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/
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.
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)
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)
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
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.
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)
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)
Click here to download Hawaiian Heart Block free quilt block pattern (.pdf file)
Available size – 12″ by 12″ (12.5″ unfinished)
Made for my friend, Tracy. It is a contribution to a quilt Tracey is making to cheer up a friend who is suffering right now.
The fabric was purchased in Hawaii while on vacation with my husband in 2009.
Available in five sizes – Baby – 46″ by 54″, Lap – 70″ by 70″, Twin – 78″ by 94″, Full/Queen – 94″ by 94″, King – 110″ by 110″
Click here to download Sentimental Scraps free quilt pattern (.pdf file)
Available in one size – Twin/Full – 76″ by 88″
If you ever need some uplifting and joy in your life you can get it from Melissa. She is a 30 yo ex-Univ. of Washington and professional basketball player who has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrigs disease (ALS).
I made her the quilt last year with help from my friends who donated fabric and helped with the sewing, quilting and label. These great friends are Kaylin Francis, Marie Chestnut and Michelle Brown. The fabric was donated by the Washington State Internet Quilters. She loves sharing her quilt with her kittie, Tommie (a girl).
To read more about Melissa you can check out her awesome blog. I am sure she would enjoy some visitors and comments.
http://www.melissa-erickson.blogspot.com/
Click here to download the Melissa Erickson free quilt pattern (.pdf file)
I made this quilt for myself.
Click here to download Purple Stars free quilt pattern (.pdf file)
Available in one size – Twin – 68″ by 84″
Click HERE to Download Scrappy Heart Block free quilt block pattern (.pdf file)
Available size – 12″ by 12″ (12.5″ unfinished)
This pattern is a special request from my friend, Teresa in Indiana.
Below in the middle is a photo of Teresa’s heart block quilt.. made especially for her dog Roxy.
Below on the right is a photo of my friend, Kim’s quilt, using the scrappy heart block.
Click HERE to Download Scrappy Spring Tulips Baby Quilt free scrap quilt pattern (.pdf file)
Available size – 42″ by 42″
My good friend, Marie (http://chestnutsquilting.com/) , made this quilt for a baby that is on the way. She wanted smaller baby blocks and wanted it less than 44″ wide so she didn’t have to piece the back. The new block size is 11″ (the original is 16″). I love it. The grandmother died recently and the fabric is from her stash so this is a very sentimental quilt.
Click HERE to Download Scrappy Squares and Bars free quilt pattern (.pdf)
Available in two sizes – Lap – 54″ by 66″, Full/Queen – 90″ by 90″
To see photos of other quilts made with this pattern please click the link below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carterquilter/sets/72157611014638392/
Click HERE to Download Scrappy Split Rail free scrap quilt pattern (.pdf)
Available in five sizes – Baby – 40″ by 52″(12 blocks), Lap – 52″ by 64″(20 blocks), Twin – 76″ by 88″ (42 blocks), Full – 88″ by 88″ (49 blocks), Queen/King – 100″ by 100″ (64 blocks)
I made the quilt in the middle for my friend, Renee, from scraps from her stash. Our friend, Mary k, quilted it. I call it “Renee’s Quilty Memories”. Renee and her family call it “Scraps”.
I made the RWB quilt for PFC Patrick E. Coggins, Jr and Mary k quilted it. Patrick is the son of a friend.
The baby quilt was donated to Florida tornado victims.
Click HERE to Download Scrappy Lilies free fat quarter quilt pattern (.pdf)
Available in four sizes – Lap 48” by 48”, Twin 64” by 80”, Full 80” by 96”, Queen 96” by 96”
I made this quilt for my niece’s husband, Thomas who loves it. Thomas uses it while watching TV and takes it with him when he visits overnight!
Vielen Dank Beate Schlack.
Es ist schön eine internationale Beziehung zu pflegen und quiltige Ideen mitteilen zu können.
Quilt – Twin Size 71″ by 82.5″ (ca. 180cm x 209 cm)
Bitte hier klicken um die Anleitung als PDF Datei runter zu laden.
Vielen Dank Beate Schlack.
Es ist schön eine internationale Beziehung zu pflegen und quiltige Ideen mitteilen zu können.
