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  • Which colors will you choose?

    Quilts Blueprint patterns with endless possibilities!6

    Melons Criss Cross Peaks

    Spheres Patches Stacks

  • 60" x 80"Spheres

    Supplies: • Spheres: 12 assorted Fat Quarters • Neutrals: 4 assorted 1yd • Accent/Binding: 1yd • Backing: 5yds.

  • Color ChoicesNeutrals – 1yd each

    (FCBAG|86857R 1040-22 Pie Crust (FCBAG|86858Y 1040-23 Time Worn (FCBAG|86859V 1040-24 Paper Bag (FCBAG|86860R 1040-25 Treenware

    Accent/Binding – 1yd total

    (FCBAG|25859U 9900-111 Horizon Blue (FCBAG|02428R 9900-229 Brick Red

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|56983W 9900-17 Country Red (FCBAG|56985Q 9900-19 Royal (FCBAG|25853S 9900-105 Rust (FCBAG|25855W 9900-107 Turquoise (FCBAG|77572V 9900-149 Kansas Green (FCBAG|89538W 9900-168 Terrain Iris (FCBAG|89545U 9900-175 Terrain Cactus (FCBAG|02429Y 9900-230 Cherry (FCBAG|02430U 9900-231 Longhorn (FCBAG|02433V 9900-233 Pesto (FCBAG|02439X 9900-236 Nautical Blue (FCBAG|02447S 9900-244 Harvest Gold

    "I fell in love with the bold graphics and rich, vibrant, yet warm colors in Malka Dubrawsky’s Simple Marks collection. I also love to applique. The Spheres pattern provided the perfect opportu-nity to combine my two loves. I selected the circular “cheater” cloth fabric from the collection as my inspiration. It was fun playing with all of the won-derful Bella Solids to achieve the “look” which had originally drawn me to the inspiration fabric. I chose four colors of Primitive Muslin for the background. It added the texture and depth I was seeking for this quilt. I chose to back the quilt with the circular “cheater” cloth and bind it with one of the rich reds." Susan Stiff

    Graphic Designer

    232221-13

    Inspiration

  • 60" x 80"Spheres

    Color ChoicesNeutrals

    (FCBAG|02737U 9900-60 Ivory (FCBAG|56994S 9900-97 White PFD (FCBAG|56995Z 9900-98 White Bleached (FCBAG|92491Y 9900-182 Porcelain

    Accent/Binding

    (FCBAG|65700X 9900-51 Buttercup (FCBAG|20703V 9900-80 Orange(FCBAG|25856T 9900-108 Jade(FCBAG|72382V 9900-134 Pistachio(FCBAG|77567R 9900-144 Azalea(FCBAG|93081Q 9900-191 Seafoam

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|65044S 9900-37 Mist (FCBAG|89539T 9900-169 Ruby Ice (FCBAG|89540Z 9900-170 Etchings Slate (FCBAG|89541W 9900-171 Etchings Charcoal (FCBAG|89544X 9900-174 American Blue (FCBAG|89546R 9900-176 Bunny Hill Blue (FCBAG|89547Y 9900-177 Home Town Sky (FCBAG|96728R 9900-202 Graphite (FCBAG|96733V 9900-207 Glacier (FCBAG|96734S 9900-208 Cloud (FCBAG|96744R 9900-218 Indigo (FCBAG|96745Y 9900-219 Platinum

    "I absolutely loved this challenge. Since my first choice in making a quilt is always applique or some pattern that lends itself to applique or embroidery, this was quite different for me. I looked at the pat-tern choices and immediately picked the one with the circles. (You did notice that I did not totally go out of my comfort zone–the pattern does have ap-pliqued circles!) Working with all solids was at first very difficult for me (I do love a good print). Needless to say, I stressed over which ones to pick –-were they going to look good together, did I pick the right ones, all those type questions were running through my mind. Once I decided on the 4 white/off white background pieces, I really had fun pick-ing the grays and lighter shades for the circles. For the vertical lines I again was in a dilemma. Which color to pick? So, when in doubt, just use all the ones you like! To me this made the quilt special.

