Curfont is a great way to express yourself in a quilty way. Words have the power to heal, hurt, and lift up. Use yours wisely and let your voice be heard!
Curfont went through many different iterations before emerging as the font you see today. Not quite a classic or abstract font but one that embodied a little bit of each while still being unique.
As makers we like to leave our mark on what we create by adding a touch that is all our own. But what about the things we use every day? With the Mini Series, turn those items into something extraordinary. Embellish a pin cushion with a tiny pineapple block, add a row of tiny geese to a pencil pouch, surprise a friend with a needle book adorned with a classic courthouse step block. No matter the size, everything we create can make a statement. This pattern uses the foundation paper piecing technique. It includes a mini block template and detailed foundation paper piecing instructions.
The Meadowland Quilt Pattern is a great beginner friendly, block based pattern. It is very versatile because you can use FQs or 1/2 yards. Plus, I provide suggestions on how to make it scrappy using only your stash. Meadowland is the pattern you won't be able to stop making! Six sizes provided: 48in x 48in, 48in x 64in, 64in x 64in, 64in x 80in, 80in x 80in, 80in x 96in.
Knitted Blooms is a fun and retro-inspired pattern that uses strip piecing and thoughtful construction to create a bold and modern design. Resembling traditional knitted flowers, Knitted Blooms is a sister pattern to one of Lo & Behold Stitchery’s most beloved patterns, Knitted Star. | Choose from 9 different sizes ranging from Pillow to King. This pattern also includes 3 colorway options for the quilt sizes, helpful diagrams, thorough instructions, quilting ideas, coloring pages, and a quilt planner to keep your project organized. | 9 sizes: Two Pillows (19" x 19" each), Wall Art (19" x 38"), Baby (38" x 38"), Small Throw (57" x 57"), Throw (57" x 76"), Large Throw (76"x 76"), Twin (76" x 95"), Queen (95” x 95") and King (106" x 106”).
Valley Song is an updated version of Lo & Behold's very first pattern. This new version keeps the heart of the design intact while turning it into a "choose your own adventure" pattern with three different layout options to choose from: Harmonic, Melodic and Rhythmic. A simple rotation of HSTs change the design in an instant. Choose which design you would like to make and have fun creating your very own Valley Song! | Valley Song includes 5 sizes. This pattern also includes 3 layout options, helpful diagrams, thorough instructions, color inspiration and quilting ideas, coloring pages, a bonus two-color option and a quilt planner to keep your project organized. | 5 sizes: Baby (36" x 47"), Throw (60" x 73"), Twin (70" x 91"), Queen (90” x 91") and King (100" x 104”).
Upscale Plaid is a modern take on a traditional plaid pattern using alternating strips of color that appear woven together, while playing with a transparent effect. Choose from 7 different sizes ranging from Coaster to King. This pattern also includes 5 layout options for the quilt sizes, helpful diagrams, thorough instructions, alternate colorways and quilting ideas, coloring pages, fabric labels and a quilt planner to keep your project organized. | 7 sizes: Coaster (6.5" x 6.5"), Placemat (13.5" x 18.5"), Pillow (20" x 20"), Lap (53" x 53"), Throw (67" x 67"), Queen (93” x 93") and King (106" x 106”).
Heirloom Hearts is the perfect blend of modern and traditional quilting. This pattern uses strip piecing and a "stitch and flip" technique to create the perfect wedding, Valentine's or anniversary gift. Choose from three sizes and use either precuts, yardage or scraps. It includes helpful diagrams, thorough instructions, alternate color-way ideas and a coloring page to plan your quilt. | 3 sizes: Crib (45” x 54"), Throw (63” x 72”) and Bed (90” x 99”).
Deco is a commemoration to both the Roaring 20s and our current decade. The pattern assumes that you have a basic knowledge of quilting. It includes helpful diagrams, thorough instructions, alternate color-way ideas and a coloring page to plan your quilt. | 3 sizes: Baby (45” x 50"), Throw (56” x 68”) and Bed (102” x 102”).
