Every once in a while you receive an email that makes you jump for joy. Bernie Kringel connected me to her friend Tricia of Villa Rosa Quilts and can I tell you how excited I was. I love those little patterns and have used and sold many while I worked at a local quilt store. There are a 5 patterns that we are all featuring – and believe me – I wanted to make more than one. I have another planned, but it will show up in a few months….maybe after my next retreat. And, there’s an app for that! Check it out in Google Play or the App Store to keep track of your patterns!
Pattern and Fabric Choice
I chose Hillside Charm as the pattern I would use for this hop. I love panels and this pattern is so easy….a panel, a few fat eights or a charm pack, a border, backing and binding and you are off to the quilting race.
These are the fabrics I purchased for the hop. I filled in with some other fabrics in my stash that worked well, including some fossil fern green blue that I believe was among the first fabrics I bought in the early 90s. In fact, I made sure I had enough to make a second quilt, as I really love this grouping and may not be able to let go of this quilt!
I like to know if what I am thinking is working, and Electric Quilt** is often my go to for making up mind. The fabrics in the patches are not exact, but they give me a guide to see if what I am doing will work. This looks to me like a go, so off to the sewing machine I went!
Experienced quilters always do something to make the pattern their own. My twist was to use a running length of yardage rather than the panel. The only caveat, and this is true of panels, too, is whether yours fits the size. The pattern is written for a 21″ x 43″ panel. Mine did not measure this, it was 41.5″ – 1-1/2″ short. I have some hints for how you can fix it to insure success and almost no one will be able to tell. This is from a fabric line from Northcott, called Soar.
Constructing the Quilt
I spent some time deciding the borders, auditioning them on my design wall. I liked the way the stripe mimicked the background colors and that became my choice.
When I went to layout the blocks for the borders I didn’t have enough room on my design board. What’s a quilter gonna do? Improvise! I folded the quilt in half and worked on one side at a time, laying out the pieces then sewing. I also “marked” the double seam pieces with two pins when I was loosely pinning.
That way, I knew when I need to do a second 1/4″ seam. And, I didn’t trim it, in case I needed to make changes or it didn’t fit. In this case, it worked very well.
Why was I doing a double seam?? Remember, I was 1-1/2″ short and need to accommodate that. So I decided to sew an extra 1/4″ seam three times. Once at the top after the first border, another roughly in the middle, and one above the first border. I did this on both sides and both times I added the 5″ squares. Easy peasy and it is pretty hard to tell in the finished quilt. Another option, would have been to insert a coping strip on the bottom if you have a fabric that works…I didn’t.
Quilting
The last big decision was quilting – thread and design decisions needed to be made. I decided on a gray thread for the top (Superior So Fine #408 ) and bottom (Decobob Grey #103), thinking you might see a bit of it on the back, but alas, it wasn’t very showy. The 80 wt Decobob Grey really blended on the back a little more than I thought it would.
The pantograph I choose was Safari Clouds by Anne Bright Designs. I love it….no overstitching and just the right density for this quilt.
Now, what you have been waiting for….the finished quilt!
The days are always a bit grey and it is hard to get a good picture of the colors.
I think this one is among the best of the pictures, you can see some blue in the sky, a bit of sun, but not too much. I really love the way the borders work to expand the panel. My husband (feet shown) wants to hang it but I think it should be his – we both like an extra quilt every once in awhile and this feels like it should be his.
Giveaway
I have a little charm pack for you. Take a look at the Villa Rosa patterns and and in the comments tell me which one you would make (the link sorts the charm square friendly patterns)! This beautiful multicolor charm pack, Fusions Collection, will work well with many panels.
I will pick one winner for this. I also will be submitting a 6 names for each of the following: 1) a set of the patterns, 2) 2 large gift boxes, and 3) 3 for the various smaller prizes. The names will be drawn by Tricia at Villa Rosa Designs…..you have until Sunday, the 29th to make your comments and be eligible for an entry (each blogger is drawing 6 names)! Each blogger gets to submit names to the giveaways, so be sure to follow the hop!
