I am not having a mystery day as I am busy with grandchildren right now.
There are 2 sizes-
Baby/Lap Quilt – 44″ by 44″
Comfort Quilt – 56″ by 68″
Made for Fiona, the three year old granddaughter of my good friend Linda.
The photo is from the Bainbridge Island, WA outdoor quilt show September 10.
I am on the left, Linda is on the right.
Since each name would be a different length it is hard to make a pattern.
The pieced alphabet is from A is for Apple, Alphabet Quilt Along
http://ellisandhiggs.com/a-is-for-apple
The designer, Nadra Ridgeway, lives near Frankfurt, Germany.
Her blog is in German. My browser allowed me to easily translate all the German to English. An option popped up at the top of my screen asking me if I wanted to translate.
All seams 1/4″.
The sashings and borders were all made using the Simple Block.
The sashings and inner border were all 3.5″. I made them with 3.5″ square Simple blocks. (3″ finished sized).
The rainbow in the center is one fabric, not pieced.
The outer border was made of 5″ Simple Blocks . Finished size 4.5″.
All red blocks are the same size, all orange the same size, etc.
I had to trim a little off of the sides of some of the Simple Blocks to make them fit. It is okay if everything is not exactly the same size.
My friend, Cathy, and I are making six of these quilts and each quilt has different measurements because of the length of the names.
We also adjusted the length of the quilt to more match the age of the child. The ages of the recipients range from 1 1/2 years to 24 years.
We adjusted the length of the quilt by adding one more plain inner border.
Fiona’s quilt measures 67″ by 79″.
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Snakes and Ladders – 1996
All thoughts, ideas, comments are welcome.
Has anyone had any experience transferring a drawing to fabric?
Here is a picture of me drawn by my 5 year old darling granddaughter Allegra.
Text on the drawing.. All sounded out and written by a 5 year old.. no help from a grownup.
Allegra For You Gramu Cibi (Grandma Cindy)
The pitshr (picture) is you standin (standing).
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Here is a wonderful wedding quilt from Fred. He made a KING SIZE wedding quilt for some newlywed friends. They chose the fabric. He used my Plaid for Dad pattern. What a fabulous undertaking. The newlyweds are loving their wedding quilt.
Caroline in Spanaway, WA
Joyce S. just responded to me. I am so happy she got back to me. Here is her response.
Thanks Joyce.
This is my quilt, a baby size I made for a local charity and donated through my quilt guild. It is backed with fleece and quilted on my home sewing machine.
Unknown Quilter
If you have photos of your mystery quilt please email them to me. I can hardly wait to see them.
I will continue adding photos as I receive them.
Please let me know where you live. In the interests of privacy I would like to put a label on each quilt photo with your first name and your home. eg. Cindy C. from Seattle, WA, or Linda from Oregon. Whatever you are comfortable sharing.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day 2014 – Available in 5 sizes:
This is a repost of a pattern from 2011.
Pictured is the baby quilt size.
Click HERE to Download Free Scrappy Four Patch Heart Quilt Pattern (.pdf)
Doll Quilt – 22” by 22” (56cm by 56cm)
Baby Quilt – 49” by 49” (125cm by 125cm)
Comfort Quilt – 76” by 76” (193cm by 193cm)
Twin Quilt – 76” by 89.5” (193cm by 228cm)
Full/Queen Quilt – 89.5” by 89.5” (228cm by 228cm)
Individual Heart Block – 5” unfinished, 4.5” finished
Scrappy Four Patch Heart Block – 9.5” unfinished, 9” finished
From Ina C. who did an outstanding job. Thanks.
Made for my Granddaughter’s Third Birthday – February 24
This one is a twin size for her big girl bed. The backing is made of red Minkie and is very snuggly. I made the background from scrappy lights.
The heart background fabric is the oldest fabric in my stash (11 years old). I knew I would be able to use it someday!!
Heart Block Pattern – 9″ finished (9.5″ unfinished)
Click HERE to Download Scrappy Four Patch Heart Block Free Pattern (.pdf)
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Click HERE to see a picture of Tina’s block on her Blog – The Barking Hen
This quilt was made with fabric purchased in 2010 in Paducah, KY.
DH and I went there and enjoyed every quilty minute.
I found a fabulous sale on Kona solids (remnants) at Hancocks of Paducah.
I bought it all.
I had a very interesting selection of fabric colors to work with.
