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Quilt Theory Release: Into the Forest

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Today I’m excited to share my pattern for Quilt Theory’s collection for fall 2017, Into the Forest. This pattern speaks to my heart, and very much fits the vibe for my summer (it fits right in with my Summer Adventure quilt trees). For our third Quilt Theory collection, we challenged ourselves to create a color palette of 12 colors from which to pull, and all designed our quilts around the same color palette, using fabrics from a variety of manufacturers and designers. In this post you’ll not only get to see my newest pattern, Into the Forest, as well the bonus Glade Pillow pattern than accompanies my Into the Forest Quilt, but you will also have a chance to win a fat quarter bundle of Cloud 9 organic cirrus solids, so read on!

into the forest quilt theory collection 3 aurifil cloud 9 organic fabrics First, to introduce you to my contribution to the third Quilt Theory pattern collection! Inspired by my frequent family hikes, Into the Forest is a reminder of where you should always head–into the forest!

into the forest quilt theory pattern cloud9 organic fabrics aurifil

And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. – Unknown

into the forest quilt theory pattern cloud9 organic fabrics aurifilTake a leisurely stroll with me into the depths of nature. Into the Forest plays with two sizes of the same block to create a simple graphic tree design with a crisp and clean aesthetic, like a morning stroll through a cool forest. Inspired by the majestic evergreen trees ubiquitous in Maine, this quilt uses your 5 favorite fat quarters to make a nature inspired lap quilt finishing at 52″ x 60″. Use organic, repurposed, or naturally dyed fabrics to really become one with nature.

into the forest quilt theory pattern cloud9 organic fabrics aurifilIt seemed only natural to choose Cloud 9 organic fabrics for my Into the Forest quilt, since Cloud 9 fabrics uses only 100% certified organic cotton in the manufacturing of their base cloths and eco-responsible low impact dyes for printing and dying. They work closely with mills that are committed to ethical and responsible conduct. This includes respecting the rights of all individuals, a devotion to sustained social compliance, and an accountability to the environment (from the Cloud 9 website). These practices are more important than ever, and Into the Forest seemed a perfect vehicle for this reminder.

into the forest quilt theory pattern cloud9 organic fabrics aurifilMy Into the Forest quilt was partially pieced and quilted by me, and partially pieced and quilted by Sue Bishop. I’m super grateful for Sue’s willingness to step in and make progress on the quilt while I was traveling in the middle of the summer, and her work is impeccable. The quilt was quilted using straight line quilting on both a long arm and my domestic Bernina, and was both pieced and quilted using Aurifil 50wt 2024-White.

Glade Pillow pattern Into the Forest Quilt Theory bonus patternIn the spirit of conservation, I also created a free bonus pillow pattern that uses up most of the scraps created through the construction of Into the Forest. The link to the bonus pillow pattern is included on the pdf purchase page here, but note that you need both the pillow pattern and the original quilt pattern to create the pillow. I had a lot of fun quilting the Glade Pillow and used an assortment of Aurifil threads: 40wt: 5005-Medium turquoise, 2785-Very dark navy and 50wt: 2579-Medium orchid, 2800-Mint ice, 2021-Natural white, and of course 2600-Dove. I’ll be sharing a closer look at the Glade Pillow soon, so stay tuned!

into the forest quilt urban cashmereMichelle, our fearless Quilt Theory leader and company photographer got some gorgeous shots of our quilts at Urban Cashmere, too. I love these shots!
into the forest quilt urban cashmereAll of the Quilt Theory patterns are simple enough to be printed on 4″x6″ cards or a single page downloadable pdf. At only $4 each, they are perfect for gift giving or collecting, too!

How to buy or stock Quilt Theory Patterns

You can buy either individual or a pattern collector’s package of PDF patterns through our Quilt Theory website right now!

quilt theory collection 3Collection 3 pattern cards will be coming soon to a local quilt shop near you, and the first two collections are still available, so go ahead and ask for all of them! If you are a quilt shop and want to carry our patterns, set up a wholesale account here, or order through Checker Distributors, EE Schenck Company, or Erie Quilt Art for Canadian shops.

Want to buy the cards, but don’t own a quilt shop? Let your local quilt shop know you want them to carry Quilt Theory patterns (click for a handy note to send to your favorite local quilt shop!)

Now, for the Giveaway!

Kitty Cloud9 Giveaway cirrus solids organicCloud 9 fabrics was generous enough to offer a fat quarter (FQ) bundle of 12 of their luscious organic cirrus solids to one of my lucky readers!

organic cotton | happy you | happy earth

Take a look at these luscious colors! Many thanks to Cloud 9 for sponsoring this giveaway, and to Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirl, who photographed these beauties for me!

To enter the giveaway today, tell me your favorite conservation tip–how do you aim to help the earth daily? (If you need ideas, check this list and begin today). Leave a comment and make sure I’m able to get ahold of you if you win. For an additional entry, leave another comment telling me how you follow Night Quilter (email list, instagram, facebook, twitter, blog follower, etc.) Follow Quilt Theory (facebook, twitter, Instagram, etc.) and tell me how in a third comment for a third entry. 

This giveaway is open to US participants. The giveaway will be open until Monday October 23rd, at 8pm eastern time when I’ll select the winner randomly with random.org. Giveaway is open to participants 18 years or older. The giveaway is now closed! Congratulations to Abby!

Quilt Theory Release Blog Hop Schedule

Thanks so much for letting me share my quilt with you! Be sure to check out everyone on the Quilt Theory blog hop. Each day, one designer will share more about her quilt and reveal never before seen photos. And each designer will be giving away an amazing prize so be sure to follow along!

Just to wrap up I’ll share a few fun outtakes from my Into the Forest photo shoot, taken with my family at Birch Point State Park in Owl’s Head, Maine before mailing the quilt off to Michelle to work her photography magic.

quilt photography with kidsquilt photography with kidsquilt photography with kidsquilt photography with kidsHe finally realized that I was on the other side taking photos! No photo shoot is complete without a kid cameo, though, right?

I also love seeing how different the forests on the west coast look compared to the forests on the east coast. Michelle took some absolutely magical photos of Into the Forest, too.

Wandering into a west coast forest…

into the forest maineWandering into an east coast forest…

No matter where your forest may be, take Into the Forest with you!

I’ll be linking up with Let’s Bee Social, TGIFF, and Crazy Mom Quilts Finish it up Friday!

172 thoughts on “Quilt Theory Release: Into the Forest”

  2. Related to fabric>I try not to ever waste any! Related to our home we recycle several things, for instance my DH saves our mobile oils in cans and takes them to the appropriate recycle shop. Thanks for a lovely Giveaway!

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  3. Even though our town does not have mandatory recycling, we always take recyclables to a recycling drop off location so they don’t end up in a landfill. Also, old clothes that are too worn out to donate become rags and the buttons are saved for other projects. Sometimes I use some of the good fabric to make zip pouches (the fabric from Dockers works great!).

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  6. Love your design! Some conservation tips I follow is recycling, carrying a reusable water bottle wherever I go, using reusable grocery/shopping bags, and use natural cleaning products.

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  9. I’m excited to learn about Cloud9 organic. I love solids and have been thinking about sustainable choices I can make. On the other hand the most sustainable choice would be to use what I have and not buy any more fabric.

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  12. My favorite conservation tip is to reduce the amount of things I bring into the house. I try to really think about my purchases first to see if there is a way I can borrow or do without.

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  15. I love gardening and grow most of our vegetables. I have learned to can and freeze them as well, so we eat well during the winter.

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  22. I love your quilt!
    I use reusable shopping bags, make my own jams and jellies from berries that I pick, and use apples from the tree in my garden to make apple butter, preserves and juice.

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  26. Love your quilt. As far as conservation goes we recycle as much as we can and have really cut down on the garbage we throw away.

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  27. I like to upcycle clothes into my quilts, re-use buttons, , use scraps as stuffing. I also shut the water off when I’m brushing my teeth. It’s such a wasteful habit!!

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  29. I love your new design: the colors, the balance, and the quilting to echo it all. I use handmade shampoo bars so to avoid plastic bottles. Here’s hoping every small thing helps, even though we really need serious systemic moves.

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  31. I recycle everything I can, I use a re-usable water bottle, i made and carry cloth grocery and shopping bags. I compost and I try not waste produce I buy a little at a time and use or freeze all of it.
    and I am a vegetarian– meat, cows in particular take a lot of energy to raise.

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  33. I was raised in Southern California during the days of the drought in the 1970’s (way back when) so I am extremely conscious of water conservation. I spend a lot of time making sure we don’t waste water around our house! For example, no one leaves the tap running while they brush their teeth at our house, and that’s just for starters.

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  37. (Kitty, I tried to comment… twice… about my children growing up, like yours is now, loving and respecting the earth and resources… and how proud of them I am! But, my comment has never appeared.)
    All grown up now, my children are all committed to consciously choosing to conserve, reuse, recycle in all areas of their lives! (Just to mention a few… moving into town to be closer to work and public transportation, rain barrels, composting, water bottles, homemade fabric grocery bags, shopping reuse centers and estate sales,… and we are ALL *makers*!!
    *Congratulations!* on a wonderful quilt design! (Love your little model and quilt!)
    Pat T.

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  39. I donate weekly to the food pantry at my church.. My friend and I car pool to dance each week. I recycle everyday newspapers, cardboard, certain plastics, steel cans, aluminum cans, glass bottles, old light bulbs and batteries.

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  44. Awesome photo shoot pictures!!! Love those colours!!! Our family has many conservation habits: water, electricity, and reusable items.

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  45. Beautiful quilt…. We recycle everything possible in our town. Paper, glass, plastic, metal, yard waste. I am also a believer in using even the smallest fabric scraps (stuffing for pet beds and kids toys) along with recycling clothing into beautiful, useful quilts. Love the Cloud 9 colors!

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  48. To help the environment I turn off lights, limit my water consumption/waste, limit the number of trips I take in my car, recycle everything my community allows, donate my unwanted belongings to charity rather than put them in the landfill, buy organic when financially possible, to name a few. 😊

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  50. I try very hard to help the environment – make most meals from scratch (no quick meals) have bins for waste ; for recyclables- recycle all shirts, jeans, etc. etc.in sewing; use homemade grocery bags for shopping; use water bottle for my water.and just try everything i can not to leave much of a foot print.

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