Blog Hop Schedule
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Villa Rosa Designs
Friday, January 20, 2023
Michelle Cain at From Bolt to Beauty
Kathleen McCormick at Kathleen McMusing
ScottFortunoff.com
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Wendy Tuma at Pieceful Thoughts
Diann Bottrell at Little Penguin Quilts
Sunday, January 22, 2023
Tricia Maloney at Quilt with a View
Sandra Walker at mmm quilts!
Monday, January 23, 2023
Cheryl Parker at Cheryl’s Teapots2quilting
Leanne Parsons at Devoted Quilter
Quilts Of Valor
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Bernie Kringel at Needle and Foot
Joy Lamphere at Shout 4 Joy
Electric Quilt
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Julie Cefalu at The Crafty Quilter
Jo Kramer at Jo’s Country Junction
Cindy Pieters at Stitchin at Home
Keepsake Quilting
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Villa Rosa Designs
5 Pattern Pack
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Soaring Views – Quilt Stats
Soaring Views
50″ x 66″
Pattern: Hillside Charm by Sugar Pine Quilt Designs for Villa Rosa Designs
Piecing Thread: Aurifil Dove
Quilting Thread: Top: Superior So Fine #408 Silver
Bobbin: Wonderfil Decobob #103 Grey
Battings: Hobbs 80/20
Pantograph: Safari Clouds by Anne Bright Designs
Coming Up on the Blog
I have a couple of other things coming up in the next few days. I am very excited about the other hop and Tips and Tutorials!
Tips and Tutorials 1/22/23
Shades of Blue Blog Hop 1/24/23
Linky Parties
TGIFF
Sew and Tell
Finished (or not) Friday
Brag About Your Beauties
Monday Musings
Wednesday Wait Loss
Favorite Finish Monthly Linkup
I have made the Hillside Charm into a quilt top with a panel that was the perfect size. I have two more cut out where the panels are bigger so had to do some math and add some charms but still very easy. I love it!
HIllside Charm is my favorite. I like how you added how you adjusted seams to make it work. It’s so hard to find the right size panel for a pattern. Thank you!!
I really like the Night Light Charm Pack pattern. Thanks for sharing your quilt and thought process in making this quilt.
Love your quilt. I have a unicorn panel waiting to be made into a baby quilt so Hillside charm should work.
I’d like to make Hillside Charm – didn’t think of using ‘regular fabric’ instead of a panel – thats a great idea!
I would love to Make S’Witched. Love your quilt.
Hi! I would love the charm pack. I would do the Goody Goody Gumdrops pattern.
Love your quilt! I have several panels that I need to use, so I was happy to see a pattern that features one. Of the other patterns, I love April Showers. It would make a cute baby quilt!
I have a Christmas panel that I want to get made up and this should work out well for that! Jo sent me’
Beautiful finish Kathleen!! Clever to use some yardage instead of a panel. I have made Jasmine using a jelly but would love to do it with cut 2.5″ scraps next time.
Hi, came to your site from Jo at Jo’s countryjunction. I think I would like to try the Cascade Jungle paradise if i won the charm pack. Thanks I will be checking out your blog in more depth over the weekend!
Your quilt is beautiful! Jo sent me!
lovely quilt – I have the panel pictured on the card now I know what to do with it
I wouldn’t have guessed that was running yardage! What a cool print! And that stripe is the bomb!!! I love your quilt, Kathleen! That cloud quilting is a perfect match, too! One of my fav VR charm square patterns is Dominique.
I like the pattern you used and I like to use panels quite a bit so I will choose Hillside Charm as the quilt I would make.
I just love how your quilt turned out. I love all the Villa Rosa patterns.
I think I might just make the Hillside Charm, too. I have 2 Christmas panels that I bought on sale after Christmas. They aren’t the right size but I could alter it to fit like you did. By the way, Jo sent me.
I think I would pick Twinkles to make with the charm pack. Your quilt is beautiful and I want to make that with a Christmas panel I have. Thanks for a chance to win.
Giggles is a design I’ve wanted to make for some time and I think it would be great in your charm pack. I love your quilt!
I’m going to try the Nantucket pattern this weekend. I’ve got some old large print Amy Butler fabric that I think will work well.