    Inspiration

    See quilting detail

  • 60" x 80"Spheres

    Color ChoicesFat Quarters

    (FCBAG|25855W 9900-107 Turquoise (FCBAG|89532U 9900-162 Amelia Apricot (FCBAG|89542T 9900-172 Circa Celadon (FCBAG|89543Q 9900-173 Sum. House Lime (FCBAG|89545U 9900-175 Terrain Cactus (FCBAG|96730U 9900-204 Plum (FCBAG|96732Y 9900-205 Eggplant (FCBAG|96732Y 9900-206 Mauve

    Debbie DuckworthVisual Merchandising Manager

    The quilting is unbelievable! The concentric circles on the appliqued circles using variegated thread with the smaller blending circles using cream thread on the background are outstanding! I have to say that I am so excited about this quilt. It has a different look from any other quilt I have made. This was a great learning experience for me---I can move out of my little comfy spot and venture out to new ideas! You can see that I really, really, loved this chal-lenge! So much so that I made 2 of the quilts. But, the second one is with a black background and really bright colored circles. Again, this is so very different for me. I love the brightness of the circles against the black background. And, I had fun changing the pattern a little bit. Basically the same pattern with just a slight twist! What a fun class the stores can have using all of the 12 pack patterns or just a few. Students can “broaden their horizons” by trying new techniques and colors. All the participants could be challenged to be creative with this choices of pattern and fabric colors. I can just see all the quilts being displayed in the store inviting other customers to want to join the next class!"

    (FCBAG|96735Z 9900-209 Clementine (FCBAG|96736W 9900-210 Strawberry (FCBAG|96739X 9900-213 Mustard (FCBAG|96742X 9900-216 Peacock

    Background, Accent/Binding

    (FCBAG|79811T 9900-199 Soft Finished Blk

  • Color ChoicesNeutrals

    (FCBAG|56978S 9900-12 Natural (FCBAG|02444R 9900-241 Flax (FCBAG|02445Y 9900-242 Linen (FCBAG|02446V 9900-243 Almond

    Accent/Binding

    (FCBAG|65051Q 9900-44 Peacoat

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|56984T 9900-18 Burgundy (FCBAG|65047T 9900-40 Paper Bag (FCBAG|65048Q 9900-41 Chocolate (FCBAG|65049X 9900-42 Tomato Soup(FCBAG|65051Q 9900-44 Peacoat (FCBAG|65052X 9900-45 Grape (FCBAG|25861X 9900-113 Barn Door (FCBAG|25862U 9900-114 Deep Burgundy (FCBAG|77573S 9900-150 Kansas Red (FCBAG|89550Y 9900-180 Cocoa (FCBAG|93018W 9900-194 Sienna (FCBAG|02431R 9900-232 Saffron

    60" x 80"Spheres

    Kathy SkompSales Rep

  • 75" x 81"Stacks

    Supplies: • Stacks: 12 assorted Fat Quarters • Neutrals: 6 assorted ½yds. • Binding: ¾yd • Backing: 5yds.

  • Color ChoicesNeutrals – ½ yd each

    (FCBAG|70519X 9900-125 Betty's Brown (FCBAG|72375X 9900-127 Feather (FCBAG|72376U 9900-128 Stone (FCBAG|72377R 9900-129 Weathered Teak (FCBAG|89548V 9900-178 Etchings Stone (FCBAG|92491Y 9900-182 Porcelain

    Binding – ¾ yd each

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|56989Y 9900-24 Yellow (FCBAG|20711Q 9900-89 Tea Rose (FCBAG|25858X 9900-110 Dark Teal (FCBAG|25861X 9900-113 Barn Door (FCBAG|70515Z 9900-121 Betty's Green (FCBAG|77575W 9900-152 Cheddar (FCBAG|93078Q 9900-188 Chartreuse (FCBAG|93016S 9900-192 Leaf (FCBAG|96730U 9900-204 Plum (FCBAG|96731R 9900-205 Eggplant (FCBAG|96736W 9900-210 Strawberry (FCBAG|96739X 9900-213 Mustard

