Raggedy Ruth Designs is new to Quilters Warehouse but Ruth Grihalva is certainly not new to quilting and designing.  Ruth has been sewing since she was a girl. Her grandmother taught her quilting and when Ruth’s son was born she really got hooked on quilting.  Since then there has been no stopping her.  So with Raggedy Ruth Designs debut at Quilters Warehouse there are 32 patterns that run the gamut from simple, cute placemats to king size quilts.   The patterns are cleary written so a careful beginner should be able to complete any of the quilts. 

These placemats are as easy to make as they are cute.   Perfect for picnics.  Load the Take A Bite Out Of Summer placemats with napkins and plastic cutlery, then roll them up and pack them in the picnic basket.  These would make a great shower gift.

Do you have a Snips & Pin Catcher?  These things are sooooo handy.  Mine has taken up residence just to the right of my sewing machine and I don’t know what I’d do without it!

Pathway to the Stars is one of those quilts that looks more complicated than it is.  And with Ruth’s clear instructions and illustrations it should go together without a hitch.

This is Bear’s Paw Sampler.  Isn’t it pretty.  The colors in the example are really pretty, but wouldn’t it look good with blues & greys & greens? Made this way the quilt finishes at 60″ X 48″ – perfect for a throw.  There are also instructions for adding log cabin blocks around the entire quilt and then it will finish at 84″ X 72″.

These are just a few of the patterns by Raggedy Ruth Designs.  Check out the rest of them.  While you are there browse some other quilt patterns.  So many to see.

It’s hard to find a quilter that doesn’t like scrap quilts. We all have scraps and we all like to use them. And there’s just something about the way a scrap quilt looks. That ‘not all matchy-matchy but still goes together’ look. And, if by some strange happenstance you don’t have enough scraps, there’s nothing wrong with grabbing a whole lot of fat quarters – you’ll still get that scrappy look.

Bento Box from Brookshier Design Studio is a good quilt to start with.  Easy for beginners and quick, quick, quick for more experienced quilters.  This pattern is fat quarter friendly and is strip pieced.  Instructions for three sizes are included.

Any quick and easy scrap quilt is Baby Bricks.  There are two sizes.  You can make one for baby with soft pastels and then make a twin size with bright, bold colors for the big brother or sister. 

Scrap Assassin Returns will take a bit more work and a bit more time, but it will really use up your itty bitty scraps.  And the result is a really scrappy looking quilt.  There are three sizes: baby, lap and queen.  If you like this one, then check out Scrap Assassin Strikes Again which also uses little pieces and also comes in three sizes.

Well, all those large quilts should have reduced your scrap pile quite a bit. Just a little bit left?  Feedsacks is a pattern with instructions for seven little projects that will use up the rest of your scraps.  A few little quilts, a few little pillows . . .  all fun and scrappy.

Okay. Scrap pile is gone. Find a new quilt pattern & some new fabric and start fresh.

Yes, you read that right.  Not Quilt Patterns. Quiltlet Patterns.  Quiltlets are itty-bitty quilts.  They are not miniature quilts – those are made just like full size quilts, with several blocks and a pattern.  Quiltlets are just one block.  When you are finished with the top you can sandwich it with batting and backing, then quilt it and bind it.  That’s a quiltlet.  Or you can frame the top and hang it on your wall. You probably won’t need to purchase any new fabric (sorry!).   You should have everything you need in your scrap pile.

These all finish at 12″ square and are from Sew Unique Creations.  Blazing Star is made of 24 diamond pieces.  Collinsville Rose Star uses hexagons and triangles.  Wyoming Valley is probably the simplest of the three with nothing more complicated than half square triangles.

There are 8 more quiltlet patterns by Sew Unique Creations.  Make them all and make a display on one of the walls in your sewing room.  Or in any room.  Sew and Show!

This patriotic quilt, American Beauty, is made with paper foundation piecing, applique and embroidery.  The finished 51″ square wallhanging will be a tribute to our flag and a showcase of your varied sewing skills.

Patriotic Stars & Stripes comes with instructions for two sizes: 53 1/2″ X 70″  or  28 1/2″ X 36″.  Directions are included for both hand and machine applique.

If you want to make a patriotic quilt but don’t want to do any applique, try Stars & Stripes.  This quilt pattern uses flying geese and will measure 75″ X 95″.  Or you can add borders and make a queen or king size quilt.

Our favorite Sue is in a patriotic mood – Sunbonnet Sue Rallies ‘Round the Flag.  She has so many holiday dresses in this miniature quilt (14″ square) and she’s waving her flag in every block.  There are instructions included to make the little flags, or you can use miniature flag fabric.

The Wave is made with 6″ blocks, each with one curved seam.  Follow the simple instructions for the curved seams, add a few appliqued stars and you’ll have a stunning quilt.

Some of these patterns would look great in other colors and it will change the whole look and tone and theme of the quilt.  In the same way, you can, of course, take many other quilt patterns that weren’t designed with a patriotic theme in mind, and change the colors to create a patriotic quilt.   And save your red, white, and blue scraps.  They’ll come in handy for smaller projects to decorate your home for summer barbeques and picnics.

Summer Breeze from The Sweet Tea Girls is made with 2 1/2″ strips.  Looks good in blues and browns.  Wouldn’t it look great if you used Moda’s Soiree jelly roll?  Talk about summer!

Cherries Jubilee is made from one layer cake.  This quilt finishes at 53″ X 53″ and would be perfect on a picnic.  If you have never sewn curves here’s your chance to learn.  Curvy instructions included!

Now, how about some cool, refreshing watermelon? A log cabin block in just the right colors, add some seeds in just the right spots and you have a Watermelon Picnic.  Another perfect picnic blanket!

Picnic is over, now for a walk through the garden.  Gracie’s Garden Sampler will brighten up any wall.  You choose fusible applique or traditional – instructions are included for both.

Are you hooked on making flying geese blocks? Then here’s a few quilt patterns that you should like.

Geese in the Fields is made of flying geese blocks and large square blocks. How easy can it get? 13 fat quarters will make this 57″ X 87″ quilt. The flying geese “randomly” placed in the border add interest to this design.

The Flying Goose is a vertical row quilt that you can make in a day.  It will make a great wallhanging or a doll quilt.  Reverse the direction of the geese in one of the rows for a slightly different look.  The pattern features designer Tara Lynn Darr’s “no fear” piecing instructions that will make the flying geese units a breeze to make.

Wild Goose Chase Through the Cabin combines Flying Geese and Log Cabin blocks.  A variations that adds Courthouse Steps blocks is also included.

And, if you are completely addicted to flying geese, here is a book and ruler that you will find absolutely necessary!  Flying Geese and More has instructions for 150!!! flying geese blocks using the Flying Geese X 4 No Math Ruler.  Make flying geese in sizes from itty-bitty (.75″ X 1.5″) to very large (3.5″ X 7″). You’ll have flocks and flocks of geese before you know it.

Here’s a really stunning quilt with lots of flying geese, among other blocks.  This quilt graced the cover Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine.  Lady of 10,000 Lakes, finishing at 99″ square,  will be a showpiece.

This was just a sampling, there are many more quilt patterns with flying geese so browse away!