“A Safari Night: Making a Show Quilt in Only 3 Weeks” Article

“On Track Magazine” article – Safari Night

#41. Safari Night Set

NEW Safari Night Set – $64.00 ($80.00 value) Safari 11” Pictogram, Lions 4”, Elephants 9”, Nature’s Rhythms , Nature on the Run (Giraffes, zebras, cheetahs) , free Nature Series Labels

So many quilters ask about our Safari Night Quilt that we’ve bundled up a Set with everything you’ll need to quilt your own Safari Night.

In 2011 this quilt was featured in “On Track” Magazine. In our set we’re including the Safari Pictogram with all the trimmings: Lion border 4″, Elephant Border 9″, Nature on the Run (Zebra, Giraffe, Cheetah and Panther), and Nature’s Rhythms (small geometric borders).

Safari Set #34

50.00 value

With a name like Lyon this pattern was a natural. I’d love to go on a a Safari someday. These patterns have worked their way across many quilts and even a jacket or two. Includes: Safari 11” Pictogram, Lions on the Run 4”, Elephants on the run 9”

Safari 11″ Pictogram

This pattern is 11″ wide with no repeats. It has 4 panels of 3′ each and includes the following designs:

Insects, Vulture, Porcupine, Warthog, Spotted Hyena, Baboon, Springbok, Thompson’s Gazelle, Cheetah, Zebra, Crocodile, Lion, Lioness and Cubs, Giraffe, Hippo, and Elephant. There is also a smaller 6″ version called – Safari Border.

There is also an Elephants on the Run border (9″ + 4″)https://www.meadowlyon.com/shop/elephants-2/

Other borders are found in Nature on the Run: https://www.meadowlyon.com/shop/nature-on-the-run/

Read the story about making the Safari Night quilt: https://www.meadowlyon.com/shop/nature-on-the-run/

With Lyon for a name, it’s no surprise I would lean toward African animals, but, in truth, I made my first Lion quilt long before I met my husband. AND I quilted it on my sewing machine! (Maybe it was a sign.) I come from a long line of quilters so I grew up playing under quilts stretched out in the front room. Even though I learned to hand quilt, even as early as high school age I was busy and looking for faster ways to accomplish my goals. I guess all of us “Machine Quilters” are that way. Aren’t we?

Enjoy a video showing this amazing pattern on our Safari Night Quilt. https://youtu.be/C0TAF0CR5oM

Safari 6″ Border Pattern

Safari 6″ border pattern with accompanying sashing pattern

This pattern is 6″ wide with no repeats. It has 4 panels of 3′ each.

It includes a 3″ sash or border pattern, as well as the following designs:

Insects, Vulture, Porcupine, Warthog, Baboon, Spotted Hyena, Cheetah, Thompson’s Gazelle, Springbok, Zebra (2), Crocodile, Lion, Lionesses and Cub, Giraffe (2), Elephant, and Thorn-Scrub.

Patterns designed with smaller machines in mind: Portico Blooms 2 rows of 4.5″; Seafoam4.5″ or Seafoam 2 rows of 4.5″; Spinning Mums 2 rows of 3″; Cactus Flower 2 rows of 5.5″; Cherry Minuet 3 rows of 3″; Int Poinsettia 2 rows of 6″; El Dorado 2 rows of 4.5″; Nature’s Rhythms 2.5″; Jungle Foliage 6″; Laguna de Cancun 5″; Frothy Seas 2 rows of 4.5″; Little Patterns 3″; Ponderosa Pinecone 4.5″; Little Ferns 4″.

Borders designed to double as E2E pantos: Interlocking Tulip Border 5.5″ (as an E2E); Cat’s Meow 6″; Knotty Pine 6″; Ming Sea 6″ w clouds 4″; Chinese Mums 4.5″; Bamboo 5″ (from Panda Bamboo); Americana Birds 6″; Java Batik Bdr 5″; Fishy Business 6” Pictogram; Safari 6” Pictogram; Rainforest 6” Pictogram; DownUnder 6″ Pictogram; Jungle 6” Pictogram; In The Doghouse 6″ Pictogram .

Many are available as PDFs.

