Summer Twilight Blog Hop

 

I am so excited to share our new pattern Day in Paradise featuring the beautiful group Summer Twilight designed by Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis.  I was so happy to have her ask me to join along on this blog hop. 

Her group reminded me of a beautiful tropical evening. The patterns of the collection also had a cool modern feel to them so I designed a quilt to reflect this. I hope you enjoy this pattern, It is on sale this week only for $5.00 as a digital download here.

You may know Tammy's name from our blog hops for our current Island Batik collection "Chickadee"

which is still available at TheWhimsicalWorkshop.com . We are also having a virtual moving sale as we are getting ready for a new website. So make sure to use code MOVING at checkout to get 20% off your entire order. 

Make sure to visit the rest of the amazing designers on the blog hop listed below.

Tammy Silvers May 9

https://tamarinis.typepad.com/tamarinis/2023/05/introducing-my-new-fabric-line-summer-twilight.html

Sherry Shish May 9 https://poweredbyquilting.com/2023/05/09/summer-twilight-blog-hop/ 

Lisa Ruble May 9 https://www.quiltyzest.com/2023/05/summer-twilight-quilt-gallery.html 

Kate Colleran May 10

https://katecollerandesigns.com/summer-twilight-blog-hop/

Cassandra Beaver
May 10 http://thenotsodramaticlife.com/dont-miss-this-new-fabric-line-see-my-hand--machine-applique-remix/ 

Laura Piland May 11 https://www.sliceofpiquilts.com/2023/05/summer-twilight-hydra-pillow.html 

Heidi Pridemore May 11 https://heidipridemore.blogspot.com/2023/05/summer-twilight-blog-hop.html 

Kate Starcher May 12 katiemaequilts.com/blog/summer-twilight-a-double-pattern-release 

Swan Sheridan May 12 https://www.swanamity.com/single-post/summer-twilight-from-island-batik

Chickadee Blog Hop

I am so excited to share my next signature group with Island Batik, called Chickadee. To kick off this bright and happy  group, I reached out to my fellow quilt designers and asked them to create a project using the Chickadee Layer Cake for our Blog Hop. Some of the patterns are free some are for sale, all are stunning. Hop along to each designer's blog using the links at the bottom to find out about their creation.

Now let's take a look at the layer cake quilt I designed for the Chickadee Blog Hop. Our quilt is called Sprinkles and the pattern is available here. Sprinkles is 47" x 58" and uses one Layer Cake and White for the sashing and borders. It would also look amazing with Black for the sashing and the borders. 

If you would like the Chickadee fabrics, kits or precuts, they are available at TheWhimsicalWorkshop.com . Pick up the Chickadee Layer Cake Here to make these great designs

Here are some other projects we have designed to showcase this beautiful collection. Our whimsical Break Out quilt is available as a fabric kit or pattern. 

Belle Epoque was designed by Matthew Pridemore and has a Pattern or Fabric Kit. The pattern includes full size templates for easy assemble. 

We also have Pop of Color Pattern or Fabric Kit. This a fun and easy applique quilt.

Rippling Waves Pattern and Fabric Kit.

Last but not least is our Lucky Stars quilt pattern that includes both colorways. 

I hope you enjoy the the Chickadee Blog Hop and let me know what you think about our collections, projects and events in the comments below. Happy Hopping!

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Blog Hop Links to the Other Amazing Projects and Designers

https://www.sliceofpiquilts.com/2023/02/chickadee.html

https://marginet.weebly.com/chickadee

http://needleinahayesstack.blogspot.com/

https://www.devotedquilter.com/2023/02/split-4-patch-block.html

https://www.studiorquilts.com/?p=1645&preview=true

https://katiemaequilts.com/blog/chickadee

https://www.quilterstreasurechest.com/blog---raijas-bits-and-pieces

https://masterpiecequilting.blogspot.com/2023/02/chickadee-blog-hop.html

https://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com/2023/02/chickadee-churn-dash-chickadee-blog-hop.html

https://tamarinis.typepad.com/tamarinis/2023/02/chickadee-the-blog-hop.html

https://heidipridemore.blogspot.com/2023/02/blog-post.html

Woodcut Blossoms Blog Hop with Heidi Pridemore and Friends

I am so excited to share my first signature group with Island Batik, called Woodcut Blossoms. To kick off our first group, I reached out to my fellow quilt designers and asked them to create a Free Project or block to share with all of you! 

 Today we are kicking off our Blog Hop showcasing the stunning blocks. Hop along to each designer's blog using the links at the bottom to find out about their free project and to collect your patterns. If you would like the Woodcut Blossoms fabrics, precuts or thread sets, they are available at  www.TheWhimsicalWorkshop.com.  You can also check out my video all about the group and our other stunning projects we designed for this group.

