Three of the newest patterns at Quilters Warehouse take a step away from traditional and add a touch of whimsy.

Sound Waves is from the Back to Bargello series by Karen Gibbs of the Quilt Studio.  Karen’s bargello method is simple and her easy to follow instructions will make you an expert in no time.  Turn on your favorite music while you sew and watch it come to life.

Whales & Pails  is the perfect quilt to take to the beach.  Or spread it out on the grass after a swim in the pool.  This will be a favorite with the kids and one they’ll attach to lots of happy summer memories.  You can have so much fun changing things around. . . make a different sail for each boat . . . make fussy cuts or use different fun patterned fabrics for the pails.  Yes, I know whales are really blueish or grey, but use some poetic license and make them any color you want – or a different color for each one!  Go ahead.  Create a memory.

Wind Catcher is made from one single shape cut from two fabrics and laid out in different ways.  My personal favorite it the one with the dark border all the way around.  Hmmmm, I wonder what a small quilt made with several of these blocks would look like?  The pattern includes three sizes: Placemats: 15″ X 17 1/2″; Tabletoppers: 22 1/2″ X 26″ and 29″ X 33 1/2″.   Just two fabrics, let’s see.  Fourth of July: Red & White with blue stars.  Spring: Dark Green & a light floral.  Christmas, Fall, Winter, Summer.  This’ll be a pattern that gets used and used and used.

Enjoy these fun patterns or check out some traditional ones. . . so many quilt patterns, so little time.

Designs to Share with You has many quilt patterns with a variety of difficulty.  You’ll find plenty of patterns that are quick and easy.  But you will also find a selection of more challenging designs.   Puzzle Pieces is the newest pattern.

These Puzzle Pieces table runners will add a splash of contemporary design and color to any room.  One easy block, but your color choices and layout will really change the look and make for lots of fun.

 A Handful of Runners is set of 5 different patterns that are easy enough for a beginner, but with lots of variety and room to play with the fabric choices.  You’ll be able to showcase your favorite florals with these table runners.

Star Flowers will offer just a little more challenge.  Start with the table topper (35″ X 35″). Then move on to the lap sized quilt (53″ X 73″).  There are suggestions for three different bed sizes included with the pattern.

Now for a real challenge.  But what a pay off!  The Tree of Life is a beautiful wall hanging with a stained glass look.  There are instructions for hand work if you want to try that, but don’t let that scare you away! There are also instructions for machine work.

Cherry Blossoms will offer some more challenge. You will learn some new techniques (or get a chance to practice if you know them already!) and what a display you will have when you are finished!

IF you have any time left after checking out Designs to Share with You, browse the rest of the quilt patterns at Quilters Warehouse.

In some places the earliest flowers are beginning to show their beautiful faces.  If they aren’t showing up in your garden, or if you want them indoors find a quilt pattern with your favorites.

The sunny blossoms of Daffidil Dreams will surely brighten your day and any wall that you choose to hang in on.  The instructions include both hand and machine applique methods for the daffodils and the leaves and stems.

How about a tea party to celebrate Spring’s arrival.  Adorable kitty teapots sit with a vase of daffodils in China Kit Tea Party. 

Holiday Table Runners has Tulips for Spring.  And when you complete the Tulips you can get a head start on the other seasons.  These would make great gifts, wouldn’t they?

Wow! A whole field of tulips!  Dutch Tulips pairs Tulip blocks with Dutchman’s Puzzle blocks to make this beautiful arrangement.

Time for a walk . . . you can stroll down Primrose Lane.  There’s quite a lot of variety in this quilt.  You certainly won’t get bored making this one and you might even learn something new!

Spring Is Wild is a collections of Spring Flowers:  Phlox, Verbena, Violet, Primrose, & Morning Glory.  These flowers bloom with needle-turned dimensional applique, embroidery and fabric paint.  Scatter the finished blocks through a quilt and you’ll have an entire garden of beautiful Spring flowers.

