This has been the Year of Remakes at Sharon Holland Designs with my Saguaro and Roundabout quilts (re)published earlier this year with improved instructions and multiple quilt size options and today’s Timekeeper quilt is in actuality a remake of an older pattern, too!
Once upon a time, back in 2017, I released my Kilim quilt pattern made in my Sketchbook collection for Art Gallery Fabrics. I called it Kilim because of the way I used the low volume background prints to simulate different yarn dye lots in a rug and for the special Mitered Facing Binding technique that’s used to finish the edges on tufted or hooked rugs. Read the original blog post, HERE. Prior to the original pattern release, Kilim had been a quilt I designed that was featured in the 2015 Interweave Stitch magazine.
Fast forward to today, the once, Kilim pattern got a total makeover starting with a new name and updated instructions plus multiple size options! I liked the idea of the name, Timekeeper for many reasons. One is the obvious way the triangles create an hourglass shape and two because it’s a physical history of the prints you used to create the quilt.
In true scrap quilt-style, Timekeeper uses a lot of different fabrics to create a quilt that looks like it was made over time—a time capsule of sorts for the fabrics you love. The throw size cover quilt is made from Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids and prints from my Tumbleweed, Kismet, Heirloom, Fanciful, and the Fusions Vert collections. The backing is from my Kismet collection.
I took this Timekeeper quilt with us on our Sedona, AZ trip this fall and got some fun shots. The colors were stunning in the desert landscape.
Timekeeper quilt Kit is available as a kit from Lady Belle Fabric!
If you’ve followed along on the Gifting Handmade Showcase then you saw the baby quilt Timekeeper I made for the last day of the event. You can read more about it, HERE and be sure to enter into the grand finale giveaway prizes from Project Free 2 Fly but hurry, that giveaway ends 11/21/24.
My niece is having her second baby in December so this Timekeeper crib quilt with Fanciful prints from Art Gallery Fabrics was made as a gift. I used Hobbs Batting Polydown batting in the crib quilt and machine quilted both quilts the same with very simple horizontal and vertical stitch lines.
The backing for the baby quilt is from my Listen to Your Heart collection and is called Fleuron. I used the same Mitered Facing Binding technique on this quilt as well. The pattern gives instructions for both traditional binding and Mitered Facing binding. I won’t sugar coat it, the Mitered Facing binding technique takes about twice as long to apply than traditional binding and must be hand stitched to the back of the quilt but it’s well worth the extra effort and something to try at least once!
MEET THE TESTERS
With every new quilt pattern I have a Tester Team of talented makers creating their own version in the various quilt sizes. Each Tester selects their own look, using Art Gallery Fabrics in their quilts. The results are no less than spectacular and makes a pattern launch day into a virtual quilt show! Be sure to click on the links provided with each makers writeup to learn more about them and what they have to offer to the quilting community. Some of the makers are also shop owners and offer kits for their versions so watch for the Shop the Kit button!
KATHERINE CLARK
Katherine Clark of Katherine Elizabeth Quilts on Instagram makes everything look like it came in fresh-picked from the garden. Katherine made a soft, low volume baby quilt in peach and green using Pure Solids and assorted designer prints from Art Gallery Fabrics. The backing is from my Bookish collection. I love the way she quilted this quilt with wavy stitch lines on the diagonal lines. This would make the most cherished crib quilt!
MELISSA DAVID
Melissa David of Quilting Above the Clouds on Instagram. Melissa made a fall-inspired Timekeeper using the entire Season & Spice collection by AGF Studio. This throw quilt was made just in time to enjoy for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday! The long arm quilting for her quilt was done by Melissa, herself and beautifully compliments the triangles.
VICTORIA NEWMYER
Victoria Newmyer has a knack for curating beautiful bundles and I was thrilled when she reopened her shop earlier this year. This beautiful Timekeeper throw quilt of Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids and assorted AGF designer prints is available as a kit from Victoria’s shop. Victoria also has the suggested ruler for this pattern as an add-on extra for this pattern. The pattern comes with the triangle template but having the ruler makes cutting out the pattern a snap! This forest green and golden color palette would look perfect anytime of year but especially for winter! The triangles look like an evergreen forest. Be sure to visit Victoria’s beautiful Instagram account @midlife_quilter and her shop, HERE for fabrics and notions.
Timekeeper quilt kit is available as a kit from Midlife Quilter!
ELAINE SATTERFIELD
Elaine Satterfield’s soft and feminine style always shines through in her quilts. Owner of Create Joy Quilt Co., Elaine always creates such pretty things that reflect her joy of quilting. Elaine used assorted designer prints from Art Gallery Fabrics Mix along with coordinating AGF Pure Solids in her throw-size Timekeeper quilt and backed it with Minky fabric for extra cuddle-factor! See more of Elaine’s beautiful work on Instagram @createjoyquilt.
JOYCE ULM
Joyce Ulm used prints from Jessica Swift’s Timberline collection for Art Gallery Fabrics and coordinating AGF Pure Solids to make this adorable crib quilt. Joyce does the long arm quilting on her quilt and finished the quilt with a fun Chenille-It Blooming Bias edge detail. If you’re looking for a baby boy quilt, this one couldn’t be cuter! You can see more of Joyce’s work on Instagram @evamaescustomquilts, Etsy shop, and on her Facebook blog HERE, and takes custom orders for long arm quilting.
I hope you’re inspired to make your own Timekeeper quilt! It’s a great pattern for using up all those pretty fabrics you’ve been collecting and with five size options and two binding techniques, this intermediate level quilt will be a new favorite!
Happy sewing,