Safari 8″ Block Pattern

Safari includes the following 12 designs: Spotted Hyena, Baboon, Springbok, Thompson’s Gazelle, Cheetah, Zebra, Crocodile, Lion, Lioness and Cubs, Giraffe, Hippo, and Elephant.

You can also, find all these animals and many more in our “In The Wild Book – 52 Favorite Animals.”

We have discontinued printing paper copies of this pattern. When the paper copies of this pattern are out of stock, you can save money by downloading the very same blocks in Safari PDF Block Set.

Posted on July 8, 2020July 13, 2020 by judy — Leave a comment

WHAT MAKES THIS QUILT UNIQUE?

Okay, but What is a Pictogram?

The great MeadowLyon Adventure began when we returned from living in Malaysia where Monkeys would sit on our shoulders at the park or steal our lunches. My son would lie on the floor pouring over animal books. So I decided to make him a Rainforest Quilt to help him remember that wonderful adventure. I pieced it with tropical fabric and as I got deeper under the canopy used darker fabrics with bigger animals. Finally I turned the trees upside down and pieced the lower ones with fish fabric. Then I asked my friend Angela to quilt it for me – and put in birds and animals. She said she’d be glad to quilt it, but I’d have to draw the pattern. So I did. I didn’t know it could repeat so I made it all different. It became the basis for our first 4 “Pictograms.” “Rainforest,” “Jungle,” Safari,” and “Fishy Business.” They were highly pictorial – almost a “Whole Cloth” pattern yet on an easy to use 12 ft. roll. Read more about Pictograms here.

Take a LOOK! How many animals, plants or landmarks can you spot in this quilt. See the full list on the Southwest Vistas page.

“When I was a child, our family built a desert cabin in the high desert of California just outside Joshua Tree National Park. The boulders of Rattlesnake Hill behind the house were my playground. Later as a college student I went with friends to explore rock formations of several western states. I was at home on the desert rocks. Recently when someone suggested I do a Southwest pattern I leaped right in. It was fun remembering climbing on boulders, feeling the wind and chasing the jackrabbits. Of course, there were plenty of giant Joshua trees and snakes, too. The adventure turned my thoughts to the fun times of my childhood. I drew all those memories into my “Southwest Vistas” pattern. “Campout” and “Backwoods” are two other patterns that take me back to those happy-go-lucky days. Didn’t you ever go camping as a child? Did your Dad make you sit in the boat for hours to catch fish? With book in hand, it seemed like forever. That was tedious, but it’s fun to remember now. Re-discover such memories when you stitch pictorial Pictograms on your quilt!”

Here’s a complete list of all our Pictograms. Search by name HERE.

When you go to each post you’ll see closeups and the special BORDERS planned to compliment them.

Often as I sat drawing patterns I would imagine the quilt I would make on which to stitch them. Although this is not my main focus, I’ve published a few that you might use. Some are FREE, some are full sized and some are normal patterns.

Dog Patch Quilt https://www.meadowlyon.com/shop/dog-patch/

If you know me, you won’t be surprised that I also came up with recipes for some of them. Guess which Pictogram they match!

Have fun planning your next Pictogram quilt!

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Chintz & India Borders and Corners

YES, TWO PATTERNS IN ONE!

These unique border patterns with South Asian Elegance will add a decorative finish to your quilts.
“Chintz Border” is the companion piece to MeadowLyon’s Interlocking “Chintz” pantograph. The inner border measures 4.5-inches and the complete border with both edgings measures 7-inches.
“India border” measures 6-inches wide and matches the Indian Pantograph.

Chintz (from the plural of chint) was originally glazed calico textile, specifically those imported from India, printed with designs featuring flowers and other patterns in different colors, typically on a light, plain background. In India, these fabrics were known as cint in Hindi, a word derived from the Sanskrit word citra, which means “variegated.” One major center of production for these fabrics was Calicut, which loans its name to “calico.”

Other Patterns designed with smaller machines in mind: Portico Blooms 2 rows of 4.5″; Seafoam4.5″ or Seafoam 2 rows of 4.5″; Spinning Mums 2 rows of 3″; Cactus Flower 2 rows of 5.5″; Cherry Minuet 3 rows of 3″; Int Poinsettia 2 rows of 6″; El Dorado 2 rows of 4.5″; Nature’s Rhythms 2.5″; Jungle Foliage 6″; Laguna de Cancun 5″; Frothy Seas 2 rows of 4.5″; Little Patterns 3″; Ponderosa Pinecone 4.5″; Little Ferns 4″.