Haven’t showcased your favorite flower?  Browse through all the quilt patterns and you will surely find something that strikes your fancy.

Sampler Quilts are a great way to learn to make different blocks and to learn different techniques. And once you are finished, you will have made a quilt that is fascinating to look at and study.  One of the new items this week among the quilt patterns at QuiltersWarehouse is a sampler.

The Let’s Go Sampler has several pieced blocks, a generous sampling of  applique and a few different row pieces. 

Charm Sampler uses a variety of techniques including English paper piecing, applique, embroidery and machine piecing.  It finishes at 19 X 37 and the instructions are written so that a beginner should have no trouble with this quilt.

If If you enjoy embroidery, Indigo Wildflower Sampler is the one for you.  There are several intricate pieced blocks surrounding 6 different bunches of embroidered wildflowers.  In spite of the name, this would look great in other colos, too.  It’d look great in all reds and white.  Or how about Chartreuse Wildflowers?

Are you feeling patriotic? Liberty Star is a great Red, White, and Blue sampler. You can make the nine block version as shown or the alternate 5 block version which leaves 4 blocks open for embroidery. Your choice. Or make one of each!

You need to be careful with Pinwheel Sampler so it doesn’t make you dizzy.  Pinwheels everywhere and if that’s not enough, there is pinwheel sashing!  This quilt will brighten up any room.

This was just a sampling of the samplers available, so sample your favorites and get sewing!

Do you have tons of scraps?  Here’s a few patterns to help you control the overflow.

Scrappy Pinwheel will really show off your colorful scraps.  The pinwheels and pieced border are perfect for scraps. And it’s a small wall quilt, 19″ X 23″, so every bit of it can be made from scraps . . . it won’t take much for the inner border or for the binding.  You won’t want to stop at just one.

Scrappy Heart is shown in pastels but wouldn’t this look great with all different red hearts?  Who doesn’t have 9 different pieces of red in their scrap stash?  Or, if making as a gift for a friend, the hearts could all be their favorite color. Instructions included for fusible or machine applique – your choice.

 Oh My Stars, even the background is scrappy.  All different shades of gold – makes you feel like you did a great job!  Or, make blue stars.  Or make the background all scrappy blue for night-time and use your whites & cremes for the stars.

Potholder Potpourri is six different patterns for potholders.  You can use up a wide variety of scraps with these.  A quick finish will give you a sense of accomplishment, that bolstering feeling of fulfilled creativity, you’ll see your scrap pile diminish and you’ll have little gifts to keep on hand.

 All these patterns are from just one designer . . . Just My Imagination.  Browse QuiltersWarehouse and you will find so many more quilt patterns for scrappy quilts

The Log Cabin Block is a traditional block that many quilters learn early in their quilting journey.  A Log Cabin quilt is an excellent place for a beginner to start.  Easy strip piecing brings quick gratification for the new quilter and builds confidence.  But don’t be fooled.  There are many variations in the Log Cabin block that will bring results that will astound you.  It can also be used as just a part of a quilt, to accent or compliment other blocks.

Irish Cabin is a perfect example.  An Irish Chain is combined with a Log Cabin.   It’s a quick and easy quilt that is strip pieced.  The pattern is for a queen or king sized quilt but there are guidelines included so you can vary the size and make a smaller version if you like.

Color Bridge pairs the Log Cabin with the Bear Paw.  Two fairly easy blocks that, when arranged just right look quite stunning.  The designer, Elisa Wilson of Elisa’s Backporch Designs, suggests batiks for this pattern.  This quilt finishes at 66″ square.  Would it look great hanging in your den or family room?  Or thrown across the back of your couch?

Flowers In My Cabin combines the Log Cabin block with applique.  The applique can be done by hand or by machine.  

Log Cabin blocks masquerade as flowers in Log Cabin Rose.  This cute little quilt will finish in no time at all.  It might be fun to make several each with different colored flowers.

Browse through the quilt patterns at Quilters Warehouse and see how many Log Cabin variations you can find.  Select your favorite and start building!