We’ve all got a stash of them. You know, those perfect panels that you have absolutely no idea what to do with! There’s only so much you can do with a panel…right?
Today I get to share my new panel from the Bushel & Bloom collection with you – full of story, sweet details, and charm! Better yet, I’ve got a free pattern for you that will frame this (or any) panel perfectly.
Framing Your Panel with Charm
When designing the Bushel & Bloom collection for Benartex, I knew that our sweet panel would need it’s own special project! A simple frame is sometimes all it needs, and that was definitely the case for the Garden Stroll panel. This led me to create the Mortar & Moss pattern.
The base version of Mortar & Moss frames the sweet quilt panel with a playful, wonky brick border. It’s playful but effective at framing in the panel and keeping the attention on that.
The best part? I am offering the base version of this pattern completely FREE!
Get Your FREE Mortar & Moss Pattern Here!
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Want to Take It Up a Notch? Upgrade to Appliqué!
If you love a little extra detail in your quilts, there is also a full, paid version of Mortar & Moss available in the shop!
The full pattern includes everything in the free border pattern, PLUS gorgeous appliqué accents—like crawling vines and sweet blooms—that break through the borders and bring the entire garden to life.
Whether you prefer turned-edge or raw edge, appliqué is such a satisfying way to customize a project! If you’re new to appliqué or want to refine your technique, check out these helpful tutorials on the blog:
Those curvy stems are created using Bias Tape Appliqué – one of my favorite techniques!
Use matching cotton thread (rather than monofilament) with this same technique
Start with simple flowers and leaves using Raw Edge Appliqué – learn more in this tutorial.
Ready to Sew?
Whether you start with the quick-and-easy free border version or are ready for the full appliqué design, Mortar & Moss is a quick, rewarding project that turns any quilt panel into a showstopper.
Grab the Freebie: Subscribe above to get your instant PDF pattern download or learn more here.
Pick Your Panel: Pair it with my story-filled panel from the Bushel & Bloom collection (now shipping!) or any quilt panel in your stash. You can learn more about this fabric line here!
Upgrade Anytime: Check out the full Mortar & Moss pattern in the shop whenever you’re ready to add those dreamy appliqué details!
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