    "I think this was a great exercise for a beginner like myself. It got me thinking about color and was a good cutting exercise. I love to play with color and without a coordinated line I was left wide open with all 208 possibilities! ; ) 12 colors is A LOT of choices. I did not have any specific piece for inspiration although I think choosing a favorite print or photo is a good start-ing point. I knew I wanted my colors to be warm but still saturated in feeling and multi-colored. It’s a slightly dusty, jewel toned rainbow!"

    Jamie ChupikDesign Assistant

    Inspiration

    75" x 81"Stacks

  • 75" x 81"Stacks

    Color ChoicesNeutrals –½yd each

    (FCBAG|20705Z 9900-83 Gray (FCBAG|72375X 9900-127 Feather(FCBAG|72376U 9900-128 Stone (FCBAG|72377R 9900-129 Weathered Teak

    (FCBAG|89548V 9900-178 Etchings Stone

    Binding – ¾yd

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|56990U 9900-25 30's Blue (FCBAG|65038R 9900-32 Baby Blue (FCBAG|65042Y 9900-35 Sage (FCBAG|65697Q 9900-48 Admiral Blue (FCBAG|02741R 9900-64 Blue (FCBAG|25849V 9900-101 Grass (FCBAG|25850R 9900-102 Prairie Green (FCBAG|25864Y 9900-116 Dusk (FCBAG|25865V 9900-117 Night Sky (FCBAG|89542T 9900-172 Circa Celadon (FCBAG|89544X 9900-174 American Blue (FCBAG|89545U 9900-175 Terrain Cactus

    "I almost never work with solids, this was a first quilt I have ever made without a print in it, very out of my comfort zone. I am totally a Reproduction follower except for the baby quilts or kids quilts I make. The color combination came from my oldest granddaughter, Olivia, who is 9. She picked these colors from a color card I brought home for her to pick fabric for a quilt she and I are sewing together. I would have never picked this color combination. I had a childhood incident about a blue and green outfit for Easter, very long story. I learned I do like clean modern, easy designs and simple can be elegant. I make a lot of quilts with 2 sided bindings, I love reversible quilts that are very different on both sides."

    Mary Ann YeagerCustomer Service- Team Leader

    Inspiration

    This fabric used twice

  • 75" x 81"Stacks

    Inspiration

    "I made two different quilts for this challenge. I made the rules, but I was also the first to break them when it came to choosing fabrics. For my stacked quilt I went with a scrappy feel by using all reds and naturals. I picked a fun floral to go on the back and decided to bind the quilt in an unexpected color, green. This type of color range will give you the opportunity to mix and match existing fabrics from your shelves and extend the shelf life of your sample." Lissa Alexander

    Director of Marketing

  • 78" x 90"Patches

    Supplies: •Patches: 12 assorted Fat Quarters* • Background: 5½yds. • Sashing accent Squares: 9"x11" • Backing: 5½yds.*This quilt uses 72-2½" x 22" strips. You could substitute 1-Jelly Roll™ (40-2½" x WOF strips) for the 12 Fat Quarters

  • 78" x 90"Patches

    Color Choices(FCBAG|70517T 9900-123 Betty's Red (FCBAG|72379V 9900-131 Lemon (FCBAG|89540Z 9900-170 Etchings Slate (FCBAG|89541W 9900-171 Etchings Charcoal

    Background – 5½yds

    (FCBAG|92491Y 9900-182 Porcelain (FCBAG|98561S 9900GL0W Glow in the Dark

    Binding

    Pieced. See small photo above.

