Swamp Rabbit Quilt Pattern

I am happy to be sharing my newest quilt pattern with you today...Swamp Rabbit Trail.  I made the quilts last fall and used the pattern in the Paper Piecing for Beginners workshop I taught at QuiltCon last month.  I am excited for the official launch of the pattern.

The quilt is named the Swamp Rabbit Trail after the walking/running/bike path that runs for over 22 miles through the heart of Greenville, South Carolina. It is a favorite trail of my family's, especially because of an ice cream shop near the end with homemade, pink waffle cones!

The trail is mostly level with just a few peaks, just like the Swamp Rabbit block.  I originally made the block as party of the Summer Sampler 2020 quilt and was excited to turn it into a full pattern.  Swamp Rabbit Trail contains instructions for two different lap sized versions, the horizontal and the vertical layouts.

You can find Swamp Rabbit Trail on an introductory sale for $10 through Thursday, March 31st.  In my pattern shop, you can combine this intro sale price with coupon codes for more savings. Use the code "TWOPATTERNS" for $2 off 2 patterns and "THREEPATTERNS" for $4 off 3 patterns.

VERTICAL LAYOUT

The vertical layout of Swamp Rabbit Trail combines some blue, turquoise, and green solid fabrics (one of my favorite color combos) on a crisp white background.  Because of the contrast between the blue/green solids against the white, the design shows up really well.

For the quilting, I wanted to do a wavy design that went along with the direction of the pieced blocks.  I settled on this wavy back and forth pattern using my free motion quilting foot using white Aurifil thread.

For the backing I found some green and blue solids yardage.  I did not have enough of either to do the entire back, so I pieced them together to make a two colored backing.  A dark blue binding finished the quilt off.

HORIZONTAL LAYOUT

I was originally going to make the horizontal layout version of Swamp Rabbit Trail using a similar color scheme to the vertical layout, but as it turned to fall I really wanted to make a Halloween quilt.  Making a Halloween quilt has been on my to-do list for a couple of years and I have been collecting Halloween fabric.

The peaks in the blocks reminded me of a witch's hat a little so I decided to make a Halloween version.  I used fabrics from Spooky and Sweet (last years line) and Spookier and Sweeter (currently available, affiliate link) against a light gray background.  I love the little witch's hats, bats, and candy.

For the quilting, I went with one of my favorite designs, a large paisley shape that is quick and gives great texture without taking away from the piecing.

For the backing, I knew that this was probably the only Halloween quilt I was going to make in the near future so I wanted to use up as much of the fabric as possible.  I put the panel that came with the fabric on the back and then added in prints that I had not used from the bundle.  I like that it is really a two sided quilt :)

PATTERN DETAILS

The Swamp Rabbit Trail is written at a confident beginner level that uses strip piecing in a modern way to create the geometric flying geese design.  The pattern contains instructions to make two different lap quilts.  The blocks finish at 18" square so there is no tiny piecing :)

The pattern is now available in the Meadow Mist Designs pattern shop and Etsy.

Digital Version

Print Version

Etsy (digital) Version

Swamp Rabbit Trail is on sale in my pattern shop at a special introductory price of $10 through Thursday, March 31st.  Once you make a Swamp Rabbit Trail of your own, you can share it via social media using the hashtag #SwampRabbitTrailQuilt and #SwampRabbitTrailBlock.

In my pattern shop, 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 and quilting ideas.  I would also like to thank the Warm Company for the Warm & White batting (my favorite!).

MORE PICTURES

I had a lot of fun at the photoshoot for Raindrops, here are some of my favorite shots and you can see other pictures and short videos on my Instagram account Meadow Mist Designs or by using hashtag #SwampRabbitTrailQuilt.

I'd love to see your version of Swamp Rabbit Trail!!

 

Reedy River Falls Quilt Pattern

Today is my day as part of the blog hop hosted by byAnnie called #sewPINK to celebrate October as breast cancer awareness month! 

Here is Reedy River Falls, a celebration of pink fabrics and half square triangles!

FABRICS & MATERIALS

The cover quilt is made with:

• Pink fabrics in light tones and darker tones.  I picked all of these out of my scrap bin and stash and went with pinks that were more purple in tone.
• Moda Bella Solids in Black (and a few bits of an old Sweetwater black dictionary print)
• Moda Bella Solids in White

I do not make scrappy quilts very often, but I find one of easiest ways to use scraps for me is to use scraps with similar colors as one grouping of fabrics.

I used my favorite Warm & White batting by the Warm Company and Aurifil thread for the piecing.  For the backing, I went with a solid burgundy fabric from FreeSpirit I had on hand.  

