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Hi! Welcome to my little corner of the internet. My name is Holly Clarke. I’m a designer, quilter, fabric junkie, coffee drinker, and flower smeller. I live in Winnipeg, Canada and I love how the World Wide Web connects me with quilters from all over the world. If you want to reach out to me, email me here.

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I was feeling a little bummed that I didn’t have

I was feeling a little bummed that I didn’t have any time to sew this weekend but late last night I was able to carve out some time to cut into my new #sparklerfabric. I didn’t quite finish cutting it all but I’m itching to get started on sewing my Christmas quilt.

#rileyblakedesigns #fabricismyfun #christmasquilt

“Is it too early to start on a Christmas quilt?” she asked, not waiting for an answer.

How exquisite is the new Sparker fabric from @rileyblakedesigns? Zoom in to see the festive little gold plus accents. #rileyblakedesigns #sparklerfabric #fabricpull

Halloween quilters!!! If you are looking for the p

Halloween quilters!!! If you are looking for the perfect quilt to snuggle up under while watching horror movies THIS IS IT! My Overlook Hotel Quilt pattern is inspired by the carpet seen throughout the classic horror movie The Shining. Swipe for some photoshoppy fun. Spoiler alert on the last photo. 😱 Pattern is available in my shop. #overlookhotelquilt #halloweenquilt #halloweensewing #theshining #overlookhotel #holdmyseamripperpatterns #stanleykubrick #room227 #allworkandnoplaymakesjackadullboy #overlookquilt #theshiningquilt #hickshexagon #tonyisntheremrstorrance

You peeps liked the test block in my last post so

You peeps liked the test block in my last post so much I thought I’d share another one. This was a test block I made when I was designing my #littlequiltofhorrors quilt in April. I ended up revising the curves into proper drunkard’s paths for that quilt, which ultimately was much easier to sew. But I loved how this one looks and it currently lives on the wall in my studio. Swipe to see my mock-up of how it would have looked as a repeated block. #abandondedquiltblock

Well this is fun. Yesterday I drafted this block f

Well this is fun. Yesterday I drafted this block for a new project I’m working on and I tested it out with some jewel toned scrap solids. I love it so much that I messed around with the photo in Photoshop to see how it would look if it was mirrored and repeated. Swipe to see the mock-ups.

Happy Labour Day! I’m so happy to share my #labo

Happy Labour Day! I’m so happy to share my #labouroflove project 3.5 years in the making… my finished Ice Cream Soda quilt. The piecing is all hand sewn, while the quilting was done on my domestic sewing machine. I am immensely proud of myself for finally finishing this quilt. Special thank you to Jodi @talesofcloth for creating such an inspiring pattern that is loved by EPP quilters around the world.

You can see all my individual blocks here: #hollysicecreamsodaquilt

Pattern: Ice Cream Soda quilt by @talesofcloth

#englishpaperpiecing #epp #icecreamsodaquilt #quilting #slowsewing #handstitching #englishpaperpiecing #quiltingcommunity #quiltsinthewild #quiltsonthebeach #eppfinish #quiltsofinstagram #quiltsofig #fussycutting #canadianmqc #talesofcloth #icecreamsodasunday

On the home stretch now… I’m sewing on the bin

On the home stretch now… I’m sewing on the binding of my Ice Cream Soda quilt now and I honestly can’t believe I’m this close to finishing it. 3.5 years in the making…😅

You can see all my individual blocks here: #hollysicecreamsodaquilt

Pattern: Ice Cream Soda quilt by @talesofcloth

#englishpaperpiecing #epp #icecreamsodaquilt #quilting #slowsewing #handstitching #hollysicecreamsodaquiltphoto #englishpaperpiecing #quiltsofinstagram #fussycutting #talesofcloth #icecreamsodasunday

Hello Ice Cream Soda Quilt, my old friend! 🎶 I’ve come to quilt with you again. 🎶

As a palette refresher between patterns, I’ve pulled out my Ice Cream Soda quilt top and finally sewed on the borders and pin basted it. I started this hand sewn quilt in 2018 and promised myself in January that I would finish it this year. When I pulled it out of my WIP bag I fell in love with all the blocks all over again while I remembered where I was when I stitched each block - all the road trips, piano lessons, cabin patios, beaches, tennis lessons, Netflix sessions, etc. What a fun trip down memory lane. I’m so excited to be on the home stretch so I can finally start using this quilt.

