Pixel this!

Pixel quilting involves translating an image into a grid of fabric squares, each representing a pixel.  It's often used to turn a cherished photo of a favorite person or pet into a one-of-a-kind quilt. Today's featured quilt was inspired by singer and song-writer Pink, aka Alecia Beth Moore.

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Alecia Beth by Shelly Shoultes (Utah) @quiltedpeacock, quilted by Natalia Bonner 

 

The quilt was inspired by an iconic image of Alecia Beth with a pink bubble gum bubble. In discussing the inspiration for her quilt, Shelly Shoultes cites a quote by Pink: "True beauty is knowing who you are and what you want and never apologizing for it." 

Shelly says, "I love [Pink's] music, lyrics, style, and unfiltered thoughts. This quilt is a tribute to her as an amazing artist and to women everywhere.  It represents friendship, strength, compassion, and nurturing."

We're fascinated to see how just a few pixels can represent facial features, such as the blue eye in this closeup photo.  It takes considerable skill to choose fabrics with the right values to make a realistic image!  It was longarm quilted by Natalia Bonner using "graffiti quilting", a technique developed by Karlee Porter that incorporates a wide variety of designs to create visually striking patterns. 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Quiltcon show in Phoenix, Arizona.

 

 

Free pattern day! Christmas stockings

How about a handmade quilted Christmas stocking? To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt. 

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Merry and Bright Christmas Stockings, free pattern at Leutenegger (CLICK for PDF download)

Holiday Stocking with iron-on applique, free pattern at Fabric Editions (CLICK for PDF download)

Scrap Angels oversized stocking, free pattern at Tilda's World (CLICK for PDF download)

Scandi Christmas Stocking, free pattern at Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Stocking 'Stache, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Starflakes Stocking, free pattern by Jackie Robinson for Maywood Studios (CLICK for PDF download)

Holiday Stocking tutorial at Dear Stella Design (CLICK for PDF download)

Felt Stocking, free pattern by Amy Butler Design (CLICK for PDF download)

Quilted Ornaments Stocking tutorial by Cherry Guidry as seen at We All Sew (CLICK for tutorial)

Cozy Christmas stockings, free pattern at Tilda's World (CLICK for tutorial)

Elf stocking, free pattern at Mod Kid Boutique (CLICK for PDF download)

Paw stocking, free pattern at Mod Kid Boutique (CLICK for PDF download)

Lined stocking with cuff tutorial by Allison Harris at Cluck Cluck Sew (CLICK for tutorial)

Christmas Stockings tutorial at Amy’s Creative Side (CLICK for tutorial; this uses the wonky stars tutorial by Victoria Gertenbach)

Chimney Charmers Stockings, free pattern by Jill Finley of Jillily Studio as seen at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

Spiral Stockings, free pattern by Mary Reddington and RaNae Merrill as seen at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

Whimsical Christmas Stockings, free pattern and tutorial at Positively Splendid (CLICK for tutorial)

Merry and Bright Christmas Stocking, free pattern at In My Own Style (CLICK for tutorial)

Joyful Stocking, free pattern by Linda Lum DeBono as seen at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

His-and-Hers Christmas Stockings, made with gray denim fabric, tutorial by His and Hers blog (CLICK for tutorial)

Christmas stocking, free pattern and tutorial for baby and adults at Fleece Fun (CLICK for tutorial)

Quilted Christmas Stocking by Ellen Baker, free paper piecing templates at The Long Thread (CLICK for free pattern)

Simple Embroidered Stocking tutorial, with free reverse alphabet letters pattern, at Purl Bee (CLICK for tutorial)

Glad Tidings applique Christmas Stockings, free pattern by Lisa DeBee Schiller at McCalls Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Retro Space Age Stockings tutorial by Vanessa Brady at Tried and True blog (CLICK for tutorial)

Denim Jeans Christmas Stockings Tutorial by Lynn at Nebraska Views (CLICK for tutorial)

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Free Pattern Day! Flying Geese Quilts

Here are 50 beautiful free patterns! The name Flying Geese comes from the triangle’s shape; when the blocks are stacked together, the they look like a flock of geese flying in formation. NOTE: This post has been UPDATED.  For the latest updates, visit our Free Pattern Day for Flying Geese Quilts (CLICK HERE!)

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Free pattern day: St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, shamrocks, and other decorations. Here are free patterns for quilts, table runners and pillows! NOTE:  This post has been updated.  For the latest patterns, please go to our Free Patterns for St. Patrick's Day (CLICK HERE!)