QUILTING PLAN

My initial plan for quilting was to echo the diagonal seam lines of the half square triangles to reinforce the diamond shapes.  Once I finished the straight line quilting, I felt that the quilting was a little too spaced apart, but the thought of adding more straight lines was not appealing (the quilt had to be turned so much during quilting).  

So I figured that I would add some free motion quilting between the straight lines.  This added such texture to the quilt and went quicker than I thought it would.  You can really see the quilting on the solid backing, it makes it look like a whole cloth quilt :)

ABOUT THE PATTERN NAME

So how did this quilt get its name?  I started out trying to think of a name with the word "diamonds" in it, but found that every name I came up already was a quilt pattern.

Reedy River Falls is a waterfall and the jewel of downtown Greenville, South Carolina where I live. Because the quilt contains diamond (or jewel) shapes I named it after the falls.  

PATTERN DETAILS

Reedy River Falls is written at a confident beginner level and is scrap friendly (but can also be made with yardage).  The half square triangles combine to form a diamond-like design in the quilt top.

The pattern contains instructions to make three sizes: lap and twin.  The design is the same between the lap and twin sizes, with the twin size using larger sized blocks than the lap.

Once you make an Reedy River Falls quilt of your own, you can share it via social media using the hashtag #ReedyRiverFallsQuilt.

MANY THANKS

I would like to thank Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl for her amazing tech editing skills and  for helping me decide on colors, quilting designs, and more.  I would also like to thank the Warm Company for the Warm & White batting (my favorite!).

GIVEAWAY

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#sewPINK BLOG HOP

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Chloe Quilt and Pattern

I'll be sharing the second of the two new patterns this week (you can find the first, Raindrops, here) today and will be back tomorrow with a post all about a collaboration with FreeSpirit Fabrics.  

Chloe is a beginner friendly pattern that utilizes half-square triangles to make a lap sized quilt.  The pattern is both charm pack and layer cake friendly.  

You can find Chloe (and Raindrops) on an introductory sale each for $10 through September 26th.  In my pattern shop, you can combine these intro sale prices with coupon codes for more savings. Use the code "TWOPATTERNS" for $2 off 2 patterns and "THREEPATTERNS" for $4 off 3 patterns.

FABRICS & MATERIALS

Working with FreeSpirit, they were kind enough to send me the fabrics for this project.  My version of Chloe used the True Colors collection and Fairy Flakes in Paper from the Linework Collection, all by Tula Pink for FreeSpirit (this might be a hint about the collaboration :)  I love the bright colors of the True Colors collection on the crisp white background.

I love a striped binding and Tula has some great stripes where each stripe is ½" so it really makes a visual impact.  I cut mine on the bias to get the diagonal look to the binding.

For the backing, I used Big Buds in Wonder from Tula's Curiouser and Curiouser Collection. All of FreeSpirit's sateen backings have a such a smooth finish and great feel.  I love not have to piece a back too!

I used my favorite batting, Warm and White from the Warm Company, and Aurifil thread for the piecing and quilting.

If you would like to make this exact quilt you can find all of the fabrics to make your own "kit" (except the binding) in one shop, Modern Quilter, at Etsy (affiliate links):

• True Colors Charm Pack (prints) or Layer Cake
• Tula Pink - Linework Fairy Flakes - Paper (background)
• Tula Pink - Original True Colors - Stripes - Fern (binding) or an alternative option available from Modern Quilter is Linework Tent Stripe
• 108" Wideback Big Buds in Wonder (backing)

QUILTING PLAN AND DESIGN

I really wanted to give Chloe an all over texture without taking away from the piecing, so I chose a large paisley design (one of my favorites to do because it looks great and is a quicker design to quilt). I used the soft white 2021 Aurifil thread in 50 wt to blend with the background and not stand out too much on the prints.

CHLOE PATTERN DETAILS

The Chloe pattern is written at a confident beginner level that comes together quickly and easily.  The pattern contains instructions to make a generous size lap quilt at 64 ½" x 72 ½".

The pattern is now available in the Meadow Mist Designs pattern shop in both digital and printed format.  Chloe is also available in my Etsy shop.

Chloe - digital version

Chloe - printed version

Chloe is on sale in my pattern shop at a special introductory price of $10 through Sunday, September 26th.  Once you make a Chloe of your own, you can share it via social media using the hashtag #ChloeQuilt.

In my pattern shop, you can combine this intro sale price with an additional coupon for more savings (you can get Raindrops and Chloe together for an even better price!). Use the code "TWOPATTERNS" for $2 off 2 patterns and "THREEPATTERNS" for $4 off 3 patterns.

MAJOR OOPSIE

While making the cover version of Chloe, I made a huge whoopsie, can you see what I did from the picture below?

