Hello Markers, 

Cold weather has hit the Midwest and I love opening my windows each sewing session for a gush of cool crisp air flooding my sewing space. I can’t wait to take my sewing machine traveling up north to the cabin and sew outside near the lake with a cup of something warm. With the holidays coming up I like to keep my to sew list quick and easy, giving me that ever needed rewarding sewing time but make it work with the busyness the holiday season brings . Which is why I love AGF has introduced STRIP ROLLS! Every quilter’s dream is precuts because it aids in effortless quilting that gives you an array of different designs and endless possibilities. Whether you use them in quilting or small sewing projects it just makes life easier and who doesn’t need a bit of ease added to every aspect of life once in a while. 

With the launch of AGF’s GeoBloom collection we released our first strip roll. To celebrate we created a strip roll friendly quilt called “Sprouts”! This 66 ½” x 82 ½” quilt is just the right size to snuggle under as the weather begins to drop. If you haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying the magic that comes with sewing with strip rolls then this quilt is a no brainer to add to your to sew list. Download the FREE pattern here! 

This beginner friendly quilt is perfect for first time quilters and quilters who have been in the game for years! It’s constructed out of 2 ½” squares , 2 ½” x 4 ½” , 2 1/2” x 6 ½” and 2 ½” x 8 ½” strips and some sashing between rows and VOILA, you got yourself a handmade quilt to gift this holiday season, to use for movie nights, or add to any bed in your home! 

This quilt uses one GeoBloom strip roll and additional fabric for the background. Take your time chain piecing each row and watch this quick and stunning quilt come to life. The placemat of the fabrics makes this quilt pleasing to the eyes and will add a great homey touch to any spot in your home. 

Top it off with GeoBloom’s 2.5 Edition binding, a binding fabric made especially to match back beautifully with every project you make with the Geo Bloom collection to elevate your quilt, giving it a professional, tailored look. 

Grab some strip rolls for yourself and for the inspiring quilters and crafters in your life and print out this fun free pattern that you can work on together or do as your next project in your quilting guild as this quilt top is very much accomplishable in an afternoon of sewing. 

I can’t wait to share more pre cut friendly quilting and sewing projects in the future so make sure to stay tuned to the AGF blog and share with your quilting friends. 

Happy Sewing, 

Melissa