I like the Nantucket pattern. Got a sneak peek at Jo’s.
I have a panel that I want to use in my stash, this pattern would be great
What a beautiful quilt Kathleen! My dad was a watercolor artist so it really speaks to me. I have always liked the Split Charms pattern and would love to make it and include the charm pack you are offering.
I would love to make the Cascade quilt. Thank you so much for your generous giveaway and for sharing your quilt. It is beautiful!!
What a stunning quilt you made with the panel! So beautiful, I can see why your husband would want to hang it! I am new to Villa Rosa and this hop will be such fun! I would love to make a few charm square scarves as gifts for this winter for my SILs! So the scarf pattern and I really love Pinwheel Picnic! Thank you for the fun and inspiration!
Looks fabulous!!
I would make Giggles with the charm squares!! Just the name makes me smile!
the charm pack you showed would be so wonderful in the Pinwheel Picnic pattern.
Kathleen what a great quilt. I love the fabric you used for the panel!!
Kathleen your quilt is a stunner! I love me a good panel, and the fabrics coordinate beautifully. Pretty quilting too.
I like the Lil umbrellas pattern. Looks fun to make. Villa Rose patterns always turn out nice and it’s fun to collect them!
I would make Penny Candy for my granddaughter. This charm pack are “her colors”
Your quilt is wonderful!! I was just thinking about a panel I saw that would be adorable for a baby, wonder if I can downsize that pattern?
Lil’ Umbrellas would be perfect with that charm pack.
That is s great one. The panel you chose is just beautiful – I think it should be your husbands too!!
Your blog is very informative. Blog Hop fun. I like all VR patterns, but enjoyed making Cat City
I would like to try Giggles. Love your quilt!!
Nice job. I chose the same pattern to make (very different fabrics). I like your work around for the center size. I’d choose Salute as a pattern.
Your quilt is beautiful and the panto you selected for quilting is the perfect accent.
I like the Twinkle pattern for charm squares.
Love, love, love your choices for this quilt. Of course you used my favorite colors :-). My first choice of pattern to make would be Nantucket and then Hillside. I really like Villa Rose patterns.
What a gorgeous quilt, Kathleen! I have a panel, and that pattern is on my to do list!
I love your quilt, your fabric selection is perfect and the machine quilt! I was on the Villa Rose website before I read your post and bought several cards- lots of good ones.
Love the quilt. I just purchased the Soar fabric so it was great to see it in use. This pattern is great for showing off panels. I have several in my stash to use with the VR Hillside Charm pattern.
Love your quilt and enjoyed reading the process and your choices! It takes awhile, doesn’t it? If I got a charm pack my go to VR pattern is La France! Fun and quick to make!! Thanks!!
This is a beautiful quilt. Definitely my color palette.
Jo sent me. Your Hillside Charm quilt is great. I’m always looking for ideas on how to use panels.
Lovely lovely! I think the multi color pack would work great in Lil Umbrellas’,
That striped fabric is spectacular. The pantograph you chose for the quilting is perfect. I would love to use the charm with the Emma Grace pattern from Villa Rosa. Those colors would soar on almost any background.
I like the idea of using yardage instead of a panel thanks for describing how you dealt with that differential from the pattern. I think I might try this pattern!
Your quilt is beautiful. I will be looking through my panels to try this pattern out!
I really love the wood grain print; it compliments the panel and other prints perfectly. I agree this should go to your husband, it looks good on him! 🙂
Wow!!! This is gorgeous. I think your husband should keep it too. Northcott is great with their fabrics depicting nature of all sorts. They use such gorgeous color palettes. Your idea about adjusting for a smaller panel was interesting. I wouldn’t have thought of it. Happy that you joined the hop Kathleen!
I would make the Snow Goose pattern – so cute! but they are all nice patterns. I have a few of her patterns in my collection and will pull them out soon.
Beautiful fabric choices and appropriate panto. I don’t quite understand the double seam technique. I would make the Nantucket with my Kaffe Fasset collection. BTW Jo sent me!
Love your quilt!
I like using charms in the Penny Candy table runner.
I don’t typically use panels, but your use is really good. I might pull out panel that I have been given and try this. Thanks for the inspiration.
I really like this Hillside Charm quilt and feel like it’s one I would like to make if I found a similarly sized panel. Yours turned out lovely.
Definitely snow goose!
Jo sent me! Great pattern for a panel I have sitting in my stash.Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for the tips on adjusting things to fit when panel isn’t the right size. I’ve looked at those patterns. I met Pat many years ago and she quilted several quilts for me before she started this business. I like Twinkle and Penny Candy to use with the charms.
I think I would make “Twinkle”. Yours turned out lovely! Also, looks comfy. Thank you.
Twinkle looks like a fun pattern to do with Charms!
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Ooh, that charm pack is perfect for Twinkle. The fabric almost seems to sparkle with all its bright colors.
I would make the Villa Rosa Mod Tiles Too pattern.
Kathleen, your Hillside Charm quilt is awesome! Love the wintery feel! Just goes to show that any fabric collection or grouping works in this VRD pattern. Thanks sew much for being part of the Blog Hop. I’d probably make Baby Zip Tease, possibly with a solid black background to make the charm squares pop.
Ooh I love the charm pack colors. I think I would make Cascade with a background like Riley Blake blossom rainbow.
Belinda Jane, love adding bright accessories to my sofas and chairs
Beautiful fabric choices, they would be a big hit in my household. My next Villa rosa pattern on the cutting block is ‘wistful’ it will be a QOV – air force variety.
Love the stripe border print, Kathleen! You did a wonderful job with the panel…no wonder your Hubby wants it! 🙂
I like the Giggles pattern, and Twinkle, too. And Penny Candy, and Goody Goody Gumdrops. Ha, ha! Can’t pick a favorite!
I like lil’ Umbrellas pattern
I like Be Charming or Mod Tiles Too for patterns to make. I’ve got some charm packs that would fit into either of those. Thanks for participating in the Blog hop. Jo sent me!
I love what you did with this pattern. For charm pack quilt I would choose Giggles.
I love those colors and that’s a great idea for a panel. Quite an ingenius trick to take it up like you did! I’m a sucker for stars, so I would love to make Twinkle! So glad Jo is taking part in this and shared all the link – and I get to see so many great quilts!
I like the twinkle pattern
I’m new to all these blogs featured on the blog hop, except for Jo’s County Junction and I’m excited to see new things. I’m not sure which charm square pattern is choose. They are all so pretty. But I do like the layer cake pattern S’witched
I would make Baby Zip Tease! At the moment, I’m making baby quilts for an overseas military hospital. The charm pack looks like a perfect match for thte pattern.
I have made Hillside Charm already but love how you adjusted the size for the panel! I think Nantucket is on my list to make.
Beautiful colors and I love the panel! Jo sent me!
I would use the Giggles pattern! Love the colors in this charm pack!
I will definitely be trying the Hillside pattern for a couple of panels I bought. Lynne Brosch
Hillside Charm would be perfect with a cute kids print and your rainbow charms. Good donation quilt!
I like the Raspberry Cream pattern for charm squares. Thanks for participating in the blog hop!
Love your panel quilt! It looks great! 🙂
Hi Kathleen! Yowza – 79 comments! I love what you did with this panel. Especially the striped border fabric – that was a great choice. If I were to win, I love the Lil’ Umbrellas. I think they should be nice and bright! No need to reply to me – you’ll be busy. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
Kim Straughn here, this is Beautiful…. Love
Gorgeous panel quilt finish, Kathleen!!
I really like the Hillside Charm pattern and your choice of fabrics. I have eyed that type of print for quite a while. Out of my stash, I think I would make it out of some Venice prints and panel. I agree with someone else about the double seam – I am confused about the how, where and why…
Twinkle would look good with the charm pack
Jo sent me!
I love your quilt with the panel. I now know what to do with my panel using hillside charm.
Your quilt is lovely. Hillside Charm, S’Witched, and Nantucket are my favorites of the 5 pack. This blog hop is fun. Jo sent me.
what a wonderful quilt. oh but your husband is going to love this. I love all the blues like this. hmm just pick one? LOL well that is hard. I love: Sunny Day, Cotton Candy, Umbrellas, Unfurled quilting dash lady at comcast dot net
Great way to take up the 1 1/2”. I’ve had the About Face pattern for awhile and want to make it this spring.