I put all three columns pointing upwards instead of having the middle column facing downwards.  I am embarrassed to admit that I did not notice this while piecing, quilting, or even photographing the quilt.  It was not until I had the images edited and was placing them into the pattern instructions that I saw the error.  My heart dropped :(   I had already sent the renderings to FreeSpirit for a catalog so I could not change the pattern to match the quilt (I must say that I really do like the design both ways).

Luckily, this was a fun and quick quilt to piece and FreeSpirit was nice enough to send me enough fabric to remake the quilt, correctly this time.  It wound up being okay though because my daughter loved the incorrect version so she has it in her room and the correct version went off to FreeSpirit.

Have you ever messed up following quilt directions?

WHOLESALE PATTERNS

The newest Meadow Mist Designs patterns, including both Raindrops and Chloe are available through Checkers and Brewer.  You can also setup a wholesale account through my shop and can find details here.

MANY THANKS

I would like to thank Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl for her amazing tech editing skills and quilting ideas.  I would also like to thank the Warm Company for the Warm & White batting (my favorite!) and FreeSpirit for the fabric.

MORE PICTURES

I had a lot of fun at the photoshoot for Chloe, here are some of my favorite shots and you can see other pictures and short videos on my Instagram account Meadow Mist Designs or by using hashtag #ChloeQuilt.

I'd love to see your version of Chloe!!!

Raindrops Quilt and Pattern

I am excited to be sharing with you two new patterns this week along with a collaboration with FreeSpirit Fabrics.  Today, I will be highlighting Raindrops, tomorrow I will share Chloe, and Friday I will share more about the collaboration.

Raindrops is a super fun, charm pack, and very beginner friendly pattern.  It is the perfect pattern to whip up for a quick finish and to highlight some of your favorite charm packs.  I thought that the quilt design reminded me of raindrops falling from the sky so that is how it earned its name.

You can find Raindrops (and Chloe) on an introductory sale each for $10 through September 26th.  In my pattern shop, you can combine these intro sale prices with coupon codes for more savings. Use the code "TWOPATTERNS" for $2 off 2 patterns and "THREEPATTERNS" for $4 off 3 patterns.

FABRICS & MATERIALS

Working with FreeSpirit, they were kind enough to send me the fabrics for this project.  My version of Raindrops used the True Colors collection by Tula Pink and the Tula Pink Dragon's Breath Solids in Tanzanite for the background, all by FreeSpirit (this might be a hint about the collaboration :)  I love the bright colors of the True Colors collection and paired against this wonderful, rich eggplant color just pop.

I love a striped binding and Tula has some great stripes where each stripe is ½" so it really makes a visual impact.  I cut mine on the bias to get the diagonal look to the binding.

For the backing, I used Pinkerville wide back in Purple Sateen.  The colors went really well with the prints on the front and all of FreeSpirit's sateen backings have a such a smooth finish and great feel.  I love not have to piece a back too!

I used my favorite batting, Warm and White from the Warm Company, and Aurifil thread for the piecing and quilting.

If you would like to make this exact quilt you can find all of the fabrics to make your own "kit" in one shop, Hartland Quilt Shop, at Etsy (affiliate links):

• True Colors Charm Pack (prints)
• Tula Pink Dragon's Breath Solids in Tanzanite (background)
• Tula Pink - Original True Colors - Stripes - Fern (binding)
• Tula Pink - Pinkerville - Wide back - Purple Sateen - 108" (backing)

QUILTING PLAN AND DESIGN

Because Raindrops is a beginner level pattern, I wanted to use a quilting design that was simpler and thought about using an allover design.  But when I started thinking about thread color, I really wanted to match the tanzanite background but did not want a dark purple thread on the prints.  So I can up with what I would consider semi-custom, the prints getting one design and the background getting a second design.

In the print squares I quilted a wishbone design using a light cream thread.  I was able to quilt each diagonal column of squares together, only having to tie off threads at the beginning and end of each diagonal column.

Next I filled in the background with a stipple (also called a meander) design using a matching Aurifil thread 2545 in 50 wt.  My goal was to give the background some texture and use a design were it was easy to move around blocks and into corners.

RAINDROPS PATTERN DETAILS

The Raindrops pattern is written at a confident beginner level that comes together quickly and easily.  The pattern contains instructions to make a generous size lap quilt at 54 ½" x 70 ½".

The pattern is now available in the Meadow Mist Designs pattern shop in both digital and printed format.  Raindrops is also available in my Etsy shop.

Raindrops - digital version

Raindrops - printed version

Raindrops is on sale in my pattern shop at a special introductory price of $10 through Sunday, September 26th.  Once you make a Raindrops of your own, you can share it via social media using the hashtag #RaindropsQuilt.

