New Camden Road Quilt

In honor of the Fat Quarter Frenzy digital quilt pattern bundle that is now on sale, I thought that I would make a new version of my Camden Road quilt that is part of the bundle.

I hosted a quilt along for the Camden Road pattern many years ago and I will admit that I never finished my quilt during the quilt along.  I had all of the pieces cut out and the flying geese made and then had to put the quilt on hold.  

I am so excited that I can cross this new version of Camden Road off my in-progress quilt list :)

I made this new, throw sized version of Camden Road using a bundle of older Maureen Cracknell for Art Gallery Fabrics combined with some Moda gray and white solids.

For the quilting, I used Aurifil Dove, a really soft gray thread in a paisley design.  

 For the backing, I did not really have any yardage that worked and almost purchased some wide back fabric for the backing, but instead decided to use my stash.

I had a lot of large scale prints from Maureen Cracknell that I loved, but had trouble using in my quilts.  It took some extra time, but I pieced those prints together into the backing.  I do not love making a pieced backing, but I do love a pieced backing.

Here is a close up with the binding, another Marueen Cracknell print.

Here is the original cover quilt and more information about the pattern:

I hope you enjoyed seeing my finally finished Camden Road quilt.  The colors remind me of fall so I am going to get the quilt washed and on my couch to snuggle with :)

FAT QUARTER FRENZY

As a reminder.... the Fat Quarter Frenzy in which the Camden Road pattern is a part of is going on right now.  

The Fat Quarter Frenzy contains 13 digital quilt patterns which are all fat quarter friendly for only $25.50 through Sunday, October 6th at midnight ET (that's less than $2 a pattern)!

Marble Mystery ++ Oct ++ Hourglass & Triple Units

Who likes making hourglass units?  

Welcome to the October sewing instructions for the Marble Mystery Quilt, the tenth annual Meadow Mist Designs mystery quilt along!  This month we will be making some hourglass and triple units.

The Marble Mystery Quilt is a free quilt-along that will run from July 2024 through March 2025 to make a throw sized quilt (about 65 ½" x 65 ½") with a set of instructions posted the first Thursday of every month.  The quilt pattern is at an advanced beginner level containing basic piecing techniques (no applique, Y-seams, or paper piecing).

The directions and all of the other information relate dot the mystery quilt can always be found on the Marble Mystery Home Page.   

Easy to Print PDF Instructions

If you would like easy to print instructions for the October instructions, they can found as a free download through my shop:  

Part 3 - October Instructions - Hourglass & Triple Units

All Marble Mystery File Downloads

Cutting Instructions

Hourglass Units

B/bg HST UNITS

1. Place a fabric B square 5 ½" x 5 ½" and a bg square 5 ½" x 5 ½" right sides together (or 5 ¾" x 5 ¾" squares if they were oversized). 

Draw a diagonal line using a removable marking device on the back of the bg square (shown as the solid line).

2. Sew a ¼" seam on either side of the solid line (shown as the dotted lines). Cut on the marked line and press seams toward fabric B. Do not trim the half-square triangle (HST) units at this point.

3. Repeat to make a total of 8 B/bg HST units approx. 5" x 5" (approx. 5 ¼" x 5 ¼" if using oversized squares).

C/bg HST UNITS

1. Place a fabric C square 5 ½" x 5 ½" and a bg square 5 ½" x 5 ½" right sides together (or 5 ¾" x 5 ¾" squares if they were oversized). 

Draw a diagonal line using a removable marking device on the back of the bg square (shown as the solid line).

2. Sew a ¼" seam on either side of the marked line (shown as the dotted lines). Cut on the solid line and press seams toward fabric C. Do not trim the half-square triangle (HST) units at this point.

3. Repeat to make a total of 8 C/bg HST units approx. 5" x 5" (approx. 5 ¼" x 5 ¼" if using oversized squares).

HOURGLASS UNITS

1. Place a B/bg HST unit and a C/bg HST unit right sides together as shown so that the seams nest. 

Draw a diagonal line using a removable marking device on the back of one of the HST units (shown as the solid line) perpendicular to the seam.

