New Patterns coming soon

I am excited about the new Morning Glory Designs patterns that will be in shops this summer, featuring a new Christmas collection from Northcott called Old Time Christmas.

The patterns are done and on their way to the printers.  They will ship in April and go to shops in May, if all goes as scheduled.  Yea right!  Hahaha  If you want a jump on them, I will be putting them up on my website as digital download patterns next week.

There are two patterns.  The first is called Celebrations Table Topper and is super simple.  It measures 50 x 50, a perfect size for a dining table.  It uses a tree skirt panel appliqued to a big square of background fabric!  Add a border and you are done.

MGD 233  Celebrations Table Topper

The second pattern is actually THREE patterns in one!  Celebrations Table Trio. Yup, this one is a great value.   It is a set of 2 placemats with a matching table runner (20 x 48).  

MGD 234  Celebrations Table Trio

The pattern is paper pieced to make it easy and accurate featuring blocks on point.  On-point blocks often have fractional measurements which are difficult to cut, so piecing with foundations makes them perfectly accurate every time.  The ribbon print borders are a stripe printed on the diagonal so cutting rectangles is easy- no bias edges!

I even added a bonus 6" mug rug pattern to go with the set.  Isn't it cute?  This set will make a great Christmas or Holiday gift for friends or family.  Watch for the Northcott Old Time Christmas collection in shops this summer.

The mug rug would make a great class project for shops.  It could be completed in one class session, incorporating foundation piecing and directional cutting.

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Beach Dreams Block of the Month

I just finished printing Block #3 for Beach Dreams!  WOW this is a BIG pattern. 21 pages!  But they are printed, bagged and ready to go out to subscribers.  

The pattern is big because the blocks are big!  The palm trees in Block 3 are 14" x 25".  They are almost big enough to plant outside!

It is not too late to purchase Beach Dreams Block of the Month or Beach Dreams Fabric Kits (which include full color patterns and postage).

CLICK HERE to Subscribe

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One More New Pattern

I just heard from Northcott who approved another new pattern.  The fabric is a Southwest fabric collection called Stonehenge Sun Valley.  Their Stonehenge SW collections have been popular in the past and always sell out.  So I am excited to see a new collection coming.

I will be writing this pattern, but it needs a name.  I would love some suggestions.  Normally my pattern naming mojo works well but I could use your help on this one.  This is a lap quilt 56 x 56 with a bonus wall hanging version in the same pattern.  It would also make a great table topper if you have SW decor.

 Leave a suggestions in the comments.  

If I choose your suggestion you will get the pattern for free when it is ready to release!

Thanks for taking a look!

Name that Quilt Contest for the NEW 2021 Block of the Month

It is almost ready, and I can't wait to share with you the new Block of the Month for 2021.  But before I can release the patterns it needs a name!  It is fun, beachy, and full of all the things I love best about being on the Beach.  Now is your chance to Name that Quilt.

2021 Beach Themed Block of the Month

Leave a comment with your idea for a name.  The winner of Name that Quilt Contest will win a fabulous bundle of Beach fabric.  Details about sign ups and the release of the first installment will be coming in the next few days.

New Block of the Month Announced

My favorite time of the year. . . . when a new Block of the Month is finally ready.  And here it is.

The Button Basket Block of the Month

Click on over to the 2019  BOM tab for all the details.  The first installment will be available on February 1, 2019, so bookmark the page so you can come back and pick up the pattern each month.

New Block of the Month for 2015

Happy New Year!

I have been working on a new Block of the Month for 2015 and as it turns out, I had about 8 different ideas I wanted to try and all of them turned out less than satisfactory.  That is the thing with designing, sometime it doesn't go the way you expect.  But I finally quit dilly dallying (isn't that a great phrase?) and put the design down and worked out all the blocks.

I have two versions of it and you can set yours either way you wish.  Here it is.  I call it Deco Gardens.  In addition to offering the block this year, Peggy at ConnectTheBlocks.com will be offering fabric kits for each block!  WOW, you say?  And how, wow!!!

