For a custom layout, I know that it can be difficult to replicate that quilt for my customers and quilt shops. So I wanted to give you a downloadable visual layout of my final product. When I made the quilt, I had a F8th bundle of the solids, a FQ Bundle of the True Colors and 1 yard cuts of the main collection Full Moon Forest II. I by no means used all of that fabric, but some will need more than others and you need to accommodate for Fussy Cutting. That is what truly makes this quilt special in the end. The owl fabric has the largest motif to look out for and I used it in large sections. The largest triangles in the quilt are over 18″ so you can’t quite get away with a 1/2 yard for those pieces. My guess is that you can for the rest of them, but I didn’t quite do all of those calculations. I’m sort of guessing by what I have left. When in doubt buy extra fabric!!
My other note to this visual guide is that Tula’s True Color fabric “On the Grid” reads especially tiny in the mockup and can easily be confused with solids. So look for the little cross hatch pattern closely. But you can truly use any fabric where you want, so there is not really a wrong way to go. Just enjoy the process of playing with placement of the fabrics. My Veiled Suggestion Pattern comes with a handy coloring page to let you decide how you want to lay out colors and fabrics before you start cutting. You can see that I did that myself when creating this version of the quilt originally because I did not have digital files but rather dove straight into the fabric itself.
So with all of that said, please enjoy the download below and get to making your own version of the quilt. You can use my layout as a guide to creating your own unique version with whatever fabrics you happen to have, or use precisely the fabrics shown for as long as they are available. The beauty of Tula Pink’s lines is that she has 50 collections so there is a lot of fabric out there in these colors. So feel free to mix and match.
Don’t own my Veiled Suggestion Quilt Pattern yet? Purchase a PDF copy from my website HERE or ask for it in printed booklet form at your favorite local quilt shop. Quilt Shops who are interested in carrying my printed patterns can contact me via the website for bulk pattern purchases or contact their favorite Distributor.
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So, grab your hoop, thread your needle, and join me on this exploration of the art of embroidery. Let’s stitch together something beautiful!
Reindeer Embroidery
This reindeer inspire embroidery wall hanging was a fun and festive project. Check out my post where I share the pattern and my process of creating this project.
Cupid Embroidery
Want to see the behind the scenes of creating these embroidery pieces that eventually becomes my Reindeer wall hanging? Check out this post to see my process.
One Sheep, Two Sheep, Read Sheep
In this post I create this adorable embroidery sheep bookmark for a Valentin’s day swap. This is such an easy and cute project, check it out and make one for yourself!
Mug Rug Swap Complete!
In this post I share my first experience with a mug rug swap. Check this one out to see the fun goodies I sent and received.
Read about my rug swap experience here!
Travel Handmade
As I prepared for the Sewing Summit I crafted this fun embroidery name tag. Read this post to get a peek behind my process of creating this project.
Review: Clover Gold Eye Embroidery Needles
Thinking of tackling an emboidery project? I have some recommended notions to get you started!
Sew-Less Summer – Featuring Jamie
Want to make this cute embroidery clock? In this post I share a step by step tutorial so you can easily make your own.
Here are the podcasts where you can listen to me chat about all things quilting and sewing . . .
Crafty Planner Podcast
I had a great time chatting with Sandi on her Crafty Planner podcast. We chatted about all things quilting, my life, and my thoughts on the quilting world. Plus I was so honored to be in episode #100 of her show! We had the best time and could have talked for hours. Well, I could have…lol…I tend to talk a lot once I get going. So if you are looking for a distraction or something fun to listen to while you sew, then give us a listen.
For more information click HERE.
Modern Sewciety Podcast
I had the chance to chat with the lovely Stephanie from over at Modern Sewciety for her popular podcast. We talk about my blog and quilting books.
Click HERE for more information.
