around the block.

in a continuing effort to document all of my quilt making over the past couple of years,
i'm going to share all of the quilts from my book, quilts made with love.
my goal is to share one quilt a day.

today's quilt is around the block.
retirement definitely deserves to be recognized as a lifetime achievement.
i love the design play of this quilt.
it's simple yet effective, and perfect for gift giving.

quilt stats:
size = 60 1/2" x 60 1/2"
fabric = kona solids for robert kaufman
piecing = molly culley
quilting = darla padilla
pattern = around the block from quilts made with love

retirement or not, this is a fun quilt to make. (and give!)

xo, rachel

happily ever after.

in a continuing effort to document all of my quilt making over the past couple of years,
i'm going to share all of the quilts from my book, quilts made with love.
my goal is to share one quilt a day.

today's quilt is happily ever after.
hearing about couples who have remained married for years upon years makes my heart happy.
i look up to these relationship superstars.
this quilt is a celebration of time spent together.

quilt stats:
size = 54 1/2" x 54 1/2"
fabric = palladium and maasai mara for dear stella
piecing = rachel griffith
quilting = darla padilla
pattern = happily ever after from quilts made with love

who has an anniversary quilt on their to make list?

xo, rachel

no place like home.

in a continuing effort to document all of my quilt making over the past couple of years,
i'm going to share all of the quilts from my book, quilts made with love.
my goal is to share one quilt a day.

today's quilt is no place like home.
a new house always needs a special touch, and nothing beats a homemade housewarming gift.
i love that this quilt is full of color and can be used in any room of the house.

quilt stats:
size = 56 1/2" x 56 1/2"
fabric = simply color by v and co for moda
piecing = julie herman
quilting = darla padilla
pattern = no place like home from quilts made with love

housewarming or not, this is a fun quilt to make. (and give!)

xo, rachel

unconditional.

in a continuing effort to document all of my quilt making over the past couple of years,
i'm going to share all of the quilts from my book, quilts made with love.
my goal is to share one quilt a day.

today's quilt is unconditional.
give the bride and groom a keepsake that can be used for many years.
you can easily personalize this quilt by matching fabric to the wedding invitation.

quilt stats:
size = 72 1/2" x 72 1/2"
fabric = bespoken and paradise for art gallery
piecing = molly culley
quilting = darla padilla
pattern = unconditional from quilts made with love

who has a wedding quilt on their to make list?

xo, rachel

it takes two.

in a continuing effort to document all of my quilt making over the past couple of years,
i'm going to share all of the quilts from my book, quilts made with love.
my goal is to share one quilt a day.

today's quilt is it takes two.
two people falling in love and deciding to spend the rest of their lives together is a beautiful thing.
i like this quilt's simplistic design and it's ability to playfully grab your attention.

quilt stats:
size = 60 1/2" x 60 1/2"
fabric = pure elements for art gallery
piecing = lani padilla
quilting = darla padilla
pattern = it takes two from quilts made with love

engagment or not, this is a fun quilt to make. (and give!)

xo, rachel