2. Sew ¼" on both sides of the solid line (shown as the dotted lines). Cut on the marked line and press seams open.

3. Trim the hourglass units to 4 ½" x 4 ½". Repeat to make a total of 16 hourglass units.

D/bg/D Triplet Units

1. Arrange and sew together the following fabric pieces, pressing the seams open or towards the fabric D squares, to make a D/bg/D triplet unit 4 ½" x 16 ½".

2 fabric D squares 4 ½" x 4 ½"

1 bg rectangle 4 ½" x 8 ½"

2. Repeat to make a total of 12 D/bg/D triplet units.

HOW TO JOIN

This has been my most asked question, how to join in on the Marble Mystery quilt?  There is no official sign up, list, or cost to join in the mystery quilt along.  Each set of instructions will be posted to this blog as a post on the first Thursday of each month.

To ensure you do not miss any of the posts, you can do any of the following:

• Visit the Meadow Mist Designs blog on the day (first Thursday of each month) the instructions are posted or visit the Main Marble Mystery Page which will contain links to all of the posts.

• Join the Meadow Mist Designs Newsletter, the newsletter typically is sent out the day after the instructions are posted with a link to that month's instructions.

• Follow the Meadow Mist Designs blog via email. You will get all new blog posts (all posts, not just mystery quilt posts) at 10am via email the day they post.

• Join the Meadow Mist Designs Facebook Group. Links to the instructions are always posted in the group.

Many thanks to our generous sponsors!

Quilting Jetgirl | Busy Hands Quilts | Aurifil 

Quilting by Anne-Marie | InkTorrents | My Sew Quilty Life | Blue Pip Designs | 

Fat Quarter Shop | Tallulah Art Head | Meadow Mist Designs | Connecting Threads

Quilted Ever After |  North Star Quilt Shop | Kylma Koira by The Chilly Dog | Backside Fabrics

Any questions? Leave them in a comment below or post them to our Facebook group page. I look forward to seeing everyone's cut fabrics. The next set of instructions will be published on the first Thursday of November, the 7th.

 

 

Introducing the Fat Quarter Frenzy Digital Pattern Bundle!

 

✨ Introducing the Fat Quarter Frenzy Bundle: 13 Digital Quilt Patterns for Only $25.50! ✨

Are you ready to unleash your creativity with your stash of fat quarters? The Fat Quarter Frenzy bundle is your ticket to quilting paradise! 🌸 

Packed with 13 stunning digital quilt patterns from top designers, this bundle is perfect for confident beginners. Whether you’re looking to make a statement with bold designs or enjoy the satisfaction of creating a beautiful quilt, this collection has something for everyone.

Why You’ll Love This Bundle: 

💸 Incredible Value: Get 13 patterns worth $163.95 for just $25.50! That's over 86% off—less than $2 per pattern!
🌟 Beginner-Friendly: No curves, Y-seams, applique, or foundation paper piecing—just straightforward, enjoyable quilting.
🛠️ Versatility: Many patterns include multiple sizes, so you can create quilts to fit any space or occasion.
⏳ Limited Time Offer: Available only through midnight ET October 6th, so don’t miss out!

Get Your Fat Quarter Frenzy Bundle

Here are the thirteen patterns included in the bundle...

Summer Bunting by Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter (lap & throw)

Sparks Fly by Erin Nichole of Mija Handmade (baby, small throw, large throw, & bed)

The Plus Side by Kirsty Cleverly of Bonjour Quilts (crib, lap, twin, queen, & king)

Raw Diamond by Holly Clarke of Holly Clarke Design (baby, small throw, large throw, & twin)

Beyond by Brooke Shankland of Eudaimonia Studio (baby, throw, twin, queen, & king)

Dancing Jasmines by Vickeidy Plybon of Sewspicious LLC (throw)

Springtide by Sylvia Raschella of Sylvia Raschella (baby, throw, & twin)

Ripple and Rise by Sarah Ruiz of Sarah Ruiz Quilts (crib, throw, twin, queen, & king)

Sweet Summertime by Emily Dennis of Quilty Love (baby, throw, & queen)

Sterling by Julie Cefalu of The Crafty Quilter (crib, throw, & bed)

Meridian by Amber Elliot of Alderwood Studio (baby & throw)

Signal Trace by Yvonne Fuchs of Quilting Jetgirl (wall, baby, throw, & queen)

Camden Road by Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Designs (baby, lap, & twin)

Individually, the 13 patterns included in the Fat Quarter Frenzy Bundle retail for over $160, but we are offering a limited time exclusive deal of $25.50. Get your bundle now before this amazing deal goes away on Sunday, October 6th at midnight ET.