Me Being Crafty Podcast
I sat down to chat with Tsoniki on her podcast “Me Being Crafty“. We chatted about all kinds of things and I apparently was ready to talk because I talk a lot. Lol If you want to hear our convo you can catch it on her podcast. Follow any of the links below to my specific interview and then check out the others. That’s what I’m going to do today while I’m sewing!
To listen to this episode click the link HERE.
American Patchwork and Quilting Podcast
I was on Pat Sloan’s podcast American Patchwork and Quilting Radio. We chatted about working with precuts, my Craftsy class, and organizing fabric. I was one of four guests she had on that day (she was working very hard!) and I’m the last one. I like to think that they saved the best for last.
For more information about this episode, click HERE.
American Patchwork and Quilting Podcast, for a second time!
“I’ve always taken a swap as the opportunity to really create something amazing and precious for the person that I have. They’re usually anonymous swaps, or secret swaps, where the person doesn’t know who’s creating for them. There’s a fun surprise there that everybody gets when you build anticipation and hope that maybe somebody’s making something for you. I love to see someone’s joy develop. We all could use a little extra love.”
I was a guest on the American Patchwork and Quilting Podcast and we talked about quilting swaps, click the LINK to listen to the interview.
Are you interested in having me on your podcast? Feel free to reach out via email or the contact page and let’s chat!
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Intro:
Pretty Princess Sew Alongs
Minnie Mouse
Check out the post HERE
Rapunzel
Check out the post HERE
Alice
Check out my posts here documenting the my process:
Cutting and Constructing the Bodice
More Dress Sewing . . .
Mommy and Me Dresses
Check out the post HERE
Butterfly Dress
Check out the post HERE
Flower Pond Dress
Check out the post HERE
Easter Dress
Check out the post HERE
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Looking to show appreciation for your kids’s teachers? I have rounded up a collection of crafty gift ideas for inspiration.
Flowers
Flowers are an easy and fun gift to give, especially if you have elementary school aged children. Check out my blog post for ideas on adding a personal touch to your flower gifts.
Teacher Tote
Personalized gifts are always a nice touch, so why not make this cute teacher tote and mug? No sewing needed, just a fun crafty gift idea.
Shadow Boxes
Pick out fun fabric scraps with your little one for this crafty gift idea! A great way to use up some of your fabric stash.
Teacher Pouches
How cute are these little zipper pouches? These make great teacher gifts! Fill with some fun classroom supplies and ta-da, the perfect teacher gift.
Cafe Apron
This might not be the obvious choice but if you have older kids who have specialized teachers such as art teachers or special education teachers, they are always stashing teacher tools in their pockets! These can be really helpful for the teacher always looking for an expo marker or a ruler.
Classroom Organization
Teachers are always in need for classroom organizational tools. If you have an extra special teacher you want to sew something for, this is a great idea.
Cosmetic Bags
Teachers are always on the go and often keep a stash of snacks and emergency supplies at school. These cute cosmetic bags are great for storing general supplies or classroom supplies.
Mug Rugs
A cute little sewing project that will remind your teacher of summer break. Create a fun mug rug so your teachers can have a designated spot on their desk for their morning coffee.
I hope that was helpful! Got any other fun teacher gift ideas? Feel free to share in the comments as I am always looking for creative and crafty gift ideas.
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Introducing the Cast Offs Quilt Pattern
Looking to use up those scraps you have accumulated? Repurpose them in this Cast Offs pattern and make this beautiful modern quilt.
Kelly’s Cast Offs Quilt
If you have a collection of themed scraps why not create a themed Cast Offs quilt. Kelly did an amazing job with this beautiful holiday quilt with a vintage vibe.
Here is what she liked about this pattern:
“It was a challenge, but I used the Accuquilt for cutting and that was a big time saver.”
Follow Kelly at @keep_it_together.quilts
Joan’s Cast Offs Pillow
Looking for a smaller project to do in between quilts? Make a Cast Offs pillow instead like Joan did.
