These "not quite so little" gems are so much fun to make. They're all classic blocks (not the same as the 3" Little Blocks 365. Use your 1930s fabrics or pull out your reproduction prints. How about using solid colors? I'm also thinking about using my Kaffe Fassett fabrics. Here are the little details - 161 different 4.5" foundation paper...
Pattern is a copy of a vintage 1940s embroidery and applique pattern to make Little Lulu Days of the Week Tea Towels. Washing Monday, Ironing Tuesday, Sewing Wednesday, Marketing Thursday, Cleaning Friday, Baking Saturday and Church Sunday. Sweet Little Lulu measures about 7" tall Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select printed or digital...
Designed by Anne Orr for the Burton-Dixie Corporation. I've looked everywhere for an example of this quilt and so far haven't been able to find one. I can see this made in planned colors or scraps, batiks, Kaffe Fassett, Tula Pink or just about any great collection of fabric. There are instructions for a 72" x 92" or 92' square...
A set of 52 unique 4 1/2" applique quilt blocks to be used alone or along side the pieced Midget Blocks. This first collection has a wide variety of designs including classic floral applique, baskets, art deco designs, hearts, fruit, baskets, individual flowers, Sunbonnet Sue and much more. Some of the blocks are adapted from my antique collection and some...
Patterns and instructions for the Midget Blocks from the 1930s Week by Week Sampler quilt but in a 4 1/2" finished size. They are constructed in a variety of techniques including foundation piecing, applique, machine and hand piecing depending on which one is the easiest way to construct that particular block. There are a total of 196 blocks in the collection totaling...
This stunning quilt was reproduced by Di Ford-Hall, from an original by Sarah Morrell in the 1840s. It measures 86" x 86" with the sixty blocks, stitched by hand or machine, are broderie perse, appliqué and pieced. This pattern comes with full sized block patterns, diagram and instructions. Lots of great visual instructions for broderie perse and fabric selection. Includes...
From Australian Designer Irene Blanck.
Measurement: 66″ x 66″
Description: I combined everything I love about quilting in this design – needle-turn applique, reverse applique, and English Paper Piecing. The diamond border is prepared using paper but then appliqued to the background fabric. The quilt is an interpretation of an antique quilt.
The Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme quilt was published weekly in The Detroit News. There are suggestions for floss colors on each block. If made as designed, the finished size well be approximately 58" x 78". The 20 blocks include: Mother Goose, Hi Diddle, Diddle, Jack Be Nimble, Little Tommy Tucker, Mary and Her Lamb, Old King Cole, Polly Put the...
Embroidery patterns from the Motifs of March series. You’ll receive 31 different designs which can be used for redwork or colored thread embroidery. These are vintage designs from my collection. For use on 9" blocks.
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Each circular design is adapted from old English embroideries of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Many of them were seen at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The twenty five circular designs measures six inches finished size. After they are embroidered, they are appliqued to your background fabric and a quilting design completes this unique look. This quilt was...
From Australian Designer Irene Blanck.
Paradise of Birds was a BOM quilt pattern but you're getting the entire pattern in one package.
This gorgeous design features twelve beautiful birds appliqued to create the twelve finished blocks) and an applique border. The patterns include full-size printed template sheets for the block designs.
Finished size approx : 52" x 63"
This quilt is 72" square and is perfect for a lap quilt, bed topper or a wall hanging. It was inspired by a few wool rugs that I own. It will fit right on the top of a king sized bed along the edge of the mattress or would look wonderful on the diagonal, draping off of the sides on...
A beautiful combination of rich colors and classic designs in this stunning applique quilt! You'll receive all 4 monthly patterns at once for this block of the month quilt. This is NOT a monthly program and does not include fabric.
Instructions and full-size pattern templates for all Penny Garden block patterns
Finishing Guide (border pattern not included)
Finished quilt size is 55 inches by 61 inches
Perfect as a wall quilt, small crib quilt or the beginning of a traditional size crib or twin size quilt. This 36” square quilt features a vintage 1920s redwork design used on a summer spread for infants. Pattern quantities are limited at this time
This is an amazing depression-era sampler quilt. The minute I saw it I knew I had to share it with you. The blocks are made using a variety of techniques in a wide variety of sizes. There are 35 blocks in the quilt with filler strips making it all fit together. The quilt came from an estate in Plattsmouth, NE....
From Australian Designer Irene Blanck. Potty McDotty was a BOM quilt pattern but you're getting the entire pattern in one package. This gorgeous design features eight different appliqued vase designs (repeated once each to create the sixteen finished blocks) and a pieced diamond border. Irene has used four different background fabrics and a large variety of spots, dots, and other...
Oh how fun! Cute flower pots filled with a variety of easy to applique flowers. A great quilt to bridge the gap between traditional and modern quilting. 60" X 72" Rosemary & Thyme combines fun pots with modern leaves. The quilt is pieced and the leaves are appliqued. You can use a different fabric for each pot, a great scrap...
A unique pattern for a applique floral sampler quilt made in 1854 and signed by Sally Post. Includes 36 floral blocks for 8” squares and instructions to complete the quilt. Also included are color pictures from the antique quilt. Finished size of the quilt is 84 1/2” x 84 1/2”. Please use the little drop down menu under the price...
From $5 Block of the Month - complete pattern set for the Scrap Savers Baltimore Album Block of the Month. Pattern contains all 13 blocks, border and finishing instructions. The finished size of the quilt is 88" x 88". Available as a 80 page pattern. Please use the little drop down menu just below the price to select...