That fabric inspired me to create a quilt to remember my fun visit.
Gerry from Burgundy, France sent in a photo of her quilt top.
Here is another top from Pat C. in Walla Walla, WA
59” by 59” (152 cm by 152 cm)
Made for Gracie.
Instead of making lots of tiny, setting triangles I use squares. Then I do the quilting. When the quilting is done I trim the squares into triangles and then do the binding.
Click HERE to Download Jelly Roll Posies for Baby Free Quilt Pattern (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Scrappy Spring Tulips free scrap quilt pattern (.pdf)
Available in two sizes – Lap/Twin 69″ by 69″ and Full 87″ by 87″.
The tulip blocks are 16″ finished.
I made the quilt on the left to be used in a benefit for a family in need. I made the quilt on the right for my friend, Marie’s, mother.
Click Here if you would like to use this quilt as a MYSTERY QUILT
To see photos of other quilts made with this pattern please click the link below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carterquilter/sets/72157610934802071/
I will use a scrappy green color palette in the quilt.
The background will be scrappy neutral colors.
They will be getting married in June so I need to get going on the quilt top soon.
Fortunately Marie is a longarm quilter and I am not so she will get to quilt her own wedding quilt.
I will be creating a pattern for their quilt as I am making the quilt top.
My friend, Melissa Erickson, had a treasured 30 year old baby quilt. She took it with her to college and to Europe when she went to play professional basketball abroad. Melissa’s quilt was made for her by her godmother.
She was recently asked to be baby Coco’s godmother and decided to pass her baby quilt to her new godchild. She called me and asked if I would update her baby quilt for Coco. Coco is the daughter of one of her dear friends.
Melissa’s quilt was made from squares of a synthetic fabric, probably polyester. The white squares were made of brushed nylon and these were the only parts that were too worn to be used in the new quilt. The quilt was in amazing condition considering all the love it had received over 30 years.
I took Melissa’s quilt apart. When I sewed it back together I added some squares of Hawaiian fabrics to the pastel colored squares from the original quilt. When I made the border I alternated squares of flannel backed satin (available at Joann’s) with squares of Hawaiian fabrics. I used a cuddle fabric (similar to Minkie) for the quilt back. The original quilt had been sewn together with a cotton/poly blend thread that lasted in perfect condition. I may rethink using cotton thread in future quilts. Of course I have thousands of yards of cotton thread which I will use up first.
I hope the new quilt will last another 30 years.
I knew Melissa would miss her baby quilt. I took the backing for her quilt, added the same backing I had used on Coco’s quilt and a Hawaiian fabric binding so she could have at least part of her original quilt back to love.
The block is 24″. The pieced border adds another 6 inches (3 inches on each side).
One Block – Doll Quilt or Small Baby Quilt – 30″ by 30″
Two Blocks – Table Runner – 30″ by 54″
Six Blocks – Comfort Quilt – 54″ by 78″
Available in 1 size – Baby Quilt – 52″ by 52″
Celebrating the one year anniversary of my blog with a quilt for my granddaughter due next March.
Made with Hawaiian fabrics.
The Kisses are in cool colors and the Hugs are in warm colors.
Great pattern for Fat Quarters, Fat Eights and/or 5″ Charm Packs.
Click here to download Hugs and Kisses for Baby free quilt pattern (.pdf file)
Click here to download Military Nine Patch free quilt pattern (.pdf file)
Option A available in two sizes – Comfort – 61″ by 77″, Twin – 77″ by 93″
Option B available in two sizes – Comfort – 59″ by 74″, Twin – 74″ by 89″
This pattern was originally written by Valerie Davidson, one of my online quilting friends, in 2007. She has given me permission to publish her design and rewrite the pattern and share her quilt photo. The quilt in Option A is Valerie’s quilt. When I made the quilt (Option B) I modified it to add a simple, pieced border. The blocks are scrappy and came from a group swap.
Pom is wonderfully artistic and has much to share.
Her maple leaf quilt is entirely hand done.. hand cut, hand pieced and hand quilted.
I fell in love with it when I saw it.
She designed her pattern by hand drafting it.
On her blog Pom suggested we draft our own maple leaves so I decided to give it a try with my Quilt Pro 6 software
Available in one size – 73.5″ by 73.5″ 187cm x 187 cm
Click HERE to download Maple Leaf Quilt from France pattern (.pdf)
Available in one size – Queen/King – 102″ by 102″
Click HERE to Download Free Wedding Quilt Pattern (.PDF)
This pattern was revised January 2013.
Many thanks to Rebecca and Lana L. for input.
Here is a photo of Lana’s quilt.
A fun pattern and tips to introduce a child to quilting.
I helped two of my grandchildren – ages 6 and 8 – to make this quilt.
Here is how we did it.
This quilt and experience are child tested and grandmother approved.
Child Size – 58″ x 70″ (148 cm x 178 cm)
Click Here to Download Free Kids Can Quilt Pattern and Tips (.pdf)
DH and I just returned from a two week vacation on the big island and Kauai.
I strongly recommend the Kimura General Store in Kona for great fabric.
In Kauai the Kapaia Stitchery is absolutely divine.
Needless to say I overindulged and came home with a big smile on my face.
Hawaiian fabrics are my absolute favorite fabrics, especially since I go to Hawaii to buy them.
This is one of the first quilts I made when I started quilting in 2000.
It is made from my first pattern.
It is handquilted..
I was extremely happy that the quilt was so well-used that it needed to be restored.
The quilt received a new backing, binding, 2.5″ strip on the top perimeter.
I tied the quilt.
Sewed the original label back on plus a new label.
The quilt measures 84″ by 96″.
Available in (4) sizes
Baby Quilt – 46” by 46” (117cm by 117cm)
Comfort Quilt – 60” by 74” (153cm by 188cm)
Twin Quilt – 74” by 88” (188cm by 224cm)
Full Quilt – 88” by 88” (224cm by 224cm)
Click HERE to Download Scrap Happy Heart Quilt Pattern (.pdf)
Scrap Happy Block – 12″ (12.5″ unfinished).
Scrap Happy Doll Quilt – 20″ square (20.5″ unfinished)
Click HERE to Download Scrap Happy Heart Block and Doll Quilt Pattern (.pdf)
Option A with 2.5″ scraps
Martha Kopec block. Thanks for sharing.
Option B (Displayed in a Doll Quilt) – uses 4.5″ squares
Using up some of my 2.5″ squares.
74” by 90” (188 cm by 229 cm)
It has now gone on to its owner. My friend, Marie Chestnut, quilted it. We are giving it to a friend who is starting chemo.
It is backed in flannel.
Click HERE to Download Scrap Happy Nine Patch Free Quilt Pattern (.pdf)
Graduation Block – 14″ finished (14.5″ unfinished)
Made for Joanna!
Click HERE to Download Graduation Block free pattern (.pdf)
Here is the quilt.
The quilt pattern and the quilt are both in process right now and will be available later this spring. The blocks are pieced and sewn together. Still working on the pattern and the borders.
Available in two sizes – Full –96″ by 96″, Queen – 100″ by 100″
Click HERE to download My Daughter’s Wedding Quilt – Free Quilt Pattern (.pdf)
Baby Quilt or Lap Quilt – 43″ by 50″ – (109 cm by 127 cm)
This quilt was originally presented as a mystery quilt in 2009.
I converted it to a pattern so it can be downloaded in one document.
This quilt top was made by Betty Cruikshank.
Click HERE to Download Happy String Flowers for Baby (.pdf)
Available in one size – 11″ – 12″ square
This quilt is designed for babies to take with them and love.
The different textures of the tags and the fabric on the top and bottom of this little quilt are designed
to help develop their sense of touch and also to give them something soft and comforting to have with them.
Click HERE to Download Lovie Quilt with Tags Free Pattern
This quilt was made for the son of a friend.
Baby Quilt or Lap Quilt – 54″ by 54″ – (137 cm by 137 cm)
Click HERE to Download Stars and Stripes for Baby (.pdf)
Full Quilt – 98” by 98”, Twin Quilt – 77” by 98”, Comfort Quilt – 77” by 77”
Metric – Full Quilt – 249 cm by 249 cm, Twin Quilt – 195.5 cm by 249 cm,
Comfort Quilt – 195.5 cm by 195.5 cm
This is a good pattern for Charm Packs.
This quilt was originally presented as a Mystery Quilt in 2010.
I donated this quilt to a cancer charity auction.
For those interested in the Water Lily fabric.
Flower of the Month Club – July – Water Lily #2824 by Ro Gregg for www.northcott.net
Click HERE to Download Free Pattern (.pdf)
Here is a photo of a quilt made by Betty C. Thanks for sharing.
