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.

Have you seen the new quilt from American Jane?  Now And Later is a pattern that includes instructions for a baby quilt that finishes at 42″ x 62″ and a twin size quilt for an older sibling or for “later”.  This is the newest pattern by Sandy Klop.  If you like this one, you are in luck!  American Jane has lots more patterns!

Here’s another one made with just lots of squares.  Granny Square finishes at 57″ square.   This one is easier than it looks.  It’ll go together easily with strip piecing.

Not enough time for a Trip Around The World? Then try Day Trip Quilt.  Choose your favorite color scheme and start sewing.  Blocks are 20″ and are pieced with 2 1/2″ strips.  You’ll make a stunning queen size quilt before you know it.

Several more patterns have a square as the main piece, but Sandy has designed several applique patterns.

Birds and Boughs has a simple, classic look.  Six pieced blocks border a center applique potted tree with two birds.   Hearts, vines, boughs, flowers and birds make up the top and bottom border.  Instructions are in color.

All Nature Sings Quilt has a more mod / modern look. This is a bright, fun, colorful quilt that seems to shout Spring! Finishes at 50″ square. 

Folk Art Christmas is a vibrant, colorful quilt that can be your first step in holiday decorating.  A perfect wall hanging (55″ x 57″) to welcome family and friends into your home for the holidays.

This was just a sampling – check out all the rest of American Jane  quilt patterns.  Then check out rhe rest of the quilt patterns at Quilters Warehouse.

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.

Currently at Quilters Warehouse the designs of The Wooden Bear are being featured.  The talent behind the company is Kelly Mueller, who comes from a long line of artistic, creative folks.  Her patterns are fun and easy.  Kelly has several themed patterns that can be made and displayed as a group.  The newest is the Woodland Group . . . Moose, Bear & Mallards.

These are all table toppers that measure 24″ x 24″ when finished. Each includes instructions for a matching pillow and for a small project.  Make each table topper and put one on each of the end or occassional tables in your family room.  Make each of the pillows and scatter them on the couch and chairs.  Make the mini-hangings and group together on a wall.  And you have a “Woodland” makeover!

Country Santa is part of the “Country” group that also includes a Country Angel and a Country Snowman.   Each of these patterns includes instructions for a 20″ x 25″ wall hanging, a 14″ x 20″ pillow, and a decorative towel.  Kelly also gives you tips on how to give these projects an extra touch of country.

The Hanging Witch has a few friends . . . a Hanging Scarecrow, Santa, Snowman, and Bunny.   These all finish at 22″ x 30″ and would look great just hanging around your house.

The Patriotic group has several critters each surrounded by stars and waving a flag.

And, of course, we can’t forget the Straddling series of patterns . . . several different characters each holding a little something.  These are all adorable wall hangings.

The Wooden Bear Patternlets all give you a basic pattern and an idea for a quick and easy project. Then you can take that basic pattern and let your imagination take you where it will from there!  A lot of the patternlets are seasonal and they are all cute.

Wow, that was a lot and it’s not even everything that the Wooden Bear has to offer!  Check out the rest and if you have any time left browse other quilt patterns too.