 

Now let's take a look at the Free block I designed for the Woodcut Blossoms Blog Hop. Our block is called Fairy Dance and the pattern is available here.  Our Free block finishes at 12" x 12".  I have done a video tutorial on how to make the Fairy Dance Block on our YouTube Channel, The Whimsical Workshop. Make sure to check it out. You can also purchase our Realm of the Fairies pattern to create 9" version of the block to make the wall hanging, table runner and placemats. 

Here are some other projects we have designed to showcase this beautiful collection. Our whimsical Dandelions at Dusk quilt is available as a fabric kit or pattern. Art Deco was designed by Matthew Pridemore. The pattern includes full size templates for easy assemble. Finally we re-did our Little Succulents pattern using our acrylic templates to create a stunning series of pillows.  

I hope you enjoy the the Woodcut Blossoms Blog Hop and let me know what you think about our collections, projects and events in the comments below. Happy Hopping!

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Blog Hop Links to the Other Amazing Projects and Designers

Heidi Pridemore    https://heidipridemore.blogspot.com/2022/09/blog-post.html

Leanne Parsons      https://www.devotedquilter.com/2022/09/storm-free-12-block-pattern.html

Tiffany Hayes         https://needleinahayesstack.blogspot.com/2022/09/woodcut-blossoms_01776719211.html

Tammy Silvers      https://tamarinis.typepad.com/tamarinis/2022/05/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop-the-prickly-star-block.html

Laura Piland        https://www.sliceofpiquilts.com/2022/09/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop-free-woodcut.html

Kris Driessen        https://scrapdash.com/nightshade-quilt-pattern/

Jen Frost                https://faithandfabricdesign.com/2022/09/woodcut-blossoms-fabric.html

Laureen McMurry Smith  https://tourmalinethymequilts.com/woodcut-blossoms/

Raija Salomaa         https://www.quilterstreasurechest.com/blog---raijas-bits-and-pieces 

Rebecca Lidstrom    https://www.studiorquilts.com/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop

Laura Lindsay Strickland     https://orangeblossomquilt.com/blog/f/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop

Lissa LaGreca         https://lovinglylissa.com/2022/09/09/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop/

Katie Mae Quilts    https://katiemaequilts.com/blog/woodcut-blossoms

Sandra Starley        https://utahquiltappraiser.blogspot.com/2022/09/woodcut-blossoms-blog-hop-free-patterns.html

The Great Escape Block pattern and Block Mania Blog Hop

  

The Great Escape by Heidi Pridemore

We are back with another new block for Block Mania! This time the theme was Under The Sea and our block is called "The Great Escape".

If this is your first time stopping by for a block, welcome; we’re so glad you’re here! Make sure to subscribe to our email list to be notified each month for the free blocks and other exciting news from The Whimsical Workshop.

This adorable block is a new addition to all our Under the Sea Collection. My first sea themed designed project was done back in 2003 and of course we called it "Under The Sea". 

Under the Sea by Heidi Pridemore

This has become one of our most popular patterns over the years and was the springboard for many other designs. Next up I designed "I'm Outta Here". This pattern added some new sea life friends to our adorable little fish and I even made the little worm as a 3-D element to the quilt.  

We were having so much fun with these adorable Sea Life quilts that I went on to design my favorite little quilt called "One Fish, Two Fish..." to use as our class sample for our class Fusible Applique, The Whimsical Workshop Way.

One Fish Two Fish... by Heidi Pridemore

We went on to design a fabric line with Fabri-Quilt several years ago and you can see it here in our "Ollie the Octopus" Pattern

Ollie the Octopus by Heidi Pridemore

Finally we have started to feature our adorable Fish in Stickers available here. I have had so much fun adding our little fish to my water bottle, sewing machine and anywhere else I need a little whimsy.

Under the Sea Stickers by Heidi Pridemore

I hope you have enjoyed the quick tour of our Under The Sea collection and enjoy our newest addition to the Lineup! Make sure to visit all the other designers on the Blog hop to collect your free Under the Sea blocks!

If you are new here, lets go over the details! Each month a group of top designers in the quilting industry will each create a 12” block that fits the month’s theme and color palette. We will all post our blocks on the first Tuesday of the Month. You can hop from blog to blog to learn more about each designer and collect your block pattern. This month’s theme is “Under The Sea” and I created our adorable "The Great Escape" block for you. The pattern is available on our website. The Block Mania Blocks will only be available free of charge for the first two months afterwards they will be for sale for $5.00 as a digital download. You can check out all our past blocks here!

