A couple of new quilts to share now that they have been gifted for Christmas 2015. Both quilts are great for using up 5" precut Charm Packs or 10" Layer Cakes. 
The first quilt is the finished Starcakes quilt that I pieced this past fall using Joanna Figuroa Fig Tree prints. I added borders using another print from the Farmhouse by Fig Tree (for Moda) fabric collection.
I chose to make this for my mother-in-law after visiting their new home last summer. The colors in her house matched very well with the colors in this collection. (Farmhouse fabrics are still available from Bloomerie Fabrics, Fat Quarter Shop, and Shabby Fabrics.)
The quilting was done by Melissa at Sew Shabby Quilting. I had her do an all over floral pattern (I chose Emily) to give the quilt some texture and a homey-vintage feel.
You can download the free Star Cakes PDF pattern here as well as watch the full pattern tutorial above or click over to the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube channel.
It's a really fun quilt to make and SO perfect for using up Layer Cakes! I ended up only making 12 blocks and adding a 4" border all the way around to make it a 64" x 82" throw size quilt.
The best part was getting a text on Christmas morning of this quilt looking pretty in it's new home.
A second quilt for Christmas was this patchwork on point for my sister-in-law. Our family drew their names this year and I decided to give them a quilt (not a shocking surprise.) I always worry a little about choosing color schemes for quilts that I'm making for others. They have a beautiful new home and I wanted to do something with subtle colors to go with the serenity of their new house.
Then I remembered this patchwork work-in-progress that I'd started a few years ago. It's made with another Fig Tree collection called Dandelion Girl that I have always totally loved because it reminds me so much of my grandmother. I decided this was the time to pull this one out and get it finished. I love the results.
Once again, the best part of giving this gift was seeing various kids wrapping up and snuggling in it over the holidays. 🙂
The Dandelion Girl collections is about 15 years old and out of print, but you could definitely find a collection with a similar look from Fig Tree Quilts or My Sew Quilty Life collections.
And as you can see, we have had a bunch of snow this year. More already than the past few winters put together. It was really pretty for Christmas - in fact Christmas morning we had the biggest single dump we've had since we've lived in our house (6 years). It made for a beautiful, magic Christmas morning. But now that the holidays are done, I have a feeling the charm and novelty are going to wear off fast...
I have a bunch more finishes from 2015 to share over the coming weeks that I haven't been able to share previously. I'm excited to finally show them! Stay tuned!
Jamie says
That starcakes quilt is beautiful! The border fabric you chose is one of my favorites.
Hilary says
Such pretty gifts!
liz n says
I don't think there's a Fig Tree line I haven't loved. I also love that nearly fabric works with so many other Fig Tree fabrics, no matter which collection they're from.
liz n says
*that nearly all the fabric works*
Derp.
Jane Thomas says
I love the 2nd quilt. The colors are peaceful and the pattern is great. I know your SIL loves it.
Jen says
Those look so beautiful -- and I was just eyeing the new fig tree quilts collection out - strawberry fields revisited - talking myself into not getting any! However - I'm working on a fig tree quilts collection quilt and would totally take any scraps / charm packs off your hands if you wanted ... feel free to email me at jeniferoramaATgmail.com and let me know your asking price! 🙂 (That new collection can wait, then!)
Karen says
These are both so cozy looking. Lucky recipients!
Sandra B says
Love both of these quilts....but I think my favorite would be the second one, just because the colors you used are ones I use a lot....thanks for sharing....looking forward to seeing more quilts!!
Brenda Ackerman says
Absolutely beautiful quilts! Thank you for sharing them and have a wonderful creative day!
Diann Reeves says
I love both of the quilts too! Happy New Year.
Tarnya from Quilting Focus says
That Starcakes quilt is stunning! You are photographed it beautifully. I guess it really stood out for me because the snow is so amazing. Here in New Zealand, it is summer and it is hot and humid. I felt ooler looking at your photos!
Buffy says
That Starcakes quilt is beee-u-tiful! I also love the use of the blacks...I am VERY apprehensive in using blacks in almost anything I make but I find lots of them that I like and do have in my stash...so this is also great inspiration.
Kay leighty says
I love the dandelion girl fabric if you still have any!!!!!
Love your site too.
Thanks
Kay
Amy Smart says
I'm afraid it's gone already. But thanks for your interest!
Lucky says
Your Farmhouse quilt is really lovely. After seeing your photos, I hear that fabric calling my name!