Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Vitamin Sea Pattern Winner!

 Congratulations to Cyndy K.!   Please check your email to make sure that you have received a zip file of the Vitamin Sea Pattern.



As a special thank you to all my quilt loving friends, use the code: VitaminSea to get 25% off the Vitamin Sea Wall Hanging Quilt Pattern.  This coupon code will be active 

until December 31, 2021.  



Use this link to find the Vitamin Sea Pattern.

Thanks again for all your entries and supporting my creative endeavors!


Dreaming of my toes in the sand,



Saturday, December 11, 2021

Using the Calm Lagoon Fabric Line with my Vitamin Sea Pattern!

 Greetings Quilters!  I am excited to be a part of Sherry Shish, of Powered by Quilting, signature fabric line, Calm Lagoon, Blog Hop.  



Just look at the gorgeous fabrics included in this line from Island Batiks




 I knew it would be fabulous with my Vitamin Sea Quilt Pattern by Linda Bratten Creations.

Vitamin Sea Wall Hanging by Linda Bratten Creations

My name is Linda Bratten, and I am the creative force behind Linda Bratten Creations.  
I love to share my passion for sewing and quilting with others!


I would love to have you join me weekly in the Linda Bratten Creations Facebook page to see what I am creating in my studio.  You can find me there, Thursday at 1 pm Central.



I created this pattern as a foundation paper pieced block designed after the traditional ocean wave block. This was a breeze to do using my Baby Lock Solaris.


Scalloped Calico Shell

Then I enhanced the block by creating machine applique designs of some of my favorite ocean finds!


Starfish Block


Tulip Shell Block

 

Let me know in the comments below which block is your favorite!


Conch Shell Block


I really like the secondary diamonds that appear between the blocks.  

Sherry's signature fabric line, Calm Lagoon, really makes my quilt sing!




To see what I am creating next, be sure to subscribe to the Linda B Creative Free Monthly Newsletter!




Be sure to visit all of these amazingly talented quilters and designers to see their beautiful Calm Lagoon projects!


§  December 1 – Sherry Shish of Powered By Quilting

§  December 2 – Kimie and Missy of On Williams Street

§  December 3 – Kate Starcher of Katie Mae Quilts

§  December 4 – Jen Strauser of Dizzy Quilter

§  December 5 – Nancy Scott of Masterpiece Quilting

§  December 6 – Sally Williams of Paleofish Designs

§  December 7 – Leanne Parsons of Devoted Quilter

§  December 8 – Pamela Boatright of Pamela Quilts

§  December 9 – Rebecca Lidstrom of Studio R Quilts

§  December 10 – Laura Piland of Slice of Pi Quilts

§  December 11 – Kathryn LeBlanc of Dragonfly’s Quilting Design Studio

§  December 12 – Linda Bratten of Linda B Creative

§  December 13 – Anja Clyke of Anja Quilts

§  December 14 – Sherry Shish of Powered By Quilting

 

You have been so nice to read all of this post, you deserve an extra special opportunitySubscribe to my newsletter, Linda B Creative, and you will be entered to win a PDF pattern of my Vitamin Sea Quilt!


First use this link to enter the giveaway:  a Rafflecopter giveaway 

Then use this link to subscribe to my Linda B Creative Newsletter.

Those who are already receiving my newsletter can skip this last step!

By subscribing to my newsletter, you will be entered in a giveaway to win a pdf copy of my Vitamin Sea Quilt PatternThis giveaway will close on Saturday, December 18th, 2021, at midnight Central Standard Time, U.S.A.  

The winner will be posted in the Linda B Creative Blog.

This giveaway is not affiliated with Blogger or Mailerlite.  It is just an opportunity to be inspired and enter for a chance to win the above-mentioned pattern. 

Emails will not be sold or shared.

I hope you have been enjoying the Calm Lagoon Blog Hop and have been inspired to create with this great fabric line.

Thank you, Sherry for letting me join in the fun!




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Sunday, September 26, 2021

Seaside Adventure Row Along-Vitamin Sea the Starfish Block

 I am so excited to be a part of the Seaside Adventure Row Along!  


Let me introduce myself to those not familiar with my work.   



I am Linda, the creative force behind Linda Bratten Creations where I design patterns, workbooks and make presentations.  

While I embrace art quiltingI began my quilting journey making traditional quilts.

This is a small segment of My Fantasy Garden quilt.



 I am a National Educator with Baby Lock where I get to share my love of the Baby Lock machines and their accessories with others.










