern will still be available, but at a nominal fee.)   Click here to download the Summer Blue pattern.

In the past, I have done a sew-along, but I've discovered that the majority of you complete the quilt on your own, and quicker than the weeks the sew-along would be.  And, the piecing is very simple, and nothing you haven't done before, so I decided not to have a sew-along.  

During my last Quilt Archaeology event, there was some confusion about getting the project pattern for free.  

So, let me say again....the pattern is FREE only through June 25th!!

Please download the pattern before Monday, June 26th!!  After that, it will be available for a nominal fee.  

Now.....for the good stuff.  Let me show you just some of the new quilting goodies you can choose from at Heartspun Quilts!

My brand new cheater cloth, Pam's Cabin, just arrived!!!  It comes in three colorways as shown above.  Blues, Pinks and Muilticolor.  

The colors are vibrant, the prints are many, and the fabric is so, so soft.  There are many uses for this fabric.  See photos and videos of the actual fabric and read all about them here.  Spend $45 or more on Pam's Cabin and receive the kit FREE!

As always, I have created lots of new color bundles for your stash.  

These are but a few of the color bundles available, along with lots and lots of fabric, patterns, books and notions.  

Click here to go shopping on my website.

Click here for the Summer Blue pattern.

The free pattern is a token of thanks to all of you for your continued support of my little business.  I am so very grateful for each and every order, and quite frankly, wouldn't continue to be here without you!  I hope you like making this sweet, little quilt.  I know you have a lot of choices in quilting goodies, and I thank you so very much for your orders.

Keep your needle busy and your heart content.  Be well, my friends!

Quilt Archaeology ~ Welcome Spring! Revealed

 

I don't know about you, but I need a burst of spring colors to lift my wintry mood.  Welcome Spring is my new Quilt Archaeology project!

Welcome Spring is an exact replica of this little antique cutie of a quilt.  Easy, right?  Nine Patches and a checkerboard border.  Well, I made it super easy to piece, and mixed up the colors for a happy spring mix.

I made my quilt with six assorted spring colored prints and Marcus Fabrics special Aged Muslin to give the quilt its lovely aged look.

Your kit will have the exact same fabrics as my quilt!  The Welcome Spring quilt measures 17 x 23.  That's a nice size quilt for FREE!

As with every Quilt Archaeology event, I offer a FREE KIT for this exact quilt* with a qualifying order, so settle somewhere comfy while I tell you all the details.  

*Starting right now, and through Sunday, February 26th,  place an order totaling $45 or more (not including shipping) on my website for anything you'd like, and you will automatically receive a Welcome Spring kit with your order!!  Nothing to add to your cart.  I'll take care of it all on my end.  

My Welcome Spring pattern is a FREE digital download.  Whether you're making the quilt with the FREE kit, or would like to make the quilt using your own fabrics, be sure to download the pattern before Monday, February 27th (the pattern will still be available, but at a nominal fee.)   Click here to download the Welcome Spring pattern.

In the past, I have done a sew-along, but I've discovered that the majority of you complete the quilt on your own, and quicker than the weeks the sew-along would be.  And, the piecing is very simple, and nothing you haven't done before, so I decided not to have a sew-along this time.  

During my last Quilt Archaeology event, there was some confusion about getting the project pattern for free.  

So, let me say again....the pattern is FREE only until February 27th!!

Please download the pattern before Monday, February 27th!!  After that, it will be available for a nominal fee.  

Now.....for the good stuff.  Let me show you just some of the new quilting goodies you can choose from at Heartspun Quilts!

My new Plumberry 2 is available in yardage and Fat Quarter bundles.

Also new is Butternut & Peppercorn....in yardage and Fat Quarter bundles.

And, I have a whole new stock of color bank bundles....always a quilter's favorite!  They sell out quickly so don't delay in browsing the selection of color bank bundles!!! 

There are patterns, notions and more digital downloadable patterns, too!

I've also stocked the Circa 1880 Nine Patch kits for you as well....just in case you've been thinking about joining our group in making this amazing (and easy to piece!) quilt!

Click here to begin shopping my website.

Click here to download the Welcome Spring! quilt pattern.

Thank you all for your continued support of my little company.  I just don't know where I would be without you!  The free pattern and free quilt kit is a thank you gift.  I am always grateful for your support!  I know you have a lot of choices for quilting goodies, and I appreciate each and every order more than you know!!!

New Quilt Archaeology project coming soon!

 

Tired of dreary winter weather?  I have just the pick-me-up you need to welcome spring!