Many are available as PDFs.

Zebra Stripes 10″ Edge to Edge Pantograph

NEW! There’s nothing quite so iconic when it comes to animal skin as Zebra. As it plays across your quilt it will add a wonderful texture and just the right hint of tribal rhythm.

Get it in a set for 20% OFF – African Set. Or buy it single and pick a coordinating Zebra border from Nature on the Run, to accompany it.

MeadowLyon has several other patterns which could coordinate well: Safari Pictogram 11″, Safari Border/Pictogram 6″, Safari Blocks, & Nature Blocks on Point.

African Maze 11″ Edge to Edge Pantograph

Africa brings rich images to mind. The savannah or the jungle with wandering herds or groups of distinctive animals. I’ve tried to include the most familiar and expected motifs in this interesting pattern. 10″ x 144″

Get it in a set for 20% OFF – African Set. Or buy it single and pick a coordinating border to accompany it: Lion on the Run 4″ or 9″, Elephants on the Run 4″ or 9″, Nature’s Rhythm’s, or Nature on the Run.

MeadowLyon has several other patterns which could coordinate well: Safari Pictogram 11″, Safari Border/Pictogram 6″, Safari Blocks, & Nature Blocks on Point.

Cactus Flower 2 rows 6.5 Interlocking

This pretty pattern has 2 rows of 6.5 inches. It’s so easy to adjust for the length of your quilt with these smaller double rows. There’s also a little Cactus Wren for you to insert as desired. It’s included on the pattern roll.

I can just picture that wonderful “hot” fushia color of cactus flowers. No wonder Mexican art is so bright and vivid. They’re inspired by the bright colors of the desert flowers. Watch out! Don’t touch those prickly little needles.

Here’s a picture of how it’s coming along – to be finished this month!!!! I’m tired of UFOs!

Patterns designed with smaller machines in mind: Portico Blooms 2 rows of 4.5″; Seafoam4.5″ or Seafoam 2 rows of 4.5″; Spinning Mums 2 rows of 3″; Cactus Flower 2 rows of 6.5″; Cherry Minuet 3 rows of 3″; Int Poinsettia 2 rows of 6″; El Dorado 2 rows of 4.5″; Nature’s Rhythms 2.5″; Jungle Foliage 6″; Laguna de Cancun 5″; Frothy Seas 2 rows of 4.5″; Little Patterns 3″; Ponderosa Pinecone 4.5″; Little Ferns 4″.

Many are available as PDFs.

Fairy Flower Sashing 3″ Border

You can buy this printing of the little sashing that corresponds with the Fairy Blossom pictogram. It’s useful for adjusting the “fit” of the pattern and makes a great sashing for many uses.

Many are available as PDFs.

Tulip Border (& Clematis) 5.5″ Interlocking

Another Interlocking Tulip? Yes! This pattern is a versatile one you’ll love The tulips can march around a quilt as a 5.5″ border (maybe our “Tulip Tango”) or become an 6.5″ interlocking pattern-whichever you need.

One the same roll are 2 Clematis Borders or Sashings (2.5″ + 4″) to pair with our new “Clematis Arbor” Edge to Edge pattern.

Many are available as PDFs.

Poinsettia Fantasia 6″ or 10′ Interlocking

It’s always nice to have a lovely Christmas pattern for that last minute quilt. You’ll find this interlocking 2 rows of 6″ easy and fast moving. It’s easy to adjust for the size of your quilt.

BUT, Poinsettia Fantasia now comes in a BIG 10 inch size. It’s a single interlocking row. Bigger means faster quilting! (We don’t keep many of these in stock, if it is all out, just let us know and we will special order it for you.)

Pictured is our free Easy Christmas Poinsetta block and quilt idea.

Stephanie Dodson of Summerwind Studio created a beautiful Poinsettia Table Runner with this pattern. Read the delightful tale of how she stitched it. Click here to go to her blog.

Many are available as PDFs.

Cat’s Meow 6″ Border Pattern 6″ or Edge-to-Edge

Here’s a fun pattern for stitching across a little girls quilt. I used it for my new grand-daughter.

