Awning Quilt Pattern & Sketchbook Fabric

I have had the honor of calling Heather Black of Quiltachusetts a quilting friend for many years now. I love her innovative quilt designs and color palettes.

Heather just launched her first fabric collection with Paintbrush Studios Fabric called Sketchbook.  The colors and designs are very Heather.  She has such a way of combining colors that I would not think to put together, but they work so well.  

I got to play with Sketchbook and came up with my new quilt pattern, Awning.  Awning is available in my pattern shop for a special introductory price through Tuesday, Nov. 17th.

SKETCHBOOK FABRICS

I would describe a lot of the prints in the Sketchbook collection as large scale blenders, with some of the prints having a little larger scale than a typical blender.  Here is a picture of a fat quarter bundle of the entire line (available in the Quiltachusetts shop):

I selected six of the prints (plus one additional for the binding) from the collection and combined them with Painter's Palette Solid in Snow also by Paintbrush Studios.  I was excited to figure out that I even had matching Aurifil thread for each fabric!

AWNING QUILT PATTERN

I took inspiration from the prints that looked like half moon/bowl shapes of the orange and charcoal fabrics shown above.  After playing around with the half moon shape in EQ8, I came up with this giant scallop design I am calling Awning.

The half circle blocks in the quilt are large so the curves are not too difficult to sew (the larger the curve, usually the easier it is to sew).  I used glue basting for the first time with these blocks and I loved it.  I found that it was quicker to baste, quicker to sew, and I did not get a single tuck :)  I will be sharing a quick glue basting tutorial on Monday.

Once the blocks were finished, the quilt came together pretty quickly and it was soon time for the quilting.  I used matching Aurifil thread for each section of the quilt to give the quilt texture but not take away from the prints or the piecing.

I settled pretty quickly on wanting to use straight line quilting in the cream background and used a combination of walking foot and ruler quilting.  I could not decide what I wanted to put into the awning part of the quilt.  I wanted to leave the awning portion less densely quilted so it stood out more.  Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl suggested a large loop design which worked perfectly.  

I have been trying to be a little more creative with my photography, so after I got a flat shot outside and a couple of detail shots, I took the quilt around my house for some styled shots. 

 

If you would like to make your own Awning quilt, you can get a digital, pdf version of the Awning quilt pattern in my pattern shop.

Awning is on sale for an introductory price of $9.50 in my shop through Tuesday, Nov. 17th.

For additional savings in the shop - Use the coupon code "TWOPATTERNS" for $2 off 2 patterns and "THREEPATTERNS" for $4 off 3 patterns.

If you decide to make an Awning quilt, please share your progress and finished pictures on social media #AwningQuilt and be sure to tag me @MeadowMistDesigns :)

MANY THANKS

I would like to thank Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl for her amazing tech editing skills and quilting ideas.  

I want to also thank Heather for allowing me to play with her fabrics, I had such fun making a quilt that was different than what I normally make.

ALTERNATIVE COLORWAYS

One of my most favorite things about designing quilts is seeing how the design looks in different colors and prints.  Here were some of my favorite alternate colorways with Awning including a graphic two-tone, an ombre, and a version with a gray background.  Which is your favorite?

Awning Quilt Pattern

Morewood Mystery ++ Petal Units

Are you ready for the next set of Morewood Mystery Instructions?

Welcome to the November instructions for the Morewood Mystery Quilt along. There is plenty of time to join in on the quilt along!  

You can find all of the information about the Morewood Mystery, including schedule, past instructions, links to the Facebook group, sneak peek, and more at the Morewood Mystery Page.

We are going to be making some Petal Units (and more HST units) this month.  Now that the Mystery Quilt has ended, you can find a easy to print, full version of the pattern for sale in my pattern shop.

Full pdf Instructions of Morewood Mystery Quilt

  Petal Units

Make 30 petal units.

