Nature Study ~ Subtle Beauty

Pure layered color in a sophisticated palette connected by three low volume prints – Hexie, Sprout and Fuzz. Perfect modern accents on their own or coordinated with your favorite Windham fabrics.

Nature Study is modern with a touch of traditional flare- a true classic.

Click to view the Nature Study collection.

Shades of Citrus by Lo & Behold Stitchery

“Shades of Citrus Quilt is a fun and modern spin on the classic Lafayette orange peel quilt block. The pattern features 12 colors with a beautiful movement of the colors along the diagonal of the quilt.”

~Lo & Behold Stitchery

Mix and match the subtle hues or use all of the colors in a quilt.

Fields From Above by Natalie Crabtree

Nature Study by Whistler Studios

Earth Tones by Natalie Crabtree

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Mohawk Trail: A Horizon Quilt by Natalie Crabtree

“There’s nothing more exciting to me than a quilty challenge! I have been honored to create several complex stunners for Windham/Anthology. It’s such a wonderful feeling to receive that email, think about the complexity of the pattern, and open that ultra-creative part of my brain. Sometimes I can’t wait even five minutes before hopping on the computer!

So when my friends at Windham Fabrics tasked me with creating a quilt based on one of Grant Haffner’s incredible pieces of art, I immediately thought about the logistics of this pattern, how to create a digital image of it in EQ8, and what would be the easiest path for makers. I started with deciding which of Grant’s pieces I would try to duplicate. I studied his art, searching for opportunities for straight seams, ways to assemble a quilt in sections, and simple template work. Some of this pieces would be incredible to see in fabric, but may not translate in fabric, or more importantly for me as the writer, translate to a feasible quilt pattern.

Mohawk Trail Quilt: designed by Natalie Crabtree and quilted by Holly Seever

Finally I settled on Mohawk Trail! In order to get proportions, lines, and angles right in EQ8 I uploaded an image of Grant’s art into EQ8 and began tracing. Some angles had to be modified in order to have a straight seam, or a seam that was possible. Using the tracing feature in EQ8 allowed me to, almost exactly, mimic Grant’s art

Detail photo of Horizon fabrics

Now the fun part, coloring the quilt! I used Grant’s awesome new line Horizon along with the stunning Artisan Cottons. Artisan Cottons blend 2 colors or tones beautifully adding depth where a simple solid fabric wouldn’t. This was the perfect pairing for Grant’s colorful fabric line. Many of the colors used in the original Mohawk Trail translated really well using Artisan Cottons and Horizon and matched the original art almost perfectly.

 

Now time to plan creating this sample! In order to begin work on this project, I had to print around 150 pages of templates. Whew! 150 pages of templates that had to be cut out, paired together and taped. Generally, when I create an intensive project like this, it never fails that I create the sample quilt before the pattern is written! I actually love that method, because I learn and write as I go based on my actual sewing experiences. Because I had to print 150 pages of templates for the large sample quilt, I knew that it would be best to create a smaller wall hanging size for the actual pattern. We were able to reduce the number of template pages greatly by making the pattern based on a 40” x 40” quilt.

Mohawk Trail on the longarm!

Corner detail of Mohawk Trail

I created the sample in a few days, speed sewing to ensure we met Quilt Market deadlines! The gorgeous custom quilting was done by Holly Seever.

I adored this quilty challenge and look forward to seeing what Grant creates next!”

~Natalie

Natalie (& Joel) with Take Flight

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Where it all began…

Mohawk Trail by Grant Haffner

The original Mohawk Trail by Grant Haffner

To learn more about Grant Haffner, please visit his website (Click on the link below)

GRANT HAFFNER

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We’re so excited to announce that the Mohawk Trail quilt pattern is available for you to download! 

Download Mohawk Trail!

 

Horizon by Grant Haffner is shipping to stores now!

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Get involved and enter a quilt or project in the Horizon Challenge!

Click HERE for details.

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Get into the Olympic Spirit!

 

 

Have you been watching the Olympics? Team USA is dominating the medal count and we couldn’t think of a better project to show off your team spirit in your home, than these “Freedom” placemats designed by Margaret Travis of Eazy Peazy Quilts  using interfacing from Bosal. The fabric collection is “Stars and Stripes” by Whistler Studios and can be found in your local quilt shop now!

 

GO TEAM USA!

Download the pattern from our website here!

*GIVEAWAY ALERT*

You can be a lucky winner of this FQ bundle of Stars and Stripes! Contest ends Friday, August 12, 2016 at 10 am est.

To Enter :

1)Be sure you’re a follower of our blog.

2) Comment on this post with the answer to this question. “What is your favorite sport to watch during the Olympics ?”

