Tag Archives: patterns

A Very Large Little Bird

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Darcy
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Really, Really, Tiny — Bottlecap Pincushions

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Darcy

This popular pincushion pattern is available to quilt stores for wholesale. It is also sold on Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/shop/AshtonPublications I don’t know why, but my pincushions keep getting smaller! There is a new listing on Etsy for these guys. They are … Continue reading →

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What Should I Make Today?

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Darcy

There is nothing like a Sunday morning with a clean slate. I often ask myself what I want to make today. Should I finish an old UFO, or start a new one? Sounds silly, but as quilters, that is what … Continue reading →

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New! Applique Tutorial Pattern #2

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Darcy

Here is a new hand appliqué tutorial, recently released as a pattern. This pattern includes my instructions for sewing applique designs with multiple pieces of fabric. This is an original technique in which I use freezer paper to prepare the … Continue reading →

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Checker Distributors

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Darcy

Many of my patterns are now available from Checker Distributors. This means that they are easily ordered through your local quilt store!

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Instant Download Patterns on Etsy

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Darcy

Etsy.com has a new feature that lets you attach a digital file to the listing. Once the item is purchased, the buyer instantly has access to a .pdf file that they can download and print out right then. Even if … Continue reading →

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Froggies are Back

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Darcy

I always have these Froggie patterns available in my Etsy store, and sometimes I have ready made frogs for sale too. The problem is that I’d sold every one I’d ever made. But I got busy and made a batch of … Continue reading →

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Scarecrow and Friends – Block of the Month

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Darcy

This is the second quilt in my new “Through the Year” block of the month series. He is a companion to Santa. The program will eventually include five quilts that will all finish the same size so that you will … Continue reading →

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Pink Flamingo in Wool

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Darcy

I stitched my Flamingo Pattern up in wool just to see how it would look. Then, I added tabs around the exterior and made it into a wool penny rug. (I have a large pattern with 10 Flamingos HERE or … Continue reading →

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Pink Flamingo Quilt Pattern

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Darcy

I’ve just finished this new pattern… it is a large scale pattern that includes ten different flamingo applique patterns and several different small critters including fish, a frog, and a shrimp. I’ve got the patterns listed on Etsy  The legs are … Continue reading →

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