The Village Star Quilt

 The Village Star quilt is featured in the new Annie's book, Quilting for the Home.

The on-point setting gives it a unique look.

 This quilt is sewn with two similar blocks.  This one, with the orange crossing lines, 

 And this one with the green crossing lines.

 I used Island Batik fabrics to sew my quilt.  See the pretty backing fabric?  It coordinates perfectly with the top.

 I used the Warm Company's Warm and Natural Cotton Batting and did straight line quilting on a diagonal out from the center of the quilt.

 I used the same green fabric as the outer border for the binding.  

 This pretty folded view shows off the fabrics and quilting.

 The Village Star quilt posing beautifully in Annie's professional photo shoot.

Village Star

Quilt Stats:

Finished Quilt Size:  56" x 56"

Finished Block Size:  12" x 12"

Fabrics:  Island Batik

Batting:  Warm and Natural by the Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut Superior Threads

The Village Star quilt and pattern are available in Annie's new Quilting for the Home project book, along with 10 other fun to make quilts and accessories for your home.  Order your copy here:  Quilting for the Home  If you sew a Village Star quilt, please send me a photo.  I would love to see your quilt!

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Uphill Downhill Quilt

 Introducing...the Uphill Downhill quilt!

 This quilt was made with Island Batik's new Paisley Park fabric collection.  These fabrics were generously provided to me by Island Batik for this project.  Thank you so much!

 This quilt features two crossing blocks with lots of flying geese units.

 The second block has slightly different construction and showcases the purple and white fabrics.

 It's backed in another beautiful blue Island Batik fabric.  Swoon!

 I used Warm and Natural cotton batting by the Warm Company.  It always quilts beautifully and makes for a cuddly warm quilt.

 I quilted with Superior Threads King Tut in Wisteria Lane.

 This quilt looks ready for a crisp Spring evening on the front porch.

 I feel so lucky to be an Island Batik Ambassador and get to sew with these color drenched fabrics every day.  I love, love, love Island Batik fabrics!

 The simple straight line quilting diagonally out from the center is a great accent for this crossing block design.

 I used the same purple fabric as the outer border for my binding.

 This is an intermediate level quilt pattern.  If you've been making beginner quilts for a while and are looking for something a bit more challenging, this may be a good fit for you.

 The Uphill Downhill quilt is waiting for me tonight.  I hope I can get a little relaxation time with this quilt and watch Jeopardy!  That record breaking contestant made it over $1,000,000 last night!  Did you see it?

 The Uphill Downhill Quilt

Quilt Stats:

Finished Quilt Size:  66" x 66"

Block Size:  12" x 12"

Fabric:  Paisley Park by Island Batik

Batting:  Warm and Natural by the Warm Company

Thread:  Wisteria Lane, King Tut by Superior Threads

The pattern for the Uphill Downhill quilt is in the new Summer 2019 issue of Quilter's World  magazine, available in your local quilt shop now.  If you sew an Uphill Downhill quilt, please send me a photo of your quilt.  I would love to see it!

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Jennifer Thomas

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Turn the Corner Quilt

 Today I'm showing the Turn the Corner quilt. This couch cuddler sized quilt is quick to stitch and has a terrific eye catching look that co-ordinates well with nearly any decor.  The pattern for this quilt is in the new Winter 2019 issue of Easy Quilts magazine.

 Island Batik provided the incredibly gorgeous blue and white fabrics for this quilt.  These fabrics belong to the London Calling collection.

 The Turn the corner quilt is made up of two blocks.  This one with darker fabric values...

 And this one with a much lighter, brighter look.

 The two blocks play beautifully together.

 I used the The Warm Company's Warm and Natural batting ~ my very favorite all cotton batt.

I quilted a simple loopy meander in an all over fashion.

 This quilt looks great in the sunshine over a wicker bench on my front porch.

 In this photo you can see a close up look of the simple loopy quilting.  Easy quilt = easy quilting.

 A look at the backing ~ I think this fabric is called Universe?

 The binding is made with the same blue dragonfly fabric as the outer border.

 Quilt Stats:

Finished Quilt Size:  59" x 59"

Block Size:  12" x 12"

Fabric:  London Calling by Island Batik

Batting:  Warm and Natural by the Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut by Superior Threads

If you would like to make your own Turn the Corner quilt, the pattern is available in the new Easy Quilts, Winter 2019 issue.  This should be available in your local quilt shop now.  If you sew one, please send me a pic.  I would love to see it!

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Jennifer Thomas

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As the Crow Flies Homecoming

 My As the Crow Flies table topper is home and ready for some turkey action!

Mr. Turkey seems a little bit alarmed.  Lucky him, he's stuffed.

 Here is a close up look at a corner of this quilt.  You can see a bit of the fun I had quilting this one with a variety of motifs.  The fabrics are so cute, too.  Flowers, squirrels, pumpkins....oh yes!

 This is an outdoor clothesline photo of As the Crow Flies.  You can see a lot of the quilting in this pic, too.  I will be using this quilt as part of my Thanksgiving table setting this year.  Here in North Carolina it is sometimes warm enough to have an outdoor Thanksgiving, but it doesn't look like we are going to have that treat this year.

If you would like to sew your very own As the Crow Flies quilt, the pattern is in the November/December 2018 issue of Quilty magazine.

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Jennifer Thomas

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