Swedish quilt patterns

Hello lovely Moda Bakers, I hope you’re enjoying the smorgasbord of gorgeous advent blocks this month. I’m Nicola Dodd from CakeStand Quilts and I have Scandinavian themed recipe to share with you today: a Swedish Dala Horse. Traditional Dalahast are beautifully hand painted, usually on a red background, which makes this quilt block ideal for fussy cutting or embellishing with embroidery. This block finishes at 6" or 12" square.

Free Quilt Pattern: Norwegian Snowflakes Quilt

The traditional bear paw pattern combines with European elegance to make this easy Sweet Scandinavian Star Block. Perfect for holidays or all year long, this easy traditional block tutorial is a fantastic way to go back to quilting basics. This fun quilt block is a gorgeous combination of star and bear paw patterns and is a wonderful way to take traditional quilting to the next level. The classic red and green tones in this block make it a charming idea for a Christmas quilt, so you can get…

Let me set the scene: once upon a time, deep in the timeless forests of Dalarna, a cabinet maker and his family lived in a little red cottage made of wood. One winter evening before Christmas, as the snow drifted down and frost sparkled on the pine trees, he sat by the stove - enjoying the warmth of the fire and the aroma of spiced biscuits baking - and carved toy horses for his children. And so the Dala horse was born. Or at least that’s how I like to think it happened.Photo shared with…

Modern quilt patterns, quilting tutorials and tips

Create a classic quilt with one of these traditional quilt patterns. Includes free patterns as well as patterns to buy.

Red Prelude

You’re going to love this quilt because it’s so modern and striking and surprisingly simple The large blocks make this quilt go together quickly even though it’s a large quilt. I always love a great black and white fabric collection, so I loved playing with the Black and White Urban Scandinavian line by Kirstyn Cogan for P and B Textiles and pairing them with the slightly textured color of the Color Weave fabrics from P and B Textiles. You can find these fabrics at many fabric stores online…

Antique quilt patterns are an amazing way to add some truly homey touches to your space. Vintage quilt patterns can easily catapult you back in time. The gorgeous free quilting patterns in this collection of 15 Antique Quilt Patterns Darling Enough for Downton are sure to inspire you. Whether you are truly endeared to the show or just love the style, the free quilting patterns in this collection showcase gorgeous vintage quilts you are going to love. There are not many shows on the…

Northern Quilts - this is one of the fabulous new pattern companies I found at Spring Market. Wenche (the designer) is from Norway and has some lovely designs. I was immediately struck by her booth with its large romantic quilt hanging on the wall. It is called True Love and Happiness and is a Block of the Month pattern. She also has some other patterns in English and I am now carrying them in both the eBay store and SewArmadillo. Wenche in her booth in front of the BOM quilt. This is the…

A variety of scrappy sampler quilt layout ideas + tutorial using traditional 6" and 12" quilt blocks by Amy Smart and other popular quilters featuring fabric from Riley Blake Designs.

These 21 wedding quilt patterns are perfect for quilters looking to create quilts filled with memories. Stitch one up for the newlyweds in your life!

Today, more and more people are turning to church and religion as a way to connect with their community. If you’re looking to celebrate the spirit of your congregation, an inspiring new way to do t…

Jasmin Hartnell on Instagram: "Fableism’s Swedish Holiday Collection is just magical ✨✨✨I really don’t think there is a way for it to look bad. #fableism #fableismsupplyco #redwoodcottagequilt #ritualquiltcompany"

Swedish Dala Horse Applique Quilt for our grandfather

Sarah on Instagram: "Swedish Holiday by @houselarsbuilt for @fableism! Just one 15 fat quarter bundle makes this small half square triangle throw quilt, with enough left for scrappy binding. A free tutorial is coming soon :) Swedish Holiday is available to ship now! #swedishholidayfabric #fableismsupplyco #hstquilt #sarahmadequilts"