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|56990U 9900-25 30"s Blue (FCBAG|65038R 9900-32 Baby Blue (FCBAG|65040U 9900-33 Lavendar (FCBAG|02738R 9900-61 Pink (FCBAG|02739Y 9900-62 Rose (FCBAG|20704S 9900-81 Goldenrod (FCBAG|20705Z 9900-83 Gray (FCBAG|20711Q 9900-89 Tea Rose

    This quilt was so different for me. I do not usually sew with solids. When they said I could do anything I wanted I thought I would try the glow in the dark fabric for my background. I chose to line up my solids like a rainbow so all the colors flowed throughout the quilt. The quilter used a variegated thread which added pop! Yes my quilt does glow in the dark. I love it!

    Inspiration

    Eladia ArbaizaSample Room

  • 78" x 90"Patches

    Color Choices(FCBAG|96728R 9900-202 Graphite (FCBAG|96735Z 9900-209 Clementine (FCBAG|96739X 9900-213 Mustard (FCBAG|96743U 9900-217 Boysenberry

    Background – 5½yds

    (FCBAG|92492V 9900-183 Silver

    Binding

    (FCBAG|96743U 9900-217 Boysenberry

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|20702Y 9900-79 Ochre (FCBAG|20707T 9900-85 Robin's Egg (FCBAG|72378Y 9900-130 Sunshine (FCBAG|72380R 9900-132 Breeze (FCBAG|77570R 9900-147 Coral (FCBAG|89533R 9900-163 Amelia Green (FCBAG|89539T 9900-169 Ruby Ice (FCBAG|93081Q 9900-191 Seafoam

    Have you worked with all solids or all basics before? NoWhat were your challenges in picking all solids? Trying to make them all look good togetherWhat did you use as your inspiration for color? A floral from CuzcoWhat did you learn from your project? It’s okay to step outside my comfort zoneDid you do anything different to make your project unique? I bound the quilt in a color I never would have if I hadn’t been doing this exercise

    This was a fun reason for me to use a multi color print on the back. I like the surprise when you flip the quilt over. I choose grey thread becasue the grey background. Once my quilt is washed I think it will add so much texture and dimension to the quilt. This project challenged my color palette by working with solids that had no texture or blenders. I needed something to help my color comfort zone. I picked a fabric that I loved all the colors in, laid that bolt on the table, picked solids to go with it, then pulled the print away. I knew if I liked all the colors in the one print that all the solids would look nice together also.

    Debbie OutlawBook and Pattern Buyer

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  • 60" x 73"Melons

    Supplies: • Melons: 12 assorted Fat Quarters • Background & Border: 4½yds. • Binding: ⅝yd • Backing: 4yds. •Freezer Paper and Invisible Thread for Applique

  • 60" x 73"Melons

    Color ChoicesFat Quarters

    (FCBAG|56987U 9900-21 Purple (FCBAG|65041R 9900-34 Aqua (FCBAG|25856T 9900-108 Jade (FCBAG|70519X 9900-125 Betty's Brown (FCBAG|72387Q 9900-139 Aubergine (FCBAG|77567R 9900-144 Azalea (FCBAG|89533R 9900-163 Amelia Green (FCBAG|89539T 9900-169 Ruby Ice

    (FCBAG|89541W 9900-171 Etchings Charcoal (FCBAG|89543Q 9900-173 Sum. House Lime (FCBAG|96742X 9900-216 Peacock (FCBAG|96743U 9900-217 Boysenberry

