Live a Thankful Life

An attitude of gratitude is the key to a happy life. Gratitude is associated with hope, life satisfaction, and good health. Here's a beautiful wool applique quilt called Live a Thankful Life.

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Live a Thankful Life by Rhonda Montgomery (Orem, Utah)

Winner of a Judge's Choice award at the Utah show*, Rhonda Montgomery says: "My friend and I fell in love with this quilt pattern. We challenged ourselves to each make one, and then [made] a third to donate to the Festival of Trees. I had never worked with wool on a quilt before, and I found it both challenging and rewarding." Here is a closeup photo of the turkey block:

The wool appliques are fused and then hand-appliqued using blanket stitches and embroidery floss.  We enjoyed Rhonda's beautiful embroidery and quilting! 

Rhonda Montgomery says that she used flannel for the background and that it was a fun quilt to make!  The motifs include a gray squirrel, below, and flower vines with oak leaves, all of which are beautifully done.

 Live a Thankful Life is a pattern designed by Lisa Bongean for Primitive Gatherings.  

*Note: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Springville (Utah) quilt show.

Live a Thankful Life

Abundant research shows that an attitude of gratitude is the key to a happy life. Gratitude can lead to hope, life satisfaction, and healthy behaviors. Here's a beautiful quilt called Live a Thankful Life that celebrates autumn and Thanksgiving.

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Live a Thankful Life by Rhonda Montgomery (Orem, Utah)

Winner of a Judge's Choice award at the Utah show*, Rhonda Montgomery says: "My friend and I fell in love with this quilt pattern. We challenged ourselves to each make one, and then [made] a third to donate to the Festival of Trees. I had never worked with wool on a quilt before, and I found it both challenging and rewarding." Here is a closeup photo of the turkey block:

The wool appliques are fused and then hand-appliqued using blanket stitches and embroidery floss.  We enjoyed Rhonda's beautiful embroidery and quilting!  Here is a autumn tree with pumpkins at the base.

Rhonda Montgomery says that she used flannel for the background and that it was a fun quilt to make!  The motifs include a gray squirrel, below, and flower vines with oak leaves, all of which are beautifully done.

 Live a Thankful Life is a pattern designed by Lisa Bongean for Primitive Gatherings.  

*Note: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Springville (Utah) quilt show.

Quilt Arizona 2020 ! Day 3

In February, when life was still "normal" , we attended the 2020 Quilt Arizona! Show which is an outstanding display of statewide quilts from the Arizona Quilters' Guild. This year's theme was "Desert Stars". We hope you enjoy these highlights from the show !

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Eagle Dancer by Pam Gagnier, quilted by Jeannie Rogers

Blue Ribbon winner for Best Group Quilt, Pam notes, " I acquired this quilt top from Nancy Howell. After having it quilted, I embellished and bound the quilt. I'm thrilled to have this piece of art done by a dear friend to hang in my great room. "

 Eagle Dancer is a published pattern by Arlene Walsh Designs. This already stunning design has been made more spectacular by Pam's beaded embellishments.

Intricately cut feathers in mostly warm muted tones enhance the face of the Hopi sun god. 

Garden At Dusk by Beth Norris, quilted by Cindy Paulson

 Beth's quilt was a big award winner at 2020 Quilt Arizona and deservedly so! She won the Laurene Sinema award for Extraordinary Workmanship, plus the blue ribbon for Best Kit Quilt. Her work is based on a published design by Lisa Bongean.

 Beth writes, "I love working with wool on flannel. This combination is both forgiving and rewarding; and there is something about the 'slow stitching' that encourages calm. We really enjoyed seeing Beth's exquisite work.

Desert Stars Appear Over Southwest Splendor by Karen Crowe

Third place winner for best use of theme, Karen states, "Desert Stars begin to appear during a colorful Arizona sunset. A common pattern used in southwest themed quilts is the squash blossom. This pattern is used for the desert stars that preside over this desert landscape. The sunset is created by pixelating one of my Arizona sunset photos into a pattern of one inch squares."

Karen adds, "Cynthia England's picture pieced pattern, Southwest Splendor, was added to the sunset. Quilting patterns by Urban Elementz included fire dance, prickle patch, sand dunes, and a comouflaged lizard."

Look Closer by Richard Kupferer

Richard explains, "With Look Closer, I chose to celebrate all the desert stars, including its creatures and geology. MESA ( the rock outcropping) shouts for attention, but there are other words that try to hide in the desert landscape and sky."

We love this ever-so-whimsical coyote, who looks as if he got caught in his tracks while chasing an elusive road-runner! Richard quilted this very artistic original design by himself.

Arcadia Avenue by Mary McElvain, quilted by Kimie Tanner

Mary says, "I taught this Block of the Month pattern. This was my sample."  The pattern here is from
Sassafrass Lane Designs.

