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Redwork Basket
QT401 - $8.00

Choose a beautiful red print you really like for this simple, machine pieced Redwork Basket quilt. Measuring 22" x 25", this is my sixth basket quilt pattern & my third to feature a woven basket that functions as a pocket. The top of this quilt features a simple redwork quilt motif that can be sewn by hand or machine for an added touch of beauty. This quilt pattern could also be done as "bluework" or using a multi-color theme - it's your choice! No matter what color you may choose, Redwork Basket will create a unique & useful wall quilt that you will cherish for years to come.

Redwork Basket quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
Redwork Basket
22" x 25"

       

Pinwheel Basket quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
Pinwheel Basket
18" x 21"

Pinwheel Basket
QT301 - $8.00

Pinwheel Basket is my fifth basket quilt & the second one to feature a woven basket that functions as a pocket - to hold the fun & easy 3-D pinwheels. Measuring 18" x 21", this machine pieced quilt design has a double basket liner & pinwheels that compliment & coordinate with the quilt itself. So pick a print or plaid that you really like & coordinate the other colors with that fabric. Another great addition to any basket lover's home!

     
Quilt Card Basket
QT204 - $7.50

My fourth woven basket quilt pattern is the Quilt Card Basket, which features a woven basket that functions as a pocket on an easy pieced pinwheel quilt. Measuring 23" x 24", this delightful quilt has a three-dimensional basket liner as well as a sprig of yo-yo holly & berry applique to add dimension & interest. Whether you choose holiday fabrics as we have or fabrics that match your decor, this pieced wall hanging would make a beautiful & functional addition to your home year round.

Quilt Card Basket quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
Quilt Card Basket
23" x 24"

       

To God Be The Glory quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
To God Be The Glory
23" x 28"

To God Be The Glory
QT203 - $7.50

To God Be the Glory combines stitchery, rotary cutting & machine piecing to produce a patriotic wall hanging that honors our creator. Measuring 23" x 28", this quilt features a pieced flag inside a star for the center block surrounded by a border of red, white & blue pinwheels. This original quilt design combines a feeling of patriotism with a message about where Carla believes the true credit is due.

     
Grandmother's Flower Basket
QT202 - $7.50

Grandmother's Flower Basket combines hexagon flowers reminiscent of grandmother's flower garden quilts & a woven basket to create my third woven basket quilt pattern. Measuring 23" x 21", this wall quilt uses a variety of techniques including quick piecing, applique & woven fabric tubes to create the basket holding three potted flowers. Thirties prints were used in the border to carry out the theme, but a variety of other fabrics would also look great. This charming quilt makes a great addition to any basket lover's home!

Grandmother's Flower Basket quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
Grandmother's
Flower Basket
23" x 21"

     

Twisting Star Table Toppers quilt patterns from Quilt Tales
Twisting Star
Table Toppers
8 Quilting Projects

Twisting Star Table Toppers
QT201 - $8.00

Twisting Star Table Toppers are perfect for many decorating needs. With eight different fast & easy projects to choose from, you'll be surprised how quickly you can change the decor of a room. Featuring the original Twisting Star block designed by Marsha McCloskey, it is used in this pattern with her permission. So pick your favorite fabrics to suit any season or decor & choose from a candle mat (13"), table toppers (17.5" & 24"), placemats (17" x 13") or table runners; small 3 block runner (13" x 27"), small 5 block (13" x 41"), large 3 block runner (17.5" x 37.5") or the large 5 block runner (17.5" x 57.75").

       
Maple Leaf Basket
QT007 - $6.00

Maple Leaf Basket is my second woven basket quilt pattern, combining my love of baskets & quilts. Measuring 22" x 25", the basket is made from 100% cotton fabric tubes that are woven & fused together.  This pieced design features thirty-one maple leaf quilt blocks & a three-dimensional ruffled basket liner.  Maple Leaf Basket makes a great addition to any basket lover's home!