I used the Monkey Fun Quilt Pattern and added the “kitties.” I also lifted out the single “kitty” for a little doll quilt.

Many are available as PDFs.

Java Batik Border 5″ Border Pattern 5″ Edge-to-Edge

What a lovely batik border. It reminds me of so many truly oriental batiks. Use these 2 patterns as borders or even for Edge 2 Edge quilting.

You might pair them with the new Java Batik Floral 10″ Edge 2 Edge. Watch for some blocks on the same theme.

Tonight a friend of mine from Indonesia came over and I showed her my new pattern. “Oh, the name of this flower in Java is Kembang Kenanga,” she exclaimed. How fun to know the real name and that it was recognizable! (It translates to Kenanga Flower. In Bali it is called Padma. Yes, all you Star Wars Fans – Padma was not a new name.)

Many are available as PDFs.

Americana Birds 6″ Border Pattern

Celebrate Americana! The birds and flags of Americana art make a perfect border for patriotic or Americana quilts. Included are a Willow corner and “Welcome Willow” 2-inch sashing/border and a tiny “Star n’ Bars” 1-inch border/sashing.

Many are available as PDFs.

Chinese Mums 4.5″ Border Pattern

These 2 small borders or sashings will come in handy for tight spots and narrow borders. The larger of the two is 4.5″ and the smaller 3″. They were inspired by art work of the Sung Dynasty.

Explore both attached layouts for quilting ideas. My friend Julie Lucht in Alaska made this beautiful example. (She buys ALL our patterns!)

Many are available as PDFs.

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I’d love to visit your guild. I’m adding NEW QUILTS all the time!

All our MeadowLyon Quilts and their stories can be enjoyed In-Person or Virtually through our narrated slide shows. (Don’t worry I’ll show some super close-ups!) Our shows are fast paced, so don’t blink or you’ll miss something great!

You’ll be able to show the the Virtual shows with a projector or with a laptop! Zoom is all the rage! All my programs of either kind are economical – $200.

A “Door Prize?” I’ll send along a Free PDF pantograph to share with your guild.

Available Trunk Show Programs:

Adding the Secret Ingredient – a MeadowLyon Adventure

In this 1-hr. program, we’ll tell how our business blossomed from a single quilt to a repertoire of the most unique patterns in the machine quilting world. Spiced with fun stories of inspiration, midnight rush-jobs, and “how-tos” these quilts will come to life. We’ll pass around lots of samples for a “good look.” This “Overflowing Trunk” show will introduce you to our expanding line of designs stitched on specialty quilts that you’ll find nowhere else!

With an understanding of how unique stitching and thread choice support special quilts we can explore the Secret Ingredients: Adventure filled with the excitement of life, Fantasy or Fascination for the heart, Culture for a worldwide dimension and Discovery with Embellishments that add artistic interest. It’s an Inspiring Show for traditional and machine quilters alike!

MeadowLyon’s Magical Theme Quilts

MeadowLyon Patterns make quilts fun and, oh, so interesting to explore! See how we do it in this 1-hr. mini-version of our MQS Show “how-to” program.

In this glorified and instructional Trunk Show you’ll see our newest and best quilts all designed in the Theme quilt way. On our giant flannel board, we’ll explore how to use our distinctive patterns by pulling our compatible patterns together to create a finished masterpiece. Best of all, you’ll see how to incorporate complementary blocks, borders and pantos into your own quilts. We’ll spend some time talking about what type of quilts work well with the various types of patterns. Important considerations for sizing will be discussed. Some of our patterns will also be opened up to view and our big charts will be on display.

Back to Nature

Let’s narrow it down to everything from Nature. And MeadowLyon has plenty of it! Animals and natural venues galore will inspire you to create your next quilt depicting the wonders of the amazing world around us. You’ll enjoy a good look at African Safari, Dawgs, Fishy Business, SnowBirds, Flowers, Backwoods, and more. Plus, we’ll talk about what choices we make to enhance the flora and fauna that we love.

Asian Inspiration – Thailand Adventure and Design.

The fun adventures of a Quilter’s Missionary Life in Thailand: Quilts, Designs, Hand Weaving and Bags.