You can see all my individual blocks here: #hollysicecreamsodaquilt

Pattern: Ice Cream Soda quilt by @talesofcloth

#englishpaperpiecing #epp #icecreamsodaquilt #quilting #slowsewing #handstitching #hollysicecreamsodaquiltphoto #englishpaperpiecing #quiltsofinstagram #fussycutting #talesofcloth #icecreamsodasunday

Now for my favourite part of a quilt pattern relea

Now for my favourite part of a quilt pattern release... Today I am showcasing all the fabulous work by the talented testers who worked hard to give me valuable feedback on my Folk Festival quilt pattern and helped make the pattern as accurate and easy to understand as possible. Please show them some love, all the makers are tagged. ⁣⁣

The Folk Festival quilt pattern is available from my website: www.hollyclarkedesign.com⁣

#folkfestivalquilt #folkfesthappy #quiltsofinstagram #modernquilt #modernquiltdesign #quiltpatterntesters #quilttesting #quiltingcommunity #canadianquilters #quiltpattern #quilting #quiltpatternrelease #quiltpatterndesign #modernquiltpattern #millenialquilter #modernpatchwork #quiltpatterncommunity #quiltsofinstagram #drunkardspath #curvepiecing

Thanks to everyone who supported my Folk Festival

Thanks to everyone who supported my Folk Festival Quilt pattern launch yesterday by liking, commenting, sharing and purchasing. I am blown away by how kind and supportive the online quilting community is. 🥰

Today I’m sharing photos of the 53” Small Throw size which I photographed with my family as we explored an old abandoned hydro electric dam.

Inspired by the delight of setting out a quilt on the grass and listening to the sounds of of an outdoor live music festival, ⁣this curvy modern quilt pattern is the ultimate skill builder for intermediate to advanced quilters. The pattern will walk you through all the steps required to make your own unique version.

🎶 The pattern includes fully illustrated instructions for planning, cutting, sewing, and finishing.
🎸 There are four size options included: baby, small throw, large throw, and bed.
🎻 There is a planning chart for details on sizes and fabric requirements.
🥁 Colouring sheets for all for four different size layouts are included.

Fabric: @cottonandsteel, @rubystarsociety, and Kona Cotton Natural @konacotton
Batting: Heirloom Premium 80/20 @hobbsbatting⁣⁣
Pattern: www.hollyclarkedesign.com⁣

#folkfestivalquilt #folkfesthappy #quiltsofinstagram #modernquilt #modernquiltdesign #ogcottonandsteel #rubystarsociety #quiltingcommunity #canadianquilters #quiltpattern #quilting #quiltpatternrelease #quiltpatterndesign #modernquiltpattern #millenialquilter #modernpatchwork #quiltpatterncommunity #quiltsofinstagram #drunkardspath #curvepiecing #canadianmqc #aquiltpatternby

PATTERN LAUNCH DAY! The Folk Festival Quilt is now

PATTERN LAUNCH DAY! The Folk Festival Quilt is now available! 🎉 Inspired by the delight of setting out a quilt on the grass and listening to the sounds of of an outdoor live music festival, ⁣this curvy modern quilt pattern is the ultimate skill builder for intermediate to advanced quilters. The pattern will walk you through all the steps required to make your own unique version.

🎶 The pattern includes fully illustrated instructions for planning, cutting, sewing, and finishing.
🎸 There are four size options included: baby, small throw, large throw, and bed.
🎻 There is a planning chart for details on sizes and fabric requirements.
🥁 Colouring sheets for all for four different size layouts are included.

Shown here is the 39” square Baby size.
Fabric: Kona Cotton Solids @konacotton ⁣and Swiss Dots @rileyblakedesigns
Batting: Heirloom Premium 80/20 @hobbsbatting
Quilting: @holdmyseamripper⁣⁣
Pattern: www.hollyclarkedesign.com⁣

#folkfestivalquilt #folkfesthappy #quiltsofinstagram #modernquilt #modernquiltdesign #konacottonsolids #swissdotsfabric #quiltingcommunity #canadianquilters #quiltpattern #quilting #quiltpatternrelease #quiltpatterndesign #modernquiltpattern #babyquilt #millenialquilter #modernpatchwork #quiltpatterncommunity #quiltsofinstagram #drunkardspath #curvepiecing #canadianmqc #aquiltpatternby

My Folk Festival quilt pattern launches tomorrow a

My Folk Festival quilt pattern launches tomorrow and I’m so excited! I have been working my tail off to finish this baby sized version in time and I was so inspired by my tester Jeannine’s @pd13jd version that I had to try some fun quilting out on this one. (Mine is nowhere near as elaborates hers, I encourage you to go check hers out!)

