French Inspired Table Runner Pattern!

I’ve always loved the look of French linens, especially ticking stripes and twill.  For my new home I am using turquoise as an accent color throughout the main level and wanted to create a runner that would feature this color and the lovely look of linen.

Here are the steps for creating one yourself:

1. Measure the length of your table.  Add a few inches for hanging over the two ends if you like.  My size was 72″.  Purchase linen or Osnaburg in this length.

2. From your length cut 2 strips 2 1/4″ x 72″ and 1 strip 10″ x 72″

3. Determine a color for the accent strip. If you are using regular 44/45″ wide cotton quilting fabric you will need 4 strips 1 1/2″ each.  Purchase 1/6 yard of this fabric.   Sew two strips together end to end to create a strip as long as the length of your table (72″).

4. Sew a 2 1/4″ linen strip to a 1 1/2″ accent strip. Repeat for the other 2 1/4″ linen strip and accent strip.

5. Sew your runner together by placing the 10″ linen strip between the other two strips. Refer to photo.

6. Using a matching perle cotton and a utility stitch (about 1/4″ long) stitch on either side of your accent strip about 1/4″ inch away from the accent strip.

7. From your remaining linen cut a piece of backing the same size as your top. Layer the top and back with right sides together. Stitch around almost all of the sides using a 1/4″ seam allowance- leave a 3″ or 4″ opening for turning it right sides out.

8. Once turned right sides out, press the edges and blind-stitch the opening closed. Enjoy!

You could also add an embroidered image to the ends of each side or even monogram it with the initial of your last name!

Happy Birthday to me- free quilt pattern for you!

Hey, it’s my birthday and I like to celebrate by sharing a few gifts with others. For a limited time, I’m sharing one of my patterns with you for free. “Colossal Churn Dash” is a fun and easy quilt that is great for using up odds and ends of your stash.  I love mixing up the background fabrics to create a truly scrappy look.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can click on the link below to download the pattern.

colossal churn dash pattern

And, for a little more fun I am also giving away a fat quarter bundle of birthday fabric. To be included simply send me an email to let me know you want to be registered. Send it to katie@baywindowquiltshop.com  before March 15th! I will announce the winner then- good luck!

 

 

Oh Baby! free baby quilt pattern

As I was doing a little tidying up of the documents on my computer I ran across this pattern that I designed a couple years ago. It features chenille alternate blocks and is great for using any type of baby fabrics. Now it would be fun to incorporate all of the fantastic Cuddle fabrics or Minkee instead of chenille. I hope you enjoy using it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click on the link below for the pattern:

oh baby instructions

Happy Sale-a-bration!

We are getting very excited for our first ever “Sale-A-Bration” this Saturday December 1st, 2012 here at Bay Window Quilt Shop. When you stop in our shop this Saturday you will receive a free gift and our 2013 coupon book. We have an amazing line up of coupons for each month next year including a special coupon for your birthday month.  The savings are so great coupon books will be available for purchase for $5 if you can’t make it to the shop on Saturday. We will have delicious holiday treats with some recipes, FANTASTIC door prizes, and specials throughout the store.  We will even have a bonus gift for you if you spend over $100!

Here is a look at what will be on sale this Saturday only at the shop:  Holiday Yardage will be 30% off (marked with a green sticker); Select Holiday kits 20-40% off; Ornaments- buy 2 get 1 free; Nightlights- 25% off; Holiday Gifts & Decorations- 25% off; Cookbooks- 25% off; “Fall Into Winter” book- regularly priced $20, Saturday only $12; Mini Shimmers- regularly priced $4.99, Saturday only $2.99; “Espresso Ornament Kits” regularly priced $14.99, Saturday only $9.99; Maggie & Mary’s food mixes- 25% off; Quilt Sampler Magazine (Fall 2012 issue) regularly priced $5.99, Saturday only $1.99; Scissor Charms regularly priced $7.99, Saturday only $4.99; Lavishea lotion bars regularly priced $7.99, Saturday only $4.99; Boxed Cards/Notecards/Coasters/Clipboards/Notepads all buy 2 get 1 free; Candles- 25% off; Farmhouse lotions & soaps- 25% off; Holiday hand towels- 25% off; Select felt ornament kits- buy 2 get 1 free.

We can’t wait to see you this Saturday!

Pillowcases for Kids! -One Million Pillowcase Challenge

When I was asked to be a part of the One Million Pillowcase Challenge Blog Hop this month the first thing that came to mind was including my son, Jack, in the process. This challenge is a great way to teach the importance of doing something nice for someone else and receiving a greater reward for yourself in knowing that you’ve made someone smile.  When I explained to Jack that we would be making a pillowcase to give to kids who are sick he was all for it.  He also requested a pillowcase for himself – so we headed off to Nana’s store, Bay Window Quilt Shop, to pick out our fabrics.

Jack loves everything having to do with Halloween and things spooky. So I knew we were headed for the Halloween department for his pillowcase.

