Daisy Daydream Quilt and Pattern

Meet Daisy Daydream, one of four new quilt patterns I created for my newest signature fabric collection, Songbird, with Island Batik, Lumin Fabrics.

This collection is so sweet and lovely in pink and purple with a touch of blue and white. I loved working with it to bring my designs to life.  Songbird is a gorgeous pink and purple collection featuring birds (perfect for fussy cutting!), flowers, and foliage designs.  This fabric should be in local quilt shops now.  If you don't see Songbird fabric and Curlicue Creations patterns in your local quilt shop, please ask for them.

The Daisy Daydream pattern has a lot of different elements to keep your stitching fresh and fun.  This quilt includes fusible applique, half square triangles, and strip piecing in a pretty medallion setting.

I used this cheery blue Island Batik blender fabric for the backing.  This blue is used as an accent color in the Songbird collection and coordinates beautifully as the backing fabric.

I enjoyed making all the different parts of this quilt and I hope you will, too.  My pattern walks you through each step with clear instructions and accompanying full color diagrams.

Daisy Daydream even looks cute folded up!

My favorite part of the quilt is the fusible applique ring of daisies in the center block. What do you love about the Daisy Daydream quilt?  What are you most looking forward to stitching? 

I used Hobbs Cotton Blend batting, Aurifil thread for piecing, and King Tut thread for quilting.  

I designed this quilt in EQ8.

I could see myself curling up under this quilt for a daydream of my own.  It's perfect for the crisp fall weather.

I also deviated from my usual binding fabric matching the border fabric and went with this deep blue from the Songbird collection.  It's the darkest fabric in the collection, a beautiful midnight color.

Lovely folds.  Mmmmm ~ this quilt is so dreamy!

Daisy Daydream ~ 42" x 51"

You can order the Daisy Daydream pattern directly from me through the Curlicue Creations Etsy shop.

To begin sewing right away, get the PDF instant download here: 

Daisy Daydream PDF Instant Download Pattern

If you prefer a paper pattern that arrives in your mailbox, visit this link:

Daisy Daydream Paper Pattern

And as always, if you sew one of my quilt patterns, please share a pic with me on Facebook or Instagram by tagging @curlicuecreations.  I would love to see your quilt!

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Jennifer Thomas

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EQ8 Drawing Foundation Paper Pieced Blocks Class Review

Hello everyone.  I wanted to let you know about the terrific online classes available now at ElectricQuilt.com. They are currently offering four online classes you can take right now:  Beginner, Next Steps, Master Skills, and Drawing Foundation Paper Pieced Blocks.  I've been designing my quilts with Electric Quilt software almost as long as I've been a quilter.  I just love playing with the blocks and coloring and recoloring until I get it just the way I like it.  I've designed a few FPP (foundation paper pieced) blocks with EQ in the past, but I didn't really enjoy the process.  I was excited to learn more.  

The class is taught by Jenny Novinsky.  It's divided up into short segments that you can pause, rewatch, and easily mark your place if you need to take a break.  I spent a few hours over two days taking the class.  The class includes a downloadable syllabus and photos to use for the drawing sessions.  The class teaches you how to edit an existing block, how to import images for tracing to draw a brand new block, how to evaluate the image for drawing, and how to draw tricky elements like curves. (see the coffee cup block, above).  One of the class blocks was a small coffee cup that I played with and turned into a tall coffee cup.  I used my signature fabric collection, Songbird, from Island Batik,Lumin Fabrics to color the block. I learned a lot of helpful tricks and tips that made drawing FPP blocks so much easier. 

I'm in the process of drawing a giraffe FPP block and also a witchy hat FPP block (tis the season!).  I'm playing with the idea of a giraffe wearing a witchy hat. What do you think?  I have so many new ideas from taking the class.  It's truly inspiring.  I would recommend taking the Drawing Foundation Paper Pieced Blocks if you want to learn more about the process, and if you already have reached a proficient drawing level in Electric Quilt.  If you're not that familiar with the basic tools, I would recommend taking the other three classes before diving into this one.  You can get a special price by bundling the first three classes, rather than purchasing separately.  Get a preview of all the Electric Quilt At Home online classes right here:  EQ At Home Classes

I hope you give them a try!

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Jennifer Thomas

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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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Feather and Flair Blog Hop ~ Firework Quilt

Welcome to my day on the Feather and Flair Blog Hop.  This is the quilt I designed and made for the hop, Firework.  

Feather and Flair is Connie Kresin Campbell's new signature collection with Island Batik Lumin Fabrics.  It should be in local shops now.  If you don't see it in your local quilt shop, don't be shy! ~ ask for it.

Look at how beautiful the fabrics in this collection are!  I was so excited to design a quilt with this fabric.  Thank you, Connie for asking me to be a part of your hop.  The designs on the fabrics are fabulous, too.  Some of the fabrics have peacocks on them!  If you haven't already visited Connie's blog, follow the link at the end of my post.  She is having a fabric and pattern giveaway in conjunction with the hop.  The quilts she made are inspiring, too.  I know you will want to try at least one of her new patterns.

I really wanted to take some pictures of Firework at the beach, but the weather did not cooperate.  Here is a photo of the finished top on my design wall.  You can see how vibrant the colors are.  I enjoyed using the light green for my neutral.  Sometimes it is fun to use a color as a neutral instead of black or white.

I used Hobbs Heirloom cotton for the batting.  I pieced with Aurifil and quilted with Superior King Tut.  This photo shows the binding in progress.  I often use binding that matches the outer border of my quilt, but this time I chose this blue and red/orange/pink fabric.  Do you like it as much as I do?

Firework Quilt

Quilt Stats:

Quilt Size:  37" x 37"

Fabric:  Feather and Flair Island Batik Lumin Fabrics

Batting:  Hobbs Heirloom Cotton

Piecing Thread:  Aurifil

Quilting Thread:  Superior King Tut

Iron:  Oliso

Needles:  Schmetz

Designed in EQ8

I want to thank Connie for inviting me to be a part of her hop.  Be sure to visit all the other quilters to see what they made with Feather and Flair.  Here's the list:

• Monday August 3rd - Freemotion by the River

• Tuesday August 4th - Needled Mom

• Wednesday August 5th - Songbird Designs

• Thursday August 6th - Curlicue Creations (you are here)

• Friday August 7th - Freemotion by the River

Mark your calendars, the Songbird Blog Hop is coming up soon!  August 10 through 19th.  Join me then for more fabric and pattern giveaways and lots of quilty inspiration.

Be creative ~ Sew something beautiful today,

Jennifer Thomas

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Balcony Bouquet Quilt Kit and Pattern in Connecting Threads

Connecting Threads has patterns and kits for my Balcony Bouquet quilt in their new beautiful fabric collection, Tailor's Archive.  It looks so pretty in these soft colors.

This quilt finishes at 65" x 82".  It features fusible applique, pieced blocks, and an attractive on-point setting.

The kit includes the beautiful soft gray blues and sage greens of the Tailor's Archive collection, shown above.  This palette gives me a peaceful feeling.  Do you feel it, too?  Imagine the restful sleep under a Balcony Bouquet quilt made with this fabric.  Yesssss....

Order the Balcony Bouquet kit here:  Balcony Bouquet Quilt Kit

Order the Balcony Bouquet pattern here:  Balcony Bouquet Pattern

If you make a Balcony Bouquet quilt, I would love to see it!  Please tag me with a picture of your quilt @curlicuecreations on Facebook or Instagram.

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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