Make sure to check out all the different Under the Sea blocks from my fellow Block Mania Blog Hop Designers with the links below! You can also join our Facebook Group for Block Mania Here!

Lobster Quilt Block by Carolina Moore
Poseidon by Appliques Quilts and More
Fish by Mom and Me Quilting Co
Be a Mermaid by Inquiring Quilter
Looking Through the Waves by Inflorescence

Clownfish at Duck Creek Mountain Quilting
Follow Me Fish at Scrapdash
Whale of a Tale by Faith and Fabric
Seashell by Penny Spool Quilts
Flying Fish by Perkins Dry Goods
The Great Escape by Heidi Pridemore
Seashell by QuiltFabrication
Sand Dollar by Sugar Sand Quilt Company
School of Fish Block by BoBerry Design Co.
Deco Oyster by Jessica of Blue Sky Modern Craft
Octopus by Patchwork Breeze
Wave Quilt Block
Whirlpool by Blue Bear Quilts

There is Always One

 

There is Always One by Heidi Pridemore

WELL, after a 6 month break I am back with a new free block for Block Mania! This time the theme was Birds and our block is called "There is Always One".

Before we get into the details of that one, let's check out our finished quilt featuring the previous twelve blocks. These block patterns are still available for sale on our website for a a little longer while we work on combining them into one booklet.

A Year of Whimsy by Heidi Pridemore

If this is your first time stopping by for a free block, welcome; we’re so glad you’re here! Make sure to subscribe to our email list to be notified each month for the free blocks and other exciting news from The Whimiscal Workshop.

The inspiration for my design was a childhood memory of how free and daring I was as a child. Here is the photo that captured my childhood spirit and was the model for my bird block design. 

If you want to hear more about this photo and my inspiration behind this block, check out our video about the making of the block

I hope you have enjoyed this month’s free block. Make sure to visit all the other designers on the Blog hop to collect your free bird blocks!

Each month a group of top designers in the quilting industry will each create a FREE 12” block that fits the month’s theme and color palette. We will all post our blocks on the first Tuesday of the Month. You can hop from blog to blog to learn more about each designer and collect your free block pattern. This month’s theme is “Birds” and I created our adorable "There is Always One" block for you. The pattern is available on our website. The Block Mania Blocks will only be available free of charge for the first two months afterwards they will be for sale for $5.00 as a digital download.

Make sure to check out all the different Bird blocks from my fellow Block Mania Blog Hop Designers with the links below! You can also join our Facebook Group for Block Mania Here!

Birds on a Wire by Carolina Moore    
Signs of Spring by Inquiring Quilter

Cute Bird by Powered By Quilting
Flamboyance by Becca Fenstermaker
Migration by Patti's Patchwork
Peacock Quilt Block by Appliques Quilts and More
Blue Bird by by Mom and Me Quilting Co.
Chubby Chicken Block by Kaye Collins
Hummingbird Quilt Block by Julia of Inflorescence
Flying in Formation by QuiltFabrication
Birds Circling by Nancy Myers
Lorikeets by Sue Griffiths
Fly Away Home by Scrapdash
Puffin Head by Penny Spool Quilts
Birds in the Air by Perkins Dry Goods
There is always one
Budgie on a Branch by Blue Bear Quilts

Block Mania Blog Hope Wanderlust Block

Yay!  We are finally on to Block 12 of the Block Mania Blog Hop! I can’t thank you enough for following along and coming back each month for your free block! Have you made any of our previous blocks yet? If so, please send us a picture at Heidi@thewhimsicalworkshop.com or share it with us in the comments below. I would love to see what you’ve created! 

If this is your first time stopping by for a free block, welcome; we’re so glad you’re here! Make sure to subscribe to be notified each month for the free blocks.

The theme for this month’s block was “Travel”, with a cool color palette. As many of us are looking to start traveling, I had so many ideas for this block. I have been working on two characters named Elliott and Garnett and thought it would be great to introduce them in the last block of this series. Make sure to check out the video for the story behind these two cuties and for a flip through of  all 12 blocks!

I hope you have enjoyed this month’s free block. Make sure to visit all the other designers on the Blog hop to collect your free Travel blocks!

Each month a group of top designers in the quilting industry will each create a FREE 12” block that fits the month’s theme and color palette. We will all post our blocks on the first Tuesday of the Month. You can hop from blog to blog to learn more about each designer and collect your free block pattern. This month’s theme is “Travel” and I created our adorable "Wanderlust" block for you. The pattern is available on our website. The Block Mania Blocks will only be available free of charge for the first two months afterwards they will be for sale for $5.00 as a digital download.