1. Arrange the following units and pieces according to the diagram.

2 A/bg HST units 3" x 3"

1 single Irish unit 3" x 3"

1 fabric A square 3" x 3"

2. Sew pieces and blocks into rows pressing seams open or away from the HST units. Each row
should measure 3" x 5 ½".

3. Sew the rows together, pressing the seam open, to make a petal unit 5 ½" x 5 ½". Repeat to make a
total of 30 petal units.

Half Square Triangle (HST) Units (more)

Combine 15 fabric C squares 5" x 5" and 15 bg squares 5" x 5" to make 30 C/bg HST units 4 ½" x 4 ½".

1. Place a fabric C square 5" x 5" and a bg fabric square 5" x 5" right sides together. Draw a diagonal
line using a removable marking device on the back of the lighter 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 solid line and
press seams open or toward the darker fabric.

3. Trim each C/bg HST unit to 4 ½" x 4 ½". Repeat to make a total of 30 C/bg HST units.
Make

Many thanks to the generous sponsors of the Morewood Mystery Quilt!

Quilting Jetgirl | Sew Fresh Quilts | Cotton Cuts | Fat Quarter Shop | Busy Hands Quilts 

Aurifil  | Quilting by Anne-Marie | Sew Colorado Quilting  | Whims and Fancies | Cooking Up Quilts

Bear Creek Quilting Company | BackSide Fabrics | Make Modern

Needle & Foot | Meadow Mist Designs | Honey, Bunny, and Doll

Any questions?  Leave them in a comment below or post them to our Facebook group page.  I look forward to seeing everyone's units.  The next set of instructions will be published on the first Thursday of December, the 3rd.

 

Favorite Finish Monthly Linkup - October 2020

Welcome to October's Favorite Finish Monthly Linkup!

How is October finished already?  Happy Halloween to those that are celebrating!  I hope that everyone is staying safe and well.

My favorite finish this month was the Bear Hug quilt I made as part of the #sewPINK blog hop hosted by byAnnie.com.

Ready for the party?  

Here is a reminder of the party details:

• The linky party will open at 12:01am EST on the last day of the month and will be open for 5 days, through the 4th at 11:59 pm EST.

• For instructions on how to link up blog, Instagram, or pictures from your computer (new - there is now a way to just upload a picture without a web link) to the party, click here.  

• If linking a blog post, I ask that you please add a link back to the party (and the button graphic if you would like).

• Please visit at least 3 other links (and preferably leave comments) to share the love and celebration :)

I hope you join in by checking out the posts or linking your favorite finish of the month!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

#sewpink Blog Hop ++ Bear Hugs Quilt Pattern

I am very excited to participate in the #SewPINK initiative created by ByAnnie.com. My mother had breast cancer, but because she caught it early she is now thankfully cancer free.

Three activities for my hop day...

1. My new pattern, Bear Hugs, launches. 
2. I am auctioning off the Bear Hugs cover quilt on Instagram and all proceeds will be donated to support breast cancer research.
3. I am giving away a $30 gift certificate to byAnnie.com

BEAR HUGS QUILT PATTERN

My newest pattern, Bear Hugs, uses a scrappy Bear Claw quilt block in an interesting design setting.  This pattern is prefect for your scraps and you can use it to create your own quilt.  I believe that a quilt is a hug made of fabric.

The pattern contains cutting instructions for both scraps and fat eighths, detailed step by step piecing instructions, and a coloring page to test out different color schemes.   

You can find the pdf, digital version of Bear Hugs, in my pattern shop.

I had a lot of fun taking pictures of this quilt including in a field behind the hospital by my house.

BEAR HUGS AUCTION

The Bear Hugs quilt will be auctioned off on Instagram today, being posted around 8 am EST this morning.  The auction will last for 3 days through midnight EST Sunday night.  I will pay shipping costs within the US and the winner will donate the winning amount directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Meadow Mist Designs Instagram

Link to Instagram Auction

GIVEAWAY

**update ** giveaway now closed

And last but not least, byAnnie has generously given a prize of a $30 gift certificate to one lucky winner.  

Enter the giveaway through Rafflecopter.  The giveaway is open from 12:15am EST Friday, October 23, 2020 and will end at 11:00pm EST on Sunday, October 25, 2020.  The giveaway is open to everyone around the world.