Recently my husband and I spent 2 years on an LDS Church Mission to Thailand. We were lucky to visit a few other Asian countries, too! In fact in the Army that’s been our focus for many years. I’ve got lots of inspiration for new designs and projects and bought lots of fabric. I couldn’t resist purchasing lots of Thai quilts and quilted bags! We’ll find quilt pattern ideas in the mosaics of the Grand Palace, and enjoying Chinese New Year. And in slides we’ll visit some markets and weavers. I always have to talk fast so as not to leave anything out. Don’t miss a minute!

Heritage Quilts: Let me Outta that Trunk!

Can you tell your history through quilts? Maybe your mothers or grandmothers or even Great Grandmothers were quilters. This program lets all my treasures out of the “Trunk.” They’re so happy to breathe some fresh air. In a trip down memory lane, I’ll talk about sharing your life and history through the quilts you have and make. Bring your antique quilts to show too! I’ll bring along our patterns and sample quilts.

Modern Quilts, How I make them – How I quilt them.

I lived through the 50’s, I lived through the 60’s, I lived through the 70’s, I lived through the 80’s, and NOW IT’S THE 50’s AGAIN. Is my memory working???? Modern quilts are the rage. I’ll show ideas for making them and some creative ways to quilt them. We’re going to be young again!!

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Laguna de Cancun 5″ Edge-to-Edge

Laguna de Cancun 5″ roll pattern with 2″ Mayan Wave sashing

Laguna de Cancun comes from the Izapa Stele #25 with addition of a fish design from a pottery artifact and a turtle from Mayan hieroglyphs. Just like hotel murals on the Mayan Riviera, these stylized fish swim directly out of the Izapa Stele #25. Even the waves are part of the original design chiseled hundreds of years ago in Central America. Inspiration from a long pottery fish and hieroglyph turtle add variety to this easy pattern.

With Laguna de Cancun comes Mayan Wave, a flowing textile design found on painted vases and architectural trim of the period.

Many are available as PDFs.

Cherry Minuet 3″ Edge-to-Edge

We’re letting this lovely pattern have a rest. We have only a few paper copies left, after that they will be special order only and will take more time to ship. It will continue to be available as a PDF. Cherry Minuet 3″ wide pattern. It’s perfect for your short-arm or domestic sewing machine. (this pattern actually has 3 rows, 3″ wide each) It will look cute accented by the Cherry Waltz Border.

Patterns designed for smaller machines: Portico Blooms 2 rows of 4.5″; Seafoam4.5″ or Seafoam 2 rows of 4.5″; Spinning Mums 2 rows of 3″; Cactus Flower 2 rows of 5.5″; Cherry Minuet 3 rows of 3″; Int Poinsettia 2 rows of 6″; El Dorado 2 rows of 4.5″; Nature’s Rhythms 2.5″; Jungle Foliage 6″; Laguna de Cancun 5″; Frothy Seas 2 rows of 4.5″; Little Patterns 3″; Ponderosa Pinecone 4.5″; Little Ferns 4″.

Many are available as PDFs.

Nature Series Labels PDF

This package has 5 labels that you can use on your Nature Series quilts. It contains one pattern for each: Rainforest, Fishy Business, Safari, Jungle, and Down Under.

Wendy asked about making labels so I’ve made these designs free for downloading.

20 Blocks on Point (orig.Corners for the Nature Series Borders)

Quilter’s love finding blocks already drawn to fit “On Point.”

Although originally drawn as CORNERS for the Nature Series 6″ border patterns: Rainforest, Fishy Business, Safari, Jungle, and Downunder, they are frequently used for blocks. This package contains 20 different corners or blocks, 4 for each theme!

When the paper copies of this pattern are out of stock, you can save money by downloading the very same blocks in 20 Blocks on Point PDF Set.

Additions to the Nature Series Border Patterns

These little patterns are extensions (3″, 6″, and 9″ long) for the border patterns Rainforest, Fishy Business, Safari, Jungle, and Down Under. They are designed to assist you in lengthening your border, if the need should arise. The border patterns come in 36″ increments. Or they can be all put together to create a 5th panel.

Frothy Seas 2 rows of 4 1/2″ Interlocking

Interlocking Frothy Seas 2 rows of 4.5 inches

This is an easy flowing pattern – great for smaller machines or smaller quilts where you’ll want proportionately smaller swirls.

