Designer Profile, Designers' Showcase, DS Black Cat Creations (CA), Patterns, Purses, Quilt Patterns 
No Comments Claudia Atchison, A Black Cat Creations Designer
Claudia has been sewing nearly all her life. She was making her own clothes by the age of 12, so I wonder how old she was when she actually took her first stitch!
Claudia’s patterns aren’t just for quilts. She has several purse and bag patterns. 
I hate to pick favorites, but isn’t this just the cutest?!?! Texture Magic gives those flowers some texture and makes them pop. You’ll love carrying this Lizzie bag around.
Here’s a great idea. The Quick Change Bag pattern is for a reversible bag with a separate lining. Pull out the lining, reverse the bag, replace the lining. Ready to go!
And Claudia’s patterns aren’t just for cotton. Her “Yard” patterns are table runners of beautiful flowers. They are designed for wool, which gives a beautiful three dimensional quality to the finished piece.
Hand embroidery and beading create additional interest on A Yard of Roses. This quilt measures 10″ x 36″ when finished.
But, never fear, Claudia DOES have quilt patterns too. And not boring, same old same old patterns. Her quilt patterns are not each like the other. Some of them are bold and graphic.
Sunflower Farm is a good example. The design is striking, yet fairly easy to construct. Four basic blocks and some simple applique… before you know it you’ll be snuggling under this quilt dreaming of Spring.
Ramblin’ Rose is another one of the bold, graphic designs and I’m excited to be making it over the next couple weeks…. I’ll share progress with you.
And then there are the beautiful, gently graceful quilts, such as Morning Star. 
Flowers in varying shades of purple flow across an ever so subtle pieced background. Before adding the beads to embellish the flowers it might be fun to do a little free motion quilting on the flowers and leaves.
So there’s a peek at a bit of what Claudia Atchison is all about. Be sure to check back with us over the next two weeks. We’ll be posting an interview with Claudia and some pictures of where she creates, there will be progess on Ramblin’ Rose to report, we’ll look at some more patterns, and of course a giveaway!