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Don’t wait! This bundle will only be available through Sunday October 6th at midnight ET, so be sure to purchase your bundle at this one time only price today.

Marble Mystery ++ Sept ++ 9 Patch and Flying Geese

 

Is everyone ready to start sewing?  

Welcome to the first month of sewing instructions for the Marble Mystery Quilt, the tenth annual Meadow Mist Designs mystery quilt along!

The Marble Mystery Quilt is a free quilt-along that will run from July 2024 through March 2025 to make a throw sized quilt (about 65 ½" x 65 ½") with a set of instructions posted the first Thursday of every month.  The quilt pattern is at an advanced beginner level containing basic piecing techniques (no applique, Y-seams, or paper piecing).

The directions and all of the other information relate dot the mystery quilt can always be found on the Marble Mystery Home Page.   

Easy to Print PDF Instructions

If you would like easy to print instructions for the September instructions, they can found as a free download through my shop:  

Part 3 - September Instructions - 9 Patch and Flying Geese

All Marble Mystery File Downloads

Cutting Instructions

Nine-Patch Units

FABRIC A NINE-PATCH UNITS

1. Arrange the following fabric pieces as listed and shown:

1 fabric A square 5" x 5"

4 fabric D squares 4 ½" x 4 ½"

4 bg rectangles 4 ½" x 5"

2. Sew the pieces into rows, then sew the rows together, pressing the seams open or as indicated in the arrows, to make a fabric A nine-patch unit 13" x 13".

3. Repeat to make a total of 4 fabric A nine-patch units.

FABRIC B NINE-PATCH UNITS

1. Arrange the following fabric pieces as listed and shown:

1 fabric B square 5" x 5"

4 fabric D squares 4 ½" x 4 ½"

4 bg rectangles 4 ½" x 5"

2. Sew the pieces into rows, then sew the rows together, pressing the seams open or as indicated in the arrows, to make a fabric B nine-patch unit 13" x 13".

3. Repeat to make a total of 5 fabric B nine-patch units.

Flying Geese Units

1. Place 2 bg squares 3" x 3" on opposite corners of a fabric C square 5 ⅜" x 5 ⅜" right sides together. The bg squares will overlap in the middle of the fabric C square. 

Draw a line diagonally across the back of the bg squares (solid line).

2. Sew a scant ¼" seam on either side of the marked line (dotted lines) and then cut on the marked line (solid line).

3. Press seams towards the bg fabric. (You will have two of these intermediate units.)

For each intermediate unit, place a bg square 3" x 3" on the corner of the fabric C triangle right sides together. 

Draw a diagonal line on the back of the bg square (solid line) and sew a scant ¼" on either side of the marked line (dotted lines).

4. Cut on the marked line (solid line) and press the seams towards bg fabric.

5. Cut off tabs (also known as dog ears) and trim the flying geese units to 2 ½" x 4 ½" if necessary, making sure there is ¼" between the point of the fabric C triangle and the top edge of the unit.

One fabric C square and 4 bg squares will yield 4 flying geese units 2 ½" x 4 ½". 

6. Repeat to make a total of 36 flying geese units 2 ½" x 4 ½".

HOW TO JOIN

This has been my most asked question, how to join in on the Marble Mystery quilt?  There is no official sign up, list, or cost to join in the mystery quilt along.  Each set of instructions will be posted to this blog as a post on the first Thursday of each month.

To ensure you do not miss any of the posts, you can do any of the following:

• Visit the Meadow Mist Designs blog on the day (first Thursday of each month) the instructions are posted or visit the Main Marble Mystery Page which will contain links to all of the posts.

• Join the Meadow Mist Designs Newsletter, the newsletter typically is sent out the day after the instructions are posted with a link to that month's instructions.

