I'm so pleased with our 30 Days of Quilt Design challenge!  It's fabulous to see so much creativity, so many people stretching themselves and sharing their sketches with the world.  And I'm not the only one bringing my designs to life!  Check out this pretty kitty pillow created by Hildyebertzeder  I'm finding that a book full of personal designs provides lots of momentum to my sewing.  I know exactly which design I'm going to dive into next!

We'll be continuing the challenge throughout October.  Want to join in?  Get all the details here.

Over the past few weeks, this was one of my favorite personal designs:

A photo posted by Rachel Hauser (@stitchedincolor) on Sep 19, 2016 at 9:58am PDT

I received some requests to turn this snowflake into a pattern. I haven't 100% committed, but if time permits before or after baby arrives, I'd love to rise to the challenge.

I can't keep up with all of the designs shared through the challenge, but I do catch quite a few.  Here are a few of my favorites from the past two weeks.  All shared with permission:

Day 21 entry for the #30daysofquiltdesign challenge by @stitchedincolor and @gothamquilts . This would make a fairly simple paper piecing pattern with a charming result. #quiltblocks #quiltdesign

A photo posted by Now what Puppilalla (@puppilalla) on Sep 15, 2016 at 8:59am PDT

For this #30daysofquiltdesign with @gothamquilts and @stitchedincolor I did a simple variation of the design from yesterday. I'm thinking neutral pixelated scrappy on the gems and pixelated scrappy jewel tones as the background. Day 9/30 #myteaandbrie

A photo posted by Tea & Brie (@myteaandbrie) on Sep 28, 2016 at 6:24am PDT

And the one I'm working in now - day 12 #30daysofquiltdesign @stitchedincolor @gothamquilts

A photo posted by Michelle Freedman (@stitchwellandprosper) on Sep 29, 2016 at 3:26pm PDT

#2 of #30daysofquiltdesign another hexagon variation 📐 This one is first on my list! @gothamquilts @stitchedincolor  Projekt numer 2 - w najbliższych planach na koc rodzinny :) #projektpatchwork #samauszyję

A photo posted by Bety Piernaty (@betyipiernaty) on Sep 27, 2016 at 2:26am PDT

Day 26 of #30daysofquiltdesign - #cottonandsteel spirals. @stitchedincolor @gothamquilts

A photo posted by @quilting_geometer on Sep 18, 2016 at 3:27am PDT

Even if you're not in Instagram, you can view all the designs via this link, #30DaysofQuiltDesign, right from your browser.


Gotham Quilts is sponsoring our challenge by handing out a $25 gift certificate to a random participant every two weeks.   Based on hashtag usage, I've drawn our randomn winner using Tint...

Tales of Cloth

Congrats, TalesofCloth!   We'll be in touch!  Thanks to Gotham Quilts for sharing the fabric and thanks to all of you for bravely sharing your designs.  I bet you've been feeling extra stitchy lately.

p.s. To be eligible for prizes, don't forget to include "@stitchedincolor" and "@gothamquilts" in your photo captions.  It also makes it much easier for me to catch your designs.

Happy Weekend, all!