Cute quilts for kids: it's a wrap

We're wrapping up our series on cute quilts for kids.  In case you just joined us, here are the original posts: Cute quilts for kids (a new series),  Cute quilts for kids (Don't Look Now),  Legends and dreams: Noah's ark, Cute quilts for kids... it's Playtime, All God's critters got a place in the choir, A Quilt Story by Heather & Megan, Cute quilts for kids?  Piece o'cake, Cute as a button:  Buttons and Bees, Top of the Range Designs, Just Dandy, and Quilts for kids by Mrs. Moen.

Three of these designers are from Australia, one is from Norway, and the rest are from North America. Patterns are available for all.  Hope you enjoyed these fabulous artists as much as we did ! Row 1, L-R: Sand Castles, by Rebecca Johnson at Chasing Cottons; Peak Hour, by Kellie Wulfsohn at Don't Look Now; Critters Dancin' in the Moonlight, by Linda Hohag at Brandywine Design. Row 2: Playtime, by Sandy Klop at American Jane; Rhymes to Remember, by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins, at Piece O'Cake Designs; Hootenanny, by Kim Gaddy at Buttons and Bees.  Row 3: Circus Stack, by Heather & Megan, at Quilt Story; Funky Birds and Flower Angel, by Nina Lise Moen at Mrs. Moen's patterns. Row 4:  Just Dandy, by Vanessa Christenson, at V and Co; Spell-Caster, by Tracey Campbell, at Top of the Range Designs; Noah's Ark, by Laura Nownes, at Laura Nownes.com.

Quilts for kids, by Mrs. Moen

Anna, Birte, Clara, Dorrit, Edvarda, Fredrikke, Gyda, and Hildur.  These are the names of birds designed by Nina Lise Moen, a textile artist based in Norway.  Just as certain artists - most notably, Charley Harper - became famous for their stylized birds, Mrs. Moen’s birds reveal her original, artistic style. Her brilliant mini quilt, "Comfort",  is one of 8000 art panels that will be connected side by side to wrap the Saturn V Moon Rocket.  The birds also are featured in her outstanding collection of patterns.

Comfort, 24 x 24”, Dream Theme panel, by Nina Lise Moen, at Mrs. Moen

Clara & Fredrikke (left) and Dorrit (right), by Nina Lise Moen at Mrs Moen Patterns

Here is some good news: eight of Mrs. Moen’s funky birds come in a pattern that can be used to make a slew of projects, such as the pillows shown above, mini-quilts, and more. You can mix and match the projects, as you wish. Shown above are Clara, Fredrikke, and the majestic Dorrit, with her red cape.  These birds are so lovable, they are guaranteed to make you smile.

Flower Angel (left), and Flower Bouquet (right), by Nina Lise Moen at Mrs. Moen Patterns

These flowers will last for a long time ! These are two of the charming patterns that can be found at Mrs. Moen's Patterns; you can see the projects in additional colors on the patterns page. Mrs. Moen says, "Make a few extra bouquets and you'll have flowers ready for the next time you need some to give away".  What a great idea.

Image credits: Images are shown with the generous permission of Nina Lise Moen. She has been quilting for 12 years, and she also designs patterns and teaches classes. Her blog can be found at Mrs. Moen's blogspot. Also, check out her fabulous Mix and Match for Christmas pattern.