April

Every spring brings an amazing variety of flowers. Tulips, daffodils, jonquils, Gerber daisies, and multi-hued pansies brighten the garden. The instructions are written for fusing, but you may adapt this pattern for machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. The quilt pictured on the cover was made with Hoffman Bali Hand-dyed Watercolor fabrics, style #1895.

42" x 42" (or, create your own bouquet of any size!) $14.00

Badge of Pride

This patriotic design was inspired by the unique style of American tattooists of the twentieth century. Badge of Pride is the second in a series of Americana-themed quilts by Quilted Ink. Instructions are for fusing, but the pieces may be machine appliquéd or hand appliquéd if desired. An actual sized pattern is enclosed.

Designed by Lydia Albers

52" x 64" $14.00

Bluebonnets

If only they were this big in real life! You can have beautiful bluebonnets all year. Batiks or hand-dyed fabrics will work very well. Instructions are for fusing but the appliqué pieces may also be machine appliquéd or hand appliquéd. Actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging necessary.

36" x 48" $16.00

Clown School

Here they come! Happy little clown fish will brighten a room and make you smile. The appliqué pieces are fused but you may adapt this pattern for machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. An actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging is necessary.

46" x 56 1/2" $16.00

Cold Feet, Warm Hearts

This happy little baby gets lots of love. An adorable wall hanging or a perfect gift for baby. The appliqué pieces are fused but you may machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. Actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging necessary.

50” x 56” $12.00

Flying Old Glory

Inspired by the unique style of American tattooists of the early twentieth century. Designed by Lydia Albers, Flying Old Glory is the first in a series of tattoo-inspired quilts by Quilted Ink. Measuring 46 1/2” x 54 1/2”, this quilt is the perfect size for a wall hanging or a lap quilt for a special person who loves to show their patriotism. The appliqué pieces may be fused, machine appliquéd or hand appliquéd. Instructions are written for fusing with satin-stitched (zigzag) edges, which were done with black thread. An actual sized pattern is enclosed.

$14.00

Follow Me

Graceful sea turtles glide through the water, swimming past colorful coral and vegetation along the way. Don’t you wish you could follow them? The appliqué pieces are fused but you may adapt this pattern for machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. An actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging is necessary.

40” x 50” $14.00

Georgetown Poppies

Cheerful poppies brighten the spring landscape and they’ll be just as cheerful in your home. The appliqué pieces are fused but you may machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. Actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging necessary.

20" x 30" $10.00

Grand Gerber

Hang it over your bed, make it for a child, drape it across your sofa. This bright gerber daisy will be a cheerful reminder of spring. Make yours peachy-coral like the photo, or shades of yellow, orange, pink or lavender. It’s surprisingly quick to make. The appliqué pieces are fused but you may machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. An actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging is necessary.

57 ½ “x 57 ½" $16.00

Iris

Three sizes included: 35” x 53” , 8” x 10” and postcard (4” x 6”)

Irises have been an old-fashioned favorite of gardeners for a long time. Many people fondly remember their grandmother’s irises and how beautiful they looked every spring. They come in so many lovely colors, so choose a combination that pleases you, or make it just like the cover. The appliqué pieces are fused but you may machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. Actual sized patterns are enclosed.

$14.00

Koi

Colorful koi make a lovely wall hanging, or perhaps you’d like to place them in the center of a larger quilt for your bed. Koi come in many colors, so feel free to substitute your own color choices for your quilt. You may arrange them any way you please, or just like the quilt on the cover. The appliqué pieces may be fused, machine appliquéd or hand appliquéd. The instructions are written for fusing. A non-stick appliqué pressing sheet is very helpful for this technique. An actual sized pattern is enclosed.

40" x 68" $15.00

Ladies In Red

Five little ladybugs dressed in red. They’re cute as…well, a bug. The appliqué pieces are fused but you may adapt this pattern for machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. An actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging is necessary.

39 1/2" x 39 1/2" $10.00

Pansy

Pansies come in so many wonderful colors. Make it shades of blue, purple, yellow, or orange—pick your favorite. Batiks or hand-dyed fabrics are perfect for this wall hanging. Pattern includes full-sized drawing. No enlarging is necessary.

26 1/2" x 38 1/2" $14.00

Poinsettia

Wouldn’t you love to hang this dramatic poinsettia over your fireplace? The appliqué pieces are fused but you may machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. An actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging is necessary.

36" x 48" $16.00

Poppy

Make your poppy red like the cover, or make it orange, pink, yellow, or peach. Just substitute your color preferences for the ones listed. Batiks or hand-dyed fabrics will work very well. The appliqué pieces are fused but you may machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. Actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging necessary.

36" x 48" $16.00

Standing Room Only

These chilly little feathered friends will warm your heart. Batiks or hand-dyed fabrics will work very well. The appliqué pieces are fused but you may machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. Actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging necessary.

