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

Bell Buckle, little historic town, antique stores heaven...

What a wonderful ladies tea party we had today in a small historic town Bell Buckle, celebrating my friend's Iaci's Birthday in a Southrrn Charm Tea room! 

 Her signature carrot cake was delicious!

 And after the party we took our time and visited several antic stores at the square. What a fun we had!

Did you notice the quit on the parking lot? Oh,  lot of antique quilts there!

 Visiting antic store is almost like going to a museum, a lot of history, every item is unique and has the story behind. Thank you, Iaci, for invitation! And Happy Birthday! Looking forward to plan the next trip there!

ps. My yesterday antic shop finding, Japanese double sided naughty ashtray.

Cell phone purse, pattern on Craftsy

Tutorial is released now on Craftsy.

 Pattern available for any size, including iPod, iPhones 4-5-6-6+ and hard/rubber case!

 You can also eliminate your time looking for the whole bunch of supplies; buy the whole kit in my Etsy store Quiltessence.

Or customize your order and get the purse itself in my Etsy store.

Happy sewing!

Natalie Quiltessa

New! Cell phone purse! 3 in 1!

Cell phone purse

hands-free, with adjustable strap, flex frame, Velcro pocket, key hook and opening on the bottom for charging plug and earphones.

How many times you were afraid to drop your phone in a bowl or simply forget it somewhere on a countertop or on the couch? Would you really like to have your phone most of the time with you, but being able to do other things with your both hands? Would it be better to plug your phone to the car charger without removing it off the purse, leaving it on your neck and ready to go any time you park the car? You can also plug your earphones in and have your phone in your cross body purse!

The first purse I made was just two-sided case with eyelets and adjustable strap. But my first testing failed immediately when I wen shopping! I still had to put my credit cards and keys in my pockets or purse, and most of the time I do not need my purse at all when shopping! It only distracts me from keeping my eye on it, bringing it to the dressing room, looking for the hook when going to ladies room, etc., etc. That’s how I came up with the idea to make a little purse for three main items I need when going shopping: cell phone, cards and car keys! All 3 in 1 - here we go!

I wear it when walk my dog, feed my horses, water my garden, drive a car, go shopping and even when sewing!

Especially good for shopping! Do we really need a big purse when going shopping? I don't! I just need my cards, my phone and my car keys - all in one place!                                                      

                                  Pattern on Craftsy soon! For any size and model of the phone!

Thistle the beautiful!

Oh my! I can see the alternative color layout for my new Christmas tree skirt!