Lap – 65″ x 65″ (ca 165 cm x 165 cm), Twin – 74″ x 92″ (ca. 187cm x 233 cm),
Full/Queen – 92″ x 92″ (ca 233cm x 233cm)
Bitte hier klicken um die Anleitung als PDF Datei runter zu laden.en
Clues will be posted here February 25 through March 5, 2010.
Click HERE to Download Clue #9 – THE FINAL CLUE
Click HERE to Download Clue #8 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #7 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #6 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #5 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #4 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #3 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #2 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #1 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download the Fabric Requirements Document (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download the Pre-Mystery Cutting Directions Document (.pdf)
NOTE: Please download the Fabric Requirements again. I have modified them slightly.
Also.. after making my quilt I had a great lesson learned.
Buy 2 yards or meters of the fussy cut fabric.. it is much easier.
The pattern will work with one yard so if you already have your fabric it will still work.
I made mine with one yard since I didn’t feel like finding that fabric online (I bought it on vacation in Oregon a while back).
This quilt is available in one size:
Baby Quilt – 42” by 42”
Metric – 108 cm by 108 cm
I bought one yard of pirate fabric, found some coordinating fabric in my stash and challenged myself to make a baby quilt pattern.
This is a good pattern for fabric that has 8″ panels or has a border print like the pirate fabric that can be fussy cut.
Clues will be posted here February 25 through March 5, 2010
Click HERE to Download Clue #10 – THE FINAL CLUE!
Click HERE to Download Clue #9 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #8 (.pdf) REVISED Mar. 5, 2010
Click HERE to Download Clue #7 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #6 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #5 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #4 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #3 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #2 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Clue #1 (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Fabric Requirements Document (.pdf)
Click HERE to Download Pre-Mystery Cutting Directions Document (.pdf)
For those interested in the Water Lily fabric
This fabric is several years old.
Flower of the Month Club – July – Water Lily #2824
by Ro Gregg for www.northcott.net
This quilt pattern is available in three sizes:
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.
I will be making all of my 5” squares from my Water Lily fabric.
My background will be scrappy neutrals. My accent will be scrappy green batiks.
This will be my only mystery quilt pattern for 2009.
Click here to dowload Clue #8 (.pdf file)
Click here to dowload Clue #7 (.pdf file)
Click here to download Clue #6 (.pdf file)
Click here to dowload Clue #5 (.pdf file)
Click here to dowload Clue #4 (.pdf file)
Click here to download Clue #3 (.pdf file)
Click here to download Clue #2(.pdf file)
Click here to download Clue #1 (.pdf file)
Click here to download the Pre-Mystery Cutting Directions (.pdf file)
Click here to download the Fabric Requirements (.pdf file)
Available in one size – Baby – 43″ by 50″ (109cm by 127cm) (Suitable for beginners and more advanced quilters)
If you have any questions you may post them here in the comments or send me an email.
Two sizes available –
Lap/Twin – 57” by 57” with border – 69” by 69”
Full– 75” by 75” with border – 87” by 87”
This quilt is also available as a regular pattern at this link:
Click Here to See Quilt as a Regular Pattern
Click Here to Download the Fabric Requirements (.pdf)
Click Here to Download the Cutting Directions (.pdf)
Click Here to Download Clue #1 (.pdf)
Click Here to Download Clue #2 (.pdf)
Click Here to Download Clue #3 (.pdf)
Click Here to Download Clue #4 (.pdf)
Click Here to Download Clue #5 (.pdf)
Click Here to Download Clue #6 (.pdf)
Click Here to Download Clue #7 (.pdf)
Click Here to Download Clue #8 (.pdf)
Click Here to Download Clue #9 (.pdf)
Click Here to Download Clue #10 (.pdf)
Thanks for joining in. I will post photos of both of my quilts later this evening. I am also looking forward to your photos. The best part of the mystery for me. …………. Cindy 
42” square – Baby quilt or lap quilt
Option A – 2 Color Quilt 1 ½ yards dark colored fabric, can be a print or a solid color. 1 yard lighter solid colored fabric 
Option B – Scrappy Quilt 
(60) 3” scrappy squares (30) 2.5” scrappy squares 1 ¼ yards light, solid colored fabric ½ yard darker colored fabric, solid color or a print
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