Oh My Garden: Broderie Perse!

Broderie Perse is one of our favorite quilting styles! This type of appliqué uses fussy-cut flowers (or other motifs) to create a design on a background. With the colorful fabrics available today — including Kaffe Fassett fabrics — this technique is more fun than ever! Here's a gorgeous example.

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Oh My Garden, made and quilted by Karen West (Union Hall, Virginia). 

Oh My Garden is an original design by Karen West, done with machine applique and quilting.  Karen says, "I walk daily and admire my neighbors' gardens. Then, I search for fabrics that include beautiful, colorful flowers.  I love carefully cutting them out and spending many hours arranging them like a garden.  The most fun is adding lots of stitching."  

 

 

Butterflies and tiny bees add to the garden experience! 

The bottom edge of the quilt features appliqued coleus leaves. These remind us of the gorgeous coleus prints by Philip Jacobs for Kaffe Fassett Collective.

 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Houston International Quilt Festival.

Kaffe Fassett x Sparrows

Q: What are quilters making with Kaffe Fassett fabrics? A: Everything under the sun, including birdies! These colorful prints and bright white background remind us of spring.

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Birdies by Doreen Diaz, quilted by Athena Taylor. 

Doreen Diaz says this was a fun quilt to make using Kaffe Fassett fabrics! The pattern source is Sparrows, a traditionally pieced pattern by Lindsey Neill at Pen & Paper Patterns. Doreen created a scrappy pieced border using even more of her fabric stash!

 The original Sparrows pattern looks totally different in solids as shown at Pen & Paper patterns.  The possibilities are endless! 

 Image credits: Photos of Birdies were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Tucson Quilters Guild show.

A Garden of Yo-Yos (+ FREE patterns!)

Do you love yo-yos like we love yo-yos?  Here's an award-winning flower garden featuring yo-yos, crocheted flowers, and beaded embellishments.  Also scroll down for three FREE patterns for yo-yo projects!

Hello Garden, made and quilted by Ana Martinez.  

Winner of a Quilt Show Chair's Choice award at the 2026 Tucson Quilt Fiesta, Hello Garden is an original wall quilt by Ana Martinez. The piece was inspired by buttons, yo yos and crochet flower embellishments that resemble a field of flowers. Fused stems and ribbons were appliqued onto a machine pieced and quilted background with hand sewn buttons, beads and ribbons. The ombre patchwork is the perfect backdrop for the flowers!

Yo-yos are portable and scrap-friendly, and create a charming, textured look. There are even plastic yo-yo makers in different sizes that make it easy. Here are three FREE yo yo projects you might enjoy:

Yo Yo wall art featuring Kaffe Fassett fabrics, free pattern at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

 Yo Yo band pillow, free Coats & Clark pattern at Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download)

 Bloom quilt, free pattern by Amy Butler Design (CLICK for PDF download)

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Lollypop Trees!

Kim McLean has inspired hundreds of quilters with her bright, cheery designs. Featuring Kaffe Fassett fabrics, her designs make us smile. We hope you enjoy these Lollypop Tree quilts from recent shows! 

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Life in Lost City by Denise Bell, quilted by Ann Olson. 

The maority of the center four blocks are from Kim Mclean's Lollypop Trees pattern, but Denise Bell created her own border and embellishments. Denise says her version of Kim Mclean's pattern took an awkward turn after she experienced a motorcycle accident.  "Recovering, I had time to ponder my rural surroundings, which didn't include sculpted trees but did include wild grape vines, frogs, pollinators, and a wealth of wildlife that began to populate my quilt."

Check out the fussy-cut peace symbols and daisies, and the tinhy bee in the border! To the left of the bee is an appliqued snail. Hand applique, embellishment, and piecing; and machine quilting were used to create this beauty.  

Left-over Lollypop Trees, made and quilted by Pat Morris

Pat Morris based this wonderful quilt on the Lollypop Trees pattern by Kim McLean.  Pat says, "It is hand appliqued using Kaffe Fassett fabrics in my stash. I made a larger quilt and had six left over blocks." She alternated cool and warm blocks for a harmonious design.  

Lollypop Trees by Linda Jenkins, quilted by Penny Boese.  

 Linda Jenkins says she loved this pattern and chose to make it in Kaffe Fassett fabrics. She started the top in March, 2018 and finished it October 15, 2025. Winner of Exemplary Machine Quilting - Computer Guided, the outstanding quilting was done by Penny Boese.

