It’s mid-July which means there must be a new pattern release and gift-away!
I know you’ve been waiting for this one.
And while Abbeygate is not necessarily a “holiday” quilt – red and white quilts are so classic that it easily could be one.
In fact, I did throw in some holiday fabrics, even though it is not strictly a Christmas quilt.
Let’s face it. July is a “hurry up and get started” month for quilters when they want to have something made in time for the holidays. So here we are!
If you’ve been with me over any length of time you know that I have been filing tile floor inspirations away for “someday” quilts. And “someday” has arrived – with a vengeance!
I wanted to make a quilt in reds and neutrals. And as I generally do, I start with the strips in my Scrap User’s System – but guess what?
We had used most of my variety in our last year’s Old Town quilt. So what’s a girl to do?
I pulled several pieces from the cabinet stash, and quickly took about 12” off of each, cut that into the strip widths I needed and replenished my red strip stash.
I may have over estimated what I needed! LOL!
I paired these newly cut reds (Some out of really old yardage and I’m so happy to see it used!) with my creamy neutrals for the half-square triangles in the quilt.
Of course, I used my Essential Triangle Tool to make the half-square units, but the pattern also includes traditional rotary cutting directions. You can use any method that you prefer, just keep in mind the unfinished and finished sizes.
I am so grateful for my Essential Triangle Tool as it works with the sizes of strips I already keep in my Scrap User’s System.
My piecing goes to the edge of the quilt so I cut my binding strips 2” for a double-fold binding that finishes at 1/4” so I don’t chop off the patchwork points at the edge.
And yes, there is Y2K fabric in here. Can you spot it?
I’ve recently finished #4 Lahinch, another tile floor inspiration that will release this fall.
And I just may have drawn up one or two more. I’m addicted to making quilts with simple units all from my scraps.
Tile Inspired!
Simple shapes create a stunning repeat of pattern and secondary designs – All from a photo taken of a vintage tile floor white traveling. Full color photos, Optional piecing methods, and directions to press for success!
Quilt Size: 80’’ X 80’’
And about that gift-away!
I’ll be drawing for 2 winners who will each receive an Abbeygate PDF pattern from me and a Crème de la Crème fabric roll from Cotton to Quilts.
And yes, they have wonderful rolls in other colors, too! Each roll contains 20 different fabrics 8” X 22”. Perfect for stash enhancing!