Make sure to check out all the different Travel blocks from my fellow Block Mania Blog Hop Designers with the links below! You can also join our Facebook Group for Block Mania Here!

Bridge Quilt block by Carolina Moore

Lucky is on the road again at Puppy Girl Designs
Scenic Route by Slice of Pi Quilts
Travel to the Woods by Oh Kaye Quilting
Embark by Inquiring Quilter
Delectable Mountains at PhoebeMoon Designs
Treasure Chest Star by Blue Bear Quilts
Wanderlust by Heidi Pridemore
On the Water by Patti's Patchwork
Come Sail Away by Mom and Me Quilting Co.
Wish You Were Here at Pretty Piney Quilts
Pack It Up by QuiltFabrication
Me and Bobby McGee at Orange Blossom Quilt Design Studio
Wild Blue Yonder at Perkins Dry Goods
Take a Hike by Devoted Quilter
Into the Blue at Duck Creek Mountain Quilting
T-Shirt Fun at The Quilting Room with Mel
Stitch and Flip Mountain Block

Block Mania Blog Hop-Three Amigos

 

We have made it to Block 11 of the Block Mania Blog Hop! I can’t thank you enough for following along and coming back for this next free block! Have you made any of our previous blocks yet? If so, please send us a picture at Heidi@thewhimsicalworkshop.com or share it with us in the comments below. I would love to see what you’ve created! 

If this is your first time stopping by for a free block, welcome; we’re so glad you’re here! Make sure to subscribe to be notified each month for the free blocks.

The theme for this month’s block was “International”, with no corresponding color palette. This month's challenge was that it let you do almost anything. So many choices, so I went back and checked the previous animals in the past 10 blocks and realized I did not have any cats! Since the majority of my family are cat people, I could not miss adding our feline friends to the block series.

For inspiration I did not have far to look.... Both of my sisters have cats and my little sister dresses her cats up and photographs them. If this is your cup of tea you can follow them over on Instagram 

@Macmouser_olion and @NavarreBlackWolf

First up is sweet Duncan MacMouser. Whenever we go home to visit, Duncan just wants me to sit on the couch and hold him. He can be scrappy if needed and shows his twin brother who is boss! In the photo above he is dressed for Halloween as a Scotsman. So for our block I followed suit and made him the representative for Scotland!

Next up, we have Dandy O'Lion. He is Duncan's Twin and is afraid of everything. He also loves to cry outside our door when we visit at 4:00am and NOTHING will make him stop. So he is our alarm clock on our visits! That being said he is a love once he gets to know you.

I had designed him in a poncho and sombrero. It was so funny because my sister had a photo of him in the same hat. So he became our Hispanic Cat for this month. He is so regal!

Finally we have Navarre Black Wolf, he is our office buddy when I go home. He hangs out with us near the printer and loves when I print anything. He is just a big love and just drapes himself over your shoulder when you pick him up!

I had also sketched him as our Cowboy Cat and shocker, my sister had a photo of him in a cowboy hat.

You can hear more about these adorable cats in our YouTube video this week.

I hope you have enjoyed this month’s free block. Make sure to visit all the other designers on the Blog hop to collect your free International blocks!

Each month a group of top designers in the quilting industry will each create a FREE 12” block that fits the month’s theme and color palette. We will all post our blocks on the first Tuesday of the Month. You can hop from blog to blog to learn more about each designer and collect your free block pattern. This month’s theme is “International” and I created our adorable "Three Amigos" block for you. The pattern is available on our website. The Block Mania Blocks will only be available free of charge for the first two months afterwards they will be for sale for $5.00 as a digital download.

Make sure to check out all the different International blocks from my fellow Block Mania Blog Hop Designers with the links below! You can also join our Facebook Group for Block Mania Here!

Holland Windmill by Carolina Moore
Dutch Mill Tulips by Perkins Dry Goods
International Airport by The Quilted Diary
Three Amigos by Heidi Pridemore
Making Memories by Blue Heron Quilting
World's Fair by Blue Bear Quilts
Highlander by Orange Blossom Quilt Design Studio
Love One Another by Faith and Fabric
International Space Station by Duck Creek Mountain quilting
Friends by QuiltFabrication
World Trip by Patti's Patchwork
Hollyhock Flower by PhoebeMoon Designs
Olympic Rings by Slice of Pi Quilts
All Together Now by Inquiring Quilter
Butterfly Block by Oh Kaye Quilting
Coming Together by Cotton Street Commons
Friends Around the World by Appliques Quilts and More
Greek Cross by Mom and Me Quilting Co
Caracalla by Pretty Piney Quilts
Walking Together
Mystery Quilt: The Kids