Visit my blog again Friday morning for the big reveal of my new Quilt Archaeology project!  Spend $45 or more (not including shipping) to qualify for a FREE small quilt kit designed to bring spring into your home.  The pattern is also FREE for a limited time.

I have lots of new quilting goodies on my website!!

See you right here Friday morning!

Quilt Archaeology ~ Holly & Berry REVEALED!

Holly & Berry is my new Quilt Archaeology project.

This is the antique quilt I 'dug up' that inspired me.  Star blocks are always a favorite, and a LeMoyne Star my most favorite!  I hope you like Holly & Berry as much as I do.

These are the fabrics I used to make my quilt, and they will be the same fabrics in the kit you receive*.  I chose the sparkle light print to add a little twinkle to the quilt.  Do you like it?

The Holly & Berry quilt measures 12 x 12 inches.

As with every Quilt Archaeology event, I offer a FREE KIT for this exact quilt* with a qualifying order, so settle somewhere comfy while I tell you all the details.  

Starting right now, and through Sunday, December 4th,  place an order totaling $45 or more (not including shipping) on my website for anything you'd like, and you will automatically receive a Holly & Berry kit with your order!!  Nothing to add to your cart.  I'll take care of it all on my end.  

My Holly & Berry pattern is a FREE digital download.  Whether you're making the quilt with the FREE kit, or would like to make the quilt using your own fabrics, be sure to download the pattern before Monday, December 5th (the pattern will still be available, but at a nominal fee.)   Click here to download the Holly & Berry pattern.

In the past, I have done a sew-along, but I've discovered that the majority of you complete the quilt on your own, and quicker than the weeks the sew-along would be.  And, the piecing is very simple, and nothing you haven't done before, so I decided not to have a sew-along this time.  

During my last Quilt Archaeology event, there was some confusion about getting the project pattern for free.  

So, let me say again....the pattern is FREE until December 5th!!

Please download the pattern before Monday, December 5th!!  After that, it will be available for a nominal fee.  

Now.....for the good stuff.  Let me show you just some of the new quilting goodies you can choose from at Heartspun Quilts!

I have cut a whole bunch of new Color Bank bundles.  There are lights of every category: tonals, prints and shirtings.

Greens and blues....

Purples and pinks...

Cheddars, browns and blacks...

Reds....

and even a collection of soft and pretty grays.

You can shop for kits.  This is Starry, Starry Nines.

Or, a starter kit for this beauty...The Circa 1880 Nine Patch.

And there's loads of fabric yardage, books, notions and lots of patterns.  Oh, and there's also a selection of patterns on sale for $5!

Click here to begin shopping and receive your FREE Holly & Berry kit with qualifying purchase.

Thank you all for your continued support of my little company.  I just don't know where I would be without you!  The free pattern and free quilt kit is my Thank You gift for your support.  I know you have a lot of choices when shopping for quilting goodies, and I appreciate you more than 

 

New Quilt Archaeology ~ Coming Soon!

 

I've been working on a Christmas present just for you!

Visit my blog again Friday morning for the big reveal of my new Quilt Archaeology project!  Spend $45 or more (not including postage) to qualify for a FREE kit to make this irresistible quilt.

Lots of new quilting goodies are on my website.  

See you Friday morning!!

Pumpkin Spice ~ Part Two

 

Welcome to Pumpkin Spice part two.  I trust you have your LeMoyne Star blocks completed.

Next up....the ribbon units for the blocks.  They surround the block and give the block it's great angles.

We're working with connector corners again, and everything we learned from last week's lesson on perfect connector corners is the same on this unit.

Position your black print squares to make the units on the left and the right.  Make (4) of each unit.

*Sew one of each unit side by side; press the seam open.

Make (4) ribbon units.

*Follow the pattern instructions, adding (4) black print squares, and sew the Mosaic Windmill block together.  

Make a total of (4) blocks.

Sew the four blocks together, and add the border.  Done!!  I did some very simple hand quilting to my quilt.  Love, love, love it.  Watch for more Quilt Archaeology projects in the future.  

I sincerely hope you enjoyed making Pumpkin Spice.  If you're joining us now, it's not too late to make the quilt for yourself.  Click here for the Pumpkin Spice pattern.

IN THE STUDIO......

We are busy, busy, busy cutting and piecing two quilts using my new Plumberry II collection.  The collection will arrive in January!

I'll be taking pre-orders for the two quilts, and bundles in December.  I'll show you more of the fabrics very soon.  

Keep your needle busy and your heart content.  Be well, my friends!

