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Quilt photos in the wild!

Some of my favorite quilt photos are taken outside. Natural light, beautiful surroundings, and a little bit of spontaneity can make a quilt photo feel so much more special.

Here are a few things I do when photographing quilts in nature:

Pack a quilt for the hike.
If I’m heading into the woods, I’ll usually bring a quilt along. You never know when a beautiful, unexpected photo opportunity will pop up!

Get the close-up.
Of course I want a photo of the whole quilt, but I also love using the natural light to capture the little details—the fabrics, quilting, and beautiful textures.

Let the surroundings be part of the photo.
If the scenery is beautiful, try placing your quilt off-center in the frame. You’ll showcase the whole quilt while letting the setting tell part of the story.

Drape it and let it fall.
A fence, rock, tree—whatever you find! Instead of trying to make the quilt perfectly straight, let it drape naturally. The more organic, the better.

And finally, have fun!
You’re already somewhere beautiful, so don’t let getting the perfect photo take over the whole outing. Take your pictures, pack up the quilt, and then put the camera away and simply enjoy where you are and who you are with.

Sometimes the best quilt photos happen when you’re not trying quite so hard to make them perfect.

Quilt holder: Hubby @edelweissillustration

Fabric: Charming One by @sharonhollanddesigns for @artgalleryfabrics

Pattern: Prairie Memories now available in my shop.

#heartlakequiltspatterns #prairiememoriesquilt #sharonhollanddesigns #artgalleryfabrics #quiltsinthewild

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Quilt photos in the wild!

Some of my favorite quilt photos are taken outside. Natural light, beautiful surroundings, and a little bit of spontaneity can make a quilt photo feel so much more special.

Here are a few things I do when photographing quilts in nature:

Pack a quilt for the hike.
If I’m heading into the woods, I’ll usually bring a quilt along. You never know when a beautiful, unexpected photo opportunity will pop up!

Get the close-up.
Of course I want a photo of the whole quilt, but I also love using the natural light to capture the little details—the fabrics, quilting, and beautiful textures.

Let the surroundings be part of the photo.
If the scenery is beautiful, try placing your quilt off-center in the frame. You’ll showcase the whole quilt while letting the setting tell part of the story.

Drape it and let it fall.
A fence, rock, tree—whatever you find! Instead of trying to make the quilt perfectly straight, let it drape naturally. The more organic, the better.

And finally, have fun!
You’re already somewhere beautiful, so don’t let getting the perfect photo take over the whole outing. Take your pictures, pack up the quilt, and then put the camera away and simply enjoy where you are and who you are with.

Sometimes the best quilt photos happen when you’re not trying quite so hard to make them perfect.

Quilt holder: Hubby @edelweissillustration

Fabric: Charming One by @sharonhollanddesigns for @artgalleryfabrics

Pattern: Prairie Memories now available in my shop.

#heartlakequiltspatterns #prairiememoriesquilt #sharonhollanddesigns #artgalleryfabrics #quiltsinthewild

Give your favorite fabrics a moment to shine.

Prairie Memories is officially here!

I’m so excited to finally share this quilt with you. It comes in three sizes—runner, crib, and throw—all designed to let those special prints take center stage.

It’s a quick, satisfying sew that’s approachable enough for a beginner and still fun for a seasoned quilter.

And to celebrate the launch, ALL PDF patterns are 25% for a limited time!

Ready to turn those favorite fabrics into something you’ll treasure? Grab Prairie Memories today and save 25% on the PDF while the launch special lasts! Link in bio.

Fabric: Charming One by @sharonhollanddesigns for @artgalleryfabrics

#heartlakequiltspatterns #artgalleryfabrics #sharonhollanddesigns #prairiememoriesquilt #cottagecore

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Give your favorite fabrics a moment to shine.

Prairie Memories is officially here!

I’m so excited to finally share this quilt with you. It comes in three sizes—runner, crib, and throw—all designed to let those special prints take center stage.

It’s a quick, satisfying sew that’s approachable enough for a beginner and still fun for a seasoned quilter.

And to celebrate the launch, ALL PDF patterns are 25% for a limited time!

Ready to turn those favorite fabrics into something you’ll treasure? Grab Prairie Memories today and save 25% on the PDF while the launch special lasts! Link in bio.

Fabric: Charming One by @sharonhollanddesigns for @artgalleryfabrics

#heartlakequiltspatterns #artgalleryfabrics #sharonhollanddesigns #prairiememoriesquilt #cottagecore

Tomorrow’s the day!

Prairie Memories arrives tomorrow, and I can’t wait for you to start stitching your own!

Today is the perfect time to gather your favorite fabrics and get ready to sew.

I can’t wait to see what you make!

And there’s a special offer just for my newsletter subscribers! Want in? Click the link in my bio to join my newsletter, then watch your inbox tomorrow for the special offer and the Prairie Memories launch!

Fabric: Charming One by @sharonhollanddesigns for @artgalleryfabrics

#heartlakequiltspatterns #sharonhollanddesigns #artgalleryfabrics #prairiememoriesquilt #cottagecore

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Want to get your quilt blocks done faster?

Here are a few simple things I do to keep my sewing moving:

✨Pre-cut all my pieces
✨ Use design boards to keep everything
organized
✨ Chain piece whenever I can
✨ Keep a little ironing station right beside me

These simple tricks help me stay organized, keep the sewing flowing, and finish my blocks with less stopping and starting.

What are your favorite tricks for getting your quilt blocks done faster?

Pattern: Prairie Memories available 9/30!
Fabric: Charming One by @sharonhollanddesigns for @artgalleryfabrics

#heartlakequiltspatterns #artgalleryfabrics #sharonhollanddesigns #prairiememoriesquilt #cottagecore

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Want to get your quilt blocks done faster?

Here are a few simple things I do to keep my sewing moving:

✨Pre-cut all my pieces
✨ Use design boards to keep everything
organized
✨ Chain piece whenever I can
✨ Keep a little ironing station right beside me

These simple tricks help me stay organized, keep the sewing flowing, and finish my blocks with less stopping and starting.

What are your favorite tricks for getting your quilt blocks done faster?

Pattern: Prairie Memories available 9/30!
Fabric: Charming One by @sharonhollanddesigns for @artgalleryfabrics

#heartlakequiltspatterns #artgalleryfabrics #sharonhollanddesigns #prairiememoriesquilt #cottagecore

Okay, but… which one would you pick?

Making the blocks for my Prairie Memories cover quilt was such a joy! I loved pairing each pretty print with a coordinating solid and watching every block take on its own little personality.

So many pretty combinations… and way too hard to choose a favorite!

Which one is yours?

Fabric: Charming One by @sharonhollanddesigns for @artgalleryfabrics

Pattern: Prairie Memories available September 30.

#heartlakequiltspatterns #artgalleryfabrics #sharonhollanddesigns #prairiememoriesquilt #cottagecore

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Okay, but… which one would you pick?

Making the blocks for my Prairie Memories cover quilt was such a joy! I loved pairing each pretty print with a coordinating solid and watching every block take on its own little personality.

So many pretty combinations… and way too hard to choose a favorite!

Which one is yours?

Fabric: Charming One by @sharonhollanddesigns for @artgalleryfabrics

Pattern: Prairie Memories available September 30.

#heartlakequiltspatterns #artgalleryfabrics #sharonhollanddesigns #prairiememoriesquilt #cottagecore

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