Celtic Crossing 2.0 is a play on the negative space of a traditional Irish Chain quilt. It is an updated version of my original Celtic Crossing pattern, which includes additional sizes, instructions for precuts and ombre layout options. | PRECUT FRIENDLY - Use precut 10" squares, fat eighths, fat quarters, 1/4 yards, 1/2 yards, yardage and precut 2.5" strips (background) | Pattern includes four sizes: Baby (46" x 46") Square Throw (58" x 58"), Large Throw (58" x 70") and Queen (94" x 94”). | Pattern includes helpful diagrams, thorough instructions, alternate color-way ideas and a coloring page to plan your quilt. | There are two color-way options: Traditional (two colors) and Modern (ombre/multiple colors)
Knitted Star is inspired by the "Fair Isle" traditional knitting technique. Create a two-toned "Traditional" quilt or a "Modern" version using your favorite fat quarters. | 3 sizes: Wall Hanging (27" square), Throw (62" square), Bed (93" square) | Pattern includes helpful diagrams, thorough instructions, alternate color-way ideas and a coloring page to plan your quilt.
Use fat eighths or fat quarters of your favorite fabrics to piece these sweet mermaids using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing! Pattern includes instructions for making a 36” x 42” Small Quilt and 66” x 78” Large Quilt. | Skill Level: Intermediate
Yetis need pajamas to keep warm in the snow! Use your favorite precut squares or fat quarters to piece them using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing! Pattern includes instructions for making a 24” x 24” pillow, 38” x 47” Small Quilt, and 58” x 69” Lap Quilt. The pajamas can be made using fat quarters or precut 10” x 10” squares. | Skill Level: Intermediate
These cozy forest friends are dressed up in their favorite flannel shirts and jeans. Make them using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing! Pattern includes instructions for making a 24” x 24” pillow, 38” x 45” Small Quilt, 58” x 66” Lap Quilt, and 68” x 86” Large Quilt. | Skill Level: Intermediate
These capybaras and sloths are all dressed up in their vacation shirts and shorts. Make them using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing! Pattern includes instructions for making a 24” x 24” pillow, 38” x 46” Small Quilt, and 68” x 72” Large Quilt. The shirts and shorts can be made using fat quarters or precut 10” x 10” squares. | Skill Level: Intermediate
The Cortland Trench is an update on the classic trench with a modern swing shape and length that hits mid-hip. Raglan sleeves give you plenty of movement and room for layering while the storm flaps and generous collar keep out inclement weather. The Cortland also features a double-breasted front closure and roomy welt pockets. All seams are bound, which not only gives your coat a professional finish, but also helps it stand up to wear and tear. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, welt pockets, Hong Kong seam finishing, topstitching, sewing a collar & collar stand, inserting buttonholes, and hand sewing. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics- Main Fabric: Lightweight coating or medium weight fabrics such as cotton or tencel twill, gabardine, or linen. Make sure your fabric has drape to allow the swing shape of the coat to hang properly. We recommend fabric weights between 5 – 8 oz. Pocket Lining Fabric- lightweight cotton fabrics such as chambray, lawn, or pocketing. | Sizes: 14-30/32
The Cortland Trench is an update on the classic trench with a modern swing shape and length that hits mid-hip. Raglan sleeves give you plenty of movement and room for layering while the storm flaps and generous collar keep out inclement weather. The Cortland also features a double-breasted front closure and roomy welt pockets. All seams are bound, which not only gives your coat a professional finish, but also helps it stand up to wear and tear. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, welt pockets, Hong Kong seam finishing, topstitching, sewing a collar & collar stand, inserting buttonholes, and hand sewing. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics- Main Fabric: Lightweight coating or medium weight fabrics such as cotton or tencel twill, gabardine, or linen. Make sure your fabric has drape to allow the swing shape of the coat to hang properly. We recommend fabric weights between 5 – 8 oz. Pocket Lining Fabric- lightweight cotton fabrics such as chambray, lawn, or pocketing. | Sizes: 0-18
The Thayer Jacket is a workwear inspired jacket that will take you from fall to winter with ease. It features a slight A-line shape, roomy patch pockets and inseam yoke pockets, two-piece sleeves, and is fully lined for plenty of warmth. Front princess seams ensure a great fit. | Techniques involved include sewing straight and curved seams, setting sleeves flat, bagging a jacket lining, topstitching, inserting buttonholes, and sewing on buttons. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics- Main Fabrics: Medium to heavy weight woven fabrics such as denim, twill, corduroy, or canvas. Body Lining: Warm medium to heavy weight fabrics such as cotton shearling or flannel. Sleeve Lining Woven quilted lining fabrics. | Sizes: 14-30/32