Pumpkin Spice ~ Part One

 

Welcome to part one of my Pumpkin Spice sew-along.  This little cutie will be done quickly as there are only two parts....why drag it out?  It's pretty simple and we have lots of quilts we want to make, right?  So, let's get started.

Before we get started, if you're just joining us, you can click here to buy the pattern.  It's not too late at all.

The block we're making is called Mosaic Windmill, and I love it!  I'm certain I will use it in a large quilt in the future.  

We begin by making all of our Half Square Triangles.  Refer to your pattern and be sure to trim
them to size.

As I post the photos, you'll notice the colors of the fabric change.  That's because I took the pictures outside, over several days, and the lighting changed for each photo.

Well....and I'm not the best photographer!  

Next...let's make a bunch of Flying
Geese.  Gather (4) orange and (4) rust print squares.  Draw the diagonal line.  

Make sure you correctly position the correct color on the correct side of the black print rectangle.  Otherwise, or LeMoyne star won't turn out the way it should.

The secret to perfect Flying Geese made with connector corners are:

*Make sure the diagonal line you draw goes from point to point and is accurate.

*Position the connector corner square perfectly on it's base.  

*Sew (scant) just next to the drawn line, and inside the seam allowance.  This allows for a few threads when you press the triangle.

*Always press then trim.  Press the triangle to be sure it aligns correctly, matching the base print.  If it doesn't, rip and do it again.  If it does, then it's safe to trim the two fabrics for the seam allowance.  

***CORRECTION to the pattern.  Some of you may have a pattern with an error.  Look on page 2 of your pattern, in the Flying Geese section.  The last sentence should say 'Repeat to make (16) Flying Geese units'.  Please correct your pattern to make (16) Flying Geese, not (4) Flying Geese.  My apologies for this error.

Click here to see a tutorial on Perfect Flying Geese.

Next, let's make our Pinwheel centers.

*Following your pattern, sew (4) Half Square Triangles into a Pinwheel; press.

Make a total of (4) Pinwheel units.

Let's make a LeMoyne star block.

*Using (1) Pinwheel unit, (4) Flying Geese units, and (4) black print squares, arrange the pieces for the block.  Sew into rows, then sew the rows together.

Repeat to make a total of (4) LeMoyne star blocks. 

Be sure to measure them so they are the correct size.

That's a lot of sewing for this week.

We will complete our blocks and quilt next week!  This has been fun!  Thanks for sewing along with me.  

****IMPORTANT NOTE****  I received a few emails from people confused about having to pay for the Pumpkin Spice pattern when they received their kit as it was advertised as free.  The kit comes with your order and is after the promotional event ends.

All of my Quilt Archaeology patterns are free for the three days of the promo event.  Once the promo event is over, there is a nominal fee for all patterns.  In the future, just be sure to go through the steps to get the free pattern and download it before the promo event is over.  

Now...for news on what's new IN THE STUDIO!

My new Redwood Cupboard fabric collection is arriving at your local quilt shop now.

The collection features six luscious beige and creamy tan neutral prints....

....six deep and delicious red prints.....

....and six warm and toasty brown prints.

This gorgeous print is from the Old Sturbridge Village archives and is from the early 1800s.  Gosh I just love it so.  The photo is enlarged, so it is not true to size.  It made the perfect border for the two quilts I designed with Redwood Cupboard.

I also added this lovely print for contrast.  It worked perfectly, and would make a lovely border on its own.  

Let me show you how all of these prints look in the quilts I designed.

Redwood Manor by Pam Buda of Heartspun Quilts

This is Redwood Manor.  The large Carpenter's Wheel is center stage with LeMoyne Stars in the center and the quilt cornerposts.  All blocks are made with modern piecing techniques....no dreaded Y seams!  You can see the dark brown/black print as the sashing and how the contrast really sets the Carpenter's Wheel blocks apart.  Love it!  Notice the border print, too!

The second quilt is called Crossfire.  It's a simpler quilt but no less stunning.  Just one block in four different colorways gives this quilt a lot of movement and interest.  The fabrics do their thing and make this quilt irresistible!  The dark print is used as a framing border, and the border print shines again!  

As always, I encourage you to ask for Redwood Cupboard at your favorite quilt shop first.  We must support our LQS!!  They are a treasure, and we want to be sure they are around for years to come.

IF your LQS doesn't carry Redwood Cupboard or other Heartspun Quilts fabrics, I always have my fabric in stock.  Click here to shop Redwood Cupboard fabrics.  Also available in Fat Quarter bundles.

Click here to buy the Redwood Manor and/or Crossfire patterns.

Keep your needle busy and your heart content.  Be well, my friends!