Hello, Gretchen! Gift-Away!

Are you ready for some fun and exciting paper piecing?

Are your saved scraps overflowing and out of control?

If so - Hello, Gretchen! just might be the pattern you've been waiting for, the quilt you've been eager to dive in and make.

I was completely obsessed with making this quilt.  It uses EVERYTHING, even those cut-off corners you've saved from doing things like stitch n flip where you put a square on the corner of a base unit, stitch the diagonal to become a corner triangle, and trim the excess.

There is a lot of fabric waste in that excess!  Actually...I consider those to be BONUS triangles because there is so much you can do with them.

So many of my favorite scrap quilts start HERE.

The variety is the key to everything.  The more variety the better.  So I am always on the lookout for a quilt idea that will dig into what I've already got at my fingertips.

The scraps from everything else.

These little units have only 3 seams.

(So happy yo find a place for these racoons!)

Units are made in mirror image -

Half with colored corners, half with neutral.

They don't look that impressive, but when sewn together and multiplied:

Can you see it happening now?

Even the cows and pirates cot into the game!

And the secondary designs jump when when blocks are set together. 

The biggest hint I can give for this block construction is to remind everyone that pins are your friend.

There is a lot of pin matching of points.  I use a 2 pin system to match things well.  Use the first pin to go straight through the two points. Just leave it skewered there.  Grab a second pin and pin with an in-and-out motion just above the skewering pin. 

Remove the skewer (or anchor) pin leaving the second pin in place and move on to the next place to be pinned, repeating. Skewer first, then pin. It stops the fabric from shifting with the in-and-out motion.

Are those scrap bins any lighter?

I don't think so.

But they have to be, right?

I got this far with the center. But it just didn't look finished, so I set in to figure out borders.

And this is where these little ditties came into my life and kind of took over!

Hello, Gretchen! was quilted with baby pink thread in an edge-to-edge design called Nemish's Feather Grande by Bethann Nemish.

And didn't you just know that the binding would HAVE to be purple?

It just finishes the edge of the quilt just right.

And also looks great against the super scrappy use-it-all backing!

Yes, I even used a test block (in the wrong size) on the back because what else was I going to do with it?

Intro Pricing:  I've placed the Hello, Gretchen! PDF pattern at 25% off - no coupon needed - through 7/31/26. Discount applied at checkout.

If this is your first time downloading digital patterns from my store to a computer click HERE.

If you intend to download to an iPhone/iPad click HERE.

Especially designed for paper piecing, Hello, Gretchen! is the perfect quilt to turn your saved bits into sparkling beauty! Full color photos, diagrams, step by step instruction and printable foundations included. Strings and scraps at their best!

Quilt Size: 84'' X 84''

*This pattern assumes the maker has at least a basic knowledge and some experience with foundation paper piecing by machine.

A reminder to EVERYONE to not use auto-fill (The prompt that puts in your name, mailing address, phone number, everything with a click.)

As this is a PDF pattern, no mailing address is necessary. Place the item in your cart, then go to the cart page to check out by entering your name and email address manually. I don't know why it works this way, but it does.

If there is an issue with your computer - it could be YOUR browser/security settings. Try a different browser, Or order on your phone or tablet, then go to your computer for the download email.

And yes, there is a Gift-Away!

I'll be drawing for two winners who will each receive a Hello, Gretchen! PDF pattern from me and a Notable Neutrals fabric roll from  Cotton to Quilts!

The fabric rolls are such a great way to enhance your stash with each roll containing 20 different pieces each 8'' X 22".  These especially are how I keep my neutrals fresh and fun with lots of variety.

Check out their other color rolls too!

While winners must have their fabric prize shipped to a USA address, if you are international we can send it to a friend within the USA who can forward it on to you, or you can still win without the fabric prize if you are drawn.

Okay, Let's Go!

We'll draw for our winners on Thursday, 7/3026.

Good luck, everyone!

There are still some openings in our Christmas Market Tour through  Switzerland, France and Germany in November, right after Thanksgiving. I'd love to have you join me.

I'm also looking forward into 2027 with a tour to Thailand in JANUARY for my birthday!

I always try to go somewhere fairly warm for January - it makes a great winter break. Have you ever wanted to visit Thailand? Let's go!

I'm returning to Bali in July of 2027 on a fantastic batiking expedition.  Are you interested?

September of 2027 has us returning back to Scotland. As an Outlander fan with 24% Scottish heritage - I can't wait!

For a limited time, we are offering $500 savings on my 2027 Christmas tour through Bavaria and Austria!

This Christmas in July offer is available only through the end of July, or sooner if we sell out.

If you’ve ever dreamed of celebrating the holiday season with twinkling lights, handmade treasures, meaningful traditions, and unforgettable moments in some of the world’s most magical destinations, now is the perfect time to reserve your space in my 2027 Christmas tour of Bavaria and Austria! I love this tour so much!

These holiday tours are expected to fill quickly, and space is limited.

Click to my travel page to learn more, take advantage of the savings, and secure your spot before they sell out!

It's time to get off the fence and reserve your spot for any of the above tours.  I can't wait to travel with you.

Let's quilt the world together!

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

I'm hoping for some machine time myself today - 

Have a terrific Thursday, everyone!