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C&T Publishing brings 13 exciting and delightful quilt patterns. Easy step-by-step instructions and material list brought to you by well known designers

Cabin in the Pines
Cabin in the Pines
by Nancy Johnson-Srebro
Lavender Patch
Lavender Patch
by Roxy Burgard
Rail Fence with Stars
Rail Fence with Stars
by Alex Anderson
Basket Quilt
Basket Quilt

by Alex Anderson
Christmas Lily
Christmas Lily
by Harriet Hargrave
 
Tote Bag
Tote Bag

by Marie-Christine Flocard & Cosabeth Parriaud
Rosie, Queen of the Roses
Rosie, Queen of the Roses

by Carol Armstrong

Dancing Flags

by Kathy Arroyo
 

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Cabin in the Pines
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Cabin in the Pines
25" x 36"

Pattern Design by Nancy Johnson-Srebro

Publisher: C&T Publishing

Item Code: PatCT80040
Weight: .20 lbs
10% Off: $7.15
MSRP: $7.95

Nancy Johnson-Srebro’s cozy Cabin in the Pines quilt has a patriotic, country feel. Choose your colors, then add sparkle with shooting stars, lights in the windows, and your own embellishments. Quick rotary cutting makes construction a breeze!

Materials List

Log Cabin Block
Windows: 3” x 6” rectangle
Door: 3” x 5” rectangle
Roof: 3” x 10” rectangle
Chimney: 3” x 3” square
House Logs: two 10” x 14” rectangles of contrasting fabrics

4 Stars
Two 5” x 16” rectangles of contrasting fabrics

Trees
Trunks: 4” x 4” square
Branches: 5” x 22” rectangle
Grass: 4” x 40” rectangle
Background: 1/2 yard Inner
Border: 1/4 yard
Outer Border/Binding: 3/4 yard
Backing: 7/8 yard

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Joanna's Pumpkins & Pomegranates

Joanna's Pumpkins & Pomegranates
57 1/2" x 57 1/2"

Pattern Design by Nancy Odom

Publisher: C&T Publishing

Item Code: PatCT80042
Weight: .20 lbs
10% Off: $7.15
MSRP: $7.95

Fans of the Elm Creek Quilts novels, rejoice! Joanna's Pumpkins & Pomegranates was inspired by artwork on the cover of Jennifer Chiaverini's book, The Runaway Quilt. Designer Nancy Odom presents a warm, autumn-style wallhanding that you'll complete quickly with easy piecing and machine appliqué. Fabric for this quilt was generously donated by Benartex Fabrics.

Materials List

  • Light background: 2 7/8 yards
  • Red: 3/4 yard
  • Gold: 3/4 yard
  • Green 1: 1 1/8 yards
  • Green 2: 1/3 yard
  • Orange 1: 3/4 yard
  • Orange 2: 1/3 yard
  • Backing: 3 1/2 yards
  • Batting: 62" x 62"
  • Binding 1/2 yard
  • 1/4 bias bars for the vines (optional)
  • Template Plastic (optional)
  • 3 yards of fusible paper-backed adhesive (optional)

 

Christmas Lily
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Christmas Lily
70" x 70"

Pattern Design by Harriet Hargrave

Publisher: C&T Publishing

Item Code: PatCT80028
Weight: .20 lbs
10% Off: $7.15
MSRP: $7.95

Harriet Hargrave adapted this lovely Christmas Lily quilt from a design on a holiday card! The lilies are made from quick half-square triangles and squares, and the leaves and stems feature easy straight-stitch appliqué. Decorative stenciling adds punch to the sashing.

Material List

  • 3 yards light background
  • 1 1/4 yards red #1: squares and binding
  • I yard red St triangles
  • 3 yards green: stems, leaves, triangles, squares and border
  • 1 1/4 yards beige sashing
  • 4 1/2 yards: backing
  • Green stencil paint
  • Gold decorative paint pen
  • Stencil plastic and brush
  • 60/2 embroidery thread, while for bobbin, green to match fabric
  • Size 70 and 80 machine needles

 

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Tote Bag
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Tote Bag
Large: 15" x 20" Medium: 12" x 16"

Pattern Design by Marie-Christine Flocard and Cosabeth Parriaud

Publisher: C&T Publishing

Item Code: PatCT80046
Weight: .20 lbs
10% Off: $7.15
MSRP: $7.95

Straight from the heart of Provence in the South of France comes this charming Tote Bag design in two sizes! It's fun to make, useful for shopping or carrying quilting supplies, and the perfect gift for any occasion. The designers suggest using imported French fabrics or readily-available American look-alikes for that authentic Provencal look.

Materials List

Fabrics

Large Tote Bag:

  • 1 yard of fabric for bag and straps
  • 1 yard of coordinating fabric for lining, straps and pocket
  • 3/4 yard of fabric for backing
  • 3/4 yard of Pellon or any thin batting

Medium Tote Bag:

  • 3/4 yard of fabric for bag and straps
  • 3/4 yard of coordinating fabric for lining, straps and pocket
  • 1/2 yard of fabric for backing
  • 1/2 yard of Pellon or any thin batting

Other Materials: Tracing Paper

Lavender Patch
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Lavender Patch
38" x 38"

Pattern Design by Roxy Burgard

Publisher: C&T Publishing

Item Code: PatCT80035
Weight: .20 lbs
10% Off: $7.15
MSRP: $7.95

This old-fashioned Lavender Patch quilt with its soft greens and rich lavenders will bring the garden right into your home! Green triangles even extend into the border, just like foliage in a real garden. Designer Roxy Burgard took her cues from nature for a simple yet stunning work of quilt art.