59” x 79” $16.00

Sue's Cactus

It’s hard to believe that these delicate, colorful blossoms spring from such a tough-looking cactus. The blooms don’t last long in nature, but they can last all year in your home. This quilt is based on a photograph taken by Sue Bowen and was used with her permission. The appliqué pieces are fused but you may adapt this pattern for machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. An actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging is necessary.

34" x 44" $14.00

Swim Party

These happy sea creatures are having a party. Dive in—the water’s fine! The appliqué pieces are fused but you may adapt this pattern for machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. Actual sized patterns are enclosed. No enlarging is necessary.

37" x 49" $16.00

The Toad (formerly known as Prince)

A face only a mother toad could love! Let him hop into your home and he’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time you look into his eyes. The appliqué pieces are fused but you may machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. Actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging necessary.

36" x 48" $16.00

Tucker

What a proud rooster he is! Let Tucker strut into your home where he can perch on the wall, a table or over the back of a chair. He’s beautiful in rich jewel tones, or shades of cobalt blue. The appliqué pieces may be fused, machine appliquéd or hand appliquéd. The instructions are written for fusing. A non-stick appliqué pressing sheet is very helpful for this technique. An actual sized pattern is enclosed so no enlarging is necessary.

58 1/2" x 58 1/2" $15.00

Two Flamingos

This quilt can be made as a wall hanging (finishes at black border, 42” x 62”) or you may add an outer border to make a twin-size quilt (66” x 86”). Batiks or hand-dyed fabrics will work very well. The appliqué pieces are fused but you may machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. Actual sized pattern is enclosed. No enlarging necessary.

$16.00

Four Simple Squares, Version 2.0

Have fun with large prints! This quilt uses the repeat of the fabric to create the designs in the blocks. Each four-patch block is made from four identical squares of the fabric, and, because the pieces are squares, you can arrange each four-patch in four different ways and choose your favorite before you sew it together.

Two sizes:

Quilt without sashing (73” x 85” - shown with orange border )

Quilt with sashing and cornerstones (60” x 74” – shown at bottom with black sashing)

$9.00

Four Simple Squares, Version 3.0

What fun! You can make matching sets of squares that will create kaleidoscope effects out of simple four-patches—and each set of matching squares can be arranged four different ways! The “snowball” corners make the four-patches look like octagons or circles. It’s so easy!

84” x 92” or 64" x 70"

$9.00

Just Zip It!

So easy that a beginner can make it but satisfying for even the most experienced quilter. An effective way to showcase fabrics you love by blending one into the next using simple checkerboard “zippers.” Imagine it in a collection of your favorite batiks or hand-dyed fabrics, black and white prints with a bright color between, thirties reproduction fabrics, or even a selection of florals that blend into each other.

58” x 84” $8.00

Mood Rings

Around and around it goes! It couldn’t be much easier! Choose your own color scheme or use the colors shown on the cover. An assortment of black and white prints combined with bright rings would be contemporary and fun. Or how about a collection of florals ranging from lightest to darkest, combined with colorful rings?

74 ½” x 85 ½” $8.00

Overflowing

Whether you choose flowers, frogs or fire trucks, any large prints will make this quilt interesting. Easy to sew—no mitered corners. Floating shapes drift across the quilt, blending one “border” into the next. Extra yardage has been allowed to cut shapes from fabric.

84" x 92" $8.00

Strip Around the World

No mitered corners! Amaze your friends. Wait until you see how easy it is to sew. Choose any size from a crib, throw, double or queen/king. Just add “Rounds” to make the size you need. A fun way to create a beautiful colorwash look.

$8.00

Zip Around The World

Easy to piece! Select five focus fabrics that will blend or contrast and connect them with pieced checkerboard “zippers.” Try five shades of the same color, or even black and white prints combined with a bright solid. The quilt in the photo has five blended batiks. Thirties reproductions would be fun, too.

69" x 75" $8.00

Other Goodies...

Wonky Houses

Variety is the key to the success of this quilt! Use fat quarters and add some of your bright scraps to make it interesting. Easy paper piecing. Full-sized paper patterns are included.

Wonky Wonderland

What a happy quilt! It’s the perfect size (62” x 63”) to throw over a sofa or the back of a chair, or even to use as a holiday table cover. Maybe you know a special child who would love to receive this quilt. The paper-foundation pieced blocks are surprisingly easy to make. Each section is labeled to help you with correct fabric placement. Full-sized paper patterns are included.

$16.00

 Show Shopper

You’ll want one for every outfit. Wear this handy 4 3/4” x 7 3/4” “wallet” around your neck when you go to quilt shows or guild meetings. You’ll be able to wear your name badge in style. It has two pockets in front, one for your name badge and one for anything else. In the back is another pocket for a pen and a cell phone. A flap opens in the back to reveal a more secure place to put your cash, credit cards, sunglasses or your lipstick.

$8.00