Image credits:  Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Houston International Quilt Festival (Life in Lost City by Denise Bell), the 2026 Quilt Arizona show (Lollypop Trees by Linda Jenkins) and the 2024 Tucson Quilters Guild show (Leftover Lollypop Trees by Pat Morris).

Highlights of Quilt Arizona! (2)

The annual Quilt Arizona show is a highlight of spring!  Here are some great quilts from this year's show (part two of 4)!

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Guidance for the Tribe by Stephanie Leuthesser, quilted by Jessica Jones.  

 Winner of 1st Place  for Machine Embroidery, Stephanie Leuthesser says she loved choosing all the colors and finally using her embroidery machine to the max.  "Because my first 12 Kachinas were done on a flannel, they puckered despite using good stabilizers... I changed the background fabric and made 12 more that you see here. The Kachinas were from the Embroidery Library. The feathers and arrows are from Anita Goodesign.

Sawyer's Pasture Paradise, made and quilted by Millie Burgheimer  

Winner of a Third Place ribbon in the pictorial category, this original quilt was based on Millie Burgheimer's own photo of her daughter's horse. The very clever binding was from her husband's saddle blanket. From a distance this looks like a painting; up close you can see the intricate stitching that creates the imagery.

Diamond Mine, made and quilted by Marianne Nowacki.  

Diamond Mine was based on the Indian Blanket pattern by Reeze L. Hanson. Marianne Nowacki says that every piece of Kaffe Fassett fabric was cut using a diamond template. "Working in diagonal rows and maintaining the pattern was a challenge! I used lots of baggies in order to keep all the colors and pieces organized."

Garden Party by Gail Witt, quilted by Jessica Jones 

Winner of Best of Show - Team, plus 1st place in the Mixed Technique - Duet category, this gorgeous quilt is an adaptation of a traditional New York Beauty quilt. Gail Witt says, "I added fussy cut Kaffe flowers, vines, leaves and butterflies to the design.  Techniques include applique, paper piecing, and embroidery. The diagonal setting was inspired by other New York Beauty quilts.  The quilting by Jessica Jones adds dimension and whimsy."

Detail, Garden Party by Gail Witt

 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Quilt Arizona show.

 

 

Hot & Cold Snowballs: FREE patterns!

Snowball blocks are often used in Kaffe Fassett quilts to highlight these beautiful large floral prints. From a distance, a snowball block looks like a round circle, but it is actually an octagon, an eight-sided figure. Here are FREE patterns for hot and cold snowballs!

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Dotty quilt, free pattern by Stacey Day for Kaffe Fassett Collective (CLICK for COOL version) + (CLICK for HOT version)

Balls in the Air quilt, free pattern by Lucy Fazely for Kaffe Fassett Collective (CLICK for COOL version) + (CLICK for HOT version)

 

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Kaffe Fassett Flower quilts

Kaffe Fassett is known for his ability to blend vibrant colours, themes, and patterns into stunning displays of beauty and drama. With Kaffe Fassett fabrics, it's hard to pick a favorite - they're all beautiful! Here are some quilts featuring these gorgeous fabrics. Also scroll down for links to FREE patterns for Kaffe Fassett quilts!

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Les Fleurs de Kaffe, made and quilted by Katherine Verbeke.  

Katherine Verbeke explains the emotional and symbolic connections people have with flowers. The use of floral fragrances has a rich history dating back to ancient Egypt and Rome, where scents were associated with beauty, purity and the divine. Pattern source: Fourteen on Point by Hunter's Design Studio. 

Seed Packet quilt by Pat Morris, quilted by Athena Taylor  

This glorious quilt was based on a kit by Glorious Color, comprising lots of large fussy cut pink and red fabrics from the Kaffe Fassett Collective.  It is machine pieced and longarm machine quilted. What a lovely way to feature these floral fabrics.

Hot Stuff, made and quilted by Joyce Harrison.  

So many fun Kaffe Fassett classics were used in this fun quilt! This English paper pieced quilt is an original by Joyce Harrison, who says: "The more I made hexies, the more I wanted and the longer it became. I had to stop at some point.  EPP is calming to sew... I didn't use my sewing machine for 6 months!"  

 Plaidy Cake by Pat Morris, quilted by Athena Taylor.  

Here is a beautiful summery "woven" quilt design! Pat Morris says that she made this scrappy quilt using a partial quilt kit and fabric from her stash, including lots of beautiful blue and green favorites from Kaffe Fassett Collective. Pattern source: Plaidy Cake by Cluck Cluck Sew.