Happy Sewing!

Christmas in July Blog Hop! Day 2

Hello Fabric Lovers!

It’s day 2 of our “Christmas in July” Blog Hop! We hope you are inspired by our postings and are able to find the perfect project for that special someone. Today, we are going to feature our Christmas collections which are all available in your local quilt shop right now!

Craft Paper Christmas by Whistler Studios

Make your Christmas handmade! This craft paper inspired collection by Whistler Studios features a fantastic word print, cheerful snowmen, a great sweater stripe, and an all over print that can easily be fussy cut. In the traditional shades of red and green accented with cream and the color of craft paper, make your home festive for the holidays!

“Strips” by Stephanie Sheridan of Stitched Together Studios is a great free pattern from this collection.

 

“Ribbons” by Stephanie Sheridan of Stitched Together Studios – we love the border on this quilt!

Both of these quilt patterns are FREE downloads from our website!

Storybook Christmas by Whistler Studios 

Bring some vintage holiday cheer to your home with this 1930’s Christmas collection! Never before seen, the holiday spirit is alive and well in this line. Frolicking snowmen, Santa and his reindeer’s, snow globes, bells and holly along with other signs of the season are delightfully rendered by Whistler Studios. Featuring an adorable book panel that makes the perfect gift for your littlest one.

“Holiday Forest” by Wendy Sheppard

“A Storybook Christmas” by Wendy Sheppard

This pattern features the soft book panel, and makes a delightful and interactive quilt to cuddle under during the winter time.

If you’re looking for something a bit more traditional for your holiday spread, look no further than “Holiday Traditions” by Whistler Studios.

What better way to wish your loved ones a Merry Christmas than with a quilt made from Whistler Studio’s newest holiday themed collection? Featuring a placemat panel accented by bright reds, deep greens and metallic golds, this collection is ideal for accenting any Christmas décor.

“Star Light, Star Bright”by Hilary Bobker  showcases this collection beautifully! Don’t forget to use the Placemat Panel for easy Holiday decor! Free pattern for the placemats can be found here!

Nordic Christmas by Rosmarie Lavin  is a delightful holiday collection! Stay warm this holiday season by wrapping yourself in a cozy quilt made from Rosemarie Lavin Design’s newest Christmas collection, Nordic Christmas. These Scandinavian inspired prints will add a touch of classic holiday nostalgia to any project. Also featuring a word print Christmas tree panel.

Check out this beautiful project “Joy Noel Peace”  by Heidi Pridemore using the panel! Perfect as a wall hanging!

Our Christmas Booth Display at Fall Market 2015

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

You, lucky readers have a chance  to win a FQ bundle from one of these collections –

Please comment on this post below and tell us your favorite holiday memory!

Be sure to visit each stop on the hop for more chances to win and for more FANTASTIC projects!

Windham Fabric’s Christmas in July Blog Hop Stops

Day 1 : Wednesday , July 26th , 2016  Chris Dodsley of  Made by Chrissie D

Day 2 : Thursday, July 27th, 2016  Windham Fabrics

Day 3 : Friday, July 28th , 2016  Kristen Wright of Two Blondes and A Sewing Machine

Day 4 : Monday, August 1st, 2016 Wendy Sheppard of Ivory Spring

Day 5: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016 Debby Kratovil of Debby Kratovil Quilts 

This giveaway is open to US residents only and closes on Wednesday, 3 August 2016 at 12 noon (EST). A winner will be chosen from the comments using a random number generator, contacted via email and shared at the bottom of this post. Giveaway bundles will be mailed directly from Windham Fabrics to the winner.

Best of luck!

 

 

 

 

Domestic Strata Rucksack in Tiger Lily by Heather Ross

Kristen of Two Blondes and a Sewing Machine has made this beautiful rucksack by Domestic Strata.

Here she is guest posting for us today!

Happy Friday y’all! Tiger Lily is officially on the shelves at your favorite fabric stores and wow it’s going FAST!!! Heather Ross hit it out of the park with this new line. The playfulness and bright colors are so much fun to work with.

 

I received some yardage of Tiger Lily after Spring Market and knew exactly what I wanted to make. Backpacks are the new “it” thing it seems like and at market I was introduced to a cool new paper/leather like product and I wanted to incorporate its natural color and texture with the colors and theme of Tiger Lily. The backpack is a perfect mix of whimsical, practical, and modern. Here it is!

 

 

 

Pattern: Budapest Rucksack by Domestic Strata

 

I hope you love the rucksack as much as I do! Now go get some Tiger Lily before it’s all gone!

 

-Kristen @TwoBlondesandaSewing Machine