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Happy 4th of July 2023 Fig Tree Friends! I’ve designed a lot of patriotic-themed quilt patterns over the years. In addition, we have a TON of fun re-colorings of many of my other patterns that may not have been initially created with this theme in mind. I love that in doing so, it gives a whole new, fresh look to a pattern. It inspires me to want to remake quilts I haven’t made in so long! Hopefully some of these will inspire you too! I decided it was time to put a few of…
Today we have a little *sweet treat* for you… Our MINI POPSICLES pattern was originally designed in 2016 for our LITTLE BOX OF FIGS subscription, but it has continued to be a fan favorite to this day! We have done several kits over the years, and yet, the requests continue to roll in…and we love to give our Fig Tree friends what they want whenever we can. 🙂 KITS are in the shop – while supply lasts! Each kit includes: This is also a great fabric stash-buster, and in that case, the MINI POPSICLES pattern is available…
I have really enjoyed seeing the progress on Instagram and in our Facebook group, Fig Tree Quilts Friends, on your squat pumpkins. I think the squat ones are my favorite! 🙂 To recap, here is our sew along schedule: LARGE PUMPKINS This week, we are working on the LARGE PUMPKIN block. Assembly instructions are on page 6 of the FAIRYTALE PUMPKINS pattern. — If you are making the “day”/”night” sampler, you will need to make (8) LARGE PUMPKINS. For the cream version, be sure to vary the “low volume” backgrounds to add to the…
Welcome to week ONE of our FAIRYTALE PUMPKINS sew along! This sew along will last 5 weeks, but remember: always work at your own pace! Susan from @thefeltedpear will be hosting over in our Facebook Group, so be sure to join us there, as well. We are an encouraging community! If you are still trying to decide which of the versions of FAIRYTALE PUMPKINS you want to make, check out our previous blog post to read a bit more about the sampler (“day” AND “night” versions), table runner, and mini quilt. FABRIC REQUIREMENTS Sampler – Cream…
FAIRYTALE PUMPKINS is a versatile pattern, with 3 different project designs, as well as a “night”/”day” color palette option – all in ONE! Be sure to read through all the ideas below, and then comment with your preferred project and colors! Oh! and just an FYI, we will be having a FAIRYTALE PUMPKINS SEW ALONG in our Facebook Group – be sure to click HERE to join the group and be “in the know” as we are starting to gather materials this week. We always have so much fun encouraging each other, and…