Maple Leaf Basket quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
Maple Leaf Basket
22" x 25"

     

Winter Retreat quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
Winter Retreat
65" x 85"

Winter Retreat
QT006 - $10.00

Winter Retreat is a row quilt that's made from a variety of fabrics for a controlled scrappy look. Designed for fun-loving quilters, this delightful quilt uses easy piecing & fusible appliqué techniques to create rows of hearts, snowmen, spools & a cabin in the woods under a sky full of stars. Pattern includes full-size applique letters for row that carries the quilt's name - Winter Retreat. This quilt design adds dimension with button noses & scarves on the snowmen. The handmade carrot nose buttons pictured give each snowman a unique, individual look & are available separately.

     
Cardinal Christmas
QT005 - $7.00

My second cardinal quilt pattern, Cardinal Christmas, features the same pieced cardinal inside a star for the center block & was designed without set-in seams for easy piecing. Measuring 38" square, this cardinal design has a triangle border to add emphasis to the center block & is bordered by a background border to help make the design appear to "float".  The final border features corner blocks with dimensional holly & berry buttons for a holiday quilt that is sure to please.

Cardinal Christmas quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
Cardinal Christmas
38" square

     

Cardinal & Gold quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
Cardinal & Gold
40" square

Cardinal & Gold
QT004 - $7.00

Inspired by the colors of my alma mater (Iowa State University) & a little cardinal that I've been watching in my backyard, Cardinal & Gold features a pieced cardinal inside a star for the center block & is designed without set-in seams for easy piecing.  Measuring 40" square, the friendship star border was made with the Easy Angle Tool, while the final border has pieced star corner blocks.

       
All Star Basket
QT003 - $6.00

All Star Basket is my first woven basket quilt pattern, combining my love of baskets & quilts. Measuring 18" x 20", this pieced wall quilt features a three-dimensional pleated bias strip for the basket liner ruffle, while the basket is made from fabric tubes that are woven & fused together.  Any basket lover will love this quilt!

All Star Basket quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
All Star Basket
18" x 20"

     

Flannel Forest quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
Flannel Forest
59" x 69"

Flannel Forest
QT002 - $6.00

Flannel Forest was created for our basement family room as a cozy couch quilt to snuggle under on cold winter nights. Measuring 59" x 69", I wanted it to be fast & easy, so it was made from 100% cotton flannel fabrics using large pieces to create a cozy utility quilt.  This pieced design was inspired by my love of pine trees & plaid fabrics, though it can also be made from your favorite cotton fabrics.

     
Heartland Stars
QT001 - $9.00

Heartland Stars originated from a Block of the Month project for the Iowa County Heartland Quilters & features 12 blocks designed with a star theme. This pieced design makes a great picnic quilt or cover-up at football games as well as a warm, inviting wall quilt. Star block variations include Ribbon Star, Trailing Star, Constellation, Evening Star, Arrow Star, Stars & Squares, Carla's Star, Martha Washington Star, Sarah's Choice, Missouri Star II, Royalty & Royalty Variation.

Heartland Stars quilt pattern from Quilt Tales
Heartland Stars
61" x 75"

     

Handmade Carrot Nose Buttons from Quilt Tales
Carrot Buttons

Carrot Buttons
QTB01 - $10.00

Perfect for the snowmen on our Winter Retreat quilt, these carrot nose buttons are handmade to give each snowman a unique, individual look. Available in packages of five.

     
Quilt Tale Kit
QTBK01 - $7.00

Once you've completed it, this Quilt Tale book will provide an excellent record for insurance purposes as well as cherished information for generations to come.  Often quilts are made & passed down without the receiver knowing much about them. This book can be given as a gift with the quilt you've so carefully made or kept as a permanent record of your accomplishments.  Each book kit contains instructions on how to make the book as well as binding boards, card stock & eight journal pages. Make one to match each quilt you create.

Quilt Tale Kit from Quilt Tales - record the history of quilts!
Quilt Tale Kit
Book approx. 6" x 9"

       

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