He got a little distracted by the Halloween light-ups!

And then he and Maggy found a dark spot to try them out-

Once we had settled on making him a pillowcase with “vampires, ghosts, Frankenstein, and mummies” we were ready to pick out a monster themed pillowcase to donate to ConKerr Cancer and more specifically the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo, ND. Read about how you can help below!

I knew right away that I would be using the Roll It Up pillowcase pattern from allpeoplequilt.com This pattern is the best for making quick and easy pillowcases with no raw edges in your seams!! I love it- it really makes washing all of the pillowcases for my kids more enjoyable.

And, lickety-split I had two pillowcase completed in about a half an hour! Jack couldn’t wait to snuggle up with his-

And now we’ll take the monster pillowcase back to Nana’s shop to send off to Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo, ND.  But, I hope I’ve inspired you to make a few to send with ours! We’ll be collecting pillowcases at our shop indefinitely to send to Fargo and the kids undergoing life changing illnesses at Sanford Children’s Hospital. You can send me your pillowcases or drop them off the next time you are in Perham, MN. Or, you can find a local hospital in your state that is affiliated with ConKerr Cancer! Just head on over to their website to read all about the wonderful things they are doing to improve each kid’s hospital stay and to find a drop off site near you. http://www.conkerrcancer.org

To send your pillowcases to me please send them to: Bay Window Quilt Shop 116 2nd Ave SW Perham, MN 56573

One Million Pillowcase Challenge!

Happy September! This month we are all about pillowcases here at the shop for the One Million Pillowcase Challenge sponsored by American Patchwork & Quilting’s website http://www.allpeoplequilt.com I am excited to be one of their featured designers on a month long blog hop. You’ll be able to view a different blog post each day this month, including my post on Sunday September, 16th! Check out the links on the right hand side of my blog to get you to each day’s post. Here is the line-up:

1. Welcome from American Patchwork & Quilting (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
2. Rashida Coleman-Hale (http://www.iheartlinen.typepad.com/)
3. Olivia and Alayna’s Pillowcase Project (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
4. Morgan’s Smile Factory (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
5. Pat Sloan (http://blog.patsloan.com/)
6. Northcott (http://pattispatchwork.com/)
7. Betsy Chutchian (http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/)
8. Vanessa Christenson (http://www.vanessachristenson.com/)
9. Andover Fabrics (http://blog.andoverfabrics.com/)
10. Laurie Simpson (http://minickandsimpson.blogspot.com/)
11. Oak Hill, Ohio (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
12. Robert Kaufman Fabrics (http://www.swatchandstitch.com/)
13. Pam Buda (http://www.heartspunquilts.blogspot.com/)
14. Indygo Junction (http://www.indygojunction.com/blog/)
15. 4-H (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
16. Katie Hennagir (http://baywindowquiltshop.wordpress.com/)
17. Anni Downs (http://hatchedandpatched.typepad.com/)
18. FreeSpirit Fabrics (http://www.freespiritfabric.blogspot.com/)
19. American Patchwork & Quilting Staff (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
20. Patty Young (http://modkidboutique.blogspot.com/)
21. Moda Fabrics (http://modafabrics.blogspot.com/)
22. Monica Solorio-Snow (http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/)
23. Moda Bake Shop (http://www.modabakeshop.com/)
24. Andover Fabrics (http://blog.andoverfabrics.com/)
25. Roseann Kermes from Rosebud’s Cottage (http://rosebudscottage.typepad.com/)
26. Ann Kelle for Shannon Fabrics (http://www.annkelle.com/category/blog/)
27. Therm O Web (http://blog.thermoweb.com/)
28. Edyta Sitar (http://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/blog/)
29. Fabri-Quilt (http://inspiredbyfabric.blogspot.com/)
30. Cherri House (www.cherryhousequilts.com)

See you on the 16th for my featured story! And, I hope you might join me in donating a pillowcase or two or ten to the www.conkerrcancer.org organization. I will be collecting pillowcases here at the shop for the Fargo, ND Sanford Children’s Hospital.

 

Free Quilt Pattern!

It’s that time of year again when the shop gets flooded with new fabrics. Every day feels like Christmas when we unpack all of the boxes that are delivered, especially when they’re filled with Christmas fabrics! A couple years ago I designed a quilt that was originally titled “I Heart Alexander Henry” because I am quite obsessed with their fabrics and I never know what to make with them. The quilt, which is a great lap size or tablecloth size, uses 8 half yard cuts. It is simply made up of squares and half-square triangle blocks.

Here are two quilts that I’ve made in the past featuring their fabrics. With all of the new fabric arriving, I felt compelled to share the pattern with you.

Click on the link below to download the pattern. Enjoy!

Triangle Table Topper- I Heart Alexander Henry

Also, congratulations to Danille Curtis of Iowa for submitting the correct guess of 8 Yo Gabba Gabba figures in my Quilt Market review. She was the lucky one chosen to win this fat quarter bundle!