Melanie’s Cast Offs Quilt
I love Melanie’s use of bright pops of color on the neutral background.
Here is what she shared about making this pattern . . .
“I loved making this and getting to use some of my scraps.”
Follow Melanie at @mdohojda
Sey’s Cast Offs Quilt
The contrast in Sey’s quilt really catches your attention. Create a show stopper by incorporating a mix of light and dark fabrics.
Here is what Sey shared about her experience sewing this pattern . . .
“I appreciated the graphics for improv piecing on the paper shape provided.”
Follow Sey at @SeyDonnaMade
Feeling inspired to make your own? Hop over to the shop and pick up this new pattern and start your spring cleaning early by putting yoru scraps to good use!
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Today I’ve rounded up some of my favorite quilts from fellow makers. I hope their creations get you inspired to dive in and create your own.
Shop Quilt Patterns
BOOK NERD QUILTS
The Book Nerd Quilt is the perfect quilt for an avid reader, book club member, or to showcase your own book nerdiness. This fat quarter friendly quilt allows you to showcase 20 of your favorite fabrics. Get creating with custom books, fabric combinations, and color themes.
These makers really personalized their Book Nerd Quilts . . .
Testimonials:
@Unravelledhemdesigns, “My Book Nerd quilt is finished! It is the first quilt in many years that I’m keeping for myself. It was a great pattern to learn FPP and picking out all the book cover fabric was half the fun!”
As always, I love seeing what you make with these patterns so make sure to tag me on social and use the hashtag #AngelaPingelDesigns #AngelaPingelQuilts
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Over the years I have tested and reviewed many sewing books. I thought I would round up those books so that you have them all in one easy to find place. I’m always looking for more to add to my list so if you have a recommendation make sure to send it my way! Here is my list of books along with links to my blogs with more in depth refections:
Quilt Block Cookbook
Do you ever find one of those books that you want to share with the world? That you think that literally everyone should own because it is so awesome? Or a book that speaks to you in a way no other book has? It grabs you with it its words, its photography, its story, its very nature. It says what you have always been trying to say but you didn’t even know you were trying to say it. It explains who YOU are and how you see the world. And is that EVER a QUILTING book? I’ve been moved by books before, but I’m not sure a quilting book has ever truly moved me the way that Amy Gibson’s latest book, The Quilt Block Cookbook, does.
Crafted Applique
A faithful and super talented reader of my blog, Lara Buccella, contacted me recently to ask if I would like to review her new book Crafted Applique. Lara has been super dear to me, so I might have said yes just because of that…but it turns out that her book is about a process that I am very passionate about: Raw Edge Applique. So I knew that I needed to see it.
The Paper Pieced Home
When I found out that my sweet friend Penny was writing a book, I immediately knew that it would be a great one. Truly. It may seem like I review a lot around here, but I really try to focus on the items that are definite moments of special work. And Penny’s book does not disappoint. Clearly focused on paper piecing, a passion of Penny’s, her book is a great resource for both learning paper piecing and finding an abundance of modern yet retro inspired patterns.
Improvising Tradition Review
Sometimes there are books that come along that I just HAVE to review. I’m pretty picky about what I choose to review here on my blog. I love to help out friends of course (that’s what friends are for!) but I also just love to help a great book get more more exposure if I can. And that’s where I am with Improvising Tradition by Alexandra Ledgerwood. Though you may know her by her alter ego, Teaginny Designs.
Beyond Neutral
I like, like many women, find John’s take on the quilting world fascinating. Let’s be honest. Men are in the minority when it comes to the demographic of quilters. So his choices of patterns and fabrics are always interesting to me. There is some overlap, but I love to see a masculine perspective on quilting. And this book gives you that. John is not afraid of “natural neutrals” as he describes the colors of nature that balance out life.
Sew Fun
The goal of this book is to give you projects and ideas for sewing with your children. I was intrigued by the topic and thought I’d give it a whirl with my little gal. I like that the book has tips for what the kids can do in the project that seem pretty reasonably age appropriate. I will say that I think the book is geared towards middle school to teen kids for actual sewing.
