Summer has officially overwhelmed me! I’ve been swamped with projects, pattern writing, and of course a puppy! I decided to check in with my friend, SusanClaire of the GourmetQuilter in New Zealand, to see what was up with her, and ask if she was in the same boat. Full disclosure, I am ever so jealous of her cooler weather! Here’s what she had to say:
“We have been enjoying some wonderfully frosty mornings here lately. The paddocks have been sparkling white, the air has been crisp and clear, and even the barn has looked rather magical dressed in frost. It is definitely the sort of weather that makes the warmth and colour of quilting especially appealing!”
“While I have been busy organising and updating things behind the scenes, I have also added two patterns to the Gourmet Quilter website. They have very different personalities, but both offer plenty of enjoyable piecing and opportunities to play with colour – one rich and atmospheric, the other bright and cheerful.”
Dive into rich color with In the Depths, a striking pieced quilt featuring an intriguing arrangement of squares, framed blocks and slender accent strips. Shown in beautiful blue and green batiks by Hoffman California Fabrics, the design has a wonderful sense of depth and movement. Different fabric choices could give it an entirely new personality, making it a versatile design to interpret in your own colors.
Measuring approximately 55″ square, In the Depths is suitable for confident beginners and more experienced quilters looking for an enjoyable piecing project.
Bring a cheerful burst of color to your sewing with Sunshine and Showers, a pieced quilt combining bold geometric shapes with pretty star blocks and a framed center.
Shown in colorful fabrics by Hoffman California Fabrics, the floral prints, fresh pastels and touches of purple create a design that feels bright, lively and full of springtime promise. The varied block sizes add plenty of visual interest while making this an enjoyable project to piece.
Measuring approximately 56″ square, Sunshine and Showers is suitable for confident beginners as well as more experienced quilters looking for a colorful and satisfying project.
Lucky you, both are digital PDF patterns, ready to download after purchase from the GourmetQuilter website, so you can begin planning your fabrics straight away. Both patterns feature Hoffman California Fabrics, including one of their newest collections, Polka Plaids. Look for the fabrics soon in your local quilt shop.
Want to know more about SusanClaire , the Gourmet Quilter and her delicious quilts? Join her in the free GourmetQuilter Studio Corner,
Until next time,
Karen