    Background and Border – 4½yds

    (FCBAG|80270U 1006-56 Grey

    Binding – ⅝yd

    (FCBAG|89540Z 9900-170 Etchings Slate

    This was my first all solids quilt. Deciding which colors to pick was the difficult part. So many choices…I think at one point I had close to 20 picks. I really like the bright, vibrant colors. V & Co.'s line Simply Color was my starting point, grabbing colors that jumped out at me along that same style. To finish my quilt, I'm planning on a little em-broidery. I don’t like to label my quilts, instead I like to embroider my initials and the year somewhere. My grand-mother used to do that on her needlepoint projects, and I like to think it's keeping that tradition going. I chose a Puzzle Pieces grey for my quilt back. I wanted the front to really be the focus, and left the binding and back pretty simple to let the quilting shine. I loved what the quilter came up with! I really didn’t know what to suggest as far as quilting, and pretty much left it up to her. The back is almost prettier than the front! This project wasn't a challenge for my personal palette, but was more a chance to let it run wild. I picked colors I liked and hoped for the best as far as how they would play together. I was pleasantly surprised how nice it worked out. Only one or two colors didn’t make the final cut. This is a wonderful idea for shops. It will get that creativity going. I like the idea that no two are exactly alike. It gives quilters a chance to break the mold, and make something totally unique. It’s a chance to play with colors you like and see what happens. I had a blast with it and know others will too! Sarah Dalyrmple

    IT Customer Service

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  • 60" x 73"Melons

    Color Choices(FCBAG|72377R 9900-129 Weathered Teak (FCBAG|89543Q 9900-173 Sum. House Lime (FCBAG|93016S 9900-192 Leaf (FCBAG|96726X 9900-200 Off White (FCBAG|96735Z 9900-209 Clementine (FCBAG|96739X 9900-213 Mustard

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|56992Y 9900-27 30's Pink (FCBAG|65041R 9900-34 Aqua (FCBAG|65048Q 9900-41 Chocolate (FCBAG|20708Q 9900-86 Caribbean (FCBAG|25856T 9900-108 Jade (FCBAG|70517T 9900-123 Betty's Red

    Have you worked with all solids or all basics before? Yes

    What were your challenges in picking all solids? Narrowing them down to just 12!!

    What did you use as your inspiration for color? Paint chips. I sort through paint chips and layout color combinations that I like and pin them to my bulletin board to use for future projects just like this one.

    Did you do anything different to make your project unique? I changed the background fabric from one color to the same colors I used in the melons. It gives the quilt a whole different look.

    Holly HickmanDesign and Marketing

    Holly increased the yardage of the 12 fat quarters and used the various colors for her background, borders and melons.

    Inspiration

  • 62" x 75"Peaks

    Supplies: • Peaks: 12 assorted Fat Quarters • Background & Border: 4¼yds. • Binding: ⅝yd • Backing: 4yds.• Clearview Triangle 12" Ruler

  • 62" x 75"Peaks

    Color Choices(FCBAG|93074S 9900-185 Zen Grey (FCBAG|96735Z 9900-209 Clementine (FCBAG|96736W 9900-210 Strawberry(FCBAG|96739X 9900-213 Mustard (FCBAG|02447S 9900-244 Harvest Gold

    Background and Border – 4¼yds

    (FCBAG|92491Y 9900-182 Porcelain

    Binding – ⅝yd

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|65700X 9900-51 Buttercup (FCBAG|20704S 9900-81 Goldenrod (FCBAG|20705Z 9900-83 Gray (FCBAG|70519X 9900-125 Betty's Brown (FCBAG|77570R 9900-147 Coral (FCBAG|89532U 9900-162 Amelia Apricot (FCBAG|89541W 9900-171 Etchings Charcoal

    Inspiration

    "I thought I should show everyone that I could play by the rules and pick all Bellas. I could see themes in the blueprint shapes and was inspired by colors according to the theme. For example the Spheres quilt could be Christmas ornaments or beach balls. The Stacks quilt would be great in school colors. For my second quilt , I chose the Peaks quilt. These simple shapes could be mountains or candy corn. I choose a range of happy colors to give the feel of candy corn but didn't scream Fall. I think these colors took on a modern feel and would fit nicely in some of today’s homes."

    Lissa AlexanderDirector of Marketing

  • Color ChoicesBackground and Border – 4¼yds

    (FCBAG|56977V 9900-11 Snow (FCBAG|56978S 9900-12 Natural (FCBAG|56994S 9900-97 Bleached White PFD (FCBAG|56995Z 9900-98 Bleached White (FCBAG|72375X 9900-127 Feather (FCBAG|92491Y 9900-182 Porcelain

    Binding – ⅝yd

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|08669S 6701 Black (FCBAG|56983W 9900-17 Country Red (FCBAG|56984T 9900-18 Burgundy (FCBAG|65696T 9900-47 Scarlett (FCBAG|20705Z 9900-83 Gray (FCBAG|07067X 9900-99 REG Black (FCBAG|25861X 9900-113 Barn Door (FCBAG|70517T 9900-123 Betty's Red (FCBAG|72388X 9900-140 Raspberry (FCBAG|77573S 9900-150 Kansas Red (FCBAG|89540Z 9900-170 Etchings Slate (FCBAG|89541W 9900-171 Etchings Charcoal (FCBAG|92492V 9900-183 Silver (FCBAG|92493S 9900-184 Steel

    62" x 75"Peaks

    "I like to take any pattern and change it up a bit. I loved strip piecing the triangles so I decided to strip piece my background sections also. I like the added dimension and texture this added. I put snuggles on the back to make the quilt warm. Perfect to take to football games!"

    Mariza UmanaSample Department

    Inspiration

  • 56" x 72"Criss Cross

    Supplies: • Criss Cross: 12 assorted Fat Quarters • Background: 2¼yds. • Binding: ⅝yd • Backing: 3½yds.

  • 56" x 72"Criss Cross

    Color Choices(FCBAG|12482Q 9880-64 California Turq. (FCBAG|12500R 9880-82 Hot Purple (FCBAG|54720Z 9880-97 Jungle Leaf (FCBAG|54721W 9880-98 Jungle Lime

    Background – 2¼yds

    (FCBAG|09001Z 9880-59 Jet Black

    Binding – ⅝yd

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|08662T 6696 Christmas Red(FCBAG|08674W 6727 Orange(FCBAG|08907V 9804 Bubble Gum Pink (FCBAG|08943T 9870 Bright Yellow (FCBAG|08968W 9880-26 Cyan Blue (FCBAG|60759Q 9881-42 Sweetheart (FCBAG|08988U 9880-47 Taxi Cab (FCBAG|08992R 9880-50 Key West Purple

    "I've never worked with just our basics and when this project came up I immediately thought of the Citrus Marbles fat quarter bundle. I love their brightness. Bright colors always make me happy. My biggest challenge with this project was the back-ground fabric and keeping all the colors together in the same block. I originally picked a light grey marble, but then all the brightness faded, so I settled on black. All the same color in the block didn't appeal to me so I mixed them all up. My daughter saw the quilt on my design wall and said "That is really cool mom, who is it for?" I am going to give it to her so she will have a "woobie" like her boys to watch TV. I think this will be great for our shop owners, what a wonderful way to inspire customers to try new colors."

    Inspiration

    Chelair EtterSample Department

  • 56" x 72"Criss Cross

    Color Choices (FCBAG|55578V 9881-23 Chambray (FCBAG|55579S 9881-24 Denium(FCBAG|55582S 9881-27 Sapphire (FCBAG|60761T 9881-44 Nautical (FCBAG|04988Y 9881-93 Misty Blue

    Background – 2¼yds

    (FCBAG|12483X 9880-65 Vanilla

    Binding – ⅝yd

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|08983Z 9880-42 Dutch Blue(FCBAG|08984W 9880-43 Berry(FCBAG|08999Q 9880-57 Redwood (FCBAG|12501Y 9880-83 Lipstick (FCBAG|14732U 9880-92 Flag Red (FCBAG|55566S 9881-11 Cherry(FCBAG|55567Z 9881-12 Cardinal

    Tammy VonderschmittCustomer Service

    "I do like working with solids or basic tonal fabrics, the design of the blocks pop out more when you don’t have the busyness of prints.I choose marbles and wish I had chosen colors that were not so similar in value. I love red white and blue, true American, I originally wanted to create a flag with the design but it didn’t look like a flag, so I just went with stripes of red and blue with the light background.The quilter used variegated red/cream/blue thread which turned out wonderful, pulling the quilt alto-gether.I love the quilt and have made another quilt using the same colors for a Christmas gift. Solids and basics are great for guy or young adult quilts and can turn a old quilt pattern into a more contemporary quilt.Stores can benefit by stitching a sample and knowing the fabric will still be available for kitting and can use the sample to inspire others to go basic or modern in their quilt making."