I have a bin full of panels, just waiting for an idea!!! Love the Hillside charm design…..thanks for the helpful info
I like many VRD patterns but 2 that come to mind is giggles and twinkle
Your quilting is perfect for this quilt. I love that Hillside panel and like the Nantucket quilt too.
Jo sent me! I think I would like to try Penny Candy!
Jo sent me!
I love Twinkle and also Penny Candy …. Couldn’t decide which I like the best!!
Beautiful quilt! I love the colors you picked to go with your panel. I like penny candy.
Baby Zip Tease looks like a pattern I would like to try.
I would use this charm pack with the Twinkle pattern. I’m glad I have found you!
I love making Daybreak with charm squares. Quick, easy, and lovely.
Love the charm pack. Think I would make Twinkle.
I have lots of panels and I will be using yours.
I think I would make the hillside charm. I think I have that panel but haven’t used it yet as I didnt think I’d like it in any of the patterns I have
Jo sent me. Love it all.
I would make the Honey Buns pattern…I think that charm pack would look fabulous laid out in rainbow order in that quilt. I like the size of it too…would make a great lap quilt!
Awesome Soaring Views quilt! I enjoy reading your blog. You have bright colors in your giveaway charm pack. I think it would be perfect for the Villa Rosa Card called Goody Goody Gumdrops! I liked that you included your quilting and the pantograph is perfect for your quilt.
That is one beautiful quilt…I love blues. Have this pattern on my to-do list soon. If I won your gorgeous charms, I would make the quilt Cascade, a fast fun quilt…another one on my to-do list. Actually, Villa Rosa patterns are my go-to patterns for easy charity quilts. Thanks for sharing your project!
I love scrappy quilts so “Giggles” was the first pattern to catch my eye!
Love your Hillside Charm quilt. Now I want to make one, too!
Great job! I am planning to make the Nantucket quilt. Charms are my favorite precut!
You used one of my favorite fabrics. I’m usually not a “blue” person; but it’s lovely in this quilt.
I’m not sure if my content went through or not… but I really like snow goose!
I want to make Snow Geese, but I have some panels that this pattern would be perfect for making them into quilts!!! Love your quilt!!!
Jo sent me. What a great panel pattern–really like how the charm blocks bring out the colors of the panel and your explanation for completing it.
Hillside Charm is a great pattern to use for a panel.
Jo sent me! Really like how the fabric you chose for Hillside Charm, and it was so clever how you made it fit the pattern! If I had a panel I really liked I would use the Hillside Charm pattern, but my favorite would be Nantucket!
Thanks for sharing! I already follow you, otherwise I would certainly join!
your Hillside Charm turned out great…that is the pattern I want to make.
If I got that charm pack I’d make the giggles pattern.
I love the fabric you used for your quilt!
I’d love to try the Seashell pattern with your charm pack.
Baby Zip Tease looks fun to do!
This is a cute pattern
My favorite is Baby Zip Tease
Love this. Jo sent me, and I a, glad she did
I think the Nantucket pattern would be fun to use my precuts. I do like your quilt using hillside charm. I find such cute panels and then can’t decide what quilt to make. This will be perfect.
I’d try Honey Buns!
I think I’d make hillside charm
Bright colors in this charm pack. I would use it for the “Daydream” pattern and use a fun kid themed fabric for the border. Oh, and Jo sent me!
I’ve made this VillaRosa pattern a couple of times. Really like their patterns.
Love this pattern.
I have collected many panels in my life. I definitely love yours and have a great idea of how to use mine now! Beautiful Kathleen! Jo sent me!
Love your Hillside Charm quilt. Thanks for the tip on the adjustments to fit the panel. I like VR pattern Goody Goody Gumdrops or Raspberry Cream for the charm squares.
I made a QoV using Hillside Charm.
I really like these patterns because they are quick and simple. S’Witched is my favorite!