#folkfestivalquilt #quiltingfun #walkingfootquilting #modernquilting #modernquiltingcommunity #customquilting #quiltingpatterns #babyquilt #konacottonsolids #swissdotfabric #quiltingcommunity

2 days until the Folk Festival quilt pattern launc

2 days until the Folk Festival quilt pattern launch! ⏰ I’m madly working to to finish up this baby size version in time. I’m in love with these Kona colours: Azure, Wasabi, Pickle and Cyan. This photo doesn’t do the Cyan justice. IRL it is such a rich deep teal and I can’t get enough of it right now.

#folkfestivalquilt #quiltingfun #quilttops #quiltingpatterns #babyquilt #konacottonsolids #swissdotfabric #quiltingcommunity

Well this is fun! I had some custom acrylic templa

Well this is fun! I had some custom acrylic templates made for my Folk Festival quilt pattern. Shout out to @audrey.beaudry from Sew Perks for making them for me! Using these templates made the job of cutting out all the irregular shapes for this pattern so much quicker. These are just a prototype but I hope to be able to offer them in my shop soon. In the mean time mark your calendar for the Aug 17th pattern launch. Or just keep following for a daily reminder as I post photos of the baby sized version I hope to finish by then.

I put a poll in my stories - let me know if you prefer working with ✅ acrylic templates or ✅ printed paper templates.

#folkfestivalquilt #quiltingfun #quilttemplates #quiltingpatterns #konacottonsolids #swissdotfabric #quiltingcommunity

One more post about my #OnceUponADreamQuilt in ca

Just for fun, I Photoshopped my #OnceUponADreamQui

Just for fun, I Photoshopped my #OnceUponADreamQuilt in front of Sleeping Beauty’s castle at Disneyland Paris. (A girl can dream, can’t she?) 🏰 Swipe to see a photo of me at the real life Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany which inspired the design of the Disneyland version. I honestly felt like a princess that day. 👸🏼

In case you missed it, I put a free pattern tutorial to make this quilt on my blog. Click link in my bio for all the detailed photos and tips.

Fabric: Riley Blake Designs “Little Brier Rose” collection by @zippyboro and Confetti Cotton Solids.

#rileyblakedesigns @rileyblakedesigns #littlebrierrosefabric #iloverileyblake #quiltingfabric #precutfriendly #fatquarters #confetticottons #confetticottonsolids #fatquarterquilt #sleepingbeauty #brierrose #quilttutorial #modernpatchwork #freequilttutorial #freequiltpattern #beginnerquilter #quiltcommunity #quiltsinthewild #disneycastle #disney #disneylandparis #neuschwansteincastle

My Sleeping Beauty quilt is finished! I’ve named

Sometimes an overexposed photo is the best photo.

Sometimes an overexposed photo is the best photo. Here’s a sneak peek of my quilty photoshoot on the beach. I like to snap a quick photo of my quilt holder when he’s resting his arms. They are often my favourite photos of the bunch.

Fabric: Riley Blake Designs “Little Brier Rose” collection by @zippyboro and Confetti Cotton Solids.

#rileyblakedesigns @rileyblakedesigns #littlebrierrosefabric #iloverileyblake #quiltingfabric #precutfriendly #fatquarters #confetticottons #confetticottonsolids #fatquarterquilt #sleepingbeauty #quiltsinthewild #quiltsonthebeach

#OnceUponADreamQuilt

My Sleeping Beauty quilt is basted and ready for q

My Sleeping Beauty quilt is basted and ready for quilting. I’ve decided to keep the quilting easy peasy loosey goosey by following the angled lines and stitching along the ditch.

I’m using a fat quarter bundle of the Riley Blake Designs “Little Brier Rose” collection by @zippyboro paired with coordinating Confetti Cotton Solids to create a cross-cross design.

#rileyblakedesigns @rileyblakedesigns #littlebrierrosefabric #iloverileyblake #quiltingfabric #precutfriendly #fatquarters #confetticottons #confetticottonsolids #fatquarterquilt #sleepingbeauty #OnceUponADreamQuilt

One thing I love about block-based quilts is how w

One thing I love about block-based quilts is how when the blocks intersect new shapes are formed and 4 fabrics come together in unexpected ways. I love the hot pink, royal blue and deep teal that are in this collection (see previous post) but look how soft and pretty these pastels and metallic gold are. I just love staring at these prints together.

This is from a FQ bundle of the Little Brier Rose collection by @zippyboro for Riley Blake Designs.

#rileyblakedesigns @rileyblakedesigns #littlebrierrosefabric #iloverileyblake #quiltingfabric #precutfriendly #fatquarters #fatquarterquilt#sleepingbeauty #OnceUponADreamQuilt

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I'm also a graphic designer by trade. You can check out my website here Waterloo Design House.
And my other business is Small Potatoes where I make handmade baby clothing and gifts.

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