Quilting

Patterns, patchworks and projects

Police Box Cheater Cloth

by

Police Box Cheater Cloth Kristi, aka Bohemian Bear, designed this cheater cloth with quilters in mind. The panel is four sections each with a British Police Box in the center. Offered at Spoonflower, if you go with their Basic Cotton Ultra fabric, you can get a yard of it for $17.50.

Kristi explains in her listing that she will change the scale of the panel to suit a customer’s needs. I may just need to order a larger version to put on my wall.

Click the link below for further details.

Blue Box Cheater Cloth Quilt Blocks, by BohoBear

Next Quilting Pattern:

Comments

  1. Since I discovered your posts, I read every one that I can. But, sorry to say this one is just not my style. LOL at myself. I usually get drawn into all sorts of varieties of materials, but occasionally there is one or two that just does not make it no matter. At project Linus yesterday, someone dumped a huge pile of scraps on a table and only a few people were even looking. I kept getting more and more excited as the meeting proceeded. Finally, I got to go and look, I asked repeatedly who had left it and if anyone else wanted any of it. I got the whole pile. Which probably ended up being close to 5 or more yards of fabric for free to make scrap quilts with! There were a few pieces and they were very small pieces that I just did not like that would get cut into one and a half inch squares to be used. That way being so small, they almost disappear. LOL. Thank You for sharing this link and sorry I did not appreciate the fabric. Have a fantastic day creating!

  2. You make me laugh so hard Brenda! About fabrics that don’t speak to you, I agree. If you place the ugly pieces in small quantities they work every time! Happy creating and thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with all of us. Warmest, Scarlett

Have you read?

In the Garden Layer Cake – A Bloom-Filled Fabric Collection for Spring Sewing

Some fabric collections feel pretty, some feel useful, and then there are those rare ones that instantly spark a dozen ideas the moment you see them. The In the Garden Layer Cake from Fat Quarter Shop falls firmly into that last category. From the moment I opened the pack, it felt like stepping into a watercolor garden—soft, romantic, full of movement, and brimming with detail that invites you to slow down and really look.

This collection brings together an elegant mix of florals, garden motifs, and soothing color palettes that feel like they were created for spring quilting. Instead of loud novelty prints, the designer chose a gentle balance of botanical sketches, scattered blossoms, tiny seed patterns, and larger feature florals that work beautifully in both traditional and modern layouts.

What struck me most is how thoughtfully the color stories are arranged. Each print blends seamlessly into the next, giving you a spectrum that includes soft rose pinks, leafy greens, lavender tones, fresh sky blues, rich corals, and delicate neutrals. It’s the kind of palette that instantly feels “quilty” in the best way—inviting, calm, and incredibly easy to mix and match. You can tell the designer planned this for maximum versatility.

Layer cakes are one of the most beginner-friendly precuts, but this collection elevates them with a sense of sophistication. The prints are strong enough to shine in simple patterns, but subtle enough to support more complex designs. Whether you prefer classic half-square triangles, framed squares, modern grid quilts, or something scrappier, this fabric adapts beautifully. It’s also a wonderful choice for table runners, spring wall hangings, and even quilted bags or home décor projects.

One of the nicest surprises with this layer cake is how it manages to feel seasonal without becoming locked into one particular holiday or theme. While the palette is undeniably perfect for spring, the prints themselves are timeless enough to work year-round. A floral quilt made from this collection would look just as lovely on a summer sunroom sofa as it would draped over a guest bed in winter.

The fabric quality is exactly what you’d expect from Fat Quarter Shop—crisp, clean cuts, vibrant printing, and a smooth hand that makes piecing feel effortless. Nothing is too thin or too stiff, and the colors are even more beautiful in person than they appear online.

If you enjoy sewing projects that feel light, fresh, and inspired by nature, In the Garden is a collection worth adding to your stash. It has all the qualities quilters look for: balance, versatility, gentle movement, and that spark of creativity that makes you want to start a project immediately. Whether you’re planning a gift quilt, treating yourself to a new spring project, or simply building your fabric library with a set of prints that will play nicely with others, this layer cake is a thoughtful and inspiring choice.