I love the colors in your charm pack! I would probably either use them in the Mod Tiles table runner, or if I was pairing them with a panel like you did in your gorgeous quilt, then I’d probably use Puppy Love or On Key. I adore a piano key border! Thanks for sharing with us!!
Love your quilt makes using a panel an easy option
Jo sent me. Like the patterns that are QOV measurements so you don’t have to figure out how to make it bigger and calculate extra fabric.
Thank you for your participation.
The Twinkle pattern! I’ve made this pattern before but my sister wants white background with shades of gray…this colorful charm pack would brighten the day for sure with this quilt pattern!!!
I would like to make the pattern Twinkle.
I would like to try the Twinkle pattern with the charm squares.
I’d like to make PENNY CANDY.
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What a wonderful way to frame the focus fabric or panel. I really like blue scenes. The Hillside Charm pattern would be my choice for framing several of the panels I have in my stash. I’m so glad you chose this quilt to display. I am so ready to put one together myself. Thank you, Linda
I’ve made Emma Grace and Daybreak in the past, I’d like to make Giggles.
I have a panel that would look great in Hillside Charm. So that would be an amazing one to do.
I should probably get Hillside Charm for all those panels hiding in my closet. I’ve got Notches in my cart.
Thanks for all of your pictures and comments on each step of making Hillside charm! I’ve made several of these, always fun to see other’s take on it!
I especially like the Mod Tiles Too pattern.
The quilt came out great and has lots of interesting areas.
Jo sent me! Love this stop… Color Box has caught my eye, but it is a hard choice with so many fun patterns. I love your quilt!
I love your Hillside Charm quilt with the Soaring panel! You’ve inspired me, because I’ve been wanting make a quilt with that pattern. I also want to make a quilt with the Goody Goody Gumdrops. It would be pretty in Christmas colors.
I love your quilt! I will be attempting to do a Hillside Charm quilt.
I have quite a few Villa Rosa designs and like them all. I think I’d make Penny Candy. It would let the charms shine. You’re hint on making a design fit a panel is brilliant. I’m going to tuck that away for future use. I usually guess and check.
I would make Mod Tiles Too
I was thinking I’d like to make Giggles, but after seeing your magnificent Hillside Charm, I’m hooked . What a great panel setting – the possibilities are endless. Thanks for sharing your quilt construction.
I love how your quilt turned out. So I would pick Hillside Charm.
I think I would do a Hillside Charms pattern because I have a number of children’s panels that I’ve not known what to do with.
Your quilt is giving me some ideas for a few panels I have in my stash…yours looks great and you used the perfect complimentary fabrics! One Villa Rose pattern I’d like to try is the Snow Goose…I’m always drawn to the Flying Geese blocks! duchick at gmail dot com
I don’t have any panels, but the quilt turned out beautifully. I like the snow goose pattern as well.
I have several Villa Rosa Designs that I’ve received when I place an order with Brooklyn Fabrics! I really like your choice and want to try it immediately as I have an abundance of panels that I need to use…especially before I’m tempted to buy new panels when they are released! Beautiful job on your quilt! The colors are very soothing and work great together!
I like the Hillside Charms idea for a panel. I usually just make borders but this is better!!
I love this and how you made it work!
I really like Twinkle!
I know what you mean about having such a hard time deciding on which one to make! I also know that I, too, will be making another one. Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous Kathleen! I can see why you want to keep it, and I know your husband will certainly enjoy it; mine uses his and others all the time while watching TV on the couch in the evenings.
I have looked at the Hillside pattern several times, but now I think I will have to buy it!
I love your quilt. I have a few panels, but never knew what to do with them. This is the pattern I would like, Hillside Charms. Thanks for an opportunity to win.
Hi! Jo sent sent me. In the pattern set, Snow Goose is my favorite, bot your quilt is making me think hard about Hillside Charm. You provided a beautiful rendition and demonstrated the patterns depth and versatility.
I want to make the Lil unmbrellas and Unfurled table toppers!
I think I’d make Mod Tiles Too with this sweet fabric bundle!
I’d like to make Twinkle.
I love the Nantucket pattern! I love your bright and fun fabrics, thank you!
