Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Pattern Release: Dresden Plate Pillow!

Thanks to your encouragement, I am super excited to offer my very first .pdf downloadable pattern for sale!! I've written several patterns for magazines, a book and workshops I teach, but this one is a direct result of your kind comments and requests for a pattern. Thank you, friends!  I've labeled this pattern a 'weekend project for the intermediate quilter'.



I set up the .pdf  file for booklet printing. That means if your printer can manage double-sided printing, all you have to do is choose "landscape view" and "2-sided printing" in your printer settings (only 3 pages of paper required).  If double sided isn't an option, then simply print single sided and fold the pages wrong sides together to make a booklet. Presto!  There's also a handy-dandy cutting checklist so you can prep all your fabrics in advance, making this pillow cover a perfect retreat project.

The pattern is charm-pack friendly. In fact, I recommend using a charm pack for a scrappy look to your Dresden and flying geese border. Make a 20" bound pillow cover (with super-easy hidden zipper backing) or a lovely mini-quilt to adorn your table or wall.  For completely different look, check this one out!

I'm always an email away if you run into any issues.  I'd be tickled if you'd add photos of projects you've made with my tutorials or patterns in the Poppyprint Projects flickr group.

Ready? All you have to do is click on that "Buy Now" button and you'll have that pattern in your inbox before you can wind a bobbin (or just as soon as your payment clears). If online shopping isn't your thing, drop me an email (see top left corner of this page) and we can organize a paper copy sent to you the old-fashioned way.

Happy Sewing!

25 comments:

Katie B said...

Congrats! Love this new pattern!

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

Cool! Good luck with sales! It's a good project.

Susie said...

Go Krista!! I am SO happy to see this! Well done, friend. :)

What Comes Next? said...

yay! can't wait to get it!

Tracey Jacobsen said...

I love that it includes all the extras... I definitely need this! :) (you already know I love the pillow). :)

felicity said...

Congratulations!!

Vivian said...

Congrats on your venture into selling your patterns.

What a busy girl, between your trip and your sewing I'm exhausted!!!

Good luck and can't wait to see what else you come up with. Take care.

dutchcomfort said...

Congratulations Krista!

Nova said...

Congratulations! woot! x

Leanne said...

Wonderful, congratulations! It is a lovely pattern.

verykerryberry said...

Congrats Krista! So much work goes into writing a pattern, you must be thrilled now it is out there!

Barb said...

Congratulations Krista, what a lovely pattern!

paulette said...

Congratulations Kiddo!! You have hit the big time!! Whahoooooo!
Gorgeous pillow...LOVE IT!!
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Corrie said...

Good morning. I also love the pillow. Just bought the pattern. Can I borrow some fabric and a sewing machine? Well I will get my own fabric just need the machine. Love SIL

pinksuedeshoe said...

Congrats! It is so great, when I get some projects knocked off my gigantic list I am so making this. Awesome!

Dianne said...

Congratulations on your pattern launch Krista! I will endeavour to upload the photo of my pillow to your flikr page. As you know I am a BIG fan of your so sew easy pattern. :0)

Sandi said...

Congrats Krista! I know first hand that the directions are easy to follow with beautiful results!
Sandi
sahill@telus.net

barbara woods said...

congrats beautiful patern

Live a Colorful Life said...

This is awesome! This gives me encouragement to maybe try pattern writing. Maybe. I'd probably have lots of questions. Alrighty then. Off to purchase myself a new pattern.

Kate said...

Congratulations! I'll come to you when I'm finally ready to tackle dresden plate :)

CitricSugar said...

Yay! Congrats on first pattern for sale. May it be a huge hit!

ultraorganized said...

Nice work - love the color mixture on this pillow - congratulations on starting your own patterns -- looking forward to more - ;)

monika@mysweetprairie.ca said...

GOOD FOR YOU!
: )
Now that you've made one, you can make lots more! ; )

~Monika

Unknown said...

Congratulations Krista on your first and pretty PDF pattern! Way to go man!

Kirsty @ Bonjour Quilts said...

Clever, clever. Off to see paypal...