I was asked a number of times about where I found the pattern, so I finally wrote one in 2018. We tend to like large quilts since everyone in my family is tall, so I wrote the pattern in two sizes.  The throw version is 56″ x 63″ and the larger quilt is 70″ x 84″.  

Since Sphere was no longer available, I decided to make a scrappy version so you could use any fabrics you like. I made this one in the larger size and my very patient husband held it while I took many, many photos!

One of my quilting buddies, Annie Cook, tested it and made one as a gift. It turned out super cute! She is a wonderful longarm quilter in the St. Louis area if you’re looking for someone! You can see her amazing work on Instagram @aecquilts.

And finally, I had gotten a bundle of Lavish by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics and wanted to do a version where the lights in the lanterns were all different colors rather than just the yellow.  This fabric line is just gorgeous.

I quilted it with loops and stars.

And used this adorable lightening bug fabric to go along with it.

Here they are hanging in St. Louis Modern Quilt Guild quilt shows!

It the first one is now in it’s permanent home with the mom of one of my old friends, who was one of the many, many victims of Hurricane Harvey.

If you’d like to make one yourself, Paper Lanterns is a fun quilt to make and is beginner friendly. You can find it in my Etsy shop! #paperlanternsquilt

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I originally designed this quilt for a friend but I had quite a few requests for a pattern so I decided to write it up.  It comes with three sizes: baby/lap size, throw, and large.  With large, easy blocks, this is a super fast quilt to make and perfect for beginners.

I hope you like it! You can find it in my Etsy shop! And for the month of July, it is 40% off!

use #playfulpupsquilt on social media so I can find you.

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I’m so excited to show you the gorgeous version of my Crossing Waves pattern that was done by my very talented friend, Paola of Love of Fabrics!  The quilt was made using the brand new In Blue Art Gallery Fabrics by  Katarina Roccella and it turned out amazing!  I just might need to make another!

The original version also featured Art Gallery Fabrics Essentials by Pat Bravo.   I love them both!  It’s amazing how different fabrics can give a quilt such a different look! ​

Want to make your own?  We’d love to see it!  Post on social media using #crossingwavesquilt

You can find this pattern at Etsy.

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Krista

And finally landed on this design.

With the one single black Schnauzer going the other way.

The fabrics I used are Authentic by Sweetwater for Moda and the backing, a Kona gray. For the life of me, I cannot find my receipt so I can’t tell you which gray but maybe steel?

I quilted it with an all over pattern with loops and hearts.

I’m so happy with how it turned out and I got a message and photo the other day of it being used and loved, which is always the best!

You can find the pattern in my Etsy Shop so you can make your own.

#playfulpupsquilt #fourrobbinsdesigns