Supernova Quilt

 Today I'm showing the Supernova quilt.  This quilt features an explosion of color radiating from the center of the quilt.  The blocks all feature simple rotary cutting and straight pieced seaming.

Quilt Stats:

Quilt Size:  58" x 58"

Block Size:  12" x 12"

Fabric:  Scraps from my stash, mostly batiks

Batting:  The Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut, by Superior

 Block One:  These four blocks create the light eminating from the center of the quilt.

 Block Two:  These colorful blocks surround the center Block Ones.  Notice how all the pieces are triangles.  I adore triangles!

 Block Three:  These four blocks are in the corners of the quilt.  I love the dark intesity of the colors in Block Three.  This block pulls the eye into the center if you look at it for a few minutes.  To me, this version has a folded, 3D look to it.

 I used one of my favorite go-to quilting designs for the Supernova quilt, a loopy meander.  This allows the piecing and color placement of the quilt to be the star of the show, rather than competing with the quilting for attention.

The Supernova quilt pattern is available for purchase in the Curlicue Creations shop now.  Get yours today.  Click here to purchase:  Supernova Quilt Pattern.  

If you sew a Supernova Quilt, please share a photo.  I would love to see it!

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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Purple Passion Quilt

 Today I'm showing the Purple Passion quilt.  This quilt features curvy paper pieced blocks with a matching border of squares and triangles.

Quilt Stats:

Quilt Size:  82-1/2" x 94-1/2"

Block Size:  12" x 12"

Fabric: Tonga Batiks and Pop, by Timeless Treasures
Batting:  Warm 100, by the Warm Company
Thread:  King Tut, by Superior

These are the beautiful fabrics used in the Purple Passion quilt. The quilt top features four purple batiks and one charcoal fabric.  The second from the bottom is the backing fabric.

The Purple Passion block features paper foundation pieced curved sections alternating with the charcoal fabric.

In this photo you can see the border.  The border echoes the curved block design with pieced squares and triangles in the same color sequence.  You can also see the swirl quilting design.  I only quilted over the charcoal fabric, using a matching thread.

Here is a photo of the Purple Passion quilt on my bed.  It fits well!  I have a King sized bed.  This would drape over the sides nicely on a Queen size, too.

The Purple Passion quilt and pattern are featured in the new issue of Modern Quilts Unlimited, Issue 21.  It begins on page 14.  This should be available at your local quilt shops now, or you can order either a digital or print copy online here:  MQU Issue 21

If you sew a Purple Passion quilt, please share a photo.  I would love to see it!

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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Pioneer Rose Quilt

Today I'm showing the Pioneer Rose quilt.  This heirloom style quilt features the beautiful Pioneer Rose applique block, set on point, and paired with the unique Curved Chain Block.

Quilt Stats:

Quilt Size:  61" x 61"

Block Size:  12" x 12"

Fabric:  Liberty Gathering, by Primitive Gatherings, for Moda

Batting:  Warm 100, by the Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut, by Superior

 The Curved Crossing block in navy blues, white, and beige gives this quilt a strong visual impact.  The curves add a little spice to an otherwise ordinary block.  

 The Pioneer Rose applique block is also a crossing design.  

I used the fusible applique method for my blocks, but these could be sewn using any applique method you desire.  This photo shows the block before zigzagging around the patches.

 I used matching thread, except for the beige leaves.  I used the navy thread on the beige leaves to help them stand out against the light background.

I echo quilted around the applique patches and did a simple loopy meander over the balance of the quilt to finish it off.

 The Pioneer Rose quilt is a cover girl!  It is currently gracing the cover of the September/October 2017 issue of Love of Quilting magazine, available at your local quilt shop now.  If you sew a Pioneer Rose quilt, please share a photo.  I would love to see it!

Be creative ~ Sew something today!

Jennifer Thomas

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Quadrille Quilt

Today I'm showing the Quadrille quilt.  This quilt features big, 16" blocks, and a gorgeously bright, modern fabric palette.

Quilt Stats:

Quilt Size:  78-3/8" x 101"

Block Size:  16" x 16'

Fabric:  Spectrum by V & Co. for Moda

Batting:  Warm 100 by the Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut by Superior

  

This is Block A.  It has a fun 3D look to it, due to the color value placement of the fabrics.  

The Spectrum fabric collection lends a playful, geometric look to this design.

Block B really showcases the turquoise blue triangle fabric.  It looks almost like a cut gemstone, set in the center of the block.

Block C is just a different color version of Block B.  The cutting and piecing is all the same, it's just a little bit toned down to complement the other two blocks in the quilt.

The blocks are set on point, and finished with side and corner triangles that match Block C's coloring.  A simple double border of pink and gray completes the look of the Quadrille quilt.  

If you would like to sew your own Quadrille quilt, the pattern is available in the new Modern Quilts Unlimited, issue #20, available at your local quilt shop today.  You can also order a copy online, here:  Modern Quilts Unlimited, Issue 20. 

 If you sew a Quadrille quilt, or any of my other patterns, please send me a photo.  I would love to see it!

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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Flowerfall Quilt

Today I'm showing the Flowerfall Quilt.  This quilt features two blocks, an applique floral block, and a pieced four patch chain block.  The Flowerfall quilt has the look of a straight setting, but is actually sewn together on point.

