May 10, 2010

Simple Times Quilt Pattern

Hi there!  Another finish for me - I hope you enjoy seeing another new quilt :)

I'm setting on a new path, I hope you will join me!  I have a pattern to offer you and I hope to have more in the coming months too.  This is a quilt that I originally designed to use my scraps from another project.  I call it Simple Times - 
This is a small lap quilt, 52" x 52" and can be made with a layer cake (10" squares) and charm pack (5" squares) or yardage of your choice.  Instructions for cutting and piecing the quilt top are included for both.
I pieced this top with Oz fabrics, and I love the bright colors!  I had two friends test it, Amber did a scrappy version, and Heather made her's in Blush.  I hope that you can see the versatility of this pattern!
It is available for immediate download on my patterns page,  I set it up so you won't have to wait for me to email it to you :)

ETA - Natalia quilted this for me - the flowers in there are a perfect match!

Natalia has kits available in her shop for this top your choice of Whimsy, 12 Days of Christmas, Tweet Tweet, Adoring, or Nautical & Nice - I think this would be a perfect Christmas quilt too - quick and easy!

**If you would like to win a copy of the pattern, leave a comment!  I will select a winner on Friday (if you happen to purchase and win I will refund the cost!) - Good Luck!

Amy
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102 comments:

Unknown said...

Congratulations! Very cute pattern. I am sure that you will find your new venture very exciting, as will we!

Nancy said...

Ooooh - I like this!
Good luck on the "new path" - I hope it is well lit for you! LOL!

Kaye Prince said...

Just lovely Amy! I love all the tiny squares and congratulations on embarking on your "new path"!

DianeY said...

So cute! I love the different size squares!

Terriaw said...

Looks like a cool pattern. I love the larger 9-patches and the tiny little 9-patches are fun to find too. That is fun to see kits being made from your LQS.

Michele said...

Great Quilt. Versatile and easy to make.

Dresden Quilter said...

What a beautiful quilt and great pattern. It is just a tease for your book coming out.

Lyn said...

Love the pattern and your choice of fabrics. It does look easy to put together, so it would be a great gift item.

gomomyourock said...

Love that pattern! Great choice of fabrics, too!

Tammy said...

LOVE it - hey, block quilts are my best friends - and it would be an easy way to use up my boatload of scraps!

Blessings,
Tammy ~@~

Melissa C said...

Nice, easy, and versatile pattern. Love it.

Unknown said...

Your quilt is AWESOME! I love the pattern as it is simple, but beautiful! Thanks for sharing it, I need to make one as well and will send pics when I do!!!

hugz, Pam

bethanndodd said...

Ooh la la...very nice on the eyes :o). I have all the Oz fabric needed for this great pattern...thanks for the opportunity to win!

Kelly O. said...

love your fabric!

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Very cute! Best of luck on your new path too! :-)

allsewnup said...

Your Simple Times Amy is simply stunning. I love it in the reds.
Plaease include me for a chance to win.

Carolyn

American Quilter's Society said...

This is great! Thank you for sharing your lovely blog, keep up the great work- we look forward to seeing more from you in the future.

www.aqsquiltnews.blogspot.com

Katie B said...

This is a great pattern! I love seeing patterns that make me think, "Hey! I can do that!" instead of being too intimidating.

Amy Sp said...

Looks great! I love the scrappy feel it has, even though the fabrics are from the same colletion.

mandbrid said...

So pretty!

Michael and Rachelle said...

I love all the bright colors. Beautiful work.

Anonymous said...

What a great quilt. This could use up lots of scraps.
Jaylene
jaylene@beyondbb.com

Mrs. Jackie Sue said...

Love the pattern! why didnt i think of that? heehee
*hugs*
Jackie (at) jackiesue.com

Amy said...

That is awesome, Amy!! I think this might be perfect for my first try at a quilt this summer.

Corrie said...

This looks like a very versatile pattern. I like that! Thanks for the giveaway!

AnnaG said...

simply beautiful (:

Lis Harwood said...

Good luck on the new venture Amy. It's a lovely pattern, thanks for the giveaway, if I win I'll be making it in Japanese fabrics :)

Bonnie said...

Amy, thanks for your blog. I am a grandma and I am brand spanking new to quilting. But, I am bound and determined to learn. So, far all I can seem to do is buy fabric. I love your quilt and all its bright colors. I love it is perfect for me to get started.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

You certainly have been a busy lady Amy! I would love to win this pattern - it looks very cute!

Anonymous said...

Love the colors. When's the next BQF?

Anonymous said...

I love it Amy....and that Tweet Tweet I saw over on Natalia's...I must have it!!! LOL

Pat K said...

Great little quilt! It will sure help me use up some of my stash!

Leslie said...

great quilt pattern...i really love the fabric you chose.

Heather said...

I love it! Do you think it could be made to fit a twin sized bed? I've got Oz fabric that I was going to use to make a quilt for my daughter when she moves in to a big girl bed. This would be perfect!

Unknown said...

Of course! The pattern calls for 16 blocks but 30 would be 67 x 81" or 35 would be 67 x 94" depends on how long you want it to be :)

Vicki said...

It's super cute, Amy!

audreypawdrey said...

That is really cute, Amy! I can't believe how many quilts you are making lately.

Amber said...

OK finally am getting my post up - sorry! :-)

em's scrapbag said...

Simple, sweet and versital. You did a great job.

~Michelle~ said...

Cute! You know, I have a charm pack and a layer cake of Hello Betty languishing in my stash...so I would love to win this pattern!

Bobbi said...

Very cute! Love the pattern... so simple.

Chelsea said...

Simple patterns that showcase the fabric like this make me a very happy lady!

