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Apparently one of my popular posts in 2007 here at Quilting and Patchwork was More Free Quilting and Patchwork Patterns.  This is a topic many quilters desire more information about.
I recently discovered another great listing of free quilting patterns at Quilting With Alison.  She has found resources among supply manufacturers, fabric distributors and retailers that might interest you.
Alison has just started her quilting blog, but I’m impressed with her information and musings.
(c)2007 Mary Emma Allen

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Quilting and Patchwork, and the other b5media Lifestyles bloggers, had the opportunity to stroll down the Red Carpet for the Lifestyles Golden Blog Globe Awards.  Channel Editor Gayla McCord has a fun post up  highlighting the achievements of these bloggers in 2007, Live from the Red Carpet – It’s b5media’s Lifestyles Golden Blog Awards.
Mine chosen from Quilting and Patchwork posts was More Free Quilting & Patchwork Patterns.  You’ll also enjoy the numerous posts and intersting information from the other Lifestyles bloggers.
Do you have a favorite 2007 post from Quilting and Patchwork?
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

I’d never seen a Bug Jar Quilt until yesterday.  Now I seem to see them wherever I look!
 Has this become the latest fad or craze in the quilting world?  They are fascinating and some patterns appear very easy to make. 
Bug Jar Quilts simply consist of jar shapes, representing those children use for catching lightening bugs.  These jars are cut from various fabrics with bug designs.  (Although these that Janet Wickell shows at the links below show fish in a jar.)  What interesting possibilities!
Janet Wickell, at About.com: quilting, in her post, Bug Jar Quilt Block Duo, says:
A word of caution — bug …read more

Would you like a quilt in opulent autumn colors?  Jen at so you wanna be a Domestik Goddess? has a pattern with suggested autumn colors on her blog.  Check out Crossing Paths: Free Quilt Pattern for inspiration as you head into autumn.
My daughter tends toward autumn colors and leaf motifs in many of her quilts and fabric art.  In fact she’s making a hanging to submit in an exhibit today, and it consists of falling leaves against a green, rust, and brown background, some of these made from her hand dyed or sun dyed fabrics. 
What are you doing in your quilting world …read more

As I browsed around Jen’s so you wannabee a Domestik Goddess? blog I discovered a number of free quilt patterns. 
Anna Maria Horner’s inner gypsy had to have been at play when she designed her 22 Lollipops Quilt and Bohemium Quilt – and the fabric collections that inspired them, too, mentions Jen.
The fabrics in the quilts shown on Jen’s blog remind me of fabrics my aunt and grandmother used in their quilts and dressmaking in the 1940s.  Lots to reminisce there for quilters who created quilts then…or those who like that type of fabric.  Anna Maria has adapted these fabrics into her …read more

Penny’s Postcard Posse remembers the troops in Iraq again this year on July 4 by sending fabric postcards.  Started last year by quilter Penny Halgren, this project has grown considerably as quilters around the country contribute postcards they’ve made to thank the troops and lift their spirits.
The project has expanded beyond July 4th.  Now it includes Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Holidays, Valentine’s Day and Easter/Spring.  School children as well as adults take part.
Incidentally, Penny was honored by the State of California for her work with Penny’s Postcard Posse.
You can join the project, learn the details and see pictures of the cards by checking …read more

I’ve noticed a number of quilting sites that offer free patterns for various projects.  Among those with interesting patterns is Goldern Quilts, which offers “free quilt patterns from past issues of McCall’s Quick Quilts.”
The directions are very precise and give fabric amounts, pattern pieces, and construction  tips.  Some of the patterns are:  Summer Spirit, 30s Something, A Beary Merry Christmas, A Day at the Beach, Americana Star, Autograph Album, and many others.
            For more pattern ideas, you can always pick up a book of patterns.

Quilters usually are thrilled when they can find patterns, blocks of the month, classes, and other information at no charge.  At Victoriana Quilt Designs , you’ll find many of these at no cost.
There also is a great deal of information for the beginning quilter.
Are there any sites you’ve discovered that you find particularly helpful and offer, as well, patterns at no charge.

As I visit quilters who visit me, I’ve come across Bonnie Hunter’s Quiltville web site and the lovely “My Blue Heaven” free quilting pattern she offers.  It’s quite appealing, especially if you like blue and white with touches of neutral tan/brown colors.
Bonnie has included numerous photos which give you step by step instructions in words and pictures.  I imagine you can use your imagination and try other colors if you prefer.
 

February has been designated Heart Health Month and many activities are taking place to build awareness of this serious disease in women and men.  Quilters often participate in raising funds and awareness by donating shop proceeds, participating in walks and runs, and making quilts with heart designs for themselves and for raffles.
                                                          I found an attractive Floral Hearts Quilt Pattern at Quiltmaker.com. The article gives you pattern and instructions for making this lovely quilt.
You can see a pattern for Scrappy Hearts at Delaware Quilts.com. There are a number of variations for some very attractive and interesting projects.
These are only two quilting projects involving hearts.  Check …read more