This pattern is also available in 3 other sizes! 2 rows of 8″ (1675-15), 11″ (#1674-11) & 15″ (#1672-15)

Spinning Mums 3″ Edge-to-Edge

Spinning Mums 3″ roll pattern (2 rows complete the pattern, 6″ roll)

The great thing about this pattern is that the 2 little 3″ rows create a big 6″ flower.

Many are available as PDFs.

Seafoam 2 rows 4 1/2″ Interlocking

2 Rows

You can roll straight down to begin the second time.

Short-arm friendly

Many are available as PDFs.

Seafoam 4 1/2″ Border Pattern

1 Rows

Shift pattern to begin the second time.

Short-arm friendly

Many are available as PDFs.

Rainforest 6″ Border Pattern

Rainforest 6″ border pattern with accompanying sashing pattern

This pattern is 6″ wide with no repeats. It has 4 panels of 3′ each.

It includes a 3″ paper plant sashing or border pattern, as well as the following designs:

Insects, Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbird, Akialoa, Macaw, Parrot, Toucan, Bird of Paradise, Salamander, Gecko, Frilled Lizard, Tree Frog, Monitor, Snake, Monkey, Ape, Orangutan (2), Bananas, Split-Leaf Philodendron, and Hibiscus.

Many are available as PDFs.

Portico Blooms 4 1/2″ Edge-to-Edge

2 Rows of 4 inch stitching make this pattern perfect for short-arm or domestic machines. Isn’t it great that 2 little rows make a big design?

Portico Blooms is a stylized flower found in Mayan textile decoration, Mayan hieroglyphs, and also as painted architectural décor on Aztec porches.

While we imagine bougainvillea spilling over the porch roofs in Central America, the ancient artisans painted these blooms along the pillars of these very porches and in their architectural murals. Although the design is hundreds of years old it complements bright modern piecing.

Many are available as PDFs.

Ponderosa Pinecone Border 4.5″

I may have used this little pattern more than any other. A sprinkling of pine goes with so many other patterns. Shown is a hodge-podge of a layout with possibilities for placing these little pinecones.

If you’re rarin’ to try them all you’d better get the Big Campout Set for 20% OFF the individual prices.

Borders designed to double as E2E pantos: Bears n’ Trees (Sunny Bears)5″; Interlocking Tulip Border 5.5″ (as an E2E); Cat’s Meow 6″; Knotty Pine 6″; Ming Sea 6″ w clouds 4″; Chinese Mums 4.5″; Bamboo 5″ (from Panda Bamboo); Americana Birds 6″; Java Batik Bdr 5″; Fishy Business 6” Pictogram; Safari 6” Pictogram; Rainforest 6” Pictogram; DownUnder 6″ Pictogram; Jungle 6” Pictogram; In The Doghouse 6″ Pictogram .

Many are available as PDFs.

Nature’s Rhythms 2 1/2″ Border Pattern

When planning the layout for stitching patterns and borders these geometric patterns help define space between the more organic designs. Whether you free-hand or use a pattern like this be sure to include them in your quilts.

Many are available as PDFs.

Ming Sea 6″ Border Pattern

Ming Sea is part of the Chinese Porcelain Series and designed to compliment the Oriental designs. Included are Ming Sea 6″ with two types of corners. Also, on the same roll is a delightful oriental cloud design called Mandarin Wind 4″ which can be used as Edge to Edge for a short-arm machine.

The design for Ming Sea was derived from the porcelain border on a plate of the Ming Dynasty. It looks in place with our other Chinese patterns as shown here.

Ming Sea also looks great as a border with the Dragon patterns. I’ve posted a layout suggestion here, using: Dragon Riders #1713-11; Dragons Galore #1600-11; Dragon Sky #1601-11; Dancing Princesses-Castle Fantasy; Samurai blocks – by special request; Ming Sea #1507-6.

Also, I’ve attached a layout for using Ming Sea as as E2E which was developed by Page Johnson of www.thequiltingpage.com

Many are available as PDFs.

