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Make a Bella Strega Wall Quilt

In case you didn’t know….Bella Strega means “Good Witch” in Italian.  I first saw this done at a local Show & Tell for the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild.  The project was done by a new member, Angel, and I was complete captivated!  It was amazing!  I knew that I needed to make one of those!  A year went by and our Schoolhouse Chair organized a workshop.  I was the FIRST to signup for the sold out class.  The project took one day (I cheated and sewed together my background before class).  I quilted it up the next weekend and had it ready in time for Halloween!  Let me show some of the details and also some inspiration so you might want to make a Bella Strega Wall Quilt of your own!

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Bella Strega – Materials List

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Tracing the Pattern

This tracing pattern is based upon original line drawings, by Laurie Ceesay Landree.  These drawings are meant to be traced, fused to fabric, and then cut.  If you already have a light box, then go ahead and use that for tracing your pattern.  You can also use a sunny window.  I had the opportunity to try out a Wafer One Lightbox and can’t tell you enough good things about this product!  Each size option has with a see-through cutting surface option, which also makes this product ideal for fussy cutting and foundation paper piecing.

Below is a picture of our workshop instructor, Angel, as she is tracing a student’s project.  Since I used Parchment Paper and Misty Fuse, I traced the drawing onto the paper first.  I was careful to include the name of each piece so that I wouldn’t get confused.  Then, I sandwiched the Misty Fuse between the paper and the fabric and used my hot iron to adhere the fusible webbing to my fabric. This was the perfect time to use my Teflon sheet and ensure that I don’t get the fusible web on anything (like my hot iron or pressing mat).

Tracing a pattern on a CutterPillar Light Pad!! Let me show some of the details and also some inspiration so you might want to make a Bella Strega Wall Quilt too! #Easy #Patterns #Tutorial #Modern #project #Fabric #Patchwork #DIY #Sampler #Ideas #Basic #Quilt #WallHanging #Quilting #Quilter #SewMuchMoore #SewMuchMooreInStore

Using Misty Fuse

A good friend of mine introduced me to Misty Fuse.  I met the owner of Misty Fuse, Iris, at a Regional Quilt Festival and was anxious to see what all the buzz was about.  In the past, I had used stiffer fusible products and my needle always gummed up when I sewed my project together.  Check out this video introduction on Misty Fuse and try some on your next project!

Line Drawing Assembly

The Bella Strega pattern includes an assembly diagram, so it goes together nicely.  Once all the pieces are situated, then they just get pressed onto the background with a hot iron.  The image below shows my outline fabric on my background patchwork.  This is how far I got in the workshop.  I carefully rolled up my project and took it home for quilting.

This is made from FABRIC!! Let me show some of the details and also some inspiration so you might want to make a Bella Strega Wall Quilt too! #Easy #Patterns #Tutorial #Modern #project #Fabric #Patchwork #DIY #Sampler #Ideas #Basic #Quilt #WallHanging #Quilting #Quilter #SewMuchMoore #SewMuchMooreInStore

Finishing Touches

Now that the top was finished, I just needed to decide on my quilting design and how I wanted to finish the project.  I used my Juki Miyabi 350 QVP to quilt the outline and the background.  Since my Longarm allows me to freely move my project under the needle, I was able to easily stitch the outline fabric in place.  Once I had the outline secured, I decided on a few different quilting techniques to finish the quilt.  I used Free Motion Quilting in the hair and the hat.  For the rest of the background, and the face/neck, I used a Non-Slip ruler to make lines and cross-hatching.  I finished the quilt with some flange binding.  What do you think?

This is made from FABRIC!! Let me show some of the details and also some inspiration so you might want to make a Bella Strega Wall Quilt too! #Easy #Patterns #Tutorial #Modern #project #Fabric #Patchwork #DIY #Sampler #Ideas #Basic #Quilt #WallHanging #Quilting #Quilter #SewMuchMoore #SewMuchMooreInStore
This is made from FABRIC!! Let me show some of the details and also some inspiration so you might want to make a Bella Strega Wall Quilt too! #Easy #Patterns #Tutorial #Modern #project #Fabric #Patchwork #DIY #Sampler #Ideas #Basic #Quilt #WallHanging #Quilting #Quilter #SewMuchMoore #SewMuchMooreInStore

The Bella Strega Schoolhouse was definitely a success!  The pattern designed mentioned that she had never seen a Bella Strega done in solid fabrics before (everyone has made them with a variety of prints).  I think they all look marvelous!  Look at all these beautiful witches!

The entire class enjoyed the workshop! These are made from FABRIC!! Let me show some of the details and also some inspiration so you might want to make a Bella Strega Wall Quilt too! #Easy #Patterns #Tutorial #Modern #project #Fabric #Patchwork #DIY #Sampler #Ideas #Basic #Quilt #WallHanging #Quilting #Quilter #SewMuchMoore #SewMuchMooreInStore

I hope you decide to try one of Laurie Ceesay Landree’s patterns.  She has many great patterns to choose from!  I bought the Winter Bella pattern and will be trying that one next!  Be sure to share your progress or completed project in my Facebook Group and don’t forget to check out my fabric shop for some excellent fabric options!

Happy Quilting!

 

11 Comments

  1. Wow! I’ve never seen anything like this before. What a great project. I hope you do a video on how a pattern like this comes together.

  2. I like your mini quilt a lot. When I saw the group photo – I was even more amazed. It’s really neat to see the same pattern done with so much fabric variety!

  3. Turned out just perfectly!

  4. I just went to the pattern designers website to look around. Quite impressive! Thanks for introductions me to her!

  5. I’m intrigued by this quilt. The eye and the lips are amazing! Well done!

  6. Wow. What an amazing quilt. I love all the versions. Just bought the pattern. I am in CANADA so I hope it arrives before Halloween. Not that I would get it made in time for 2022, anyway πŸ™‚

    Thank you for reposting this. Your solids version looks great.

  7. Nicole Moore says:

    Thank you so much for pointing out my imperfections.

    I can always rely on people, like you KAREN, to do just that! πŸ’–πŸ’“πŸ’™

    I hope that when people share what they make that we, as a Quilting community, can come together and celebrate creations instead of criticizing them.

    I encourage everyone to share what they make. Even if it isn’t perfect.

  8. Jeanie Wagoner says:

    Love the design

  9. I love this … it’s so fun! I’m glad you shared it; I went and purchased the pattern right away. Can’t wait to get started on it β€” thank you! πŸ™‚

  10. Sharon Smith says:

    What is the finished size of the Bella Strega quilt? Would you be willing to put a kit together with pattern and fabric?

    1. Nicole Moore says:

      I believe the finished size is listed on the pattern. I sell the fabric, but not the pattern.

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