Quilting is not only an art form, but a way to express friendship, humor, and joy. We especially love whimsical quilts! These make us smile. We hope you enjoy these favorites from a 2025 show.
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Beads and Buttons and Quilting, Oh My! by Karen Fisher
Check out the variety of colorful buttons, along with Karen Fisher's masterful machine applique! This original art quilt was made for the 2022 Cherrywood Fabric
"Graffiti" challenge. Karen says, "The words readily
describe the majority of my quilts, and I used both my Tucks and Skinny
Piecing methods to further highlight the words. [This quilt is] a little nod to the
"Wizard of Oz" (Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!)
Last Mingo in Paradise by Katherine Verbeke
This flamingo is incredibly stylish! The paper pieced pattern, designed by
Lisa Fryxell for Katherine Verbeke, is an ode to Jimmy Buffet. Katherine Verbeke says: "The flamingo, palm tree and
beach are calling... go grab a margarita!" The quilt is filled with embellishments, including beads, charms, and a Landshark beer bottle cap (can you spot it in the above photo?)
Using
Cherrywood Fabrics, beads, and other embellishments, this piece
represents the carefree Caribbean lifestyle emulated by Mr. Buffett's
lyrics and music. Sparkly beads and a tropical print "shirt" add to the festive atmosphere.
Feeling Crabby by Monique Baczewski, quilted by Linda Schwartz.
Such cute crabs, in a variety of cool hues! Monique Baczewski says that this quilt pattern (Feeling Crabby by Wendy Sheppard) called to her from
the rack at Cactus Quilt Shop. "I raided my grunge stash from my sewing
closet for the crabs. [There were] lots of little pieces. I really enjoyed making
this quilt!"
Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Quilt Fiesta in Tucson, Arizona.
Hand quilting is such an amazing art form, it always stops us in our tracks. Here's a beautiful album quilt by Melanie Harris. Scroll down for close-up photos of the colorful batik flowers, expert hand applique, and precise hand quilting.
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Garden Party, made and quilted by Melanie Harris
Garden Party is a quilt in the Baltimore Album tradition. we can see a wreath, bird, tulips, and an amazing leafy vine that encircles the border. Winner of a blue ribbon in the One-Person Applique/Hand Quilted category, Melanie
Harris based this gorgeous quilt on a pattern by Lori Holt. Melanie
says, "This is my first hand applique quilt, it was a joy to work on in
the evenings. It took one year to complete the applique blocks and
borders, followed by a few months to hand quilt."
This is among the best hand quilting we've ever seen, with perfect even stitches and spacing.
Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Tucson Quilters Guild show.
It's nearly apple picking time! Apples remind us of back-to-school and crisp fall weather. Here are some FREE patterns for apple pillows, coasters, and more. The lunch bag pattern (#3 below) includes a paper pieced apple with tutorial. Enjoy!
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Apple Coasters, free pattern by Sharon Holland for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)
Apple of My Eye, free appliqué quilted hot pad pattern at McCall’s Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)
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Pixel quilting involves translating an image into a grid of fabric
squares, each representing a pixel. Here are 30 FREE patterns for pixel quilts! Be sure to download your favorites today. To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt
you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" (or the hyperlinked
website name) in the title above the quilt.
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Pixel Table Runner, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Timeless Treasures Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)
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generosity in sharing their free patterns, and the restrictions they
have placed on the use of these designs; complete information can be
found at the designers' websites provided in the links. The photo
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Quilt Inspiration. If any links are broken, we'd love to know so we can
fix it. Please email us at QuiltInspiration {at} gmail {dot} com.