I like your quilt. I have a few quilt panels and this Hillside pattern would be perfect for them.
I like the Hillside charms for a panel quilt. I make charity quilts and this would be an awesome quilt for that.
Love your Blog, and really love your Hillside Charm quilt. The colors are just beautiful and love your helpful hints to make a panel that isn’t the correct size, fit just right.
After seeing your beautiful quilt, I would really like to do a Hillside Charm quilt if I won the charm pack.
I like mod tiles too, well all of them actually…BUT – I have a couple of panels that need some ‘treatment’ and I think hillside charm will be high on my list!
I picked the Hillside Charm as my favorite even before knowing who designed it. Absolutely love it!!! 🙂 I had a hard time figuring out where the comments were so I could leave a comment. I finally had to put “comments” in the “find it” section and was able to find it from there. Why is it so hard to find where to comment? Is it me??? (Wouldn’t surprise me!) Thanks so much for the giveaway!! Blessings – Vivian at wvoaks at comcast dot net
My pattern choices were Nantucket and S’ Witched. After seeing your beautiful quilt I may add it to the list. I really liked how you explained your process in deciding on your choice of fabrics and it sure worked. I am sure your husband will be very happy with his new quilt. Thanks for being part of the Hop. And thanks for a chance to win your give away. I love charm packs.
Hi Kathleen. Jo sent me! Lovely quilt, the colors are so soothing!
Nantucket and Snow Goose are my two favorites from the set of new patterns featured in the blog hop.
Jo sent me. I have several panels I didn’t know what to do with. Your pattern is
perfect,
I would make Mod Tiles Too.
Hi! I have that Soar fabric too and would love to make that same quilt, it is so beautiful. Vila Rosa patterns are really wonderful to work with and so economical.
I like the Hillside Charm pattern for making panel quilts. I make charity quilts and this would be a nice pattern for them.
Jo sent me. I love the Villa Rose patterns and want to make Batty. Love your quilt, it is beautiful. Thanks for the tips on how to make a pattern fit a panel that isn’t the right size.
I love the Hillside Charm pattern. I am considering buying the panel used in the pattern. I think this is such a fun design to use with a panel.
I really like the pattern, “S’ Witched.” As with soooo many patterns, I could see myself replicating it many times in many color paths.
I am drawn to this Hillside Charm pattern because I like seeing what can be done with panels.
So pretty, Kathleen! You did a great job making everything fit your center perfectly!! I love the scene and the border fabrics you chose. I definitely think it should be a good quilt for your hubby! As for the pattern, it would be between Giggles and Nana’s Aprons!
I’d love to make Penny Candy with that colorful charm pack!
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I really like your quilt and would choose Hillside Charm to make if I win!
LOVE your quilt! The fabric line is so appropriate for that pattern. Prior to seeing your quilt I was interested in the Hillside Charm pattern and now I think I must have that pattern!
Never really know how a nice quilt could be done from a panel. But now I know. Your colours are matching so perfect. And Mount Scrap could be involved and fabrics from stash could be used. This gives me ideas. Get to know this Villa Rosa pattern ralley from Wendys blog. Thanks for colouring grey days!
Love your quilt! I would like to make Macarons, with the brightly colored charm pack
I would choose the pattern you showed.
I would make Cascade or maybe Raspberry Cream-so many choices! I love your quilt for the hop! Have admired that fabric line and love what you did with it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Hi. I love the quilt made with Soar. I am very new to quilting and am make a quilt right now using this material, it will be for my son.
The next quilt I want to try is VRD Carefree
I’ve taken two classes and the shop uses
VRD patterns. Next class will be flying geese
Your interpretation of The Hillside Houses quilt is beautiful. Love the winter blue.
I would make the VRD pattern Carefree.
Just learning to quilt I’ve take 2 classes so far. I am also using Soar for a quilt for my son
I love your fabric choice for Hillside Charm and would love to make one just like yours!
The charm pack you are giving away would look great in the Giggled pattern!
I like panels also. Hillside Charm looks like a great pattern for that.
Great finish. I would probably start with Swithced, but I do have a panel or two waiting for some attention.