This paper-pieced album quilt provides a bold, contemporary look. Mary and Kimie's work won Second Place for Best Paper-Pieced Quilt by a Duet.

Image credits:  Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2020 Arizona Quilters Guild show.

Free Pattern Day! Jelly Roll Quilts, part 1 of 2

Here are more than 50 free jelly roll quilt patterns ! They include coins, bars, rail fence, log cabin, zig zag, and other fun designs. 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.  And for more free patterns see Part 2 of this series (CLICK HERE)!

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Whimsy quilt, 76" square, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Wiggle room quilt, free pattern at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Connected quilt, 64 x 70”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Frequency quilt, ~50 x 70”, free pattern by Osie Lebowitz for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Center Point quilt, 50 x 70”, free pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Jelly Roll Plus a Zinger quilt, 54 x 68", free pattern by Jean Wells for The Stitchin’ Post (CLICK for PDF download)

Parachute quilt, 78 x 82", free pattern by Crazy Mom Quilts for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Green Tea quilt, 72 x 80”, free pattern by Cheryl Malkowski for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Sakura Sun quilt, 52 x 60", free pattern by Linda Fitch for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Day Dream Quilt, 50 x 65”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Cascade Play, 44 x 50", free pattern by Monique Jacob for Maywood Studio: (CLICK for PDF download – warm) and (CLICK for PDF download- cool)

Fresco Dreams Quilt, 58 x 50”, free pattern at Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Watermelon Shuffle quilt, 56 x 66”, free pattern for Hoffman Fabrics as seen at Sew Mini Things (CLICK for PDF download)

Roman Stripe quilt, free pattern by Sharon Holland (CLICK for PDF download)

Chimney Bricks quilt, 48 x 60”, free pattern by Jean Ann Wright for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Jewel Pop quilt, 50 x 63”, free pattern by Linda Fitch for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Morse Code quilt, ~58 x 69”, free pattern at Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Paint Drip quilt, 56 x 79”, free pattern by Kitchen Table Quilting for Robert Kaufman (CLICK For PDF download)

 

Stacked quilt, 56 x 80”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Split Level quilt, 72 x 79”, free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Double Dash quilt, 60 x 60”, free pattern by Salty Oat for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Bejeweled quilt, 60 x 60”, free pattern by Kristy Daum for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bali Ripples quilt, 70 x 70”, free pattern at Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Cartesian Cabin quilt, 46 x 58”, free pattern by Kimberly Kight for Cotton + Steel (CLICK for PDF download)

Lost City – Cuzco quilt, 56 x 56", free pattern by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

There’s No Point, 48 x 54”, free pattern by Stephanie Prescott for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Mayfair quilt, 50 x 64”, free pattern at Paintbrush Studios (CLICK for PDF download)

Metropolitan quilt, 60 x 68”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Margarita Sunrise quilt, free pattern at Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Logs and Ladders quilt, 58 x 70”, free pattern at Andover Fabrics (CLICK For PDF download)

Lightning Fast quilt, 64 x 80”, free pattern by Lisa Bongean (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Nuts and Bolts quilt, ~50 x 65”, free pattern by Sandy Klop for McCall’s Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Meet Cute Quilt , free pattern by Preeti Harris for Moda Bakeshop (CLICK for PDF download)

Confetti Cabins quilt, free pattern by Kristina Brinkerhoff for Moda Bakeshop (CLICK for PDF download)

Color Blocks quilt, 69 x 86”, free pattern at Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Prism Quilt, ~45 x 55”, free pattern by Nancy Rink for Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Anyway You Stripe It, 49 x 69", free pattern by Wilmington Prints (CLICK for PDF download)

Steeplechase Throw quilt, 48 x 56", free pattern by Wilmington Prints (CLICK for PDF download)

Remembrance quilt, 60 x 70”, free pattern by Bari J / Lynne Goldsworthy for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Tapisserie quilt, 70 x 70”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)
 

Scrappy Diamonds quilt, 40 x 48”, free pattern by Kathy Hall for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Strip Disco quilt, 64 x 80", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Greekas quilt, 60 x 72”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Modern Rail Fence quilt, 58 x 65", free pattern at Jordan Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Cobblestone Court quilt, 50 x 60", free pattern at Wilmington Prints (CLICK for PDF download)

Modern Batiks Quilt, 64 x 64”, free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Radiant Orchid quilt, 65 x 76”, free pattern at Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Rainbow quilt, 67 x 78”, free pattern by Wilmington Prints (CLICK for PDF download)

Rope Tricks quilt, 78 x 94”, free pattern by Nel Whatmore for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Woven quilt, 60 x 60", free pattern by Jessica Toye for Paintbrush Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Rainbow Celebration quilt, ~64 x 80”, free pattern by Osie Lebowitz for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Spinwheels quilt, 68” square, free pattern by Kimberly Einmo for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Also see our Free Pattern Day for Bargello Quilts, as many of them are made with 2.5" strips!

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