My Etsy Shop Is Now Open

I am excited to announce that my Etsy Shop is now opened for business.

As of today there are three patterns available for sale.

The first one is Irish Stars. 

Irish stars stared out as a quilt that I designed for a co-worker.  I used various Moda Bella Solids and Lella Boutiques' Lollipop Garden to make my version of this quilt.   

This quilt pattern can be used to make a 64 inch throw and 18 inch pillows. 

Use two different background fabrics to create an interesting secondary block design.

This link will take you right to the listing on the Etsy website. 

The second quilt available is the Pineapple Hospitality Quilt.

This pattern creates a fun giant pineapple quilt.  Pineapples represent hospitality so this quilt would make a great wedding or house warming gift.  

It comes together quickly and if you want you can use up various yellow and green scraps from your stash. 

My version finished at 59 x 68 inches.  The pattern includes options to make the quilt larger and a bonus mini quilt pattern.

This link will take you right to the listing on the Etsy website. 

The third pattern currently available in my Etsy shop is Strawberry Fields.

This pattern creates a fun giant strawberry throw quilt. Make it fun and colorful using various red, pinks and greens from your stash.

My version finished at 63 x 67 inches. The pattern includes a bonus mini quilt pattern.

This link will take you right to the listing on the Etsy website. 

I hope that one of these patterns will inspire you to grab the pattern and start quilting.  If you make one of my patterns, please share it on Instagram and tag me so that I may see your version.  My user name on Instagram is Neverlandstitches. 

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Until next time ... Happy Sewing!

Lisa Jo

The beginning and a Mini Quilt Pattern

I have not blogged in three years so please bear with me.  I this is my new blog as a quilter...So, here goes nothing...

All In
A 16 inch Square Mini

Did you happen to see the mini quilt I made for the Instagram #gagaforgeeseminiswap?  I used Moda Bella White 97 and Corey Yoder's SunDrops fabric for my version.  If you would like to make this simply elegant mini here is the pattern. 

I recommend pressing and starching your fabric first before cutting and read through the instructions before you begin. 

Sew pieces right sides together and use scant 1/4 inch seams.

Material and Cutting:

Fabric A - (your background) cut (24) - 2 7/8 inch squares.  To be used to make your flying geese. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each square.

Fabric B - (8) - 2 1/2 inch squares

Fabric C - (8) - 2 1/2 inch squares

Fabric D - (1) -  5 1/4 inch square to be used to make your inner square of flying geese

Fabric E - (2) - 5 1/4 inch squares to be used to make your middle square of flying geese

Fabric F - (3) - 5 1/4 inch squares to be used to make your outer square of flying geese

Batting - 18 inch square

Backing 19 inch square

Binding - 2 1/2 inches by 84 inches (2 width of fabrics strips joined in your preferred method)

Flying Geese:

Use the marked 2 7/8 inch squares and each of the 5 1/4 inch squares from Fabrics D, E, and F to make your flying geese.  I prefer to use  the 4 at a time /no waste method -  From Sharon Holland Design's no-waste Flying Geese unit.  You should have 4 flying geese of Fabric D, 8 flying geese of Fabric E and 12 flying geese of fabric F.  Each unit should measure at 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches unfinished. 

Assembly:

Use a large cutting board, table top or the floor and place your fabric as shown in the photo.

Begin assembling your mini by sewing together the center four patch and work your way out. 

Sandwich your mini top, batting and backing and quilt as desired and sew on your binding.  Ta Da!  Hang and enjoy or send it to a quilty friend. 

If you make a version of this mini - I would love to see it please tag me on Instagram #neverlandstitches.