The Thayer Jacket is a workwear inspired jacket that will take you from fall to winter with ease. It features a slight A-line shape, roomy patch pockets and inseam yoke pockets, two-piece sleeves, and is fully lined for plenty of warmth. Front princess seams ensure a great fit. | Techniques involved include sewing straight and curved seams, setting sleeves flat, bagging a jacket lining, topstitching, inserting buttonholes, and sewing on buttons. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics- Main Fabrics: Medium to heavy weight woven fabrics such as denim, twill, corduroy, or canvas. Body Lining: Warm medium to heavy weight fabrics such as cotton shearling or flannel. Sleeve Lining Woven quilted lining fabrics. | Sizes: 0-18
The Augusta Shirt & Dress is a cocoon shaped dress or shirt with an asymmetrical collar and mitered split hem. Choose from a short cuffed sleeve or a long straight sleeve; both are interchangeable with the dress or shirt. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, darts, setting sleeves, sewing an inset placket collar, mitered hem corners, and basic hemming. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, chambray, rayon, etc. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way print designs. | Sizes: 14-30
The Augusta Shirt & Dress is a cocoon shaped dress or shirt with an asymmetrical collar and mitered split hem. Choose from a short cuffed sleeve or a long straight sleeve; both are interchangeable with the dress or shirt. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, darts, setting sleeves, sewing an inset placket collar, mitered hem corners, and basic hemming. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, chambray, rayon, etc. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way print designs. | Sizes: 0-18
The Austin Dress is a semi-fitted sleeveless dress with armhole darts and a keyhole opening at the center front. Customize the Austin with your choice of a knee length A-line or midi-length gathered skirt and add optional patch pockets to carry snacks for you (and your furry friends!). Topstitched seams and button band closures at the side seams add both function and interest. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, darts, hemming, topstitching, applying bias facings, inserting buttonholes and attaching buttons. | Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, chambray, denim, linen, linen blends, rayon, and rayon blends. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way print designs. | Sizes: 14-32
The Austin Dress is a semi-fitted sleeveless dress with armhole darts and a keyhole opening at the center front. Customize the Austin with your choice of a knee length A-line or midi-length gathered skirt and add optional patch pockets to carry snacks for you (and your furry friends!). Topstitched seams and button band closures at the side seams add both function and interest. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, darts, hemming, topstitching, applying bias facings, inserting buttonholes and attaching buttons. | Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, chambray, denim, linen, linen blends, rayon, and rayon blends. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way print designs. | Sizes: 0-18
The Hadley is drapey, fluid, and sophisticated. It is the semi-formal top that you need to wear to work or to throw on over your jeans for a night out. View A has a jewel neck, a pleat at the back neckline, and bracelet length sleeves. View B is sleeveless and features a soft V-neck. Both are subtly geometric as they have center seams in front and back as well as a wide hem.
The Scout is a woven t-shirt with capped sleeves and scoop neck. Fitted at the shoulders, this top falls into a loose shape below the bust.
Techniques involved include straight seams, bias binding, setting sleeves and basic hemming.
Difficulty: Beginner
The Scout is a woven t-shirt with capped sleeves and scoop neck. Fitted at the shoulders, this top falls into a loose shape below the bust.
Techniques involved include straight seams, bias binding, setting sleeves and basic hemming.
Difficulty: Beginner
The chic style of the Yates Coat will instantly upgrade any cool weather outfit. Inseam pockets and a hidden double breasted snap closure keep the silhouette sleek while the slightly oversized lapel and mid-thigh length give the Yates a modern aesthetic. A full lining and two-piece sleeves ensure you’ll be wearing your Yates for years to come.
Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, setting sleeves, sewing a notched collar, and inserting a lining. Pattern is nested to facilitate cutting between sizes if needed.
Difficulty: Intermediate