4 Little Patterns: seashells, leaves, pumpkins and mice 2 1/2″ and 3″ Border Pattern

4 Little Patterns 2 1/2″ ( Mice & Little Pumpkins) and 3″ Paper Plant & Seashells) on a 15″ roll pattern.

“4 Little Patterns” has the above 4 patterns on the same roll. They are compatible as sashing or borders for other MeadowLyon patterns such as Rainforest, Jungle, Fishy Business and Pumpkin Patch. You’ll find lots of uses for these minis!

Little Ferns 4″ Border Pattern

These little Ferns are so versatile. They’re great for short-arm machines but can be used anywhere a small border is found. See our sample Floral Layout for ideas.

Many are available as PDFs.

Jungle Foliage 6″ Border Pattern

Several years ago I decided to make a quilt for an Indonesian friend. (See the whole story on the link to Indonesian Puppets) I decided to draw a 6″ pattern of foliage to separate the rows of puppets from each other. Since then I’ve used it for many things including 3 additional Indonesian puppet quilts. It also works well with both the Rainforest 11″ pictogram and Jungle 11″ pictogram. When I need just a little more to fill out a quilt, I use this very versatile 6″ pattern. It also works well as an Edge to Edge for mid-arm machines and is great for a simple border.

Many are available as PDFs.

Jungle 6″ Border Pattern

Jungle 6″ border pattern with accompanying sashing pattern

This pattern is 6″ wide with no repeats. It has 4 panels of 3′ each.

It includes a 3″ leaf sashing or border pattern, as well as the following designs:

Bats, Cockatiel, Snake, Pangolin, Aardvark, Mongoose, Tapir, Leopard, Panther, Tiger (2), Lion, Chimp, Gorilla, Water Buffalo, Hippo, and Elephant.

Many are available as PDFs.

In the Doghouse 6″ Pictogram

In the Doghouse 6″ border pattern with accompanying sashing patterns: Dog Bones 2″ and Pawprints 2 1/2″ It can serve as a border for the Dawgs pictogram or can be used as E2E to cover an entire quilt.

This pattern is 6″ wide with no repeats.

The distinctive feature of a Pictogram is that it’s a pantograph with NO repeats. It’s a complete 12′ roll comprised of 4 panels of 3′ each, all “hooked” together. I’ve added a dotted line at each 36″ section. While they can be stacked up as shown in the picture, they can also be quilted like an E2E or B2B giving lots of pictorial subject matter to your quilt. See how I used it here: https://youtu.be/xFS3GfNbOmk

To avoid placing an animal or image on top of itself all the way down the quilt I recommend starting at a different 36″ division for each “pass.” After starting, continue quilting through as many sections as needed for that row. You won’t have to stop – the line is continuous. For a full sized quilt I might make 7-8 rows, starting at various sections of the panto.

For alignment help see the “Tips” section.

Many are available as PDFs.

Fishy Business 6″ Border Pattern

Fishy Business 6″ border pattern with accompanying sashing pattern

This pattern is 6″ wide with no repeats. It has 4 panels of 3′ each.

It includes a 3″ Seashell sashing or border pattern, as well as the following designs:

Angel Fish, Balloon Fish, Beta, Blue and Yellow Snapper, Clown Fish, Damsel Fish, Golden Long-Nosed Butterfly Fish, Grouper, Lump Fish, Puffer Fish, Starfish, White Spotted Trigger Fish, Crab, Sea Horse, Turtle, Octopus, Mussels, Sea Urchin, and Scallop.

I’m always pleasantly surprised when I find quilts in a show that are quilted with one of my patterns. Here Patricia Barry uses Fishy Business Border in an eye-catching diagonal placement for her beautiful quilt Nautical Waves. (MQS 2009)

Many are available as PDFs.

Okay, but What is a Pictogram?

Take a LOOK! How many animals, plants or landmarks can you spot in this quilt. See the full list on the Southwest Vistas page.

Here’s a complete list of all our Pictograms. Search by name HERE.

When you go to each post you’ll see closeups and the special BORDERS planned to compliment them.

If you know me, you won’t be surprised that I also came up with recipes for some of them. Guess which Pictogram they match!

Have fun planning your next Pictogram quilt!

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Irish Blessing Quilt Tutorial PDF

Cherry Blossoms 10″ Edge to Edge Pantograph

Japonica Set #50

Cactus Flower 2 rows 6.5 Interlocking

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