Winner!!!

Congratulations to Quilt Dad - John Adams for the winning quilt in our Modern Solids, Traditional Inspiration Challenge!!! Thank you to all of the amazing bloggers who participated in our challenge!‪#‎modernsolidschallenge‬

If you will be at Fall Quilt Market this weekend, stop by our booth #1502 & 1602 to see the quilt in person.

It's time to vote... Modern Solids, Traditional Inspiration Challenge!!!

It's time to cast your vote for your favorite quilt from the Modern Solids, Traditional Inspiration Challenge!!  We can not thank Denyse Schmidt and the talented bloggers for making our first Modern Solids challenge a great success. 

Visit our Modern Solids, Traditional Inspiration Pinterest board to see more pictures of these amazing quilts!

Please cast your vote by commenting on this post no later than Tuesday, October 14th!  Also make sure to check out each quilters blogs about the challenge.  #modernsolidschallenge

Fresh Lemons Quilt - Faith Jones

Freshly Pieced - Lee Heinrich

Quilt Dad - John Adams

The Quilt Engineer - Latifah Saafir

Olive and Ollie - Heather Jones

Bijou Lovely Designs Woodland Quilt- Holly DeGroot

Canoe Ridge Creations - Megan Bohr

Off Kilter - A Quilt Finish and Tutorial

Our good friend Melissa at Happy Quilting has shared this AMAZING tutorial for her Off Kilter Quilt and we are even more excited to share it with you!

Off Kilter - A Quilt Finish and Tutorial

I am so excited to get to share my newest quilt and tutorial. So let me just get right to it because I can't wait. I am calling this quilt, Off Kilter and I am so loving it!!!

Back at Spring Quilt Market I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with some of the ladies at Free Spirit Fabrics about doing some tutorials using their lovely fabrics. Thank you to FreeSpirit Fabrics for providing the fabrics for this tutorial!! I was instantly drawn to their new Denyse Schmidt Modern Solids. I mean, who wouldn't be when you see this box of yummy solid goodness. I really wanted to design something that highlighted the beautiful array of colors.

And that is how Off Kilter came to be. So, do you want to make your own Off Kilter quilt?? Let's get to that. The tutorial is written with the option of 2 sizes. A Lap that measures 59" x 70" or a Twin that measures 72" x 86". This quilt is so much fun to make and goes together so easy. You are going to have so much fun!!! So pick a size and let's get to it ;)

Visit Happy Quilting to see the complete tutorial

Inspiration behind Denyse Schmidt's new Hadley collection!

Denyse Schmidt draws much of the inspiration for her fabric collections from the nostalgic charm of her native New England, and Hadley is no exception. Pastoral Hadley has puritan roots with a streak of independence. Elegant and spirited, Hadley embodies the assured style and ladylike grace of a Seven Sisters college co-ed. Showcasing smart, pretty florals, confident plaids, directional prints, and  universally useful calicos, Hadley is as versatile a collection as you are likely to find. Perfect for apparel – think crisp skirts, lovely afternoon tea dresses, an adorable romper – Hadley works equally well for all quilting and crafting needs. Plenty of “low-volume” prints and vibrant accents make it a cinch to create modern quilts with a vintage scrappy feel. Mix them with DS Modern Solid Pre-cuts (Denyse’s curated selection of FreeSpirit Designer Solids) for more contrast and distinctive flair. Hadley features nine designs in three beautiful color ways – Chinese Lantern, Sunflower, Hydrangea – for a total of 26 quilting cottons. 

Visit makeitcoats.com to see the entire collection as well as read more about Denyse and be inspired by our free projects!  

Hadley Quilt pattern – Denyse Schmidt’s In The Corner pattern, PTDS12

Visit our Sewing Secrets blog for the Book Covers pattern

Citrus Star

Here's a solids story that will brighten your day or your room. Quiltmaker's July/August issue features a cheerful, really beautiful quilt made from our FreeSpirit Designer Essentials. It's amazing how combining bright, vibrant, solid hues can make such an uplifting statement. Imagine this quilt in a warm solid or cool solid palette. Color can be the single most influential element in changing the look of your quilt and a room.