Songbird Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello!  Welcome to the first day of the Songbird blog hop!  Thanks for stopping by.  Songbird is my new signature fabric collection with Island Batik, Lumin Fabrics, designed by Jerry Khiev.

Disclaimer:  The fabric used to make these quilts was given to me by Island Batik Lumin Fabrics.

The Songbird collection is a beautiful array of pink, purple, and blue fabric. Designs include birds, flowers, and foliage.  It is simply gorgeous and has something for everyone.  The combinations are endless.  I love it.  I hope you do, too. The Songbird fabric collection and accompanying patterns should be arriving in local quilt shops now.

I made four new quilts and patterns to accompany the Songbird fabric line.  Here are my quilts:

Cultivated

The Cultivated quilt is the largest quilt in the group.  It finishes at 86" x 98" and includes many different design elements, combining fusible applique blocks with pieced blocks, and also has an attractive pieced border.  You will not get bored making the same thing over and over with this project.  Patterns are available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy Shop as a PDF instant download or a paper copy via US Mail.

Daisy Daydream

Daisy Daydream is a small project finishing at 42" x 51", perfect for a throw quilt or to jazz up an empty wall space.  This medallion style quilt also features a number of different designs to keep it interesting and fun to sew.  The center daisy block is made with easy fusible applique.  HST's and strip piecing are also part of this project.  Patterns are available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy Shop as a PDF instant download or a paper copy via US Mail.

Garland

If you are looking for a quick to piece project that uses the entire Songbird collection (10" precut stack friendly!) Garland is the quilt for you.  Finishing at 56" x 73", Garland would be a nice gift for a child or comfy throw quilt to snuggle under on chilly nights.  Patterns are available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy Shop as a PDF instant download or a paper copy via US Mail.

The Wishing Star

This quilt was so much fun to design and stitch!  The Wishing Star features large and small sawtooth stars, arranged in a pleasing manner.  This square quilt finishes at 65" x 65".  Patterns are available in the Curlicue Creations Etsy Shop as a PDF instant download or a paper copy via US Mail.

In conjunction with the Songbird blog hop, I am giving away a complete 20 piece fat quarter bundle of Songbird, along with a print copy of one of my new patterns (winner's choice).  To enter, please sign up for my newsletter at the bottom of this post, or follow me on Facebook or Instagram.  You will receive one entry for each.  Please comment how you follow me in your entry and let me know which pattern you would like to receive if you are selected as the lucky one.  Open to USA residents only, due to shipping costs.  Please be sure you leave me a way to contact you as well.

Thank you so much for visiting today. The Songbird blog hop runs from today through August 19th.  I can't wait to see what everyone made for the hop.  It's going to be so much fun and full of quilty inspiration.  Here's the list so you can visit all the blogs during the hop:

August 10:  Curlicue Creations (you are here)

August 11:  Freemotion by the River

August 12:  Lisa's Quilting Passion

August 13:  Songbird Designs

August 14:  Sew Cute and Quirky

August 15:  Textile Time Travels

August 16:  The Darling Dogwood

August 17:  Quilted Delights

August 18:  Heard it through the Quilt Vine

August 19:  Pamela Quilts

 Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today,

Jennifer Thomas

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Foxface Quilt and Pattern ~ New!

This is the Foxface quilt, my newest pattern.  It's featured in the Island Batik catalog.  This pattern is available in my Etsy shop and in select quilt shops across the USA.  I used Island Batik's new Honeycomb fabric collection to make this quilt.  Island Batik provided the fabric for this project.

The Foxface blocks are pieced and soooo adorable!  If you are following me on social media, you've probably seen snippets of the Foxface quilt all week.

Four Foxface blocks together make this fun unit.  The Foxfaces are sewn in three different color combinations.

The Foxface quilt finishes at 43" x 55".

I quilted Foxface in an allover loopy meander.

You can see the hot pink backing fabric, and the binding in this photo.

Foxface

Quilt Stats:

Finished Quilt Size:  43" x 55"

Fabric:  Honeycomb by Island Batik

Batting:  Hobbs

Thread:  Aurifil

Needles:  Schmetz

Designed in EQ8

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Click here for the Foxface PDF Instant Download Pattern

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If you sew a Foxface quilt, please share a pic with me on Instagram @curlicuecreations.  I would love to see it!

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Jennifer Thomas

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Quilty Box Mini November

 So, you've been thinking about trying Quilty Box, but aren't quite ready for the big box.  Did you know they also offer a Quilty Box Mini?  This is a smaller size monthly subscription.  Here's what is in November's Quilty Box mini:

 A 5" charm pack of the Me and You fabric collecion.  Also included is the same booklet about this month's featured designer, Latifah Saafir.  The booklet has an interview, a pattern, and a few other monthly features.  It's like a mini quilt magazine, filled with inspiration and ideas.  You can see a quilt pattern tucked behind the charm pack, too.  