Not only do I have my own free-motion quilting class, but I was also selected as one of their top eleven instructors in this fun class.


When I found out the theme of this year's Row Along I was very excited.  My favorite vacations have been taken on the beach.  Thus, I had plenty of inspiration to work with.


I gave a nod to my traditional roots by starting with an ocean wave block. 



 I re-designed it a bit to make it a foundation paper piecing block. 




Then I added a fun applique to the center.

It was great to work with the Northcott Fabrics from their Stonehenge Collection to create this great block!



I love the way my Baby Lock sewing machine created this smooth satin applique.


The offer for this free pattern has expired.  Be sure to subscribe to my blog to get the next free offer!

If you enjoy my pattern, be sure to sign up for my free monthly newsletter, Linda B Creative where I share fun projects and creative inspiration!


Also join me on Thursdays at 1 pm Central, in my Linda Bratten Creations Facebook page for my weekly Facebook Lives!




Be sure to check out the other designers that are offering a free pattern this week.

Sue Griffiths

Raylee Bielenberg

Enjoy this year's Seaside Adventure Row Along!



Saturday, September 25, 2021

Week 3 of the Seaside Adventure Row Along

 


Can you believe that we are on week 3 of the Seaside Adventure Row Along.  There have been some really great patterns shared.  I hope that you are keeping up and visiting each designer's site to collect the patterns while they are free!


Here are this week designers!

Nancy Myers

https://www.patchworkbreeze.com


Elizabeth Coughlin

http://ecoughlindesigns.blogspot.com/2021/09/seaside-adventure-row-along-turtle-trek.html


Patti Carey

https://pattispatchwork-blog.com/2021/09/20/somethings-fishy/


Here is a hint of what my block will contain:


Stay tuned, my block will be free on Monday!



Thursday, September 16, 2021

Week 2 of the Seaside Adventure Row Along

 Have you been getting some great patterns?  It is so fun to see what other quilt pattern designers come up with when given a theme.  



I want to send a shout out to Melissa Shields of The Quilting Room with Mel, who stepped up and kept us organized.  She has done a fabulous job and made all of this possible.  Be sure to check out her website at The Quilting Room with Mel .

Here are this week's free patterns and designers:

Kris Driessen

Althea Gyde

Beatrice Rieske

Be sure to post how much you appreciate the time and effort all have put in to make this event possible!



Saturday, September 11, 2021

The Seaside Adventure Row Along Has Started!


This week launched the Seaside Adventure Row Along.  This year the quilt pattern designers are dedicating the event in memory of the organizer, Marian Pena of Seams to Be Sew.  She had always done a wonderful job with the event, and it is an honor to participate. 


Just like in the past, the patterns are available for one week at no cost.  Then after the week is up, the quilt pattern designer can choose if they want it to remain free or to add it to their stores.

Here is the links to the first week's Seaside Adventure Row Along Patterns.  




https://www.bobbininquilts.com/blogs/news/the-seaside-adventure-row-along


This event did start last Monday, so do not delay in downloading the patterns while they are free.  

Be sure to check back to download my pattern later this month!


Monday, May 3, 2021

Presentations and Workshops by Linda Bratten Creations

 Is your local quilt shop or guild looking for some fun programs and workshops?  


Check out what I am offering this year!


I am currently offering many of my programs and workshops virtually.  This is a great way to have me visit your area without the travel expense!

Want to see where I am teaching next? Be sure to sign up for my free monthly newsletter, Linda B Creative.



Working on some great upcoming events so stay tuned.....



Friday, March 19, 2021

Today I am on the SMP Virtual Quilt Fest

 


Just a reminder that today at 11 am Pacific, 1pm Central, I will be live on the SMP Virtual Quilt Fest.  I would love to have you join me and check out the Jazz 2 and the Accomplish

You can use this link, and click on the live feed to join in the fun.



You can come early and see other great quilters and sewing experts share their knowledge.  

Off to set up!



Monday, March 15, 2021

SMP Virtual Quilt Fest Starts Today!



 I am so excited to share with you a free virtual quilting event that starts today!

You can learn more about it from the event coordinator, Blaine Austin.



Check out the some of the presenters that will be sharing a variety of quilting topics and products. Use this link to find out more about this virtual event!



 I am super excited to be representing Baby Lock and sharing the Jazz 2 and the Accomplish machines.  I will be this Friday, March 19, 2021, 11 am Pacific Time.

Off to play with these great machines!