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 Irish Chain wall quilt or table topper, 36" square, free tutorial by Quilt Inspiration (CLICK for tutorial)

 

 

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Free pattern day: Baby quilts! (part 3)

Here are 30 free patterns for adorable baby quilts!  NOTE:  This post has been UPDATED.  for the latest freebies, please visit our Free Pattern Day for Baby Quilts, Part 3 (CLICK HERE!)

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Free pattern day! Christmas stockings

How about a handmade quilted Christmas stocking? We've found dozens of cute patterns to delight your family and spruce up your home.  Note: this post has been UPDATED.  For the latest patterns, go to our Free Pattern Day for Christmas Stockings (CLICK HERE!)

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Free pattern day! Christmas Tree skirts

How about a quilted Christmas Tree skirt?  We couldn't be more excited about these free patterns.  They also can be used as table toppers!   NOTE: This post has been updated.  For the latest patterns, please go to the updated Free Pattern Day for Christmas Tree skirts (CLICK HERE!)

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Free pattern day: Christmas Table Runners!

We're featuring 50 free patterns for table runners, table toppers and place mats.  NOTE: This post has been UPDATED.  For the latest free patterns, please go to this post: Free Patterns for Christmas Table Runners (CLICK HERE!) 

Don't miss our Free Pattern Days for Christmas Quilts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3), quilted Christmas Stockings and Christmas Tree Skirts.   And please check out our eBay shop for great bargains on quilting items and jewelry!  

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Free pattern day ! Snowflake quilts

Snowflake quilts are a perfect way to celebrate winter, especially with FREE patterns! 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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Snowflake quilt, 60" square, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Holiday Retreat quilt, 82 x 94", free pattern by Denise Russell for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter Homecoming quilt, 65 x 75", free pattern at Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Blue December pillow or mini quilt, free pattern by Joanna Marsh for Janome (CLICK for PDF download)

Ice Palace quilt, 62 x 82", free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter is Here quilt, 52 x 64", free pattern by Flaurie & Finch for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Snowflake Wrap quilt, 59" square, and table runner, 23 x 49", free pattern at Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter Frost quilt, 61 x 73", free pattern by Jan Shade Beach for Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Snowflake blocks, free patterns by Jill Majers for Apple Avenue Quilts (CLICK for PDF download)

Frosted Flakes quilt, 80" square, free pattern at Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 Crystalline quilt, 75 x 75", free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 Snow Crystal quilt, 62"  square, free pattern for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Snowflake wall quilt or table topper, 30 x 30", free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter Wonderland quilt or table runner, free pattern at Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download of quilt) + (CLICK for PDF download of table runner)

Pixelflake quilt, 66 x 66", free pattern by Stacey Day for the American Quilters Society (CLICK for PDF download)

Icy Windowpanes quilt, free pattern by Lucinda Walker for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Don't Lose Your Mittens, 52 x 74", free quilt pattern by Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Scandi snowflake table runner, 10 x 40", free pattern by Hilary Gooding for Makower UK (CLICK for PDF download) 

Winter's Bounty table runner, 18 x 42", free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Spinning Snowflake table topper, ~19 x 44", free pattern by Reeze L. Hanson for Quilters World (CLICK for PDF download)

Snow Days - Snow Man quilt, 69 x 81", by AE Nathan Co.  
 Here are the downloadable pattern files:  Page 1 and Page 2.

Tweety's Snowflake by Wendy Butler Berns at Quilters Newsletter (CLICK for PDF download)

Snow table runner, 48 x 14", free pattern by Denise Russart at Just Quiltin' (CLICK for PDF instructions) + (CLICK for PDF templates)

Aunt Kate's Snowflake Quilt, free pattern by Trish Poolson for Moda Bakeshop (CLICK for PDF download)

Blueberry Ice quilt, queen size, free pattern by Gerri Robinson as seen at McCalls Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter's Promise quilt, 92 x 92", free pattern at RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) (includes snowflake templates)

Snowfall quilt, 60 x 60", free pattern by Susan Emory for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) (includes snowflake templates)

Blizzard Quilt, 61 x 61", free pattern by Susan Emory for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Twinkle quilt, 72 x 86", free pattern by Stephanie Prescott for Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Snowflake quilt, free foundation pattern by Carol Doak (CLICK for PDF download)

 

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