Blocks and fabric kits will be ready soon so watch my blog and Facebook Page for news about how to get them.

Deco Garden in the Round

This first version is my personal favorite.  I just love the idea of putting blocks into a quilt upside down.  Just imagine, you could hang this quilt from either end, or even either side.  All sides are UP!

For those who just can't get quite that far outside the box, I am offering a more traditional setting as well.  All the blocks face up, but I couldn't resist turning some of the border motifs upside down.  Heehee.

Deco Garden in Rows

If you think you would be interested in the fabric kit, leave a comment and let me know which of these designs you prefer:  In the round, or In Rows.

To celebrate the new year and the new bom I will choose one name at random for a free Charm Pack!  Drawing takes place January 15, 2015.

Or just leave a comment and let me know what you think of this year's design.  I tried really hard to do a pieced BOM this year as many of you said you wanted to do something pieced, but the applique just wouldn't wait.  I promise to offer some pieced blocks as part of the surprises and bonus blocks to subscribers this year.

NOTE:  21 days and counting until I retire!

Fine Print:

Here is how this year's BOM program will work.

1. Each block will be offered free for 30 days and then they will be available for purchase on my website.  
2. After 30 days the block will be removed and a new block will take its place.
3. You will be able to download and print one copy of the pattern for your personal use.  Any other use requires permission of the designer.
4. You may not share your copy.  Please direct friends to download their own copy. Guilds may request the use of the Block of the Month for a modest fee.
5. Requests for past blocks will not be honored.  They will be available for purchase on my website.  This is how I make my living.  Please honor the hours and hours it takes me to prepare these designs by respecting my guidelines.
6. Blocks are 12" and are designed for machine applique.  In each pattern you will receive instructions, templates and a full size layout guide.
7. If you wish to purchase the fabric kit, you will be able to subscribe to the entire BOM at ConnectTheBlocks.com.  Your kit will be shipped each month and your credit card will be charged for each shipment after it ships. Fabrics will be high quality batiks in the colors featured in the design.
8. Those who subscribe to my newsletter will get a monthly announcement when each new block is posted, a free bonus block, and other discount offers and freebies not available anywhere else.  Only newsletter subscribers will have the opportunity to purchase finishing kits for the sashing and borders.  If you are not a subscriber please sign up in the bar on the left side of this page.
9. I respect your privacy and I don't clutter your inbox.  I send out 2 newsletters each month, and I NEVER share your information with anyone. You can unsub at any time right from the bottom of each newsletter.  Please make sure your email is correct when you subscribe.  

October Block Posted & Name That Pattern Contest!

I am frantically working to get ready for Quilt Market the end of this Month.  I have been putting on binding and hanging sleeves and working on the final edits on my new patterns.  Trying to keep up with this BOM and another I am doing for my guild has been fun but frenzied.

Here is the October free Flower Fiesta block of the month.  Be sure to mosey over to my BOM page and download your free block.  Missed some?  They are available for sale on my website for just $3.50 a pattern!  And for the next week they are 20% off!

Pattern Sale!

And as a special gift to all my readers who have stuck with me through this crazy year, I am offering a 20% discount on all patterns on my website for one week! Now you can get those missed block of the month blocks at 20% off!!

Click Here to start shopping and saving!

At checkout use coupon code MGD20% and your discount will be deducted from your total purchase.  Hurry because this coupon code is only good through October 11, 2014.

Here is another new pattern which will be coming out this month at Quilt Market.  The patterns will be available on my website by November 1.

I just got it back from the quilter and am going to bind it this weekend.  I'll post a picture of the finished quilt after I am done this weekend.  It really came out nicely.

Finally, I need your help.  I am not convinced I like the name for this pattern.  I have been calling it Pale Pavers.  UGH! ot thrilling!

 Leave a comment with a suggestion for this pattern name.  

If I select yours I will send you a copy of the pattern for Free!  You always have such great suggestions.  I can't wait to hear what you come up with this time.