Books Lovers & Fantasy Fans Assemble! Meet The Grimoire Sampler, an epically fantastical quilt pattern with blocks from 13 magical designers, perfect for sewing throughout the spooky season. While we know this one has been in progress for a long time, we were first introduced back in May. The concept itself was intriguing and then we saw the list of designers and we knew we wanted to be involved.
*hot tip: All fabrics provided by Art Gallery Fabrics. Fabric kits are available at select retailers via the buttons below!
It was a crazy idea, but I needed this to exist. I reached out to my quilt besties who love fantasy (and some quilty idols). A coven of 13 designers formed… working for months and months to bring you the ultimate fantasy sampler. Inspired by fantasy books and movies you love… 3 sizes, 13 blocks, and a mix of FPP and traditional piecing.
Eva Saunders, Gingerly Quilt Co.
With our sincere thanks to Eva Saunders of Gingerly Quilt Co. (and the amazing Sofia Natty!), what started as a sponsorship request turned into a much greater opportunity. For a successful sew along, you need the pattern, the fabric, AND the thread. Why not make it easy for participants and pull all of the target hues together in one handy little package. Enter the Grimoire Companion Palette— 8 Small Spools of Aurifil’s 100% Cotton (7 in 40wt, 1 in 28wt) ensure that you’ll always have exactly the right color for each block from the first page to the last.
“From a long-forgotten underground library, we pulled a Quilty spell book that contains the ultimate fantasy-inspired sampler for this Fall. The Grimoire is a 13-block spell book destined to spice up your sewing room this fall— and it wouldn’t exist without the coven of quilty spell casters who conjured it up, block by block.”
Take a peek at the individual blocks & some fun tidbits from the 13 designers below… and for an added bonus, be sure to add Eva’s episodes of Quilter on Fire with Brandi Maslowski and Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show to your podcast queue!
QUILL OF WISDOM, Block #1
Eva Saunders, Gingerly Quilt Co. | The Scribe
“Who can escape the pull of a good fantasy book or movie? Only in books can we visit magical worlds and pay witness to other people’s inspiring journeys. This block is an homage to the scribblers amongst our kind – and in magical realms.”
EDGE OF LIGHT, Block #2
Lauren Metang, Palm Creations | The Guardian
“You already know this story, but let me help you remember. Gothic cathedrals are the important birthplaces of art, architecture, and literature, basically all of the beautiful things in life. The Edge of the Light block draws from the beauty of the stained glass windows and combines it with the knowledge and power to pierce any foe.”
FAIRY LIGHTS, Block #3
Erin Nichole, Mija Handmade | The Illuminator
“Inspired by ethereal light sources discovered in dark, damp places, I designed this block to feature fairies captured in a glass jar, combining whimsy with the darker, mystical atmosphere often found in fantasy worlds.”
BOOKBOUND DEMON, Block #4
Jennifer Larimore, Nerdy Quilter Designs | The Seer
“The Bookbound Demon is designed to reference multiple mythical hooded figures in many of our favorite magical stories. This block is a nod towards all of the fantasy and fiction books I (and maybe you) love to read!”
ENCHANTED ROSE, Block #5
Amber Elliott, Alderwood Studio | The Herbalist
“This block combines two of my greatest loves; growing things and the magic of fiction. These days, you can usually find me gardening while listening to an audiobook. Roses fill my garden now too, and I still love how often they find their way into fantasy worlds.”
DRINK OF DESTINY, Block #6
Kelsey Swatske, White Rose Designs | The Enchantress
“Do you dare to drink from the goblet? It could bring you riches beyond your wildest dreams of cause you great despair. The only way to know is to take a drink.”
DRAGON’S FLIGHT, Block #7
Rebecca Halvorsen, Quilt by Night | The Rider
“This block captures a mythical dragon in flight, ready to soar right off your quilt and take you away to a world of fantasy and wonder.”
FRACTURED CRYSTAL, Block #8
Chris Marchini, Rose City Originals | The Healer
“Crystals are said to have magical healing powers, and who can’t use some of that in their quilt?! You can follow the color guide provided to make a Rose Quartz cluster, or pick your colors to make your own healing crystals.”
ENCHANTED ELIXIRS, Block #9
Adrianna Jaffrani, Getting Jazzy With It | The Apothecary
“This pattern was inspired by my love of fantasy stories where magical potions always seem to save the day. I wanted to create three whimsical elixirs that feel like they belong on the shelf of a traveling witch or wizard.”
RAVEN SKULL, Block #10
Glynis Thompson, Quiltcore Patterns | The Medium
“Fantasy imagery from around the world has been an inspiration to me since I started creating my own quilt patterns – especially when it is a little spooky! This block is dedicated to anyone who dreams of being a hermit in the woods with a sewing machine and an infinite supply of audiobooks.”
GILDED SERPENT, Block #11
Sofia Natty, Sofia Natty NYC | The Spy
“This intermediate foundation paper pieced block draws on the serpent as a symbol of transformation and unruly power. Inspired by myth and magic, it honors enchantment and the forms that cannot be fully controlled: protection, disruption, and change.”
MIDNIGHT FLAME, Block #12
Sarah Pitcher, Pitcher’s Boutique LLC | The Animalist
“A good mythical book always has that black cat, in the dark of the night, that springs out and spooks the main character, while they wander around in the candlelight.”
CREATURE OF THE NIGHT, Block #13
Cole Whitaker, Cole’s Quilts | The Hunter
“Vampires have always been fascinating to me and I am always disappointed that the characters in most movies are usually male. Here we have a beautiful woman who also happens to be a vampire.”
Are you in? Don’t forget to grab your pattern, grab your threads, and head HERE to peek at some fun locations for fabric kits. Happy Stitching!