New Pattern ~ Tribal Chevrons Table Runner

Hello! It's been quite a while since I've posted here. I'm doing great and still quilting lots but demands on time seem to be ever increasing! There are just so many online social places to be these days and I decided to try out Instagram as my main place for a while. I'm @quiltsbyemily and I'd LOVE to follow you too....leave a comment and let me know where I can find you! :)

I did want to share something I just finished up last week.
Several years ago I made a table runner. I've had lots of requests for the pattern and I started writing up instructions for it quite a while ago but ran into a few snags. I had a recent request to sew one of these up for someone so I took the opportunity to buckle down and finish writing it! Use coupon code NEWPATTERN to get $2 off this pattern in my Etsy shop now thru the end of October.






P.S. I'm still following blogs but don't comment much because I seem to always get an error, especially on Blogger, go figure! But just know that I truly enjoy seeing everything that you all create! so inspiring!

Aztec Chevron Quilt + {new pattern}

I'm so excited to show you a new quilt pattern I've been working on!
It's a really fun, geometric chevron pattern. So perfect for showing off special fabrics. I was inspired by a design on a beach towel of all things!

I had originally picked out the teal, peachy pink, mustard and mint color scheme but just felt there was something missing. Once I added in the Wild & Free arrows print and the Denyse Schmidt Chicopee print all was right with the world!

Love this quilt so much! This is the throw size which is about 54"x72". Way back when I started testing ideas for the pattern I made a baby size which I never blogged about but you can see on Flickr. I'm sure I'll be making more of these since it's such a quick and easy pattern to sew up!

Archaeology Quilt + {new pattern}

Hi there! I hope all my US friends had a wonderful Memorial Day! Mine was wonderfully full of sewing and relaxing (along with remembering and being so grateful for the men and women who serve and protect us).

I've had this quilt finished up about a month ago but have been waiting to get some decent pictures of it.

I have to admit, I'm one of those people who don't mind making half square triangles. The trimming takes a bit of time but I love how perfectly square your little blocks end up!
I've been wanting to play around with triangles on empty space and this is what I came up with.


The backing is made up of a few yards of Palm Springs Beads in Aqua I found at my local quilt store along with a scrap of Ikea text.

This quilt reminds me of the desert and I would have loved to get a desert-y background for the photos but that's not really an option around here so I settled for the lovely grounds of the university we live right near.

I used Dear Stella Confetti Dots in Stone (although it seems more gray than stone?) for the background, Essex Linen would've been great too!

I'm super happy with how it came out and it was really fun and simple to make! If you are interested, I have the pattern available in my shop :)

Double Plus Quilt {new pattern}

Here it is, my new favorite quilt, Double Plus Quilt!
There are a lot of plus style quilts out there, I know, but personally, I can't get enough of them. This one is particularly modern and minimalist I think.

I was hesitant because of the time it would take but decided to go for dense, straight line quilting over the whole thing. Like a lot of people, I find straight line quilting challenging. It's tricky. If your layers aren't basted together perfectly you can get a lot of shifting and puckering. I was out of basting spray too but I was so eager to get it done that I took my chances with pin basting. Now that it's done, I'm very pleased with how it looks!

I used Essex Yarn-dyed Linen in Flax for the main background and Alexander Henry Heath in black for the plus background. They go so well together!

I usually only make instructions for throw or baby sizes but I thought this quilt would look so amazing on a bed that I made sure to include queen and king sizes in the pattern. Found here. :)

Coming soon!

After a weekend of marathon quilting I have two quilts ready for binding! whoohoo! I had been planning on putting the binding on my do. Good Stitches quilt first but I was too excited to start quilting my other big project!
Presenting an official peek at my Double Plus quilt, pattern coming this week!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this quilt! I can't wait to get the binding on and get proper pictures.

exciting day!

Wow, yesterday was awesome!

First, I will start with the most exciting part. My quilt patterns are now for sale at the Fat Quarter Shop!

Next, I am totally on a winning streak (two wins is a streak for me LOL!)! I won this book that Stitched In Color was giving away (THANK YOU Rachel!). The quilts in this book are so gorgeous and modern. I'm ready to be a part of a quilting bee!

And finally, this beautiful fat quart bundle of 1001 Peeps came in the mail yesterday. It's the dusk palate. So pretty!

Yup, it was a good day. :)

Free Pattern for You!

UPDATE 1/27/22: Now that Craftsy is gone I will attempt to share it from Google. Click HERE to download. We'll see how it works! If you have trouble please email me...I cannot respond to comments.

What I love about this pattern is that it's perfect for using up a single precut jellyroll! Of course, you can also cut your strips from yardage (like I did).

If anyone makes this quilt I would love to see pictures!

Enjoy!

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