Color Options from Quilts and More™ Spring 2013

June 14, 2013
We know you love the quilt projects that appear in Quilts and More magazine. We took inspiration from projects in the magazine and created web-exclusive versions, complete with full instructions.
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Scrap Lab Pillow  

Designer: Sarah Jane of Sarah Jane Studios

Combine light blue and pink prints for an updated take on nautical style. An embroidered underwater scene adds whimsy to this pillow. Fabrics are from the Out to Sea collection by Sarah Jane for Michael Miller Fabrics.

Go to the free pillow pattern.

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Day to Night

Designer: Monique Dillard of Open Gate Quilts

With a convertible strap that lengthens and shortens with ease, this bag does double duty in no time. Fabrics are from Royal Gardens collection by Monique Dillard for Maywood Studio.

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Day to Night Color Option

Striking Stripes

Add some pizzazz to your wardrobe with a trendy bright purse composed of a multicolor stripe that stands out against a black-and-white print binding. The fabric-covered button and adjustable strap make the purse both stylish and functional. Fabrics are from the Midnight Gardens collection by Susie M. Robbins for P&B Textiles.

Go to the free purse pattern.

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2 Wishes

Designer: Wendy Sheppard

Embellish a pair of pillows with basic hand-embroidery stitches. Fabrics are from the Kona cotton solids by Robert Kaufman Fabrics.

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2 Wishes Color Option

Festive Fireworks

Add patriotic bursts to a plain pillow with simple machine straight-stitching. The dark blue background serves as a night sky for the red and white metallic sparklers.

Go to the free pillow pattern.

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Bubble Up

Designer: Sachiko Aldous

Raw-edge appliqué done block by block makes it easier to manage a big quilt as you machine stitch. Extra circles covering seam intersections create the illusion of a sea of bubbles on a single background.

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Bubble Up Color Option

Bright and Bubbly Pillow

Happy appliquéd circles arranged in a flower shape fill a bright pillow. The ragged edges of the appliqués add to the project's breezy charm while orange piping frames the aqua background and echoes the center circle. Fabrics are from the Honey Honey collection by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics.

Go to the free pillow pattern.

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