Free Starfish Stuffed Animal Pattern

Yep, we're pretty bad about keeping this blog up to date. But as Quilt Market in Houston Texas rolls around yet again so does another free pattern! Two of our new quilts are focused on the ocean: Pirate Posse and Mermaid Marina. We decided that it would be fun to give away a free pattern to go along with these two new quilts.

With our "sew and flip" and "quilt as you go" methods these quilts go together surprising quickly.  You build one block at a time and quilt it before placing the appliques. Then, you sew your applique onto one small block instead of trying to fit your whole quilt in your machine. 

So. Much. Easier.

And, when you are done with your quilt top, you are all done quilting (if you want to be). Then you just need to add a backing and binding using whatever method you are most comfortable with and your quilt is all ready for snuggling. (We do have a free pattern with our binding method as well.) 

Now, on to the real reason you are here: the free pattern! 

If you would like to download the free pattern, just click here: download pattern. 

This will take you to a page where you should be able to see a preview of the pattern. Then simply click on the image of the arrow pointing down to save it to your computer. 

Enjoy! 

Cotton bound fleece blanket free pattern

Clearly, our goal to be better about updating our blog was a miserable failure. But, we have yet another free pattern for you! And this time it's all about binding.

 

In the past, we have done just about anything to avoid putting bindings on our blankets. Hence the Textured Edge Throw blanket pattern and the So Soft So Simple Throw pattern. Both patterns provide a way of joining a blanket front to back quickly and easily without the use of a binding. The textured edge throw pattern uses an interestingly textured piece of fabric sandwiched between the front and back to join your blanket. It's quick and easy and is one of our favorite methods of making a simple blanket.

The so soft so simple throw pattern is designed to create self-mitering corners by having the backing fabric wrap around to the front. This is the method we use most often when attaching the backings to our block blanket quilt fronts. 

While it works great for adding a backing to a quilt front, we think this method also makes for very pretty blanket by simply using two beautifully patterned fabrics.        

However, we recently discovered a method of machine binding that we are pretty darn excited about. Although we continue to love the previous two methods we can't deny that this new binding technique opens up some new and exciting options! One of which is making incredibly quick and easy baby blankets which require no hand sewing.

It also makes adding a silk binding to a simple fleece blanket almost enjoyable. Check it out for yourself if you don't believe us!

We want to share our excitement with you in the form of a free pattern. The applique designs aren't included in the free pattern but you can buy them separately on our website if you so desire. If you would like to download the free pattern just click here: download pattern.
This will take you to a page where you should be able to see a preview of the pattern. Then simply click on the image of the arrow pointing down to save it to your computer.

Our First Free Pattern

Hello there!
As you may have noticed, we aren't the best about updating this blog. We are hoping to be better about putting things up here. In that spirit, we are going to start off this new attention to our blog with a bang. Or, more accurately, with a free pattern.

This is the new look of downloadable patterns. We are pretty darn excited about it as it should print out very nicely on your home printer. 

Since things are a bit crazy around our respective homes (we are preparing for Spring Market in Portland, OR), this pattern is a little out of season. However, it is stinkin' adorable and we are excited to share it with all of you.

This cute pattern comes to you from the mind of Sheila. We know keeping a rambunctious little one warm is not an easy task. Keeping track of a kid, their scarf, their mittens and all their other various belongings is enough to drive anyone batty. This scarf combines two of those things and may help you maintain a little of your sanity.

Our little one certainly enjoys her pocket scarf! She was rocking it as we walked to the ponds near Grandma's house to feed the ducks.

This cute little scarf has pockets designed to keep your kiddo's paws warm while out and about. Thus, each of the pockets appropriately sports an adorable little paw print appliqued to it.
If you would like to own this awesome free pattern, just click here: download here.
It will take you to a page where you should be able to see a preview of the pattern. Then simply click on "File" and select "download" from the drop down menu.