Darlene`s Projects:
Spring Has Sprung Quilt
The traditional evening star block surrounds a center of easy to applique flowers and birds. This bright Spring quilt will be a welcome addition to any décor. Quilt measures 51″ x 51″. Read entire instructions before purchasing, cutting and sewing. If you enjoy this design, see also the pattern for “Spring Fling”.
Samples uses the following fabrics:
Fabric A: Moda Check It Out Silky Collection 12117-14 Yellow
Fabric B: Studio eFabrics Just Color Collection E60 1351
Lipstick Fabric C: Red Rooster Fabric Tokya 12615 Kiwi1
Fabric D: Moda Dogwood Trail 32570-15
Fabric E: Moda Puzzle Pieces Rainbow Ripples 1011-22
* In quilt shown, Fabric E (setting triangles) was selectively cut to use the directional features of the Rainbow Ripples Fabric. One extra yard is needed for selective cutting.
Spring Fling Quilt
The traditional cakestand block surrounds a center of easy to applique flowers and birds. This bright Spring quilt will be a welcome addition to any décor. Quilt measures 47 1/2″ x 57″. Read all instructions before purchasing, cutting and sewing. If you enjoy this design, see also the pattern for “Spring has Sprung”.
Samples uses the following fabrics:
Fabric A: Moda Check It Out Silky Collection 12117-14 Yellow
Fabric B: Studio eFabrics Just Color Collection E60 1351 Lipstick
Fabric C: Red Rooster Fabric Tokya 12615 Kiwi1
Fabric D: Moda Dogwood Trail 32570-15
Fabric E: Moda Puzzle Pieces Rainbow Ripples 1011-22
* In quilt shown, Fabric E (setting triangles) was selectively cut to use the directional features of the Rainbow Ripples Fabric. One extra yard is needed for selective cutting.
Ricky’s Stars Quilt
An easy quilt pattern that provides instructions on sewing an “hourglass square”, a commonly used quilt block. The example shown uses Ricky Tims Fabric.
Read moreProvidence Quilt
Make this quilt using the traditional Providence Quilt Block. Using two different colorings of the same block creates a secondary pattern effect across the quilt. This quilt is beautiful when made with high contrasting fabrics because of the value shift within the blocks.
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Bird Appliqued Pincushion
Use Pellon® Perfect Loft™ Cluster Fiber to fill this pincushion. Easy-Knit® Woven Fusible Tricot will stabilize your pincushion to hold the shape nicely and still allow pins and needles to glide in effortlessly. Sample was hand appliqued, but Pellon® 805 Wonder-Under® is perfect for fusible applique. Pellon® recommends using a stabilizer such as Pellon® 841 Stick-N-Tear™ for machine applique.
Read moreKindle Clutch
As seen in the Premier Issue of Quilt 1, 2, 3 Magazine. Protect your Kindle from scratches with this quick and easy clutch. Pellon® stabilizers make it fast, fun, and easy. Sample used: Exterior – Keepsake Calico Fanciful Swirl Turquoise #1885185 Lining – Keepsake Calico Light Green, Small Floral # 7966237 Binding – Fall Blessings Harvest Circles # 10005486
Read moreiPad Clutch
As seen in the Premier Issue of Quilt 1, 2, 3 Magazine. Protect your iPad from scratches with this quick and easy clutch. Pellon® stabilizers make it fast, fun, and easy.
Sample used: Exterior – Keepsake Calico Fanciful Swirl Turquoise #1885185 Lining – Fall Blessings Harvest Circles # 10005486 Binding – Keepsake Calico Light Green, Small Floral # 7966237
Read moreDupioni Silk Table Topper
Hearts are all around on this beautiful table topper that uses a variation of the Hearts & Crosses Pattern. Dupioni silk is gently stabilized with 906F Pellon® Fusible Sheerweight.
Read moreDupioni Silk Mug Rug
Enjoy your morning cup of coffee with this adorable Dupioni Silk Mug Rug. Complement the heart block with your favorite floral print.
Read moreDupioni Silk 9-Patch Table Topper
Hearts adorn every square on the this cute table topper. Example shown used assorted Dupioni Silks, packaged in tins and available at retail stores.
Read moreBaby Quilt
Make this quick and easy two block quilt for the little one in your life. Bright colors combine with two traditional blocks in this baby quilt. This quilt measure 54″ x 54″.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Part 12
Part 12 in the A Perfect Reunion Quilt A Long. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
See A Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction for all tools and materials needed. No additional materials are needed for this month’s installment.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Part 11
Part 11 in the A Perfect Reunion Quilt A Long. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
See A Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction for all tools and materials needed. No additional materials are needed for this month’s installment.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Part 10
Part 10 in the A Perfect Reunion Quilt A Long. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
See A Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction for all tools and materials needed. No additional materials are needed for this month’s installment.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Part 9
Part 9 in the A Perfect Reunion Quilt A Long. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
See A Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction for all tools and materials needed. No additional materials are needed for this month’s installment.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Part 8
Part 8 in the A Perfect Reunion Quilt A Long. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
See A Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction for all tools and materials needed. No additional materials are needed for this month’s installment.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Part 7
Part 7 in the A Perfect Reunion Quilt A Long. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
See A Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction for all tools and materials needed. No additional materials are needed for this month’s installment.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Part 6
Part 6 in the A Perfect Reunion Quilt A Long. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
See A Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction for all tools and materials needed. No additional materials are needed for this month’s installment.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Part 5
Part 5 in the A Perfect Reunion Quilt A Long. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
See A Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction for all tools and materials needed. No additional materials are needed for this month’s installment.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Part 4
Part 4 in the A Perfect Reunion Quilt A Long. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
See A Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction for all tools and materials needed. No additional materials are needed for this month’s installment.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Part 3
Part 3 in the A Perfect Reunion Quilt A Long. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
See A Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction for all tools and materials needed. No additional materials are needed for this month’s installment.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction
A Quilt A Long shared by Darlene Christopherson, author of A Perfect Union of Patchwork & Applique. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
PDF contains supplies for three different quilt sizes.
Read moreA Perfect Reunion QAL, Part 2
Part 2 in the A Perfect Reunion Quilt A Long. Two new quilt blocks will be shared each month. Enjoy collecting all 24!
See A Perfect Reunion QAL, Introduction for all tools and materials needed. No additional materials are needed for this month’s installment.
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Love Rings Quilt
A traditional quilt pattern with an arrangement of dark to light values providing the image of rings.
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