California Sun
Quilt designed by Marsha Evans Moore
California Dreamin’ fabrics designed by Jenean Morrison for FreeSpirit

Bid farewell to winter and greet the coming season with a burst of energy! California Dreamin’ makes a grand appearance with all the brightness and warmth of the much anticipated spring sun. This is graphic designer Jenean Morrison’s third fabric collection with FreeSpirit—and she had so much fun creating these bright, energetic prints. Jenean describes her style as “eclectic modern.“ Inspired by classic designs, as well as images from her own mind’s eye, she mixes bold colors and intricate, detailed patterns to achieve fabrics that depict movement and intensity. The elaborate designs and variety of stripes in the fabric offer unique and complex possibilities for even the simplest block patterns.

ADVANCED
Finished Quilt Size: 47" x 47"
Finished Block Size: 15½" square center, 6" square cornerstone
Number of Blocks: 5 (1 center, 4 cornerstone)

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Hydrangea Stars
Quilt designed and quilted by Patti Carey
Pieced by Susanne Ebsworthy
Leading Ladies & Supporting Cast fabric designed by Ro Gregg for Northcott Silk

This striking collection of large hydrangeas just calls out for large blocks—and these Leading Ladies take center stage! The prominent hydrangeas are supported by a cast of stripes, checks, and dots in graduating shades of green, blue, and violet. Ro Gregg, designer of these life-like hydrangeas, states that she gets her inspiration from the "realism of actual flowers." Even though roses are her first love, she's committed to creating collections that will continue to inspire quilters to make romantic, exquisite home décor. Ro's lacy hydrangeas burst from the black background, making a dramatic statement. For an encore, make a sister quilt using the large hydrangeas with a white background. This offers a completely different light and fresh look. Either way, these leading ladies deserve a round of applause!

INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 91" x 117"
Finished Block Size: 17" square
Number of Blocks: 12 (6 Block A, 6 Block B)

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Maribella's Waltz
Quilt designed by Sandi Irish
Maribella and Contessa Court fabrics designed by Diana Mancini for Blank Quilting

A well-designed space reflects the right combination of color, style, and furnishings. This is exactly what Diana Mancini had in mind when she designed the Maribella and Contessa Court collections—home interiors. Inspired by the eclecticism of the Victorian Age, as well as cross-cultural influences from the Middle East and Asia, both collections add style and sophistication to any surroundings. The classic geometric designs of Contessa Court, the ginghams and ornamental paisleys of Maribella, and the exotic florals in both coordinate beautifully with Blank's basics lines—Rock Candy, Splash, and Gilded Greenery—to provide a myriad of
possibilities for quilting and home décor.

INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 70½" x 93½"
Finished Block Size: 4" square, 11⅜" square
Number of Blocks: 104 quilt center, 20 border

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Arbor Mist
Quilt designed by Cate Tallman-Evans
Beach House fabric designed by Robyn Pandolph for RJR Fabrics

The inspiration behind Robyn Pandolph's latest fabric collection, Beach House, is her ardent desire to beautify our surroundings and create an environment that invites relaxation. Beach House includes romantic florals, stripes, tonals, and solids in sun-washed hues of pink, blue/green, and pale yellow. The soft tones and delicate textures of the feathery mums and detailed roses lend themselves to serene, sophisticated decorating—ideal for a beach house or peaceful summer retreat.

INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 92⅜" x 92⅜"
Finished Block Size: 15⅛" x 15⅛"
Number of Blocks: 25 (1 Block A, 4 Block B, 4 Block C, 4 Block D, 8 Block E, 4 Block F)

Mint and Mauve
Quilt designed by Virginia Robertson
Machine quilted by Elaine Brown Princess Mirah batiks designed by
Princess Mirah Design for Bali Fabrics

Bright mint green can have a striking effect when sewn together with varying shades of mauve! Fabrics from Princess Mirah’s latest collections—Double Your Fun, Lagoon Life, Botanic Garden, and Hollywood & Vine—are combined with some of her recent favorites, Tasmanian Devil and Bali Kue, to make this eye-catching quilt. Princess Mirah's Indonesian-based handmade fabrics are created throughout the year, giving quilters beautiful, innovative designs for seasonal quilts and home decorating projects. With careful placement of values, the rich colors and textures make this easy-to-piece quilt look more complex than it is—a single block, repeated using different shades, and then arranged to form a secondary design.

INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 80" x 97"
Finished Block Size: 12" square
Number of Blocks: 32 (20 Block A, 12 Block B)

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Rodeo Kids
Quilt designed by Sue Goth and Cathy Anderson of Quilt Basket
Quilt pieced by Sue Goth and machine quilted by Debby Brown Horsing Around fabric designed by Desiree Habicht for Red Rooster Fabrics

Try to resist this adorable, colorful group of western-themed fabrics from artist and muralist Desiree Habicht! With a background in painting murals and faux finishes, Desiree's premier fabric collection, Horsing Around, makes ideal children's room décor. The main panel depicts both cowboys and cowgirls, along with their puppy pals, riding through a western frontier town on their way to the swimmin' hole. The extremely versatile 18-piece collection includes tonal denim textures, a colorful stripe with three motif sections, and coordinating cowpoke designs. Desiree's passion is her art, and she delights in helping transform children's rooms into fun, happy environments.

INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 68" x 80"
Finished Block Size: 12" square
Number of Blocks: 4

Two By Two
Quilts designed by Pine Tree Country Quilts
Noah's Journey fabric designed by Beth Logan for Henry Glass & Co.

Baby animals march two by two from Noah's Ark for an adorable scene that makes a delightful wall hanging or comfy crib accent. Noah's Journey, a fun collection that is offered in both a blue and pink colorway includes a scenic 36" x 44" panel with coordinating polka dots, zebra stripes, whimsical animals, and a beautiful blue sky. From designer Beth Logan's first “masterpiece” as a child—a mural drawn on the bedroom wall from her crib—to her designs today, her artwork can be found on all sorts of items, including nesting boxes, notecards, framed prints, flags, and fabric. This latest collection is ideal for baby quilts and nursery room décor!

BEGINNER
Finished Quilt Size: 41" x 41"
Finished Block Size: 10½" square
Number of Blocks: 9 (5 Block A, 4 Block B)

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Animals on Parade
Quilt designed by Nona Davis of Mrs. Sew-n-Sew's Quilts
Animal Parade fabric designed by Jim Shore for Quilting Treasures

Sculpting and painting are what Jim Shore is best known for; however, his creativity and passion for art, especially American folk art, also encompasses
blacksmithing, wood and stone carving, furniture making, and—oh yes—fabric designing! His latest fabric collection, Animal Parade, features an assortment of decorative farm animals clad in patchwork and appliquéd florals in rich colonial and jewel-tone colors. In his distinctive and unmistakable style, Jim has combined traditional folk art and rosemaling designs to create this 13-piece collection. Farm animals, carts of farm-fresh produce, shaded Ohio stars, stylized tulips, and coordinating swirls and stripes make this fabric ideal for country quilts and home décor.

INTERMEDIATE
Finished Quilt Size: 58" x 74"
Finished Block Size: 15" square
Number of Blocks: 12

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Vintage Bouquet
Quilt designed by Pine Tree Country Quilts
Elizabeth Rose fabric designed by Jason Yenter of Gray Sky Studio
for In The Beginning Fabrics

Could the style and grace of the Elizabeth Rose collection be due to the wispy vines, petite florals, and lacy geometric shapes? Or is it due to the soft palette of reds, blues, and greens that subtly accentuate the layered textures and architectural elements in the fabrics? In distinctive Jason Yenter style, this collection combines both. Elizabeth Rose is an assortment of 28 non-traditional designs that convey traditional, romantic charm. A cheater cloth, perfect for quilt backings and borders, is part of the line and showcases each design in one print. Either in the blue and red colorway or the sage and rose shades, these fabrics embody the comfort and elegance of a beautiful and relaxing home.

BEGINNER
Finished Quilt Size: 53" x 66"
Finished Block Size: 13" x 13"
Number of Blocks: 12 (6 Block A, 6 Block B)

Spring Thyme
Quilt designed by Nancy Mahoney
Wild Thyme fabric designed by Carolyn Gavin for P&B Textiles

Carolyn Gavin's inspiration comes from the world around her—embroidery from Mexico, patterns from India, color from Africa—as well as from nature, art, music, books, vintage fabric, and graffiti. Carolyn currently resides in Canada, where she designs for her recycled stationery company, Ecojot (www.ecojot.com). Both her paper products and fabrics are fresh and modern, reflecting her intense need to create. Wild Thyme is a lively contemporary fabric collection based on her artwork at Ecojot. The stylized birds, wildflowers, zany dots, and stripes are fun and versatile. Six modern designs come in a number of colorways that can be mixed and matched for a variety of projects from quilts and home décor to clothing and just about any accessory you can imagine!

BEGINNER
Finished Quilt Size: 64" x 64"
Finished Block Size: 8" square
Number of Blocks: 16 (8 Block A, 8 Block B)

Spring Post Card from Home
Post Card designed by Pearl Louise Krush

New seasons invite welcoming changes to home décor, and Pearl Louise Krush has a fun suggestion for transitioning into spring—replace her winter wall hanging (Fabric Trends, Winter 2010) with Spring Post Card from Home! The country setting of this springtime scene, with its strawberry vines and floral motifs, will brighten any room after a long winter. Leave it up until it's time to make Pearl's Summer Post Card from Home—coming in the Summer 2010 issue!

BEGINNER
Finished Post Card Size: 22" x 28"

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Floral Indulgence
Quilt designed by Pine Tree Country Quilts
Quilt pieced by Melany Thurlow Innocent Indulgence fabric designed by Danhui Nai for Wilmington Prints

Designer and artist Danhui Nai's favorite subject—and place to be—is her garden. The variety of flowers and treasured antique roses outside her California studio provide lots of inspiration for her artwork, which becomes the focal point of her fabric designs. Innocent Indulgence is Danhui's latest collection for Wilmington Prints—welcoming spring with an assortment of roses, mums, sweet peas, and daisies in soft shades of lemon, rose, and sage. The main panel offers lush bouquets in 12" blocks for plenty of design possibilities. An elegant border stripe, together with coordinating ivy and damask prints, is ideal for classic springtime quilts!

BEGINNER
Finished Quilt Size: 58" x 68½"
Finished Block Size: 10½" x 10½"
Number of Blocks: 10

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