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Image credits: Original quilt photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Tucson Quilters Guild show. 

Shock Wave

Colorful shapes zig zag around this dynamic quilt! Linda Engstrom included so many fun prints, including the black and white background fabrics and the bright warm hues. We spotted some Kaffe Fassett classics in some of the blocks.

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Shock Wave by Linda Engstrom, quilted by Jessica Dickinson.  

This colorful quilt is based in a published design, titled Fracture, which can be found in the book titled Making Quilts with Kathy Doughty.  Linda Engstrom says, "Playing with color and fabric pattern provided the inspiration for using this dynamic design." This design offers nearly infinite possibilities!

 Here's the original Fractured design by Kathy Doughty:

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Image credits: Photos of Shock Wave were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Quilt Arizona show.

Free pattern day! Snowball quilts

The snowball pattern is one of the best-known of all Amish quilt blocks. From a distance, a snowball block looks like a round circle, but it is actually an octagon, an eight-sided figure.  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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Mexican Tiles quilt, 45 x 60", free pattern at Cloud 9 Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Ebbing Quilt, free pattern at Cloud 9 Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Palette quilt, 64" square, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Mediterranean Tiles quilt, ~75 x 83", free pattern by Kaffe Fassett for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Slice of the Pie quilt, 54 x 65", free pattern by Patty Sloniger for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 Buttercup quilt, ~56 x 74", free pattern at Tilda's World (CLICK for PDF download)

Sabi quilt, 60" square, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Building Nests quilt, 84 x 100", free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Full Moon Lagoon quilt, 64 x 72”, free pattern by Mo Bedell for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Petite Fleur Quilt, 53 x 62", free pattern by Nireko Ohira for Lecien (CLICK for PDF download)

Poppy Seed quilt, 67 x 93", free pattern by Konda Luckau for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Pippa Neapolitan quilt, 60 x 72", free pattern by Metropolitan Quilt for Blend Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Curio Cabinet quilt, 72 x 89", free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

A Snowball's Chance, 68 x 80", free pattern at Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Cobblestones quilt, free pattern by Osie Lebowitz for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Abacus quilt, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Poppy Patio quilt, 84 x 84", free pattern at Jillily Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Glass Beads quilt, ~66 x 76", free pattern by Denise Russell for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Daisy Dishes quilt, free pattern at RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Island Leis quilt, 76 x 76", free pattern by Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Chelsea Morning quilt, 63 x 79", free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Manor Square Crossing quilt, 70 x 90", free pattern by Victoria Findlay Wolfe for Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunshine quilt, 57 x 75", free pattern at Wilmington Prints  (CLICK for PDF download)

Nostalgia quilt, 62 x 80", free pattern at Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Meadow quilt, free pattern by Tara Faughnan for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Snowbound quilt, ~44 x 58”, free pattern by Valerie Shields for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Abounding quilt, ~58 x 58”, free pattern by Valerie Shields for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Aunt Grace quilt, ~55 x 64”, free pattern by Judie Rothermel for Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Nest quilt, 54 x 54”, free pattern by Jenny McLean for Tula Pink (CLICK for PDF download)

Divide and Conquer quilt, free pattern by Elizabeth Dackson at Don’t Call Me Betsy (CLICK for PDF download) 

Beach Time quilt, 57 x 75”, free pattern by Ann Wanke for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Farmer’s Market quilt, 58 x 67", free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Octagon Alley quilt, 48 x 60", free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Bird Song quilt, free pattern by Debby Kratovil for Benartex (CLICK for PDF download) 

Rose Garden quilt, 52 x 58", free pattern by Scott Hansen at Blue Nickel Studios (CLICK for PDF download)

Sprinkled Sweets quilt, 75 x 87", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard at Ivory Spring (CLICK for PDF download)

Alexandria Weekend Quilt, 73 x 73", free pattern by Candy Hargrove for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Evergreen quilt pattern, 54 x 72", by Audrey Page for Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Around the Twist Amish quilt, 2009


The beautiful quilt called Around the Twist, above, was featured at the 2009 Mennonite relief auction.  The white snowball blocks and alternating 9-patch or 'twist' blocks are turned on their points, as shown below.


This block combination is also called Octagon and Twist, Knotted Rings, Garden Twist and Woven Braid.See the free patterns below.

Fairies in the Glen, 49 x 57", free pattern by Debbie Beaves for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Garden City, 64 x 80", free pattern by Jackie Robinson for Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Meridian Mix, 82 x 92", free pattern by Lucy A. Fazely for Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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