August 16, 2021

Sonoran Star (free pattern) and a summer wedding...

 Happy summer everyone!

I am back with the sweetest of news: I have a free quilt pattern and *love* is in the air!

First things first: my husband and I tied the knot earlier this month and we are officially a blended family with four kids! It absolutely could not have gone better and living together after four years of dating, I feel like the luckiest lady every day.

I feel like I want you to celebrate with us so here's our dance playlist on Spotify for when you need a musical energy boost! And our DJ also made a short video of the big day, which was so nice of him.

OK but this IS a quilting blog so let's get to the quilting...

Saguaro fabric is getting out in the world, hooray! I did a fun Facebook Live with local quilt shop Montavilla Sewing Center about the background of this collection. (They are a great place to call and order yardage from if you need some Saguaro in your life!). 

And there's a free pattern to share! Maywood Studio and I have collaborated on this baby size quilt pattern that uses a charm pack.  I named it Sonoran Star and you can download the free pattern here: Sonoran Star Free Quilt Pattern

Also Missouri Star Quilt Company recently used this pattern and fabric for a tutorial video! You can check that out here: Sonoran Star Tutorial

There are still some precuts in the shop if you didn't get in on my preorder. Every fabric order will be sent with one of my little Saguaro fabric stickers!

And speaking of precuts, Missouri Star is on a roll - a strip roll! They use a roll of Saguaro in their Lakeview Terrace Quilt, see the video tutorial here

So that's all the links I can send you to for now! I'll try to get back later this week with a full roundup of the Saguaro patterns I've published too, as all the patterns are now available digitally in my shop!




 

20 comments:

Unknown said...

Congratulations! What a beautiful wedding - cheers 💞🥂

Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl said...

Congratulations, Christina, and all the best to you!! <3

A Left-Handed Quilter said...

Congratulations! - ;))

Christine B said...

What a fabulous wedding video.... looks like such a happy day! Congratulations to you both and wishing you much happiness for many years to come! Hugs Christine xxx

Jenny K. Lyon said...

Congratulations! You look so. happy. in the video! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness. And BTW, that looks like one of the best weddings ever - everyone was dancing and smiling.

Meloney said...

Congratulations!!!! May Your Years Ahead be Filled with Joy.

I love the pattern too.

Gene Black said...

Your wedding was wonderful. I wish you a lifetime of happiness together.
The fabric line is beautiful. I am so pleased at your success with it.

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said...

Such a happy day!!! Congrats! Beautiful gown! Saguaro is a very pretty fabric line, too!!!!

Quiltdivajulie said...

CONGRATULATIONS to you and Michael and the children - how generous that you shared the video with all of us (what fun!).

Paula DiMattei said...

CONGRATULATIONS. Loved your video. So sweet of you to share your special day with us. It is so wonderful to see such happiness occurring in our crazy world. Wishing you health, happiness and many new adventures.

Farm Quilter said...

Congratulations!!! Beautiful video - many blessings! Thank you also for the beautiful quilt pattern to go with those gorgeous fabrics!

Joey Quilt said...

Congratulation on finding love! Thanks for the free pattern.

Chantal said...

Congratulations! May you find joy in each other every day. ;^)

Rebecca Grace said...

CONGRATULATIONS, Christina! Wishing love and happiness to you and your whole family.

FlourishingPalms said...

Your wedding looks like a such a fun day! The weather looked perfect for an outdoor celebration. Congratulations to both of you, and best wishes for happy, blended-family lives.

Martha said...

Congratulations!!!! Happy Days!!! Love the pattern too, thank you!!!!!

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Glad you found the 'right' person for you and your kids.

Lara B. said...

My first comment disappeared into the ether. Just want to say how happy I am for you and Michael and all your children. I knew you would find joy and love and am so proud of you Christina. What a fun crowd of people at your wedding and oh my gosh I looove your Ombre wedding gown! It strikes me as a Sonoran sunset itself, lol.
Your saguaro fabric line is so lovely too.

Vicki...NC said...

Oh my gosh! I just saw this and smiled all the way through. I've followed you for a long while, learned much from your quilting and am so happy for your future. Have been away from quilting since mask making started so I have neglected my favorite blogs. I wish you well!!!

Tricia L said...

We've never met but you have a place in my heart as you were the person who from a web distance was my fmq breakthrough engineer. I don't always catch up quickly with your blog so I am late with congratulations but this news has made my day. My second hubby and I can recommend blended families - almost 23 years since we married and thus had 5 girls between us. We now have 8 grandchildren between us. I wish you all so much joy. It is slightly different getting to know those a few years along in their life path rather than a new born but offers as much pleasure and joy. Hope you can feel waves of wishes winging your way. Tricia, in UK.

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