Patterns, patchworks and projects
Not every quilt is made to mark a wedding or birth, no. Many speak to the political and social realms of society. With “Threads of Resistance”, transform your feelings about U.S. current events into a traditional or art quilt. An exhibit to follow. Excited.
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Threads of Resistance – Call For Entries, by Artist Circle
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A Soft, Vintage-Inspired Quilt Kit That Lives Up to Its Name
Some quilt kits are bold and modern. Others lean heavily into dramatic colour palettes. But every now and then you come across a quilt kit that feels calm, comforting, and quietly beautiful — the kind of quilt you imagine folded on a guest bed or draped across the back of a favourite armchair.
That’s exactly the feeling behind the Simplicity Quilt Kit – Handmade Sweetness from Fat Quarter Shop.
This kit is all about soft, coordinated fabrics and classic quilt construction that lets the fabric collection shine. It’s the sort of project that feels relaxing to sew and produces a quilt that looks timeless rather than trendy.
And sometimes that’s exactly what you want.
One of the best parts of working with a quilt kit is that the planning stage is already done for you. Fabric choices, yardage calculations, and colour coordination are handled by experienced designers so you can focus on the stitching.
The Simplicity Quilt Kit – Handmade Sweetness includes everything needed to create the quilt top and binding using fabrics from the Handmade Sweetness collection.
Inside the kit you’ll find:
Like most quilt kits, batting and backing fabric are purchased separately so quilters can choose their own finishing style.
The design of the Simplicity Quilt lives up to its name. The layout is clean, balanced, and very easy on the eyes, making it perfect for quilters who prefer classic patchwork over complicated layouts.
The Handmade Sweetness fabric collection adds a gentle vintage feel to the quilt. The prints lean toward soft florals, small-scale patterns, and comforting colours that work together beautifully without feeling overwhelming.
The finished quilt has that handmade heirloom look — the kind of quilt that feels like it belongs in a cozy home filled with handmade touches.
If your quilting taste leans toward:
…then this quilt kit will likely be right up your alley.
One of the nicest things about the Simplicity Quilt Kit is that it truly is approachable.
The construction focuses on traditional patchwork techniques most quilters already know:
There are no tricky angles or complex piecing methods, which makes it a very comfortable project for beginners or anyone wanting a stress-free sewing experience.
This is the kind of quilt you can work on slowly over a few evenings while enjoying the rhythm of sewing.
Many quilters love designing quilts, but not everyone enjoys the fabric selection stage. Choosing prints that coordinate, calculating yardage, and ensuring colour balance can take hours.
That’s where quilt kits shine.
With a kit like Simplicity – Handmade Sweetness, you get:
Instead of planning a quilt, you get to jump straight into the creative part — sewing.
And let’s be honest… finishing quilts is always more satisfying than collecting half-finished projects.
The Simplicity Quilt Kit – Handmade Sweetness is ideal for quilters who:
It would also make a lovely handmade gift or a cozy everyday quilt for a bedroom or living room.
If this soft, vintage aesthetic speaks to you, you can explore the kit here:
It’s a quilt that feels comforting from the very first block — a project built around the quiet joy of sewing something beautiful with your own two hands.
Do you realize how divisive this is? This is the very first line of the challenge, “The Artist Circle presents “Threads of Resistance,” a juried exhibition of work created to protest the Trump administration’s actions and policies.” What the heck? Are you trying to loose half your readers?
Hello Scarlett! This is a very interesting post and one I would never have known about on my own. I do not think it is something I will do, but I may know someone who just might. So thank you for including such a broad and interesting spectrum of posts on blogs to present for us! Have a great day!
Do you really think that people come to this site for political views?
Mercy…
Great idea. Artists can change the world.
Is Threads of Resistance only for opposition to the Trump administration? I voted republican for many reasons. Am I happy with what’s going on in our country? No. What I resist is how intolerant, unloving, and uncompassionate people are on both sides of this. For me, quilting is therapeutic and I think this is a great venue for expression of frustration given the current political climate. Is this call for entrants open to all of us, regardless of who we voted for or where we stand?
Thanks for your reply……
Good morning Lynn,
I visited the Threads of Resistance Facebook page this morning to see if I could get an answer for you. It is a protest against Trump policies, not against Trump voters. I agree with you that division on both sides is a problem that deserves attention from needle and thread.
Link to Threads of Resistance FB: https://www.facebook.com/threadsofresistance/
Of note is a comment from one of organizers on Feb 26 by Sue DiMeglio Russell Kaufman. She says
“i just really want to emphasize that every person/sewer should feel welcome to express a viewpoint. No one should marginalize themselves for any reason. Let the panel decide what best interprets their mission. Don’t let anything hold you back. I thank you.”
So, I say go for it Lynn. And I’d love to see your progress.
Warmly,
Scarlett Burroughs
Quilting Editor, Craft Gossip