MEET THE DESIGNER:
Melissa Marie Collins is a Midwest girl who delights animals on friends’ farms, tea parties, spending She was raised in a small unincorporated area, Whittier, her family was not Quaker, the influence of simple a deep faith, built the foundation of her life. Sewing part of her heritage.
From an early age, with the influence and encouragement the magic of creating beautiful things with needle, discovered painting as an expression of her human that expresses what she feels, and brings the unseen
In Motion represents the beauty of the natural world around us. It captures the rich tones of fall, the delightful hues of summer, and the beauty of the sky above. Each design is organic in shape, intended to echo the patterns found in nature. The names chosen are sentimental to loved ones and the memories shared outdoors.
Fat Quarters Available For a Limited Time: FATQINMO-X
delights in the simple things of life: walks in nature, sunsets, visiting the time with her husband and their pup dog, and strong relationships. Whittier, Iowa, that was home to generations of Quakers. Although simple peaceful living, growing a garden, living holistically, and practicing Sewing clothing and quilts was an integral part of this community and is
encouragement of her mother and both her grandmothers, she learned needle, thread, and paint. Melissa studied fine arts in college and human experience. She found that painting speaks a visual language unseen into the seen to be understood.
20 COTTON PRINTS, INCLUDING: 1 PETAL CHEATER (36” REPEAT) • SHIPS SEPTEMBER 2023 •
Gold Medal 86” x 94”
pattern designed by: Brigit Gail
pattern for sale: brigitgail.com
Green colorway shown below
Gold Medal (Blue Colorway)
pattern designed by: The Cottage Rose
pattern for sale: cottagerosequiltshop.com
Faded Stars 56” x 77”
Just Add Love 70” x 84”
pattern designed by: Cotton Street Commons
pattern for sale: cottonstreetcommons.com
opposite page: Love Notes 60” x 72”
pattern designed by: Charisma Horton pattern for sale: charismascorner.com
Trunk Show (Elephant)
pattern designed by: Ric Rac pattern for sale: etsy.com/shop/ricracsews
Petal Cheater Cloth
53753D-X Multi (36” Repeat)
1/4” Seam Allowance Included • 6” Finished Petals
Let your creativity shine with the Petal Cheater Cloth!
The full repeat includes at least one instance of every print in the collection. Having the full spread of colors available makes this an extremely versatile and essential piece for your stash. No need for templates, jump straight to cutting! These petals were designed to finish beautifully at 6”. Plus, the 1/4” seam allowance gives you the option to choose between raw edge appliqué or needle-turning techniques.
Petal Cheater Cloth • 53753D-X Multi SELVEDGE-TO-SELVEDGE SHOWN
SELVEDGE SELVEDGE
Living Hope Tree 73” x 89”
designed by: Melissa Marie Collins
free pattern: windhamfabrics.com
Petal Palisade 78” x 78”
pattern designed by: Wendy Sheppard
free pattern: windhamfabrics.com
Petal Palisade 78” x 78” pattern designed by: Wendy Sheppard free pattern: windhamfabrics.com
Living Hope Tree 73” x 89” designed by: Melissa Marie Collins free pattern: windhamfabrics.com
ESTIMATED YARDAGE: 9
Just Add Love 70” x 84” pattern designed by: Cotton Street Commons pattern for sale: cottonstreetcommons.com
FATQINMO-X (1) In Motion Fat Quarter Bundle
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5 YARDS
Gold Medal 86” x 94” pattern designed by: Brigit Gail pattern for sale: brigitgail.com
For Blue version:
For Green version:
Love Notes 60” x 72” pattern designed by: Charisma Horton pattern for sale: charismascorner.com
(1) Fat Quarter of the following prints:
Faded Stars 56” x 77” pattern designed by: The Cottage Rose pattern for sale: cottagerosequiltshop.com
