Tillie Revealed!! All New Pattern!!

(Get the PDF here and paper version here)

Oh my word!! I am so excited to share Tillie with you! Isn't she darling? She's been in the works for months - it's one of those quilt patterns that takes time, but is so worth it in the end. I used several fabric lines from Moda designers in this quilt by pulling fat quarters from my stash together. The result is this fantastically happy colored quilt.

So, each one of these blocks took me roughly 5 hours to complete. There are a lot of pieces. I love the detail though and I am so happy I took the time to piece all 16 blocks. The quilt is put together using traditional piecing methods. The pattern is fabulously written and in full color. I hope you will have as much fun as I did making it.

When the top was finally all together - I breathed a sigh of relief, then got it on the quilting frames. I wanted to custom quilt it because I had spent so much time on the piecing - it deserved time spent on the quilting.

The goal was to have a "simple" custom quilting job. I think I achieved that. If you know my quilting style, this is "bare bones detail" compared to my other quilts. I wanted the quilting to emphasize the piecing and not to take away from it. The piecing is the detail that needs to be shown off. I was able to play a bit more in the border though, and it looks beautiful.

I used two layers of Hobbs 80/20 batting to get the plush or puffy look. I think my favorite time to quilt is at night when I have my lights on - the texture is dreamy and it makes my creative heart happy.

As far as the quilting design, I just winged it, as they say. I played with lines from the piecing in the quilt and this was the end result. I wanted the blocks to be showcased, this border design helps with that because I created a 1/2" border mimicking the pieced block lines.

You can see above that the simple lines show off the shape of the piecing.

I used HabandDash glide 60wt white thread for the quilting. I also used my favorite purple marker for drawing on my quilt, my Quick Mark Ruler, as well as my A1 ruler. I did not bury threads, so these Karen Kay Buckley scissors are great to cut right at the thread point.

I didn't keep track of the hours on this quilt, but my best guess is that it took me 25-30 hours of quilting. That is great timing for me. Clint was out of town this last week, so I took advantage of the nighttime hours to finish this a lot faster than I normally would.

It is such a happy quilt - I am so thrilled with it.

It's hard to pick a favorite block, but the above one is probably it. I love the arrow affect in the border design as well.

Okay, I lied - this one is my favorite.

The corner is so beautiful, I love it.

I hope you have been able to notice my enthusiasm for this quilt. I put my heart and soul into all of my designs. I want the quilt to be a journey, one that teaches patience and satisfaction. I felt both of those things as I made this quilt and I cannot begin to tell you how amazing it was to finish this quilt.

The back is so much fun.

So, I have the pattern available for an introductory price of $5 - not for long though, so be sure to grab yours. I have it available in PDF form now and paper patterns will be shipping next week.

This quilt can also be a show stopping solid quilt - I think I know what I want to make next! I can't wait to see your quilts. Be sure to share your process and your own Tillie quilt by tagging me and using the hashtag #tilliequilt

September 12, 2019 by Judi

Tags: Quilting

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Julie said:

You are awesomely amazing. I always gaze with wonder at your creations. I already have your books, a pattern I have made (I bought the kit) and a long list of projects, but you know what. I’m going to make this quilt too :)