This quilt is available in one size:
Baby Quilt – 42” by 42”
Metric – 108 cm by 108 cm
These three quilts were made for my two granddaughters and the son of a friend.
The quilt was a mystery quilt pattern in 2010.
This quilt is now available as a pattern in one document.
Click HERE to Download Baby Windows free pattern (.pdf
Here is a photo of a delightful quilt made by Betty C.
Available in one size for a Comfort Quilt – 62″ by 74″ (158cm by 188cm)
This quilt was a mystery quilt in 2009.
Mystery quilt clues are no longer available.
I donated the quilt to a cancer charity auction.
It is now available as a pattern in one document.
Click HERE to Download Happy String Flowers (.pdf)
Quilted in Honor Gift Card Quilt Challenge Information
http://www.islandbatik.com/challenges/
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Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront is hoping for Gift Card Quilt donations whether they are entered in the challenge or not.
They want to help military families with a goal of 2500 of these quilts for the holidays in 2014.
Contact the nearest operation homefront office to find out where you can send your donation.
http://www.operationhomefront.net/
Because there were two separate sets of instructions there are two .pdf files.
Clue #9 for Gift Pocket instruction is NOT included in either of these files.
It needs to be downloaded separately.
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clues for Quilt with the Red Border – 18 pages
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clues for Quilt with Blue in the Border – 18 pages
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clue #9 Gift Card Pockets – 7 pages
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clue #1 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clue #2 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clue #3 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clue #4 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clue #5 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clue #6 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clue #7 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clue #8 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Mystery Clue #9 (.pdf)
I am very much interested in receiving photos of your quilts. This last clue has a photo of my quilt with Gift Card Pockets.
Thanks to all who are participating or will use this pattern to make a quilt in the future.
Cindy
carterquilter@gmail.com
Free Block Pattern – 12″ by 12″ Finished
Free Doll Quilt Pattern – 16.5″ by 16.5″ Finished
I needed a star block for a couple of friends who are making lovequilts.
I also needed the doll quilt for a Christmas charity project for my quild. Others refurbish dolls and make clothes. They are given to children in homeless shelters.
Click HERE to download free Star on my Square Block and Doll Quilt Pattern (.pdf file)
Available in one size – Queen/King – 102″ by 102″
Made for my friend Cathy with her fabric – Leaf Symphony Collection by Clothworks
http://www.clothworkstextiles.com/collection.asp?ID=112
Click here to download Glorious Fall Colors Free Quilt Pattern(.pdf file) 
Available in one size – Comfort Quilt – 62″ by 74″
This quilt was made for my friend and neighbor when she was going through her cancer treatments.
Click here to download Scrappy Heart Quilt free quilt pattern (.pdf file)
Terry N. sent in a photo of her beautiful and very sweet Scrappy Heart Quilt. Thanks, Terry.
Available in three sizes – Twin –72″ by 90″, Full – 84″ by 90″, Queen – 100″ by 100″
Directions included to make it a scrap quilt or a 2-Color quilt.
My friend is currently finishing up a wedding quilt in red and white using this pattern.
I will have a photo of her quilt to share very soon. /Cindy
Click here to download Ocean Waves Free Quilt Pattern (.pdf file)
Available in one size – Baby Quilt or Lap Quilt – 52″ by 52″
This quilt is a gift for my granddaughter. I love how the center design of the quilt forms an “O” for Olivia.
Click here to download Hawaiian Waves for Baby free quilt pattern (.pdf file)
Scrappy Fall Leaves free scrap quilt pattern (.pdf file)
Available in three sizes – Lap – 65″ by 65″, Twin – 74″ by 92″, Full/Queen – 92″ by 92″
Donated to Habitat for Humanity in Detroit, Michigan for a fund raising event.
To see photos of other quilts made with this pattern please click the link below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carterquilter/sets/72157611014645598/
Click HERE to Download Scrappy Maple Leaf free quilt pattern (.pdf)
Available in one size – Twin – 71″ by 82.5″
Made especially for my daughter in law. I liked it so much I made another for myself.
Available in one size – Comfort Quilt – 69″ by 69″
This quilt was designed with the help of my blog visitors. You chose the blocks and the borders through participating in polls. I like the results.
Since I could barely think up one name I decided to just name it the one name. Quilt names are not my strength.
I gave this quilt to a good friend.
Click here to download Sister’s Choice-Scrappy and Bright free quilt pattern (.pdf file)
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