Wall Quilts and Hangings

The following patterns are available for purchase through Val Laird Designs on Etsy, and are available for instant download.

 Blossom Cottage Calendar 

Blossom Cottage Calendar is an ever-so-practical, gorgeous perpetual Calendar. It is a great project to use up your scraps and left-over jelly roll strips, charm squares and layer cake squares. The Calendar consists of 33 separate parts with mini-quilts, hexagons and a beautiful box to store all the pieces. The pattern has 33 pages of templates and instructions. The Calendar measures 46 cm x 49½cm (18 x 19½ inches) and the Box is 6 x 8 x 2¾ inches.

Calista Cottage

This gorgeous wall-hanging measures 33 cm (13 inches) square and is full of lovely techniques.  The sweet cottage is easily constructed applique.  Embroidery and charms add the embellishment which makes the wall-hanging so delightful.

 

Beauty in the Bush

A walk in the Australian bush will reveal some wonderful treasures. Beautiful wildflowers and colourful birds abound. Using appliqué, hand-stitching and pencils, this quilt displays in fabric and thread some of the beauty and intricacy of these treasures. The quilt measures 105.5cm square (41½in square). [The pattern includes more than 60 pages of very detailed instructions and photos.]

 

Kiss of the Sun

This beautiful wall quilt features a poem by Dorothy Frances Gurney. Using the amazing Tilda Sunkiss fabric range, the quilt measures 81 cm (32 inches) square. Easy piecing, needle-turn appliqué and a few sweet embellishments make this quilt one which you will love to feature in your home.

Gentle Gems Hexies Wall Hanging 

Gentle Gems is a delightful project to use up some of your scraps. The 22 hexagons require only small pieces of fabric for the backing/borders and appliqués. This lovely design is unique in that each hexagon is complete in itself, which means that the completed embroideries could be stitched together in whatever format you choose, used individually, or put together to make this pretty wall hanging. The wall hanging measures 12¾ in x 33½ in (32 cm x 85 cm) and the individual hexagons are 4½ in x 5¼ in (11.5 cm x 13.5 cm).

Life is a Symphony

Isn’t it true that our life is a symphony? There are so many bits and pieces, joys and sorrows, friends and family that make up one’s life. This quilt, measuring 81 cm (32 inches) square, celebrates our life as a beautiful symphony. The quilt is a joy to stitch, being embellished with gorgeous applique and embroidery.

My Sewing Room

Girls young and young-at-heart will just love this gorgeous wall-hanging.  All the elements are removable so it is ideal for a child's pretend play. BUT, why should the children have all the fun! Make one for yourself or for a friend! Finished size 38 x 51 cm (15 x 20 inches).

Showers of Blessing Wall Quilt

This wall quilt consists of nine blocks, each featuring a blessing for which we can be thankful.  This delightful quilt measures 81 cm (32 inches) square and is embellished with appliques, stitching and beads.  This would make an ideal gift.

Garden Dreams Calendar

You'll never be wondering what day it is again with this stunning perpetual calendar which measures 45 x 53 cm (17½ x 21 inches).

It has seven mini quilts for the days of the week, twelve for the numbers and a heart month indicator  A fabric covered box keeps all the spare bits and pieces in order. The garden elements consist of simple applique, stitching and Suffolk Puffs.  A Prairie Point border completes the dream. 

 

Baking Day

"Baking Day" is a scrumptious wall-hanging, featuring muffins, apple pie and the gear you need for making them!  Easy fusible web applique, stitching details and cute embellishments make this a design you will love to have hanging on your kitchen wall.  Finished size is 61 cm (24 inches) square.

Buckets of Love

This delightful wall-hanging features four buckets full of lovely things!  Interesting embellishments give a three-dimensional effect and enhance this sweet design.  The applique is easily done with fusible webbing then a little bit of stitchery highlights the details.  The design measures 56 cm (22 inches) square.

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Timeless Truths 

Timeless Truths is a great project to use up your scraps and left-over jelly roll strips, charm squares, layer cakes and fat quarters. The Wall Quilt measures 32 inches square (81 cm) and consists of nine blocks with borders. I have titled this quilt "Timeless Truths" because each block contains a wise saying that was written close to 3000 years ago and has been recorded in the Bible! They are timeless indeed to still have relevance for our technological life in the 21st century. 

Pattern $20

The Singing Heart

This beautiful and fresh stitchery could be framed or used in a bag, wall-hanging or cushion. It uses lovely variegated thread which enhances the design. The stitchery measures 18 x 23 cm (7 x 9 inches).

Pattern $7.50

 

On the Edge of Town

This cute wall hanging measures 78cm square (30½in square).

On the Edge of Town conjures up ideas of a little country locality, with the bush on the edge of town, kangaroos hopping down the street, a kookaburra in the old gum tree and a platypus in the stream. 

 Pattern $12.50

This is my Country

Celebrate Australia!  This country-style wall-hanging measures 51 x 66 cm (20 x 26 inches) and its five blocks feature some of Australia's iconic animals.  The fusible web applique is easily put together and a little bit of stitching and colourful piecing give the finishing touches to the design.

 Pattern $7.50

 

Tour of the Garden

This gorgeous design is ideal for showcasing a beautiful fabric range. It makes good use of a layer cake of ten inch fabric squares and the completed wall quilt measures 81 cm square (32 inches). Simple piecing and needleturn applique bring the quilt to life.

You're Welcome

This charming wall-hanging is a delightful way to welcome people into your home. It measures 30 x 36 cm (12 x 14 inches) and includes fusible web applique and simple stitching.