    Inspiration

  • 56" x 72"Criss Cross

    Color Choices(FCBAG|25864Y 9900-116 Dusk (FCBAG|89545U 9900-175 Terrain Cactus (FCBAG|93078Q 9900-188 Chartreuse (FCBAG|93016S 9900-192 Leaf (FCBAG|96742X 9900-216 Peacock

    Background – 2¼yds

    (FCBAG|56995Z 9900-98 White Bleached

    Binding – ⅝yd

    Fat Quarters

    (FCBAG|20707T 9900-85 Robin's Egg (FCBAG|20708Q 9900-86 Caribbean (FCBAG|07067X 9900-99 REG Black (FCBAG|25855W 9900-107 Turquoise (FCBAG|25856T 9900-108 Jade (FCBAG|25859U 9900-111 Horizon Blue (FCBAG|25863R 9900-115 Bright Sky

    Kim PolsonSales Rep

    "The inspiration for the colors in this Criss Cross quilt came from one of my favorite skirts. Choosing the colors from our Bella collection was fun and inspiring. We truly have a fantastic selection of colors from which to choose. Shops from sleek contemporary to primitive and everything in between will have fun with these patterns...challenges, kits, classes, shop hops....the possiblities are endless."

    Inspiration

  • Recently some of the staff of Moda fabrics took part in a 12 pack quilt challenge. Each person chose 1 of the 6 “blueprint” patterns. The next challenge was to choose 12 Bella solids to create their own version of the pattern. A mix of staff partici-pated from sales team to the marketing department to customer service which resulted in a wide range of styles and colors.

    This program was designed to do the following: •Offerblueprintpatternsthatcanbeusedandreused. •Use12printsandabackground •The12printsarefatquartersmakingeachquilteasytokit. Quilts are designed for all moda fabrics – Bella Solids, Moda Marbles, Basics, Prints, Themed and Holiday. •Thepiecingandcuttingareeasy,makingtheseprojectsperfectforallsewinglevels. •Toshowcoloroptionsforeachquilttoinspireshopswiththevarietyofoptions. The Rules were loose on this challenge. What started out to be mainly Bella solids quickly turned into a variety of basic fabrics. We encouraged everyone to work outside of their comfort zone and to shared their experience with us. Many of the stitchers had not worked with all solids prior to this challenge, so this took on a life of its own with things like… I have over 200 colors to choose from, where do I start?

    TIps for pIckIng fabrIcs:Start by picking your favorite fabric in the store. Choose one with lots of colors.Lay the bolt on the cutting table and start to choose fabrics that match the multi colored print.Once the color selection is complete, take away the multi colored bolt and you will have a nice group of fabrics that work together. If they loved the print that will give them the confidence they need to match other fabrics.Who knows they may want to use the multi colored print to be used as the backing.

    I encourage you to do this same exercise/challenge with your staff. In turn they will do it with your customers. This lesson can benefit everyone and create confidence in picking fabrics for any projects.

    We have included hangtags as a printable pdf to tie and bundle your fat quarters. Make it a challenge and let some of your staff pick the fabrics and add their name to the bundle. For example, Susan’s Picks!, etc.

    Each of the patterns and sheets of hangtags are available on Moda's Customer Workstation. Type in the links below to print as many copies as you like. Patterns are free to shops to use for handouts, classes, kits and other promotions. Please feel free to charge for the patterns. We have a suggested retail price on each.

    It is our hope that your staff and customers have as much fun with this challenge as we did!

    Spheres – http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_BSPK1202.pdf

    Stacks – http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_BSPK1201.pdf

    Patches – http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_BSPK1203.pdf

    Criss Cross – http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_BSPK1203.pdf

    Melons – http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_BSPK1205.pdf

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