Highlights of Quilt Arizona! (2)

The annual Quilt Arizona show is a highlight of spring!  Here are some great quilts from this year's show (part two of 4)!

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Guidance for the Tribe by Stephanie Leuthesser, quilted by Jessica Jones.  

 Winner of 1st Place  for Machine Embroidery, Stephanie Leuthesser says she loved choosing all the colors and finally using her embroidery machine to the max.  "Because my first 12 Kachinas were done on a flannel, they puckered despite using good stabilizers... I changed the background fabric and made 12 more that you see here. The Kachinas were from the Embroidery Library. The feathers and arrows are from Anita Goodesign.

Sawyer's Pasture Paradise, made and quilted by Millie Burgheimer  

Winner of a Third Place ribbon in the pictorial category, this original quilt was based on Millie Burgheimer's own photo of her daughter's horse. The very clever binding was from her husband's saddle blanket. From a distance this looks like a painting; up close you can see the intricate stitching that creates the imagery.

Diamond Mine, made and quilted by Marianne Nowacki.  

Diamond Mine was based on the Indian Blanket pattern by Reeze L. Hanson. Marianne Nowacki says that every piece of Kaffe Fassett fabric was cut using a diamond template. "Working in diagonal rows and maintaining the pattern was a challenge! I used lots of baggies in order to keep all the colors and pieces organized."

Garden Party by Gail Witt, quilted by Jessica Jones 

Winner of Best of Show - Team, plus 1st place in the Mixed Technique - Duet category, this gorgeous quilt is an adaptation of a traditional New York Beauty quilt. Gail Witt says, "I added fussy cut Kaffe flowers, vines, leaves and butterflies to the design.  Techniques include applique, paper piecing, and embroidery. The diagonal setting was inspired by other New York Beauty quilts.  The quilting by Jessica Jones adds dimension and whimsy."

Detail, Garden Party by Gail Witt

 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Quilt Arizona show.

 

 

Free pattern day! Sun & Moon quilts

Happy solstice! Here are FREE patterns for sun and moon quilts.  To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.

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Aurora Sunshine mini quilt, 10 x 14",  free pattern by Marlis Bennett for Bernina (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunrise wall quilt, free pattern by Kate Henderson for APQS quilting systems (CLICK for PDF download)

Mango Salsa Stars quilt, 40 x 40", free pattern by Konda Luckau for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download) 

Rise quilt, 64 x 76", free pattern by Ariga Wilson for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Golden Hour - Golden Sunset, 41 x 33", free pattern by Luana Rubin for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunshine Placemats, free pattern and tutorial by Carla Henton for Thermoweb (CLICK for PDF download)

Luminescent Quilt, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

My Moon quilt, 68 x 84", free pattern by Heather Ross / Heidi Pridemore for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunset Quilt, 48 x 48", free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Dashes quilt, 66 x 81", free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Midnight Sun Quilt, 62" square, free pattern by Stacey Day for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Sun Queen quilt, 66" square, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Good Morning Sunshine quilt, 42 x 40" or 60 x 70", free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Dresden Dreaming quilt block, 12.5", free pattern by Katja Marek for AURIfil Threads / Auribuzz (CLICK for PDF download)

Here Comes the Sun quilt, 90 x 90", free pattern by Heather Bailey for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Matrix wall hanging, 37 x 37”, free pattern by Gina Gempesaw for Quilting Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Sombre quilt, 66 x 98",  warm and cool versions, free pattern by Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

California Dreamin' quilt, 46 x 46", free New York Beauty quilt pattern by Marsha Evans Moore (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunshine quilt, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard at Ivory Spring (CLICK for PDF download)

Dresden Delight pillow, free pattern at Make It Coats (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunny pillow, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Placemat No. 1, 18 x 14”, free paper piecing pattern by Deb Karasik (CLICK for PDF download)

Caribbean Sunset quilt, 60 x 70", free pattern by Ellie Brown at McCall's Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunshine and Marmalade quilt by Susan Guzman, free pattern for queen size quilt at McCalls Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

  

Dusk pillow, 18" square, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Day Night quilt, 64" square, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Magical Moons wall art , free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Comet quilt, free pattern by Rashida Coleman Hale for Ruby Star Society/Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Phases quilt, 64 x 80", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Halo quilt, ~48" square, free pattern by Stacey Day for Timeless Treasures Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Image credits: This post was updated on June 20, 2025. All images are copyrighted by their owners. Please respect their generosity in sharing their free patterns, and the restrictions they have placed on the use of these designs. Complete information can be found at the designers' websites provided in the links.  Some of these are tutorials while others have downloadable (.pdf) patterns; we have tried to note which is which in the title above each photo.  If any links are broken, we'd love to know; email us at Quilt Inspiration {at} gmail {dot} com. 

Quilting with Kaffe Fassett fabrics! (1)

What do we love about Kaffe Fassett's fabrics? Their vibrant colors! For more than two decades, Kaffe Fassett has inspired quilters to go wild with color and texture. Here are some gorgeous quilts showcasing fabrics from the Kaffe Fassett Collective.

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Color Garden, made and quilted by Jana Knutson  

Bring on the color in this garden of trees and flowers! Some of the "branch" fabrics blend with the "tree" fabrics, while others have a strong contrast. The overall effect comes in and out of focus as you look at the quilt. Horizontal bands were created by grouping blocks with similar colors. Jana Knutson says that Color Garden was based on a quilt design called Arboretum by Springleaf Studios.  

Queens Cross by Elizabeth Sonnenfeld, quilted by Quality Quilterz 

This stunning New York Beauty-style quilt was based on the Queens Cross pattern by Jen Kingwell. We love the color combinations, spiky points, and contrasts! Elizabeth Sonnenfeld says, "This pattern really appealed to me, especially using colorful Kaffe Fassett fabrics.The process of making the blocks was longer than usual but very enjoyable." Check out the teal blue and olive green combination below!

Hot Tucson Nights, made and quilted by Linda Cote  

Wow, this quilt is as hot as the summer nights in Tucson, Arizona! So many wonderful fabrics were used. The orange and red blocks are interspersed with pops of blue and purple, providing a respite and focal points for the design. Linda Cote says that Hot Tucson Nights was based on a "Scrappy Surprise" pattern by Virginia Robertson Designs.

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 Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Tucson (Arizona) Quilters Guild show.