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The #SewPink Initiative was created by ByAnnie.com LLC to raise awareness for breast cancer throughout the year. Our efforts culminate in an annual blog hop during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote self-care, awareness, early detection and support for those affected by breast cancer. 

To learn more and see the calendar of events visit: https://www.ByAnnie.com/SewPink

To find screenings available near you:

Breast Screen (Australia)
CDC.gov (US)
WebMD (free screenings)

To donate directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation visit:

https://give.bcrf.org/give/31404/#!/donation/checkout

Check out the rest of the #sewPINK blog hop...

✂ Oct. 1 (Thur): Mister Domestic
✂ Oct. 5 (Mon): Sewfinity
✂ Oct. 7 (Wed): Great Heron Thread
✂ Oct. 9 (Friday): Knot and Thread
✂ Oct. 12 (Mon): Snuggles Quilts
✂ Oct. 14 (Wed): A Bright Corner
✂ Oct. 16 (Fri): Suzn Quilts
✂ Oct. 19 (Mon): HUGS'N KISSES
✂ Oct. 20 (Tues): Sallie Tomato
✂ Oct. 22 (Thur): Masterpiece Quilting, Nancy Scott 
✂ Oct. 23 (Fri): Meadow Mist Designs
✂ Oct. 26 (Mon): LoveYouSew
✂ Oct. 27 (Tue): Teresa Coates
✂ Oct. 31 (Sat): Sookie Sews of Sue O'Very Designs

Thanks for stopping by!  

Morewood Mystery ++ Irish Units

I love strip piecing, do you?

Welcome to the October instructions for the Morewood Mystery Quilt along. There is plenty of time to join in on the quilt along!  You can find all of the information about the Morewood Mystery, including schedule, past instructions, links to the Facebook group, sneak peek, and more at the Morewood Mystery Page.

We are going to be making some Irish Units this month using strip piecing.

Now that the Mystery Quilt has ended, you can find a easy to print, full version of the pattern for sale in my pattern shop.

Full pdf Instructions of Morewood Mystery Quilt

Irish Units

Make 15 double Irish units 2 ½" x 2 ½".

1. Sew together 1 fabric C strip 1 ½" x WOF and 1 bg strip 1 ½" x WOF along their long sides to make a strip set 2 ½" x WOF, pressing the seam open or towards the darker fabric. Repeat to make a total of 2 strip sets.   

Tip: I find that pressing the seam open keeps the seam in these narrow strip sets straighter.

2. Cut the strip sets into 30 units 1 ½" x 2 ½" (each strip can yield 26 segments).

3. Sew together 2 units from step 2, pressing the seam open, to make a double Irish unit 2 ½" x 2 ½".  Repeat to make a total of 15 double Irish units.

Combine 2 fabric C strips 1 ½" x WOF and 2 bg strips 2" x WOF to make 30 single Irish units 3" x 3".

1. Sew together 1 fabric C strip 1 ½" x WOF and 1 bg strip 2" x WOF along their long sides to make a strip set 3" x WOF, pressing the seam open or towards the darker fabric. Repeat to make a total of 2 strip sets. 

Tip: I find that pressing the seam open keeps the seam in these narrow strip sets straighter. 

2. Cut the strip sets into 30 units 1 ½" x 3" (each strip can yield 26 segments).

3. Sew together 1 unit from step 2 and a bg rectangle 2" x 3", pressing the seam open, to make a single Irish unit 3" x 3". Repeat to make a total of 30 single Irish units.

 

Many thanks to the generous sponsors of the Morewood Mystery Quilt!

Quilting Jetgirl | Sew Fresh Quilts | Cotton Cuts | Fat Quarter Shop | Busy Hands Quilts 

Aurifil  | Quilting by Anne-Marie | Sew Colorado Quilting  | Whims and Fancies | Cooking Up Quilts

Bear Creek Quilting Company | BackSide Fabrics | Make Modern

Needle & Foot | Meadow Mist Designs | Honey, Bunny, and Doll

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