Monday Madness – anything goes!  An eclectic selection of patterns & projects . . .

Appliqued Bibs are made from one terry layer and one layer of cotton or flannel. Choose from velcro closures or snaps. There are 20 different applique designs and two different size bibs: infant and toddler. You’ll use this pattern over and over.

Little Houses On A Hillside is a lap sized quilt. Made with an original block on a background of a half square triangle to represent the hillside.

This Morning Star wall-hanging will add a touch of Spring to your home year ’round.  The flowers are made of wool and embellished with beads.

The Take-It-All Tote will hold EVERYTHING!  It measures 30″ x 20″ and has three different motifs from which to choose for the center square.  The other side of the bag has a variation of the motif.  Best of all, the pattern is all rotary cut with NO templates.

Do you take your iron to class or retreats?  This Hot Iron Carrier / Ironing Mat does double duty and is easy to make.  It’s so handy to not have to wait for your iron to cool before you pack it up.

9-Patch On The Go is a quilt-as-you-go project.  You’ll be piecing and quilting both at the same time.  When you top is finished it really is finished! Just add binding.   14″ x 16″ placemats have a matching 26″ x 26″ table topper.

Take those special T-Shirts that are really loved by your teenaged child or grandchild but never worn anymore and make a quilt that is filled with memories. You’ll need a dozen T-shirts and some of your stash. T-Shirt Memory Quilt finishes at 58″ x 74″.

These are just a few of the many and varied quilt patterns to be found at Quilters Warehouse.

Monday Madness – anything goes!  An eclectic selection of patterns & projects . . . .

If you want a striking, dramatic quilt you just might find one (or a dozen!) in Black & White Quilts by Kay M. Capps Cross.   Whether you are a beginner, an old pro, or somewhere in the middle, this book will have a project for you.  There are 12 designs and along with the instructions there are tips for adding a little extra sprakle.

Hot Pot Kitchen Set has instructions for flannel chenille “hot stuff”.   Give your kitchen a lift with new colorful coasters, pot holders and hot pad.  These are great for gifts too.  A little bonus: purchase of the pattern also entitles you to make 2 dozen items a year to sell at craft fairs.

This stained glass  Hummingbird by Edna Trunt will hold still long enough for you to enjoy his beauty.  Finishes at 22″ x 20″.

Berries And Cream is a classic red & white quilt inspired by French Enamelware.  Finishing at 92″ it has a collection of red prints paired with muslim.

A traditional feathered star has been stretched to make this quilt perfect for your bed.  North By North by Vicky Lawrence has instructions for piecing in quarter sections for easier construction.
 

Use your scraps to make these Quilted Coins.  Little coin purses (3″ x 3.5″) close with velcro.  Perfect for little gifts.  If you’re giving someone a quilt wouldn’t it be fun to use the leftovers so they have this little piece of the quilt to carry around with them?

Crimson Rambler can’t help but catch your eye.  Bright prints are used for pineapple blocks that are made with perfect points and NO paper piecing!  Two options are given for the border – flowers or flying geese.

An eclectic selection of patterns

Cuddly soft playful pets made with Minky fabric. These are the latest Hankie Blankie Pets . . . a frog, bunny & duck. Easy to make and helpful hints are included for stitching on Minky.

An easy rectangle block is all that’s needed to make this Gathering of Hearts.  Use florals for a soft, water color look.   For a totally different look try bright, bold fabrics.

Sand Dollars from Bloom Creek has no blocks to piece or match. Borders and appliqued sand dollars make this beautiful quilt. Instructions are easy to follow and even a beginner should have success with this project.

Would you believe this quilt is made with just one block repeated with different fabrics?!  Block Of Many Colors I is great for using up your scraps.   There are several sizes included in the pattern.  And if you like this pattern there are two more like it.

The Angel Patrol will watch over you because they know that “Some days are tougher than others”.   Isn’t that the truth?!

You’ll find so many uses for Busy Bag!  Big enough (9.5″x11″x10″) for all your sewing stuff, use it for shopping trips, for a diaper bag or a beach bag.  Choose your favorite panel fabric and make this bag “yours”.  Or finally give your orphan blocks a home.

Sewing rooms are magical . . . did you know you can make a Fruit Cake from Layer Cakes?!  Try that in your kitchen!  Large half square triangles surrounded by praire points really showcase a fabric line.  A beginner could easily make this twin size quilt.

