cheers to Your Positivities
We have just about reached the halfway point in the original, 12-month Positivities sew-along. It has been a real pleasure to watch your quilts develop via the Instagram hashtag #PositivitiesQuilt. I love your unique constellations of positive patchwork! For those not following along, here are some highlights from our sew-along community.
Night Sky
@weft_side_story
I adore how these ice cream rainbow hues contrast with the deep black starry sky background. Especially the white fans delight my eyes. What a genius choice for a background fabric! It’s non-directional and small-scale, so that it can be used just like a solid.
Autumn Jewels
@leukgemaakt
Autumn is my favorite season aesthetically, and this version of Positivities quilt is glowing with cozy autumn vibes. The red brick background sets a bold, warm tone, which works surprisingly well with her cheerful fabrics. I really enjoy when folks explore unexpected colors for a background!
Blueberry picnic
@melliculley
I love this bright and beautiful collection of Positivities blocks in fresh summery shades on a background of luscious blueberries. When I think about it, I can see that Melli is generally following the color scheme demonstrated in the Positivities quilt pattern. But in my opinion, every quilt made with different fabrics is unique. Her choices have a playful pop that I imagine reflects her personality!
Sweet Rose
@anieta_barendrecht
Here’s something totally different! Anieta’s quilt makes a sweet impression thanks to a limited color scheme in powdery shades. I appreciate how the grays so softly punctuate the design. The colors feel gentle and harmonious.
Groovy Julep
@murielvanderploeg
There is something about Muriel’s use of color and fabric that constantly surprises me. Is it the same for you? She’s generous with contrast, confident with neon colors and throws out unusual color combinations that create a vaguely psychedelic vibe. I totally dig it!
Patchwork Play
@freckledfoxquiltery
When I came across these Positivities blocks, I did a double take. What have we here? Freckled Fox opted to repurpose some stray wonky star blocks for the Sunbeam elements of our quilt. The fusion of stars and curves is perfectly delightful. I always love to see people tweaking my patterns to suit their own whims. Three cheers!
Are you feeling a wee bit left out? No need! You can jump right in with the second round of Positivities Club, which began in April. New members will receive already-published materials right away and then the next club delivery come June.
It’s shaping up to be a very Positive year indeed!
The 2024 Positivities Pattern Club is now available as a complete pattern. Sew this modern sampler quilt of beautifully interwoven patchwork.
Star Web, Kaleidoscope, Sunbeams, North Star, Optimisms, Expansion, Big Sun and more - each patchwork group is its own particular delight. Together they make up an ode to patchwork pleasure that’s as delightful to behold as it is to sew.
At life’s most challenging moments, creating keeps me open to the possibilities that change offers. The beautiful shapes and colors in quilts remind me to slow down, listen to my heart, follow my joy, lean into my community and shine on. Each patchwork group in Positivities goes along with just such a life lesson. For example, the Kaleidoscope group reminds me to take a fresh look - new possibilities emerge if we’re brave enough to look from another perspective. I share what each patchwork group means to me, along with the patchwork instructions for each leg of the journey. Enjoy a monthly dose of patchwork + positivity!
Skill level: Suitable for intermediate quilters. During the course of the club, you will learn techniques for foundation paper piecing, strip piecing, simple curved piecing and partial seams. No prior experience with these techniques is assumed. Advanced quilters will also enjoy the journey, I’m sure!
Size: 63” x 75” throw quilt
Fabrics: This is a scrap-friendly quilt! With your purchase, you’ll immediately receive the introductory Prelude PDF for quilt planning. It discusses tool, yardage and scrap needs, possible color palettes and includes a blank color sheet.
You’ll also receive all 6 monthly club PDF’s at once, to open at your preferred pace. Each PDF includes:
2 patterns for patchwork groups
A dose of positivity
Lessons in technique: strip piecing, foundation paper piecing, curved piecing and partial seams.
Inspiration from our community
Tips for each leg of the journey
Plus, 3 extra quilt patterns, each of which is a spin-off from one Positivities patchwork group to create an entire quilt. The final photos show these patterns: Kaleidoscope Groove, Inhibition and Collaboration quilts.
