Every once in a while I find a fabric I just MUST buy. Then it can be a challenge to decide how to use the fabric to highlight the reason I love it. I recently used the BQ2 pattern for a couple of these fabrics and I like the way it worked out.
The first fabric I just “had to have” is Wild Blossoms by Moda. Here’s a picture from the Moda site. It may not be clear on my blog, but you get the idea. It’s an ombre print across the width of fabric.
I modified the dimensions of the blocks in the BQ2 pattern because I had exactly one yard of the feature fabric, and here’s the final quilt.
The second “must have” fabric was this cat print designed by Chong-A Hwang, whose designs I frequently admire.
I had enough of this fabric to make a twin-sized quilt for one of our guest beds. I hope the guests like cats!
I recommend this pattern for big prints you want to show off. The pattern is well written and the blocks are big so the quilt is quick to make. I’ll probably be using it again.
Anybody else out there have favorite patterns?
Zippy Quilts 
I love the fabrics. I don’t have a favorite pattern yet. I just had a request to make a pattern again. So a friend has a favorite. Unfortunately it’s not a fast pattern
Someone advised me when I first started quilting: If someone asks you to make a quilt for them, say yes BUT explain that you must select the pattern 😀 Hope you enjoy it even if it isn’t fast.
Thanks for the advice. I will remember this.
Mary,
Love this pattern and your fabric! I also want to tell you how I look forward to reading your blog! You do a great job and it always makes me smile!
Thank you!
Joanie
Thank you for your kind words!
Ooo. That Moda ombré print is amazing! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like it. But then, I don’t often look at fabrics anymore. These days are all about using what I have and not stashing. I don’t have a favorite pattern, though I sure made a few Yellow Brick Road quilts, back in the day. That BQ2 pattern looks great with big chunks of a focus print. Well done.
Thank you 😀
Both fabrics are fabulous and I was thinking that kitty fabric would be wonderful for a tote bag etc for a cat lover. Flower ombre – so cool! Nice quilts!
Thanks 😀
I know that ‘must have that fabric’ feeling. The quilts certainly showcase the fabrics
Thanks. Yes, sometimes fabric just jumps on me without my consent 😀