Deborah A said...

Saw Amber's version of your quilt @ One Shabby Chick -simple and stunning at the same time. I just saw French General's new Christmas fabric and this quilt would be perfect for snuggling around the fire at Christmas time.

Ramanda said...

Check you out, you pattern maker, you! You rock! Would love to win!

charlotte h. said...

what a fun quilt pattern this is!

Cindy Stagg said...

Your endless talents amaze me! The quilt is so, so cute!

Abby said...

Love this pattern, so simple but different. Way cute. Would love to see the pictures of the kits she has in the other fabrics done up.

Lizzy said...

Adorable! And yes, this would make a great Christmas quilt. Love the fabrics you used!

momto2wasd said...

That's a great pattern! I love patterns that use precuts because it's so quick!

ktquilts said...

Love the pattern!!!

Blessings

KT

Marcia W. said...

Best Wishes as you travel on your new path. Simple quilts are nice quilts. Please enter me in your drawing. I have my blog favorites in favorites, so need to read your "reader" suggestions. Thanks. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

anne said...

Wow good luck with your new journey in life, cannot wait to see what other patterns you produce. Love this quilt, soooooo effective. Thank you for sharing.

MichelleB said...

It's a great pattern! I love being able to use layer cakes and charm packs.

Katie said...

I would love this! Great job!

mommymae said...

oh, amy! i love it!!!

Kate said...

Congratulations. Looks lovely. Instant download is the way to go!

Karen said...

Great pattern!

Beth said...

OMG, this would be so cute in 12 Days of Christmas!

Michelle said...

Precious pattern! I love it! Congrats on the great job!

Sarah said...

Adorable pattern! Great idea! Thanks for the giveaway!

Deb said...

Congratulations on the new pattern! I love versitile simple patterns...great to expand the creative use of fabric scraps!!

Cecilia said...

Cute pattern! This would look great in scraps. Thanks for the giveaway.

henny said...

Very pretty fabrics and cute pattern,! Seems it really simple to make.

LISA said...

A pattern, that's a great idea.
I make all of my quilts by creating my own "pattern", or running from a pattern. I tend to pick something very similar looking to this quilt...the less pattern looking the better. This would be a lot of fun to try. Thanks for the giveaway.

Janet said...

Very nice! I love the colours.

Junk It Folk said...

How wonderful all the colors looks together! At first glance, I see one pattern and then another pops up! Thanks for the give-away!

Deb said...

I love the quilt pattern and would love to win it!

Kelley O said...

I would love to win this great quilt pattern. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Kelley

shelia said...

I could think of lots of uses for this great pattern!!! thanks for the opportunity! :)

Allie said...

Amy how darling - best wishes to you on your new path!!!!!

Lindsay said...

Very Cute Quilt!! I love the colors and the layout as well!!

Jessica said...

That is a yummy, yummy quilt pattern! Thanks, Amy!

Jeannette said...

I like the simpleness but yet interesting pattern with all the prints!

Jocelyn said...

Very cute pattern. And the fabrics are so cheerful. Thanks for a great giveaway.!

Debbie B Sam said...

Love the pattern! I would love to win it...I think this non-quilter could make it! Congrats!

Darlene said...

I love this pattern. What a great giveaway. Wanted you to know that I follow both your blog and website on Facebook. Love your tutorials too!

kelliemorgan said...

What a great pattern for the OZ fabric. Too cute! Thanks!

Melissa said...

I would love this pattern- my quilts are all about the squares! They're my favorite!

Patty said...

Congratulations. Very cute pattern. And I love the fabrics you used.

Señora H-B said...

What a cute pattern!

A.S.K.-P. said...

I LOVE this pattern. Lately I have been in love with patchwork so this pattern is right up my ally. LOVE IT!

JulieAnn said...

So cute! What a fun pattern :)

Unknown said...

LOVE this quilt!! It looks awesome!

Alissa said...

What a great pattern - perfect to get rid of some of the scraps that I've been saving!

nattyg said...

I have some fabric that would be perfect with this pattern.
Nattyg@yahoo.com

Megan said...

What a lovely pattern!!

carmel said...

very cute pattern!
and i love the fabric used in that quilt
thanks!

Jenny Ward McDonald said...

Looks great! I love Oz, too :)

arlette said...

Love the pattern and the fabric you used :)

Lindsey F. said...

Simple times looks like a simply wonderful way to make a dent in my scrap stash.

Laura H said...

All three colour ways look fabulous! I have sooooo much fabric calling out to me to make it into a quilt! This pattern would be perfect!:)

Mystica said...

Beautiful pattern. Would love to be counted in for this giveaway pattern.

Anonymous said...

What a cute pattern. I would love to give it a try.

amylouwhosews said...

This is so pretty! I love the other two versions too. I'm going to have to get this pattern - but if I buy it now it will just make me feel guilty that I'm not attacking it right away. Maybe in a few months.

You are doing such amazing things - you are truly inspiring!

cakegirl said...

Love this pattern and would be thrilled to win it.

Tricia said...

Great giveaway. I love this pattern! ::crossing fingers::

LJ said...

What a lovely fun and quick pattern!

Vesuviusmama said...

A perfect pattern for all of my scraps! Thanks for the chance to win!

Mary P said...

Cool pattern!

Margaret said...

Count me in for the giveaway. I always read your blog and find it full of inspiration. Thank you.

erika said...

So pretty! I really like it... the pattern and your fabric choices. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

Angie in SoCal said...

A very cute quilt - I love that it is so scrap friendly with all the different sizes of blocks.

May have to buy it if I don't win it - lol.

congrats on your new path,
Angie
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