More Monday Madness . . . an eclectic selection of projects.

Charming Trio – The Baby Collection includes a baby quilt (40.5″ x 43.5), Pillows (16″ x 16″), and a Baby Bag (17″ x 20″).   Make one or all for a shower gift or new baby gift.

Vintage Christmas is a pattern for a redwork table runner with three snowflakes and embroidered ornaments by Indygo Junction.

Have some fun with Pinwheel Sampler.  There are directions for 10 different pinwheel blocks.  You can make them all or just pick a few of your favorites.  Use every color of the rainbow, or make a two or three color quilt.  Make the background dark and the pinwheels light.  There are lots of ways to vary the look of this quilt.

Use your own metal cookie cutters to make these adorable Cookie Cutter Pincushions.  Constrution directions are included, as are lots of embellishment ideas.  This must be the second best way to use cookie cutters!  Perfect for gifts.

Lone Pine Christmas is a 40.5″ x 44″ wall hanging.  Simple hour glass blocks surround a triangular log cabin block.  This quilt by Raggedy Ruth Designs will go together quickly.

The Cosmo, by Indygo Junction, is a retro inspired bag.  The pattern includes a interior divider and optional pockets.   You can make this casual looking to go with jeans or change the fabric and dress it up to go to work.

Isn’t this quilt adorable.  Perfect for hanging in a little girl’s room (I wouldn’t mind having it in my room!).  Mistress Mary waters her beautiful flowers as a cat watches and a bird flutters nearby. A full size pattern and freezer paper templates are included in this and all the other Nursery Rhyme Series patterns.

More Monday Madness . . .  an eclectic selection of projects.

Use these itty-bitty purses to give a gift of Mad Money or a gift card. Tuck a bit of jewelry or a lip gloss inside. Use as party favors for a little girl’s birthday party or for a wedding shower. Have fun with these and embellish to your heart’s content.

Brickwork is the prettiest brick I’ve seen in a long while.  Instructions are included for queen, twin and crib sized quilts.   The crib sized quilt is a “quilt-as-you-go” project.

These Pick-A-Pocket organizers come in two sizes: 20″ x 40″ and 20″ x 46″.  So many uses . . . . sewing room, home office, kids room.

Quilt Study has instructions are for 10 different miniature quilt blocks measuring 1.5″ square.  Layouts are shown for three different sizes of finished collages.

The City Bag is a big enough (11″ x 17″) purse to carry everything you need.  It has a whole lot of pockets.  This bag would also work well as a small diaper bag. Instructions include Lazy Girl’s ‘No Fear’ zipper technique.

Pattern and all fabrics needed to make this Penquin Chorus Line wall hanging are included.  All you’ll need is batting and backing.

Do you have a layer cake that you’ve been holding on to, looking for just the right recipe? Cherries Jubilee might be the one. Instructions are included for How To Sew Curves.

There are so many quilt patterns at Quilters Warehouse that you could spend hours browsing and still not see them all.  Hopefully you saw something new here today.

Welcome back to Monday Madness – Anything Goes! An eclectic selection of projects . . .

Luminosity will look best with lots of different fabrics so here’s your chance to pare down that scrap pile.  Made with alternating rows of Drunkard’s Path and Half Square Triangles, it looks fun and easy to make.

The kids will love this and love you for making it! All you need is 6 yards of fabric, PVC pipe and crutch tips.   Buy muslin and have the kids paint it.  Use a wild west type print.  Be creative!  Once you have the fabric sewn the Terrific Teepee sets up in seconds and stores easily when not in use.

Pitterpatter is a quick to put together quilt.  Comes in three sizes that will fit the baby in the family, the grade schooler and the teen. 

Grace finishes at 30″ square and will brighten up any room.  Perfect for a guest bedroom when you can’t have fresh flowers.  Lots of flowers and leaves that look hard but with easy to follow applique instructions you’ll put this wallhanging together without a hitch.

Town Purse is perfect for everyday use with .  Big enough to carry everything you need (14″ X 8.5″) but not so big that you feel like you are hauling luggage around.  Lazy Girl’s trademark “No-Fear” zipper instructions are included.  And you get a bonus goodie! Wonder what it is?!

Pumpkin Party has full size pattern pieces and step-by-step instructions to make whimsical placemats, table runners and table toppers.  Get ready to party!

Hope you saw something new this week!