Introducing: Land of the sky collection
The Land of the Sky collection includes 4 beginner-friendly patterns. Each design showcases a single star-shaped block made modern with the addition of harmonizing elements and the use of negative space. The patterns feature large blocks and come together quickly. While striking in solids, they are also great for showcasing prints.
The collection gets its name from where I live—Asheville, NC. Frances Tiernan, published "The Land of the Sky" in 1876. The novel's title became synonymous with the scenic beauty of western North Carolina, particularly the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Each pattern in the collection bears the name of a local high elevation mountain peak, perfect for stargazing.
All cover quilts are made with Art Gallery Pure Solids (Nova, Cerulean, Honeymoon, Snow, and Hemlock (Max Patch only). Bundles for all patterns in various sizes available from Megan at Blue Ridge Quilt Co.
MT. MITCHELL
Skill Level: Beginner
Mt. Mitchell shines bright as a beginner-friendly pattern. The design features large-scale half-square triangles and squares. The colors of the cover quilt represent a star in the night sky, appearing to almost leap out of the fabric in 3D.
Mt. Mitchell is named for the highest peak east of the Mississippi, perfect for stargazing in the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of 6,684 ft.
The pattern comes in 5 sizes: Baby, Crib, Throw, Twin, and Twin XL (perfect for dorm rooms!).
MT. MITCHELL Yardage RequirementS (ROUNDed UP TO NEAREst 1/4” for small overage)
Backing yardage includes 4" overage all around to meet min. longarm requirements.
For directional (patterned) backing fabric for Crib size and up, purchase an extra ¼ Yard for pattern matching.
MT. MITCHELL: EXACT TOTAL YARDAGE FOR COLORS (NO OVERAGE)
MT. MITCHELL, Elevation 6,684 Ft., Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 355,
MAX PATCH
Skill Level: Beginner
Max Patch is a beginner-friendly pattern, striking in its simplicity. The quilt top features large-scale half-square triangles and comes together very quickly.
Max Patch is a major landmark along the Appalachian Trail. The bald summit at 4,629 ft. elevation in North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest is known for its stunning panoramic views below a sprawling sky.
The pattern comes in 5 sizes: Baby, Crib, Throw, Twin, and Twin XL (perfect for dorm rooms!).
MAX PATCH Yardage RequirementS (ROUNDed UP TO NEAREst 1/4” for small overage)
Backing yardage includes 4" overage all around to meet min. longarm requirements.
For directional (patterned) backing fabric for Crib size and up, purchase an extra ¼ Yard for pattern matching.
MAX PATCH: EXACT TOTAL YARDAGE FOR COLORS (NO OVERAGE)
MAX PATCH, Appalachian Trail, Pisgah National Forest
MT. PISGAH
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Mt. Pisgah is a beginner-friendly pattern with half-square triangles, rectangles, and easy Stitch-and-Flip corners to create the diamonds. Loosely based on the traditional Bright Star quilt block, Mt. Pisgah catches the eye like the brightest star in the sky.
Mt. Pisgah is a well-recognized part of the Asheville, NC skyline. It rises from the Pisgah National Forest which was established in 1916 by the Vanderbilt family as part of the Biltmore Estate (later sold to the federal government to remain a national forest).
The pattern comes in 5 sizes: Baby, Crib, Throw, Twin, and Twin XL (perfect for dorm rooms!).
MT. PISGAH Yardage RequirementS (ROUNDed UP TO NEAREst 1/4” for small overage)
Backing yardage includes 4" overage all around to meet min. longarm requirements.
For directional (patterned) backing fabric for Crib size and up, purchase an extra ¼ Yard for pattern matching.
MT. PISGAH: EXACT TOTAL YARDAGE FOR COLORS (NO OVERAGE)
MT. PISGAH, Elevation 5,721 Ft., Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 409
BLACK BALSAM
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Black Balsam is inspired by pinwheels and windmills, reminiscent of the cotton feed sack quilts of the 1800’s. This is a beginner-friendly pattern created using half-square triangles, squares, and an easy-to-make method for split quarter-square triangles that make up the pinwheels.
Black Balsam Knob, near Milepost 420 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a popular spot due to its easy trail hike to a grassy bald summit with spectacular views. It’s no wonder campers often pop up small tents, surrounded by wilderness and the promise of a stunning show of stars.
The pattern comes in 5 sizes: Baby, Crib, Throw, Twin, and Twin XL (perfect for dorm rooms!).
BLACK BALSAM Yardage RequirementS (ROUNDed UP TO NEAREst 1/4” for small overage)
Backing yardage includes 4" overage all around to meet min. longarm requirements.
For directional (patterned) backing fabric for Crib size and up, purchase an extra ¼ Yard for pattern matching.
BLACK BALSAM: EXACT TOTAL YARDAGE FOR COLORS (NO OVERAGE)
BLACK BALSAM KNOB, Elevation 6,214 Ft., Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 420
Photo Credit: Tim Williams
I can’t wait to see what you create! Happy quilting! — Melinda
