Skein and Hook

Hi, Everyone!  I have decided to undergo a name change.  For years I have been known as Skein and Hook.  When I first started crafting, I fell head over heels in love with crocheting.  I crocheted everyday, as much as I could for years. Over time, I also began to experiment with new crafts and my horizons began to expand.  I truly enjoy all crafts...it is the basic element of creation that I am enamored with.  Today, my current favorites are embroidery, cross stitch, crochet, and my newest passion, quilting.  Since, I don't want the name- Skein and Hook- to limit me, I decided to make a change.  I will continue sharing all of my crafty journey under this new name. My old blog and existing free patterns will still be available here.  But as I come to update them and publish new ones, I'll be sharing at my new blog instead- jessicadayon.blogspot.com . You can follow me on Instagram-  @jessicadayon - where I share everything that I'm ...

I'm so excited to share a new quilt pattern with you today! A few months ago, I was inspired by Painted Garden by Crystal Manning for Moda Fabrics .  The line was just coming out and as soon as I saw it, I knew I needed to create a quilt pattern with it.  I sat  down and started working on ideas that were floating around in my head and I came up with an amazing quilt pattern. I so proud to share it with you!  You can buy this pattern here . I worked hard to make this pattern easy to follow.  I walk you through block construction with step-by-step photos.  It works up quickly because it is composed of 16 large blocks.  I really think you'll enjoy making it! I'd love to see your versions of this pattern!  Tag me on Instagram @skeinandhook and use the hashtags- #skeinandhookpatterns, #kaleidoscopequilt, #skeinandhook You can go to my Etsy shop to get a copy of the pattern !  I can't wait to see what you make...

I love fall.  After a long, hot summer, I so look forward to cool fall weather and especially I look forward to decorating my house for fall. This year was the first year that I was really quilting on a regular basis.  As soon as I saw Cluck Cluck Sew's Pumpkins Quilt pattern, I new I had to make it right away.  It is so festive and adorable. I had a blast making it.  I added stars to 3 of the pumpkins because stars on quilts are my favorite.  I think it turned out so awesome. I used this great polka dot backing and I love it so much.  It's Riley Blake Medium Orange Dot, 3/4"- C490-60. I had it quilted by Quilting By David and the pattern is Maple Winds. Next year I think I'll make another and I'm also thinking about carrying kits in my shop for the full quilt and the mini quilt version.  Let me know if you are interested. If you haven't made one of these yet, make it...you'll be so happy you d...