The Quilters Applique Workshop
Kevin has covered every last detail of multiple applique techniques and tools in this book. If you have ever wanted to try applique, this is a perfect starting point. In particular he discusses raw edge applique, fusible applique and needle turn applique. There are a lot of step by step instructions for each section, making this book perfect for beginnings and intermediate level alike.
Hex Go Go
In my world, Tacha is the queen of all things hexagon. She was the first person to show me that hexagons can be modern and not old fashioned. We were in a few bees together when we both joined the online quilting world and I was so tickled to have a friend from Germany. I felt very cosmopolitan!
Books I love but may be a bit biased as I am a contributor:
Playful Little Paper-Pieced Projects
The Quilter’s Mixology
Modern Blocks: 99 Quilt Blocks from your Favorite Designers
Scraps, Inc. Vol. 2
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It’s honestly embarrassing to think about how long I’ve been working on this particular project. While I’ve recently finished it, I know that I picked it back up over three years ago. And that means that I’d started it a couple of years at least before that. And I’m not sure in looking at the finished product that anyone would know how long I’ve worked on it. But that is the beauty of a long term travel project with English Paper Piecing.
I was gifted this set of Halloween fabrics and the epp hexagons. In fact, I think I won someone’s giveaway on Instagram years ago. You know it’s been a while when you have little memory of who gave you these. I just remember her being very sweet and generous with her fabrics and products. Some of these hexagons came to me already glue basted to their paper. Most of them though I hand basted the fabric around the hexagon rather than through or use glue. There are so many different ways to get going on a project like this.
The picture above shows what the majority of time was spent doing. Basting individual hexagons and then laboriously hand stitching those hexagons into rows, and then those rows to each other. I can even tell when I worked on certain pieces because I tried using multiple hand sewing stitches to put these together. Some of them I definitely like more than others but they are more work. I think I’d recommend the ladder stitch method of piecing for keeping it tidy. But let’s be honest. Sometimes you just need to get some stitching done and don’t want to be overly fussy about it. (Think hour 3 into a plane ride with dim light and kids kicking your seat)
As always, I have kitty approval of my work. I wouldn’t know what to do it the cats ever ignored my fabric. I might have to get rid of it! lol This is definitely an interesting selection of fabrics that I did not pick out. But I pushed myself to use it because I know that it’s important for me to step outside my comfort zone. This pillow was promptly claimed by my teenage daughter and I love that it spoke to her. I’ll admit that I’m particularly fond of the dancing skeletons I used for the back of the pillow. How can you not be happy when you see how much fun they are having?
Lest you think that I encountered no problems while constructing this pillow at any stage, let me let you in on a not so well kept secret.
I make mistakes.
A lot of mistakes.
I cut the size of the pillow incorrectly. I chopped off the ends of the zipper and had to look up how to salvage it. I sewed pieces together backwards. My pillow insert was the wrong size. Really…what did I do correctly?!
But that is all okay! Because I remind myself that I love to create and to quilt in particular. That it is about the journey which wanders all over the place. The final project is fun to keep but most often I give away the things that I’ve made so I rely on pictures to even remember the project…much less the drama of the project. Right now I’m sewing leotards for my daughter and let me tell you, that is a humbling experience. Mistakes happen, solutions are found, and sometimes projects turn out better than expected (though they do sometimes turn out worse too). It’s all part of that creative process that I continue to learn through.
So after about 5 years? Maybe? Probably more! I present to you a completed project of hand sewn halloween hexagons that are english paper pieced. And even as I bemoaned the amount of time this took, I was already planning on what my next epp project should be. I really think it is wise to have a travel project always around and ready to go. Suddenly I want to know if there is an ornament that I could make! That’s a bit tinier and has the probability of getting done in 2 years or so.
