Joanna | Fig Tree & Company

@figtreeandco

• Small Business Owner • Pattern & Book Author • Block-of-the-Month Samplers • Fabric Designer for @modafabrics
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WORKING WITH WOOL… I am, for sure, primarily a quilter who works with cotton fabric and loves pieced blocks. But once in a while, I love to branch out into a bit of appliqué and a bit of wool. I had so much *FUN* creating these whimsical farm animal towels to welcome Spring, and once I made them for myself, it only seemed fitting that I share them with you all, right?! My dear friend Susan [@thefeltedpear ] joined me and created some adorable wool-accent sachets/pincushions/bowel fillers (really…it’s whatever you prefer to call them and use them for) showcasing a trio of berries, a mini mason jar, and the cutest bunny - complete with a bow! I knew we had to share those here, too. Looking back through the blog, it appears my last wool tutorials are from 2016, and although the majority of my process remains the same, I wanted to give you all a refresher post (published TODAY) with a few new tips and tricks. Susan also gives some helpful tips on her featured seasonal projects, too! Be sure to check it out [link in bio]! …and we just might have some kits to make your own farm animals, too. Check the shop! ;) #figtreeandco #figtreefabrics #figtreequilts #woolapplique
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ROSEHIPS…whether you start with Layer Cakes or yardage, choose large blocks or smaller ones, this beautiful block that reads like a wreath when put into a quilt is sure to be one of your favorites...just like it is mine! The original ROSEHIPS quilt was made using my ELLA & OLLIE collection, but I have mocked it up in several colors and collections since - including my latest: DENIM & DAISIES! Be sure to swipe through all the photos for a glimpse of that one... #figtreeandco #figtreefabric #figtreequilts #denimanddiasiesfabric
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Along with the print collection of DENIM & DAISIES, I would like to introduce you to this little accompanying collection of 15 woven fabrics. Plaids, dobbies, ginghams, tickings, and zigzags… each one perfect in its own right! Shipping to stores August 2024! #figtreeandco #figtreefabrics #figtreequilts #denimanddaisiesfabric
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I am so excited to share that I have once again partnered with the lovely folks at @aurifilthread to design this 7-spool thread collection to coordinate with my latest fabric line, DENIM & DAISIES (arriving to shops August 2024). These “orange top” beauties are 100% cotton, 50 weight spools that include 220 yds of thread each. I have done many collections with AURIFIL over the years, big ones and little ones, and they continue to be my go-to threads for all of my projects that need a bit of color. I, of course, plan on hoarding a few of these collection boxes for myself, as well - so I never run out! Do you have a favorite thread color? #figtreeandco #figtreequilts #figtreefabrics #aurifilthread #denimanddaisiesfabric
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FREEBIE ALERT: Patchwork Travel Drawstring Bag…this lovely bag was created using the scrap leftovers from a LINEN CUPBOARD dessert roll after I pieced my JANUARY BLOOMS quilt. Of course, you can use up ANY of your scraps to create these fun bags - and you can scroll to see a secondary version we did using blues, tans, and creams! The oversized sizing of this one is what makes it particularly useful for me. Coming in at 13″ x 18″ before scrunching up the top… it really is the perfect size for shoes and dirty laundry from an overnight. You can also change the size to whatever works for you during the construction phase of the bag. Grab the FREE PDF pattern directions from the blog [link in bio]! #figtreeandco #figtreefabrics #figtreequilts
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BAG LADY…I love making seasonal bags and bags with my latest fabrics, especially when I want to enjoy a brand new collection of fabric, which happens to be DENIM & DAISIES currently (the patchwork panel specifically!) …But for the most part, I just want a bag that is roomy, neutral, easy to assemble and goes with everything. That is this bag! The leather look-alike accents only make it more special and give it that extra “tailored” feel. I think this just might be your new favorite bag...it is surely my “go to” at the moment! DENIM & DAISIES shipping to stores August 2024, bag pattern available now [link in bio]! #figtreequilts #figtreeandco #figtreefabric #denimanddaisiesfabric
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Spring has SPRUNG! We’ve been enjoying pairing MODA Bella Solids with my EYELET collection in all these lovely seasonal colors - and even added a few purples! The first make with this fabric mash-up is our TRELLIS pattern, which seems like the perfect pairing if you ask me. The TRELLIS blocks are super simple and straightforward and I think you will be surprised at how quickly and easily it comes together. The original TRELLIS quilt was made using my CHANTILLY collection, but I have mocked it up in several colors and collections since - including my latest: DENIM & DAISIES! Be sure to swipe through all the photos for a glimpse of that one... #figtreeandco #figtreefabric #figtreequilts #showmethemoda
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“GREEN IS THE PRIME COLOR OF THE WORLD AND THAT FROM WHICH ITS LOVELINESS ARISES” …Pedro Calderon de la Barca ——————————————————- This is my all time favorite quote about green and one that I have come back to over and over again in my design work. There is something grounding and beautiful about green. It is new life and growth and the basis of all other colors in nature. Can’t imagine our world without green! Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone!! And my random thought for the day…. if you have never seen what happens in Chicago on St. Patrick’s Day… search for it!! #luckyshamrockblock #figtreequilts #stpatricksday #green #favoritecolor #figtreeandco
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11 days ago
Something about this time of year makes me want to make cute little things with wool. This is the Sewing Goodies pattern that has so many options to work up. Do you ever get the itch to work with wool!? #figtreewools #figtreeandco #weeksdyeworks
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13 days ago
PATCHWORK EASTER EGGS…I am loving how these came out! Perfect for seasonal home decor and gift giving. They are, of course, great for egg hunts, too. So much better than plastic eggs, am I right?! I made these up a few weekends back and after showing Joanna, she suggested I put a tutorial together on her blog - so be sure to go visit for ALL the details and some fun optional elements you can add in. I purposely made them oversized to allow extra storing space for treats. 😉 ENJOY! #figtreeandco #figtreequilts #figtreefabric
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PUMPKIN & DENIM...I promise that we love all of our many pumpkin patterns equally (from Pumpkins in a Row to Pumpkins & Cream, and all the others in between) but we wanted to add a new twist to our ever-growing pumpkin garden. This single oversized pumpkin is the perfect table topper or wall hanging. And with the addition of denim instead of black, it has a much longer “growing season”! Sample quilt was pieced by Cynthia Bird and quilted by Susan Vaughan. Huge thank you @cynthia.bird and @thefeltedpear ! My DENIM & DAISIES fabric collection with MODA arrives in shops August 2024. Patterns available in the shop now [link in bio]! #figtreeandco #figtreefabric #figtreequilts #denimanddaisiesfabric
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21 days ago
Happy Monday, everyone! Did you catch my feature on the MODA blog yesterday?! Introducing…the LUCKY SHAMROCK block! A cute little FREEBIE just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Be sure to head to Moda’s blog for the full story on how these came to be…and then head to mine for the free download and some finishing layouts! Table runner? Table topper? What other ideas do you all have? I seriously think that these would look good in ANY scrappy green combo, and I can’t wait to see you guys make some. Please share with me by using the hashtag #luckyshamrockblock . Enjoy! #figtreequilts #figtreeandco #figtreefabric
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