• Follow the Meadow Mist Designs blog via email. You will get all new blog posts (all posts, not just mystery quilt posts) at 10am via email the day they post.

• Join the Meadow Mist Designs Facebook Group. Links to the instructions are always posted in the group.

Many thanks to our generous sponsors!

Quilting Jetgirl | Busy Hands Quilts | Aurifil 

Quilting by Anne-Marie | InkTorrents | My Sew Quilty Life | Blue Pip Designs | 

Fat Quarter Shop | Tallulah Art Head | Meadow Mist Designs | Connecting Threads

Quilted Ever After |  North Star Quilt Shop | Kylma Koira by The Chilly Dog | Backside Fabrics

Any questions? Leave them in a comment below or post them to our Facebook group page. I look forward to seeing everyone's cut fabrics. The next set of instructions will be published on the first Thursday of September, the 5th.

 

Allegheny Pattern Release

🌱It's pattern release day!  Allegheny is now available!

Allegheny is the perfect quilt pattern for those that love to make Flying Geese and for those that would like some practice making them :)

Just eight 1/4 yard cuts (fat quarters will not work with the cutting) and you are off to a beautiful throw sized quilt.

Allegheny is available in my shop and Etsy for $2.25 off the list price now through Monday, August 26th (no coupon code needed).

• Digital Pattern ($9.75): Meadow Mist Designs Pattern Shop
• Digital Pattern ($9.75): Etsy
• PRE-ORDER Printed Pattern ($10.75 with free shipping): Meadow Mist Designs Pattern Shop  (ship date is approx. 8/30)

NO WASTE FLYING GEESE

Have you ever made flying geese using the no-waste method?  It is my favorite method way to make flying geese, I think that it is the easiest, quickest, and most fabric efficient method.  Sometimes though my flying geese used to turn out a bit small.

Enter my great friend Yvonne of Quilting Jetgirl.  She came up with new piece cut sizes and now my geese turn out perfectly with minimal trimming every time so Allegheny also uses these new cut piece sizes.  

You can find her flying geese cutting chart and instructions here for all different flying geese sizes.

NEW HEXIES VERSION

Allegheny was originally written and published for Connecting Threads and I had plans on releasing it on my own, but it remained stuck in my to-make list for many months.

Northcott picked up the pattern for their New Hexies for Banyan Batiks and asked if I would be willing to make a sample for the H&H Americas show in May.  I loved the rainbow of the New Hexies and quickly agreed.

I do not tend to sew with many batiks and had never tried Banyan Batiks, but this won't be the last time I use them!  They were so vibrant, soft, and frayed less than regular quilting cottons.  I did prewash all of the fabrics to make sure there was no dye blending.

There are 8 new Hexie colors in the New Hexies collection (which is a fabulous blender) which will be in shops in January 2025.

I made the cover quilt using a light background, but I also rendered it with a dark background.

Northcott sent me this fun turquoise batik for the backing.

RUBY STAR SOCIETY VERSION

Allegheny had the honor of being selected for the Ruby Star Society lookbook for the Favorite Flowers collection.  For this version I used 8 prints from the collection along with a low volume print from the collection for the background.   

You can see the quilt in the Ruby Star Society lookbook, page 151 (shows as pages 153 on Issuu).

ALLEGHENY PATTERN

Just eight 1/4 yard cuts (fat quarters will not work) and you are off to a beautiful throw sized quilt.

Allegheny is available in my shop and Etsy for $2.25 off (no coupon code needed) the list price now through Monday, August 26th.

• Digital Pattern ($9.75): Meadow Mist Designs Pattern Shop
• Digital Pattern ($9.75): Etsy
• Printed Pattern ($10.75 with free shipping): Meadow Mist Designs Pattern Shop 

In both my pattern shop and Etsy, you can combine this intro sale price with an additional coupon for more savings. Use the code "TWOPATTERNS" for $2 off 2 patterns and "THREEPATTERNS" for $4 off 3 patterns.

MANY THANKS

I would like to thank Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl for her amazing tech editing skills!!  I will also linking up to Yvonne's Favorite Finishes for the month of August.

OTHER VERSIONS

 I always love seeing a pattern in multiple colorways, here are some of my favorites...