I love all the patterns. It is so hard to choose, but, maybe Hillside Charms? Thanks
I like the looks of Baby Zip Tease.
I really love this hillside charm quilt you did I have a few panels but had no idea on how to finish them so they just been sitting…and sitting…and gathering dust. Now I know how to finish them up.I just have to figure out how to do this with smaller panels,I have a hummingbird panel that has 9 squares (almost pillow size) I want to make into a quilt, this definitely have me some fresh ideas
Hillside charms is a go to for panel quilting.
Twinkle is calling my name. Love those HSTs!
Twinkle with a sparkle white! Thanks for sharing your process. I can almost smell the wet earth and pine trees.
Love to do Hillside Charm have Valentine’s fabrics.
i have a similar panel with the deer (retired). i think i may do the Hillside Charms since it turned out so pretty! thanks for the tip to make up the difference in length!!!!
I have made my favorite Split Charms! Thanks.
I have never made a quilt from a panel. Your beautiful quilt has change my mind to give it a try. I hope mine turns out as nice as yours.
I would make Twinkle with the charm pack. I love bright colorful quilts!
I would make snow geese, it looks like fun.
I really like Hillside Charms but I think Nantucket would be my choice. Thank you for the tip about dealing with the size difference.
Baby zip tease is the pattern that I would like to make. I enjoyed reading about your process for adjusting the quilt size.
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I love the Twinkle pattern. I see that many others do too. Your panel quilt is stunning
Shades of blue
Oooohhh! I love Hillside Charm!
I love the Hillside Charm pattern. What a great way to feature a panel. This would be my “go to” pattern to turn all those panels and charms packs that I have into quilts. Thanks, Kathleen, for your tips too..
Well done! I have never heard of Villa Rose, but these patterns are awesome. Simple but striking.
I’d like to make this Hillside Charm. A children’s panel I have would look great using this and will make a good charity quilt.
Pinwheel Picnic is my favorite pattern.
Pinwheel picnic
What a fun quilt. Villa Rosa patterns are a favorite of mine.
Shades of blue!!
Shades of Blue
I’d have to decide between giggles and lollipop
Your quilt is gorgeous, I do have some panels that are in need of frames/borders.
Shades of Blue. Love your Blue quilt
I would like to sew up the Hillside Charm pattern. Thank You!
Shades of Blue
Shades of Blue, love that blue quilt.
I love the soar fabric and made a table runner out of it at Christmas. It’s a toss up between Honey Buns with a dark background fabric or Goody Goody Gumdrops
Jo sent me…Pretty quilt..
Thanks for taking us through your design process. Your quilt is beautiful.
I like your website. Hillside Charm is my fav pattern with Christmas fabrics. I absolutely love the blue outdoors quilt you made using the Hillside Charm pattern. I love the outdoors and may have to try the blue one!
I like Hillside Charm pattern. I am liking the panel you used in your quilt.
Nantucket would be pretty with your charm pack.
Shades of blue 🙂
I really like the Night Light version shown for the kit, with the black and white 4-patches! I love, love, love your version of Hillside Charm with the blues and the gorgeous scene! My husband would LOVE it too! So it might just end up a gift for him! Thanks for sharing!
I thought I had commented on the first day but I can’t find it. I love your version on Hillside Charms. I would say I like the VRD Hillside Charm the best. I like all the patterns.
I would love to make the Snow Goose pattern.
I like Split Charms! I enjoyed reading your blog!
Shades of Blue !!
Shades of Blue !
I like what you did with Hillside Charms. I have the panel w the deer. Great suggestion regarding fitting the size.
I think I would like to do Hillside with some lovely Asian fabric that I am reluctant to cut up and spoil the flow of the design. I appreciate knowing different ways to adjust for sizes outside the pattern’s parameters.
Love what you did with the panel. I appreciate you hints on making it fit.
I think I would try Baby Zip Tease.
Your quilt is very nice!
Love the Soar collection, and it’s perfect for this quilt. You did a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
Now that is one beautiful set of blues! I have quite a few and like them, but I don’t have Nana’s Aprons and that’s what I would choose this time. Thanks for the chance to win … anything! LOL