In my pattern shop, you can combine this intro sale price with an additional coupon for more savings (you can get Raindrops and Chloe together for an even better price!). Use the code "TWOPATTERNS" for $2 off 2 patterns and "THREEPATTERNS" for $4 off 3 patterns.

WHOLESALE PATTERNS

The newest Meadow Mist Designs patterns, including both Raindrops and Chloe are available through Checkers and Brewer.  You can also setup a wholesale account through my shop and can find details here.

MANY THANKS

I would like to thank Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl for her amazing tech editing skills and quilting ideas.  I would also like to thank the Warm Company for the Warm & White batting (my favorite!) and FreeSpirit for the fabric.

MORE PICTURES

I had a lot of fun at the photoshoot for Raindrops, here are some of my favorite shots and you can see other pictures and short videos on my Instagram account Meadow Mist Designs or by using hashtag #RaindropsQuilt.

I'd love to see your version of Raindrops!!!

Flagstone Path ++ Pattern Release

Today, my newest quilt pattern Flagstone Path is releasing :)  The jelly roll, beginner friendly pattern contains instructions for four sizes: baby, lap (shown as cover quilt), large lap, and twin.  The Flagstone Path pattern is now available in the Meadow Mist Designs pattern shop. 

FABRICS & MATERIALS

I love Denyse Schmidt fabric collections, they have such a great mix of different colors and prints to give a scrappy yet cohesive look.  For Flagstone Path I used an older DS collection called Shelburne Falls.  I paired the jelly roll with Moda Bella Solids in White to give the eye a place to rest.  I bound the quilt with a bias printed plaid DS print.

QUILTING PLAN AND DESIGN

Using the piecing as a guild, I quilted rows of double loops horizontally across the quilt.  Because of the seam lines, I was able to keep my quilting (mostly) parallel and I did not have to do any marking.  I used Aurifil 50 wt thread in soft white (2021) for the quilting.

FLAGSTONE PATH PATTERN DETAILS

You may remember this design from years (and years) back as it was originally released as only a lap size as a Moda Bake Shop pattern called Ma Maison.  The pattern has been revamped and now includes baby, lap, large lap, and twin sizes.  Flagstone Path is jelly roll and scrap friendly and perfect for beginners as there are no seams to match.

Flagstone Path is on sale in my pattern shop as a digital pattern at a special introductory price of $9.50 through Sunday, April 25th.  Once you make a Flagstone Path of your own, you can share it via social media using the hashtag #FlagstonePathQuilt.

In my pattern shop, 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 and quilting ideas.  I would also like to thank the Warm Company for the Warm & White batting (my favorite!).

ALTERNATIVE COLORWAY

My original version of the quilt for the Moda Bake Shop was made with the Petite Prints Deux collection by French General for Moda Fabrics and Moda Bella Solids in Ivory.  For this quilt I added feathers in the sashing areas and straight lines in the pieced rows.  You can the quilting more clearly on the back of the quilt because it was a solid fabric.

PINTEREST 

I have been more and more active on Pinterest (check me out here).  If you would like to save Flagstone Path for later on your Pinterest boards, here is a pinnable image.

Remember, you can get the Flagstone Path pattern in the Meadow Mist Designs pattern shop for only $9.50 through Sunday, April 25th.

In my pattern shop, 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.

Isosceles Addition ++ Pattern Launch

You may remember Isosceles Addition from late spring when I shared that it was included in Issue 60 of Love Patchwork & Quilting.  I am now releasing the design as a stand alone pattern and have expanded it to include instructions for both baby and lap sizes.

You can find the pattern in my shop (digital and print versions) and on Etsy.

For my version of Isosceles Addition, I used Robert Kaufman for the Kona Cotton Solids in honeysuckle, chartreuse, and white, Aurifil for the piecing and quilting thread, and the Warm Company for the Warm & White batting.  I really like how the bright pink and green pop against the white.

Special Introductory Isosceles Addition Pricing

You can find the pattern in my shop (digital and print versions) and on Etsy.

Save more in my shop... Buy 2 or more patterns for a discount! Buy 2 patterns and use the coupon code TWOPATTERNS for $2 off. Buy 3 patterns and use the coupon code THREEPATTERNS for $4 off.


Here were two other colorways I was considering when I was playing with the design...

Isosceles Addition Pattern: 
Meadow Mist Designs Pattern Shop (digital and print versions) and Etsy.

Many thanks to Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl and Paige @Quilted Blooms for their help with tech editing this pattern!

Here is a beautifully styled shot from Love, Patchwork & Quilting.

Photo by Love Patchwork & Quilting