Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns — Interior Design

Ultimate Free Pillow Tutorial Round Up!

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Ultimate Free Pillow Tutorial Round Up!

Have you ever wished you could find one perfect blog post with ALL the free pillow pattern tutorials?! Well... it's here! I've rounded up all my free pillow tutorials in one place so you don't have to go searching for them individually.

 

Each of these free quilted pillow tutorials are a great way to use up those extra quilt blocks you have leftover. Specifically the Playroom Quilt, Sunroom Quilt and Living Room Quilt include tutorials for those patterns specifically. 

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What is Surface Pattern Design?

Interior Design Surface Pattern Design

What is Surface Pattern Design?

  Surface pattern design by definition is a pattern that is created to repeat seamlessly on any surface such as wallpaper, fabric, etc. My love of interior design and quilting has always returned me to this dream. My dream is to become a surface pattern designer. I want to see my own designs come to life on fabric, wallpaper, rugs, journals and anywhere else it takes me!   Above are some branch sketches and a wallpaper that is available on my Spoonflower shop.   Here are just a few small examples of where you might see a repeating piece of...

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Sewn Scandinavian Series: Function & Flow Quilt

Interior Design Scandinavian Series Sewn Quilt Patterns

Sewn Scandinavian Series: Function & Flow Quilt

    This is the final quilt pattern in our Sewn Scandinavian Series! Can you believe it?!    So, far in the series we have studied the concepts of thoughtful placement, harmony with nature and the close-knit relationships that are built with the design of Scandi homes. Today we are going to explore the concepts of Function & Flow - our patterns namesake. Let's jump in!       Scandinavian design at its most basic definition is functional, practical and minimalist. Architect Louis Sullivan is famous for his quote, "form ever follows function." This concept is practiced in Scandinavian homes...

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Design Inspiration for Modern Quilts

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Design Inspiration for Modern Quilts

  The number one question I get asked is: "Where do you get the inspiration for your modern quilt patterns?"    Pattern seen here is the Perfect Placement Quilt Pattern. There is one simple answer: beautiful interiors. There are so many design elements that inspire me!    Tile: Most of you know that the Italian Tiles Quilt Pattern is inspired by this ancient marble floor I took a photo of in a cathedral in Tuscany. Almost all the photos I took in Italy were of marble floor and tile patterns that could be quilt patterns!   Find the Italian Tiles Quilt...

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Interior Design: Patio Renovation

Interior Design

Interior Design: Patio Renovation

  Ok this isn't actually an "interior" project at all, but I wanted to share a little about my design process for our recent patio extension. We have been dreaming up this patio extension since we moved into this house. This house is absolutely perfect for us and there are no changes to be made to the interior. However, we LOVE to be outside so we new we needed a more usable outdoor space.           First, let's take a look at where we started. Here's the before:   (Do you see how cramped that patio is?!)   Our Wish List: Built-in...

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