Lynn Majidimehr became interested in art at a very young age.  As an artist who does not limit herself to quilts but works with many other mediums, she designs patterns that are non-traditional. 

Sunflower Garden has the look of picture tiles or modern art.   Put together with raw edge applique and some machine embroidery, Lynn will guide you through the process of making this quilt without the worries of 1/4″ seams.

 

 

Reversible placemats, called Let’s Eat, have a place setting on one side and basic shapes on the other side.  Constructed with raw edge applique and piecing these finish at 11.5″ x 17″.

Swirling Stars is aptly named.  This quilt seems to be in constant motion.  You have the option of turning the center block in line with the others to give a more traditional look and less motion.

 

 

Create Heavenly Hearts and learn new techniques with each block: weaving, creating fabric with fabric and thread scraps, crazy patch, and embroidery. After the quilt is pieced embellishments are added.  Grab you pinks and reds and start having fun.

Never done foundation piecing?  Get your feet wet with Wild Waves.  You’ll find out how easy it really is to make a complicated looking design.  The bold fabrics make this quilt look pretty wild but you can tame it with soft pastels for a completely different look.

Not your average quilts, are they?  Browse through all of LAM Designs patterns.  After you’ve had a taste of the unusual then you can browse the rest of the quilt patterns available… for traditonal patterns, or for more out of the ordinary ones.

Attending International Quilt Market is always a highlight of the season. Having the opportunity to speak with pattern designers, seeing what they have new, and the chance to renew friendships with those in the industry.

Again for the Spring 2010 Market, I have taken photographs of the pattern designers booths who we represent online. You can see these photos by selecting the tab “Quilt Market Photos” at the top of the page. Additionally, if you see something in the photo that you would like to shop for, just select the designers name under the photo to see their complete product catalog.

Friendship Designs is the creation of Sue Shipman and Sue Keck.  Friends, with lots of creativity between them, they design quilts that are anything but ordinary.  Many of their patterns feature beautiful, realistic looking flowers.  Some of the patterns are funny and whimsical.  Almost all of them will have you looking twice.

These Swaying Sunflowers just cannot be contained. . . they are blowing in the wind and out of the borders.   The pattern for this 18″ x 44″ tablerunner includes full size applique artwork.  Easy to follow instructions will help you with the pillow-turn technique.

Outside The Box is the perfect pattern for a favorite fabric that you don’t want to cut too small, but would rather show off in larger pieces.  An easy quilt in two sizes: 34″ x 48″ and 60″x 80″.

 

 

Even Witches need a Night Out!  These colorful “ladies” seem to have taken up line dancing to relieve the stress of being so witchy.

 

 

I wonder if the witches ran into these ladies who are doing the Snowshoe Shuffle?  Brightened with a colorful pieced border, this wall hanging finishes at 19 1/2″ x 23 1/2″.

 

 

 

Have you got That Lovin’ Feline?  The sight of these two kitties snuggling under a bright parasol will make any cat lover smile.  Look at their tails… isn’t that sweet?!

 

 

 

This Tender Tulip is an example of the realistic flowers you’ll find in Friendship Desingns patterns.   Hanging a grouping of these sure would look pretty.

 

 

Columbine flowers are the subject of Picture Perfect.  Easy to follow instructions and full size applique artwork will ensure you success with this wall hanging. Instructions include hand and fusible applique methods.

Check out the rest of Sue and Sue’s patterns.  Then if you still have some coffee in your cup and some time on your hands, check out all the other quilt patterns at Quilters Warehouse.

Whether you prefer needle turn applique or machine applique, whether you are new to applique or an old hand at it,  Angela Lawrence has a pattern for you. 

 Glamour Girl Applique Quilt Pattern is a good pattern if you are new to applique.  A purse and a hat are appliqued  amidst the curved blocks so it’s just a little bit to get you started.  Templates for the curved blocks are also included in the pattern.  Change the colors to red, black and white, use red for the hat and this would make a perfect gift for a Red Hat Society friend!

Another quick, relatively easy one to try is Daisy Chain Applique Quilt Pattern.  Choose a wild, colorful stripe fabric and pair it with a solid (or tone on tone).  A vine of appliqued daisies finishes things off!

Are you ready for something a bit more challenging?  A Bowl Full Of Posies will provide you with lots of applique practice.  Have fun pulling different fabrics for all the pretty flowers.

Late Summer Bouquet Applique Quilt Pattern is a medallion style wall hanging that is overflowing with beautiful dimensional appliqued flowers.  If you don’t already know how, you will learn to make ruched flowers.  Impress yourself with this piece of art.

If you are a person who is partial to paisley then this Perfectly Paisley Pattern is probably perfect for you!

 Browse the rest of the patterns available from Applique After Hours and you will find a Christmas pattern, more paisley patterns, teapots, butterflies, and more!  Applique Away!

Caron Carlson of Valley Quilt Studio offers quilt patterns with multiple settings and multiple sizes.  Color layouts are provided to help you with construction.   Patterns for the “confident beginner” are easy enough to make and yet still provide design opportunities and interest for a more experienced quilter.  Are you a beginner but not confident?  You can be!  Just a step at a time gets it done!

One Block Wonder is made with four fabrics, only one block and endless settings.  You’ll be amazed at all the different looks you can achieve.  Instructions are included for two sizes… 80″ x 100″ and 53″ x 73″.   You’ll also get fabric selection tips and full color layout charts.

Shooting Starz is easier than it looks.  That complicated looking border is really part of the blocks.  Easy piecy as they say in quilt land.  You will need to be organized with this one but, still, easy!  All these lovely stars will finish the quilt at 69″ x 87″.

Stars Over The Prairie is the perfect patterns to showcase a favorite fabric that you don’t want to cut too small.  Use it for the large square alternating blocks, and repeat it in the border if you like!  Pull the colors from that fabric for your stars. A nice solid - or tone on tone that reads solid – for the “block surrounds” will give a sense of motion.   Instructions are included for both a Twin size (58″ x 81″) Queen (82″ x 106″).

So choose one (or more!) and build a quilt along with some confidence!  Happy quilting!

Sue Pritt has designed a couple series of unique wallhangings that can also be combined to make larger quilts.    The Painted Lady series includes four different shops housed in Victorian style buildings.  The detailed architecture and beautiful colors make for eye-catching wallhangings. 

The Boutique is one of four in the Painted Lady series.  You can almost imagine standing in the shade of the tree as you window shop.  And before you move along to the next shop you admire the overflowing flowerpots.

Next stop, The Quilt Shop.  Another tree, more flowers, a cute sign and a flying geese banner blowing in the wind.  Makes you want to head inside, doesn’t it?

All four of the Painted Lady patterns finish at 16″ x 34″ with borders.  Or make all four with out the borders, put them together for a bit of Main Street.

The Shop Lady patterns finish at 10″ x 22″ with borders, or 6″ x 18″ without borders.   Each patterns includes a store front with a striped awning and an upstairs window.  Flowers are blooming and the tree is ready to shade the shoppers.

The Sweet Pea Toy Shop has a rocking horse, a teddy bear and a sand castle.  As with the other patterns, paper piecing, traditional piecing and fusible applique are used to make this wall hanging.

How much is that doggie in the window?  How convenient – a fire hydrant for doggie’s first walk!  Animal Krakers Pet Shop also has a cat and a parrot looking for a new home. 

There are several more shops so check out all the patterns that Sweet Season Quilts has to offer.