Quilt Stats:  

Size:  60" x 72"

Block Size:  8-1/2"

Fabric:  Sunday Drive, by Pat Sloan, for Moda

Batting:  Warm 100, by the Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut, by Superior

This is the Four Patch Chain Block.  These are really simple and fun to sew.  The color choices could easily be changed to match your decor.  

This is the Floral Applique block.  Eight small flowers swirl around a larger center flower in equally spaced curvy stems.  I used the fusible applique method, but feel free to use whatever applique method you prefer for equally beautiful results.

This photo was taken during the quilting process.  I simply outline quilted around the floral patches and then filled in the balance of the quilt with a loopy meander pattern.

The Flowerfall quilt and pattern appear in the July/August 2017 issue of Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting magazine.  Look for it at your local quilt shop today, or order a copy online here:  Love of Quilting.

If you sew a Flowerfall quilt, please send me a photo.  I would love to see it!

Be creative ~ sew something today.

Jennifer Thomas

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Remember Me Quilt

 Today I'm featuring the "Remember Me" quilt.  This quilt and pattern appear in the October/November 2016 issue of Quilter's Newsletter Magazine.

Quilt Stats:

Size:  85-5/8" x 99-3/4"

Block Size:  10"

Fabric:  Welcome Fall, by Deb Strain, for Moda

Batting:  Warm & White, by The Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut, by Superior

 Just in case you haven't heard, this is sadly the very last issue of Quilter's Newsletter.  It is such a bittersweet feeling for me.  This is the first and last pattern I've had published in Quilter's Newsletter, I doubt I would have begun quilting without it.  This magazine is what inspired me to learn to quilt. My Mother taught me to sew, but Quilter's Newsletter taught me to quilt.  Quilter's Newsletter stretched my imagination; showed me there are no limits to what you can create with needle and thread.  Thank you, Quilter's Newsletter for launching me on this life's journey, filling my head with dreams of color and texture.  I feel blessed to have shared in a small piece of your legacy.

"Autumn, when every falling leaf is a flower"

Sew something lovely today,

Jennifer S. Thomas

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Eternity Quilt

Today I'm showing my Eternity Quilt.  This quilt and pattern appears in the new September/October 2016 issue of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine.

This quilt is mainly sewn with regular piecing, but the corners of the blocks are paper foundation pieced.

Quilt Stats:

Size:  78" x 100-1/2"

Block Size:  16"

Fabric:  The Potting Shed, by Holly Taylor for Moda

Batting:  Warm and White, by The Warm Company

Thread:  Signet Ring, by King Tut, for Superior Threads

The big 16" blocks were a fun change for me.  I like the way it looks on my bed.  The Potting Shed fabrics have beautiful, delicate details.  I really loved the flowers and hummingbirds in this fabric collection.

 Here is a full shot of the finished quilt.  I quilted it in an allover swirl, one of my favorite go-to design elements.

The Eternity quilt is in the September/October 2016 issue of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine.  It should be available at your local quilt shop soon, or you can order a digital copy here:  Love of Quilting September/October 2016.  If you only want to make the Eternity quilt, the pattern can be purchased here:  Eternity Quilt Pattern.

If you sew a quilt from one of my patterns, please share a pic.  I would love to see it!

Have a wonderful day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Cotton Club Quilt

 Introducing my Cotton Club quilt.  The pattern for this quilt is available in the new issue of Quilter's World magazine, Autumn 2016.

This issue is filled with lots of gorgeous Fall projects - Yum!

Quilt Stats:

Size:  84" x 96"

Block Size:  12"

Fabric:  Tonga Batiks Salsa by Timeless Treasures

Batting:  Warm and White by the Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut by Superior

The quilt top is made from one block in two different color variations,  This block...

...and this block.  I made my quilt in Fall colors, for the Autumn issue, but it would look lovely in any number of color schemes.  Just remember to keep the color values the same to achieve a pleasing design.

I quilted this in a simple loopy meander all-over design with a nice blendy gray thread by Superior, King Tut - my favorite thread for quilting.

This photo shows the complete quilt top, and gives you a nice sense of how the design makes your eyes move across the quilt.  

 The Cotton Club quilt is in the Autumn 2016 issue of Quilter's World magazine.   This issue should be available in your local quilt shop soon, or you can purchase a digital issue online from Quilter's World here:  Quilter's World Autumn 2016 Digital Issue.

If you do sew a quilt from one of my patterns, please share a pic.  I would love to see it!

Have a wonderful day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Something Good!

 Look at this gorgeous spool of King Tut quilting thread in the breathtaking De Nile color.  I love Superior Threads!

I'll be quilting with this new batting by The Warm Company.  I'm really excited to try it.  100 percent cotton with 100 percent cotton scrim.  All natural - no glues, no dyes, all cotton, grown in the U.S.A.  Let me tell you, when I opened the package, the most wonderful, natural smell floated through my studio.  So comforting ~ I can't wait to start quilting.

I'll leave you with this picture of Beetle, the runt of the litter, but also the most independent.  What a sweet baby!  Four weeks old.

Have a wonderful day,

Jennifer Schifano Thomas