Friday, December 18, 2015

Outlined Plus Pattern Launch

I am excited to announce that my pattern, Outlined Plus, is now available! You can find the pattern on Etsy, and on Craftsy.  The pattern will be on sale for $6 for two weeks (until January 1st). 


The Outlined Plus block was originally published in the Volume 11 of the 100 Blocks magazine by Quiltmaker.  The block was very popular and I started to have some people asking for directions to make the block into a full quilt.  

I had started to develop Outlined Plus into a full quilt pattern when I saw Jackie Padesky's version pop up on Instagram.  This quilt is perfection in its beautiful Bonnie and Camille floral fabrics, great color choices, wonderful quilting, and fun striped binding.  I immediately knew that I wanted Jackie's version on the front cover of the quilt pattern and was so excited when she agreed!  You should all hope over to Instagram right now and start following Jackie, her quilts are stunning!!

Outlined Plus is a fun take on a classic plus sign block and is a very versatile pattern containing 5 sizes: baby, lap, twin, queen, and king along with fabric requirements and cutting instructions to make:

  • each section (plus, outline, and background) using different fabrics in each block for a scrappy look
  • each of the block sections from a single fabric.  


You can mix and match the instructions to customize your quilt!  For example, to make Jackie’s cover version, you would use the single fabric instructions for the plus section and the multi-fabric instructions for the outline and background sections.

I want to truly thank my two pattern testers Paige @ Quilted Blooms and Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl.  Because of the complexity of getting so many different options and sizes into the pattern, I think Paige spent as much time helping me edit the pattern as I did writing it!

 Quilt Along

 Also, Cindy @ Hyacinth Quilt Designs just started a version of Outlined Plus using Fleet and Flourish by Maureen Cracknell for Art Gallery Fabrics (which is stunning) and is thinking about making it into a Quilt along!  Hope over to her blog or Instagram for more info.

 Just as a reminder: The pattern is now available on Etsy and Craftsy for $6 for two weeks (until January 1st).

I am linking up to Link a Finish Friday, Whoop Whoop Friday, Thank Goodness Its Finished Friday, Finish It Up Friday, Fabric Frenzy Friday, and Show Off Saturday @ Sew Can She.



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24 comments:

  1. Empress Charlotte HandmadesDecember 18, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    A beautiful pattern! Congrats.

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  2. ShaunaDecember 18, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    I love love love this pattern. I'm head over to purchase it right now!!!!

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  3. RuthDecember 18, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Fabulous - great pattern and a beautiful quilt!

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  4. IrisDecember 18, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Thanks for sharing on TGIFF such a great pattern, congratulations!

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  5. a maidenhair fernDecember 18, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    What a great pattern! I haven't seen anything like this before.

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  6. PaigeDecember 18, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Now that I've 'made' this on paper, I really want to make this one for real. Cheryl, what a versatile pattern you have designed with so many options, great job! And after seeing Jackie's version, I just might become a Bonnie & Camille fan.

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  7. DaisyLizDecember 18, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Such a cute design! I love how the outline accents the plus and adds to the design. It features those fun Bonnie & Camille prints so nicely!

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  8. Myra @ Busy Hands QuiltsDecember 18, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    Love the modern pattern with the florals in your new pattern. I look forward to seeing it in other colorways and solids.

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  9. Michelle @ From Bolt to BeautyDecember 18, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Lovely! And your obsession with plus signs continues ; )

    I especially appreciate seeing it in B&C fabrics. I consider the design modern and B&C fabrics more shabby chic or traditional. The pattern + the fabrics here = a fabulous combination.

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  10. Lisa J.December 18, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    It is a great pattern and fun with these fabric choices.

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  11. Anja @ Anja QuiltsDecember 18, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    What a great pattern. Congratulations!

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  12. Anne / Springleaf StudiosDecember 18, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    What a nice new twist on the plus block. All the options is a great idea.

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  13. Lorna McMahonDecember 18, 2015 at 10:17 PM

    This is such a beautiful pattern, Cheryl! And Jackie chose the sweetest fabrics for her version. What a gorgeous quilt!

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  14. Sandra WalkerDecember 19, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    Oh, yes, terrific quilt for the cover of this very cool jazzing up of a plus block! I have a plus quilt on my bucket list, and I am so glad I waited as I think your version will be the one.

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  15. IzzyDecember 19, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Love this!!! I can totally see this in solids. I'm off to your shop right now!

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  16. JayneDecember 19, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Love, love this! This could go so many ways and all good!! As soon as I get my planner...(it shipped, YAY!) this will be added!!

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  17. Gemini Jen NZDecember 19, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Putting this on my to-do list - it is really cool and this version is definitely super pretty. Well done ladies!

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  18. KateDecember 19, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Fun and colorful. Congrats on the new pattern!

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  19. Patch the GiraffeDecember 20, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    Saw this a few times on Instagram and loved both versions! Going now to download :)

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  20. Lara B.December 21, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Besides being wonderful to look at, your patterns are always easy to follow and very versatile Cheryl! I can see why you fell in love with Jackie's scrappy rendition and bet it is going to look beautiful in Cindy's Fleet and Flourish version too. I'm thinking about it in Regent Street Lawns.
    Kudos to Paige and Yvonne - they're the best!

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  21. Soma @ inkTorrents.comDecember 21, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    A nice take on the plus pattern!

    -Soma

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  22. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlDecember 22, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    Beautiful work, Cheryl! I am amazed at the amount of detail and options you made available in this pattern.

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  23. JanineDecember 22, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful quilt and fun pattern. It's going on my list.

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  24. BriannaDecember 23, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Such a pretty and yet simple quilt. Those are the best kind! I love the amount of options.

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