And a lovely green spool of Aurifil thread.  This would be perfect to finish up those last minute Christmas gifts.  Let's get sewing!

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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!

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Jennifer Thomas

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New Quilt Books in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of August 30, 2017

Quilting Shortcuts

Quilting Shortcuts is a quilt pattern book featuring traditional quilts by Maggie Malone. This book is filled with beautiful quilting projects for every occasion. 

This book is softcover, used, in fair condition. The back cover of the book has some ink stains. You can see this slight wear in my photos. 167 pages. Copyright 1986.

This book is packed with all the valuable information you'll ever need to make each quilted item, adding that special touch here and there. Patterns, full color and black and white photos, diagrams, and detailed instructions are included to help you sew the many projects in this book. Also included are chapters on Color Selection, and Introduction, Tools of the Trade, Fabric Selection, Quilt Size, Estimating Yardage, Pattern Drafting, and more to get you started in the right direction.

Learning to Quilt ~ A Beginner's Guide

Learning to Quilt, A Beginner's Guide is a quilt pattern book featuring a variety of traditional 
quilt blocks arranged into a sampler style quilt. This book is filled with beautiful quilting projects for every occasion. 

This book is softcover, used, in fair condition. The inside cover of the book has a name and number written lightly in ink pen. You can see this in photo 10. 73 pages. Copyright 1990.

This book is packed with all the valuable information you'll ever need to make each quilted item, adding that special touch here and there. Patterns, full color and black and white photos, diagrams, and detailed instructions are included to help you sew the many traditional quilt blocks in this book. Also included are sections on General Instructions, and Introduction, a handy index, and more to get you started in the right direction.

Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day

Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day is a quilt pattern book featuring the well loved traditional Sunbonnet Sue quilt blocks. This book is filled with beautiful quilting projects for every occasion. 

This book is softcover, used, in good condition. 48 pages. Copyright 1992.

This book is packed with all the valuable information you'll ever need to make each quilted item, adding that special touch here and there. Patterns, full color and black and white photos, diagrams, and detailed instructions are included to help you sew the traditional quilt blocks in this book. Also included are sections such as History, From the Author, Fabric and Supplies, Yardage and Cutting Charts, Finishing the Quilt, a handy Index, and more to get you started in the right direction.

10 20 30 Minutes to Quilt

10 20 30 Minutes to Quilt is a quilt pattern book featuring the well loved author and television sewing celebrity, Nancy Zieman. This book is filled with beautiful quilting projects for every occasion. 

This book is softcover, used, in very good condition. 144 pages. Copyright 2000.

This book is packed with all the valuable information you'll ever need to make each quilted item, adding that special touch here and there. Patterns, full color photos and diagrams, and detailed instructions are included to help you sew the quilt projects in this book. Also included are sections such as Quilting Essentials, Playful Patchwork, Fleece Quilts, Quick Quilts from Creative Cloth, Quick Fusible Bias Quilting, Create a Keepsake, Crazy Quilting, Gifts to Go, Machine Quilting, Resources, and more to get you started in the right direction.

Quiltmaker Magazine November/December 1995

Quiltmaker Magazine, the November/December 1995 issue. This magazine features 21 Designs for a Quilted Christmas, How to Mail Your Quilts Safely, Quick and Easy Kids Quilt, and more.

This fabulous issue of Quiltmaker magazine is in used, but good condition. The cover has a small split at the upper seam, but is still intact (see photo 10). 52 pages of great ideas for quilting.

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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!

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Jennifer Thomas

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of May 30, 2017

McCall's Quilting Magazine, October 2001 Issue

McCall's Quilting Magazine, the October 2001 issue. This magazine features 16 Autumn Classics, Apple Treats for Your Table, Create Our Cozy Cottage Step-By-Step Instructions, and more.

This fabulous issue of McCall's Quilting magazine is in used, but good condition. Some wear along the spine, but all pages are intact. 82 pages of great ideas for quilting.

Heartstring Quilts Book

Heartstring Quilts is an outstanding quilting book, and part of the Quilts Made Easy book collection. This book is filled with techniques and tips regarding all aspects of quilting, plus eleven easy patterns to sew.

This book is softcover, in good condition. Color photos throughout. 48 pages. Vintage 1996.

This book includes a Workshop chapter, plus patterns to make Country Hearts, Puppy Love, Fans for Rachel, Hearts and Flowers I, Patchwork Hearts, Hearts and Flowers II, Ohio Star with Houses, Stenciled Crib Quilt, Tucked Muslin Pillow, Checkered Hearts, and Heart's Desire. There is a lot of in depth information accompanied by helpful, full color, step by step photos.

New items added weekly!

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