From $5 Block of the Month - complete pattern set for the Seasonal Sampler block of the month. Pattern contains all twelve blocks and finishing instructions for both the quilt and individual wall quilts. The completed blocks can be sewn together for a 56" x 73" quilt. The completed wall quilts finish at 19" x 23" Please use the...
A sweet, vintage, applique crib quilt pattern. Finished size is 40” x 60” without an outer border. Pastel applique and hand embroidery accents make this a treasure. Pattern quantities are limited at this time.
Several years ago I saw an antique quilt I fell in love with. I knew I had to make one myself. It was a simple quilt of Variable Star blocks set on point with an applique swag border. I think it was the fact that the blocks were only 3” in size that stole my heart. What a challenge that...
These adorable little Snowbabies are a joy to embroider as redwork designs or with a selection of your favorite colors. The twelve blocks are sewn together with a pieced sash and cornerstone setting. A simple border with room for quilting completes the 52" x 65" quilt. Patterns are full size and ready to use. Please use the little drop down...
The perfect scrap quilt to use up all those little bits of fabric you have and leftovers from precuts. Rotary cut, machine pieced and precut friendly so you can use jelly roll strips, charm packs and layer cakes. This quilt is what I like to call a “Percolator Project” because you can work on it while you work on other...
From $5 Block of the Month - complete pattern set for the Starlight - Starbright block of the month. Pattern contains all 30 blocks and finishing instructions from the 15 month program. The completed blocks are sewn together for a 59" x 71" quilt. A great mix of blocks and techniques make this the perfect galaxy of stars stitched with either light...
Select four great fabrics and a couple of accents and you can whip up this easy Stars & Rails lap size quilt. It's a great project to use as a leader-ender project while working on another quilt. Finished size is 51" x 70" Available as digital or printed download pattern Use the little drop-down menu just below the price...
State Fair Sampler Block of the Month quilt series on our web site. The blocks were free for one year from the date they were uploaded. The quilt is based on an antique quilt that won Second prize at the Ohio State Fair and Fourth prize at the Central States Exhibition held during the early 1900s. This is sure to...
There are 48 blocks in the entire series with a diagram of the completed quilt layout. The block size is 7" x 9". Embroider in the naturalistic colors of the flowers, using the simple, well-known stitches such as outline, lazy-daisy, buttonhole and French knot. An ivory tone material, slightly darker than unbleached muslin, is even more effective than white...
This amazing quilt finishes at 96” square and features piecing, applique, and English paper piecing. It’s coming from Australia, it’s a VERY large, very detailed pattern. The quilt has 121 blocks, and a flying geese and a hexagon border. It is detailed and beautiful and a lot of fun to make. You select your own fabrics from your...
"These are just about the cutest "babies" I have seen, with their old-fashioned dresses and bonnets with ruffles." Those are the words Ruby Hinson Duncan used to describe these adorable 1902 little Sunbeam Babies. The twelve blocks are for use on 8" or larger quilt blocks. Patterns are full size and ready to use. Please use the little drop...
One of my favorite versions of Sunbonnet Sue. This vintage design is for 10" - 11" quilt block. I used this pattern to make a crib quilt several years ago and still smile each time I see it. Available as digital or printed download pattern Use the little drop-down menu just below the price to make your...
One of the prettiest designs I’ve ever stitched. The embroidery design is 12” x 18” so it’s perfect for a cushion or pillow sham. It would make a beautiful center for a mediallion quilt. Stitched with royal blue floss but great for redwork embroidery.
Susan Smith was inspired by one of my favorite antique quilts to create her Sweet William quilt. I'm thrilled to bring this talented Australian designer's wonderful pattern to you . The quilt has easy to piece baskets filled with a variety of applique blossoms. There are patterns for 36 blocks in this 67" quilt. The original quilt was circa 1860...
You can purchase the retired monthly block sets for the 1857 Album Quilt. Each 10" block is provided full size with a color photo from the antique quilt.
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You can stitch these adorable birds and bees on a variety of projects. Perfect for colored thread or redwork embroidery, they are ready to trace and stitch. Sized for tea towels or quilt blocks. Fourteen designs - six birds (days of the week) and eight bees. Bird designs are 7" - 9". Bee designs are 4" - 9". A great...
This is Corliss Searcey's interpretation of the English Medallion Quilt from the early 1800s. These naive baskets are surrounded by borders of hexagon flowers, stars, hearts, and more. You can have great fun with this "busy" quilt and its easy shapes that do not need precise placement to achieve a fabulous look. The complete pattern includes full-size blocks & borders....
78 redwork embroidery designs from an antique quilt top in my personal collection. Flowers, Angels, Children, Politicians and the Tootsey block itself. Designs are perfect for 9" redwork embroidery blocks.
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A “Baker’s Dozen” of adorable children dressed in a variety of clothing. Design size is 8 1/2” tall. Perfect for embroidery, applique or a combination of both. This set of patterns was used in the Trick or Treat Kids Series.
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A fantastic collection of 187 – 4” quilt blocks and instructions for assembling the quilt. The blocks are all designs that were offered by mail in newspapers around the country during the 1920s and 1930s. You’ll receive photos of this beautiful antique quilt, color suggestions and a full size block drawing for pattern. Finished size of the pictured quilt is...
Do you love winter but not the cold? Experience the beauty of winter with this stunning pieced quilt layered with easy to applique snowflakes. Finished size - 68 inches x 86 inches.
Wrap that special little one in a vintage classic based on the story of Wynken, Blynken and Nod. Full size applique pattern to make this 41” x 56” crib quilt.
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