Quilts and Thoughts…

margaret | March 4, 2010

My Starburst pattern is a continuous line stitching pattern for a block. Size is 6.5″ x 5.8″.

You can pick it up at my pattern website:  www.patterns2quilt.com.

Category: Free patterns, General, Patterns | No Comments »
Tags: Free patterns, free stitching block patten

margaret | January 8, 2010

This free stitching block called, Lovebird Cottage might look sweet stitched into a block of your Valentine’s Day quilt. It should be an easy block design to follow. It is a continuous line pattern with no overlapping lines;  if you look at it closely I think you’ll find it to be a simple block to complete.

The size is 7″ x 6.2″.

If you would like the free pattern it is located on my patterns website: www.patterns2quilt.com.

I also added the free (full length of 120″) pattern for “Sprinkles”. www.patterns2quilt.com

Category: General | No Comments »
Tags: Free patterns, free stitching block patten

margaret | January 3, 2010

This is another of the free print and tape pantographs that I offer from time to time. The size on the page is 9″ x 4″ and all you need to do is to print the page and match the ends of the lines, tape them together and you’re ready to stitch.

This one is in response to a request for a simple baby stitching design that even a beginner could work up with no problems.

The free pattern is located on my pattern website: www.patterns2quilt.com.

Category: Free patterns, Patterns | No Comments »
Tags: free pantograph, Free patterns, pantograph

margaret | December 16, 2009

I know your haven’t even gotten all your gifts purchased yet, but it isn’t too early to think of the happy new year celebration.

I think it might be fun on New Year’s Eve about 8pm to turn the clock forward to midnight and celebrate the New Year with your children. Play games, eat snacks and celebrate!

To help with the celebration, I’ve drawn up some 2010 glasses in three sizes and a party hat (both are free). Print them on card stock.

Cut out the hat and overlap it in the back and tape the overlap. Punch a small hole in the two circles and insert ribbon to keep the hats on your heads. Don’t forget to make enough for all of you.

Cut out the glasses and the center area and try them on. There are three sizes, so I hope one of them fits!

The free patterns are located at www.patterns2quilt.com.

Category: General | No Comments »
Tags: Free patterns

margaret | December 2, 2009

I’ve decided to separate my portrait and pictorial work from my quilt patterns and I’ve just gone live with the new pattern website, www.patterns2quilt.com. It isn’t totally complete, but new websites take time. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to visit.

I also gave a make over to the portrait website, www.chiseledincloth.com. The make over isn’t complete either; as time permits I’ll get it completed.

These websites keep getting in the way of the fun BOM I’m designing. It is a six month, queen size BOM. I’m writing the instructions and soon it will be off to the testers.

Category: Current projects, General, Patterns | No Comments »
Tags: applique patterns, Free patterns, website visit

margaret | November 27, 2009

Remember stringing popcorn and making ornaments for the Christmas tree when you were young? Or, helping your children or grandchildren make ornaments? I’ve thought of those times and designed an easy way to make those colorful round balls that hang from the branches and I wanted to share it with you. I have two different designs, but basically the same directions.

You can print the 8 1/2 x 11 page onto card stock and have the children (or you) color them and add glitter or sequins or whatever will make the sparkle. Or, you can work with them with fabric. I’ve given directions on the page for working with fabric or paper. Just hang a ribbon on them and let them dangle from the tree branches.

Think of how proud they will be by making their own ornaments. Save them from year to year to remember the fun you had putting them together.

If you want the ornament files, just visit my pattern website.

Category: Free patterns, Patterns | No Comments »
Tags: Free patterns

margaret | July 20, 2009

Here is another of my continuous line stitching blocks that will fit inside a six-inch block.

This pattern could be used on a longarm machine, sewing machine, or for hand quilting.

This continuous stitching block measures 5.5” x 5.5” just the size to fit into a 6”x 6” block. I have included centering lines to help with positioning.

For size 8.25” x 8.25”, print and enlarge it at 150%, or size 3.5” x 3.5”, print and reduce it at 63%.

Click HERE to my free patterns site for the free pattern:

Category: Free patterns, Patterns | No Comments »
Tags: Free patterns

margaret | June 18, 2009

You might enjoy this continuous line-stitching pattern that will fit inside a six-inch block. This pattern is named, Hearts ’n Stars and is from my Americana collection of 15 patriotic themed continuous line-stitching patterns.

Hearts ’n Stars, as well as all 15 of the patterns in the collection, are ideal for quilters using a sewing machine for quilting. Of course, this pattern could certainly be used on a longarm machine or for hand quilting.

This continuous stitching line block measures 5.5” x 5.5” just the size to fit into a 6”x 6” block. I have included centering lines to help with positioning. (more…)

Category: Free patterns, Patterns | 4 Comments »
Tags: Free patterns