Materials List

A 5’ square from each of thirty-six various lavenders and purples (for 1/2 yard total) for Nine-Patch blocks
6" x 12” scraps of twenty-two various greens for triangles (consider increasing the amount of your favorite green and lavender fabrics)

  • 7/8 yard medium-dark purple for border
  • 1/4 yard for binding
  • 1 1/4 yards for backing 42” x 42” batting

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Dancing Flags
45" x 45"

Pattern Design by Kathy Arroyo

Publisher: C&T Publishing

Item Code: PatCT80049
Weight: .20 lbs
10% Off: $7.15
MSRP: $7.95

Show of your American spirit with Kathy Arroyo's patriotic Dancing Flags quilts. Strip piecing and a touch of simple appliqué make this design quick and easy to sew, and setting the blocks askew lets your flags dance in the breeze! For an easy embellishment option, substitute 3/4" buttons for the appliquéd circles on top of the flagpoles.

Materials List

  • 3/4 yard dark blue for the flag star field
  • 3/4 yard red and white stripes for flags
  • 2 1/2 yards light blue for the sky
  • 1 fat quarter gold for the pole
  • 1/4 yard red for narrow inner border
  • 1 1/2 yards medium blue for outer wedge border and binding
  • 3 yards for backing
  • 49" x 49" batting
  • Templar or freezer paper
  • Spray sizing
Rosie, Queen of the Roses
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Rosie, Queen of the Roses
16 1/2" x 21 1/2"

Pattern Design by Carol Armstrong

Publisher: C&T Publishing

Item Code: PatCT80045
Weight: .20 lbs
10% Off: $7.15
MSRP: $7.95

Pretty as a princess, a pampered pet rests among her bouquet of long-stemmed roses. Varied quilting designs grow outward from Her Highness.

Materials List

2/3 yard muslin for background and backing
Selection of fabrics for appliqué

  • 1/4 yard pink fabric for border
  • 1/4 yard tan fabric for binding
  • Batting: 20" x 25"
  • Threads to match the appliqué fabrics
  • Natural-color quilting thread
  • Embroidery floss: black, tan
  • Faux suede: black, green
  • Fabric paint: white to dot the eye
  • Black permanent marker
  • Fabric glue

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Rail Fence with Stars
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Rail Fence with Stars
42 1/2” X 48 1/2”

Pattern Design by Alex Anderson

Publisher: C&T Publishing

Item Code: PatCT80036
Weight: .20 lbs
10% Off: $7.15
MSRP: $7.95

Alex Anderson finds plaid quilts completely charming! She recommends using a variety of plaid sizes and including one non-plaid fabric in your Rail Fence with Stars quilt for visual interest. Hand appliqué will make these stars shine full instructions included.

Materials List

Yardage is based on a 42 fabric width. The following instructions give the total yardage needed to complete your quilt.

  • Beige Plaids: ½ yard each of fifteen different fabrics for the appliquéd Roil Fence block backgrounds
  • Blue-and-Red Plaids: 1/4 yard each of five different fabrics for the border blocks and the appliquéd stars
  • Blue Plaids: 1/4 yard each of five different fabrics for the border blocks and the appliquéd stars
  • Red Plaids: ¼ yard each of five different fabrics for the border blocks and the appliquéd stars
  • Backing: 2 2/3 yards
  • Blue-and-Red Plaids:1/3 yard total for binding
  • Batting; 46 x 52”
Basket Quilt
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Basket Quilt
49" x 49"

Pattern Design by Alex Anderson

Publisher: C&T Publishing

Item Code: PatCT80041
Weight: .20 lbs
10% Off: $7.15
MSRP: $7.95

Alex Anderson says that when she first saw this border fabric, visions of crazy-patch baskets began dancing before her eyes. She combined paper piecing, traditional piecing, and a bit of sample appliqué to make an appealing little Basket Quilt. Try this scappy reproduction look or choose your own palette for a fun and easy wallhanging.

Materials List

  • Baskets: 3 1/2 yards of medium to dark scraps
  • Handles: 1/3 yard of medium to dark scraps
  • Background: 1 1/2 yards of light-colored fabrics
  • Inner border: 1/4 yard
  • Outer border: 1 1/2 yards
  • Backing: 3 1/4 yards
  • Batting: 53" x 53"
  • Binding: 3/8 yard

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Alex Anderson
Pieced, Redwork
Flying Geese
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Hand Embroidery
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Quilted Lizard
Bargello Margrit Hall
Traditional Pieced with a Flair
Quilt Seeds
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Bella Nona Designs
Florals using 3-D Petals
Herky Jerky
Stainglass Applique & Machine Emb CDs
Quilt Smart
Interfacing Templates, Patterns & Books
C & T Publishing
Applique and Pieced
Jennifer Lokey Designs
Machine Embroidery
PatchPieces
Paper Pieced 221 Sewing Machine
Candamar Designs
Combo of Cross Stitch & Quilt Patterns
Jukebox Quilts
Applique
Phillips FiberArts w/ Cheryl Phillips
Mixed styles of patterns
Cedar Canyon Textiles
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Kayla Kennington
Modular Design for Couture Artwear
Primitive Pieces
Applique and Pieced
Embellishment Village Bead-Yarn Kits to Go with Patterns: Fabric Cards, Spirit Dolls, Journal Covers Billie Lauder
Paper Pieced

Red Hat

  Lady Greensleeves Designs
Chenille Patterns
Redwork

Pattern Index by Designer
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