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!

The tulips in our gardens will be blooming soon.  If you just can’t wait, here are a few quilt patterns that feature tulips.

Tulips Spring from MH Designs is constructed with paper foundation piecing.  Full detailed instructions make this pattern easy enough for beginners.  A practice sheet is even included.  Wall hanging finishes at 11″ x18″ and will brighten any room.

Celebrate Spring with Tulip Table Runner by Liz Roehr of Pals 4 Ever, featuring bouquets of delicate two-toned tulips.  Choose your favorite method… fusible machine applique or hand applique.

Cheryl Haynas of Prairiegrove Peddler designed Tulips In Bloom, a collection of patterns covered in tulips.  Includes instructions for two quilts (55″ square and 31″ square), two table runners (one just a bit longer than the other) and two pillows (13″ and 18″). 

Pieces of Spring is a bright, colorful 44″ square quilt with log cabin piecing surrounding four applique blocks. One of the blocks features a watering can filled with tulips, the other blocks have a butterfly, a birdhouse and a basketful of cute, cuddly kitties. The large blocks are bordered by smaller applique blocks.  Make the entire quilt or you can make the center blocks each as a separate projects.  This quilt just shouts Spring!

Have you ever seen 9-patch blocks look this spectacular.  Appliqued tulips really dress up these blocks.  Aunt Maggie’s Tulips is shown here in 30′s reproduction fabrics, or you can use pastels or pull out your scraps. 

So many pretty tulip projects…. you can almost hear the blooms opening!

Sue Pritt’s quilt patterns are beautiful shops along a tree lined street.  They make you want to go inside and see what’s on sale.  Complete with overflowing flower pots and period street lamps how can you not want to go window shopping?!

Sweet Season Quilts

The designs look complicated but they really are not.  Paper piecing makes for straight lines and sharp corners.  Fusible applique adds the extra touches.  And traditional piecing pulls it all together.  Sue’s patterns are very clear, with simple step by step instructions and they include full size templates and applique patterns.  Diagrams and tips provide additional help.

These are from the Painted Lady Series…

The Quilt Shop has quilt blocks on the window shades and on the door.  Do you see the kitty in the window…. seems quilters and kitties go together.

After shopping you can stop in for some refreshments at the Bakery & Cafe.  There’s a table for two on the balcony. And a bright cardinal sits at the top of the shop.   

You will also find a Flower Shop and a Boutique in this series.

The individual patterns in this group measure 16″ x 34″ and can be made to stand alone or to be grouped together.

Another group, the Shop Ladies Series, has several more shops.  There are ten in all. 

Sweet Season Quilts

Measuring 10″ x 22″ each of these patterns can stand alone as a wall hanging.   Or you can make as many as you want and put them together for an entire street scene.

So start shopping…. I mean quilting!

Enough of this dreary winter!  It has to end soon (doesn’t it?).  Feel Spring coming closer by getting ready for it.  These patterns will help you get your home looking like Spring.

This Welcome Spring wallhanging will brighten your entryway.  The flowers bloom from half-square triangles, squares and rectangles. 

Spring, Book 1 in the Table Topper Series has a different pattern for each month of Spring:  Shamrocks for March, Tulips for April and Blooms for May.

Ode To Spring is a cheerful sampler with flowers, birds, bees and bunnies.   This is a perfect learning project as many different methods are used in the construction of this quilt.  Foundation piecing,  two kinds of applique, simple embroidery…. all equal fun!

Three cute little chicks announce Spring Is Here!  Aren’t they adorable?!  Measuring 25 x 15, this quilt will go together very quickly and you can use the chicks for other projects too.

This bright Poppy will liven up any room.  Finishing at 24″ x 24″ it is paper pieced so it’s guaranteed to come out just right.  If orange doesn’t fit your color scheme make it red, or yellow or any color you want. 

Tulips In Bloom is made quickly with simple piecing. If you use 5″ charm squares it’ll go together even faster.   Pictured here in soft faded colors but it’ll look great in bright cheery colors too.  Are you a beginner quilter?  This is the perfect pattern for you.  Experienced? It’ll go together faster than you can say Spring is almost here!

Chase the winter blues away…. grab your favorite fabrics and a quilt pattern and start getting ready for Spring.

First, a reminder…. Don’t forget to go to QuiltersWarehouse on Facebook on Friday for the Facebook First Friday coupon code.  The code will be valid for all U.S. customers until Sunday night.  Don’t miss it!

Now for the new bags…

Annie’s Bag Purse Pattern is another winning design from Purse-O-Nalities of Palm Harbor.  It’s so cute!  The pattern has lots of options.  The handle can be a standard two strap or a new one strap version.  The sides can be cinched in to make the bag look a little smaller and a little bit cuter with bows.  You can add a pocket flap, a zipper pocket and customize the interior.   Choose one fabric for the entire bag or dress it up with a few of your favorites.   Make it your way! 

Cruzer & Little Cruzer is a convertible bag that you can use in a variety of ways.   It makes a great gym bag, diaper bag, beach bag, overnight bag, or even a purse.   The straps are adjustable and convert from a backpack to a shoulder bag.  Lots of pockets, both inside and out, help keep everything organized and handy.  Choose your size… big or little… or both!

Girly To Go Purse Pattern is from Tiger Lily Press and is aptly named – it’s so “girly” looking!  Isn’t that all over ruffly trim pretty?   With a little tassle hanging from the front flap and handle bottoms that look like bows, you can’t get much girlier.  You get to choose from two styles. 

That’s just three new patterns, but there are a gazillion more purse patterns to browse.   So, first head over to QuiltersWarehouse on Facebook for your coupon code, and then browse the patterns

With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays you may have missed these new bag patterns that became available the last several weeks.   Now that all your sewing for gifts is finished you may want to take some time to make something just for you.  And we all love bags and purses, don’t we?!

Jennifer’s Bag is the basic hobo bag only better!  It’s still a casual, comfy bag to carry.  It still holds lots of stuff.  It’s still great for everyday.  But now you won’t lose all your stuff at the bottom of the bag.  This designs boasts four finished exterior pockets.  Plus interior compartments that you can adjust to the size and number that you want.  You’ll be so organized.  You’ll know right where to find everything.

Nicki’s Bag has two roomy side pockets and a softly gathered look so you get pretty and practical all in one.  The plentiful interior pockets are totally customizable.  And the construction is just a bit different so you’ll learn something new!

You’ll have fun choosing fabrics for this Sweet and Simple Purse-O-Nality.  You can let those trim pieces blend in with the rest as they do the work of gentle shaping the bag or pick something to really contrast and stand out.  There are two pockets on the back and two more inside.

Kiki’s Bag has lots of options.  You can choose the style of handle:  a standard two handle design or a single shoulder strap.  You can choose either two or four outside pockets. And you can customize the interior compartments.

All of these bags are by Purse-O-Nalities so there are clear instructions with lots of easy, time-saving techniques.  So make something just for you, have fun doing it and learn something new.  Enjoy!

You can check out the rest of their Purse-O-Nalities patterns and then browse the quilt patterns so you’ll have something else to make when your purse is finished!

And don’t forget about Thimbleberries 2010.  There are only a couple days left to sign up!  Don’t miss it!