My new embroidery design: watermelon with ants!

I added some character to my watermelon design and created embroidery pattern for it!
Those ants turned out so cute! I really like their playful attitude! Makes the whole story different!

Watermelon tableware set

My new design for the kitchen.
Watermelon tableware set: placemats with applique, mug rugs, coasters and potholder.

 Pattern with applique is now on Craftsy in my patten store @ QuitessaNatalie.

Embroidery design is also available in my Quiltess.com store.

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

Strawberries season! New pattern!

Strawberries season inspired me to make this new pattern! 

You can find the pattern in my Etsy store.

This is a variation of a twisted log cabin blocks, which are made of equilateral triangular; 6 of them would make a hexagon star or flower. I changed that pattern and now every two triangular make a square, and four squares together make this beautiful pattern of a bigger square of 15" finished size. 

The same pattern would look different if you change the layout of squares before sewing them together. 
After my first twisted log cabin quilt, I called it Carnival, you can find it in my earlier posts,  I was thrilled to make more variations of it! My first square was in blue colors and I liked it a lot! 

Now it's a strawberry season! It really inspired me to design this original pattern in bright summer colors and finally write a tutorial. 

Here are some more color combinations and different layouts to compare how the design changes just with a twist!

I hope you will also like it and share with us your creations in new color combinations! I am really thrilled now to see the endless possibilities of this block! Good luck!

Happy sewing!
Natalie Quiltessa

New pattern: jar opener and non-slip mug rug, 2 in 1

After making my Pizza placemats (see my earlier posts or find them in my Craftsy store I had leftovers of Farmer's market collection fabrics. First I was going to make some mug rugs or coasters, but then I had a better idea: to add a non-slip backing to it and use it as a jar opener! So I decided to use those squares for multiple use: coasters or mug rugs with non-slip backing and jar opener when needed! 

I also tried to avoid using binding, making the edges smooth and neat. The backside looks just like squared picture frame! There is no outside stitches, all seams are hidden. 

Colorful fabrics will decorate any table, any time of a year!
Will make a nice gift to anybody! 

Pattern and tutorial in my Craftsy store.

You can purchase them in my Etsy store or custom order from another fabrics from Farmers market collection: Basil, Garlic, Onion, Broccoli, Cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry, Green Sliced Hot Peppers, Green Olives and more..

Enjoy!

And happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa