Wondergarden The Beetle Quilt Pattern

Name: Wondergarden The Beetle Quilt Pattern
Brand: Tamara Kate Designs
Price: 22.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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By Tamara Kate Designs

Step into an enchanted garden with Wondergarden: The Beetle by Tamara Kate. Tamara is beloved for her whimsical, nature-inspired designs, and this pattern celebrates the humble beetle in the most magical way — rich colors, intricate details, and pure textile joy.

This is a pattern for quilters who love to tell a story through fabric. The Beetle is a charming addition to any Wondergarden collection and looks spectacular on its own too.

What's included:

Complete printed pattern with illustrated instructions
Fabric requirements and color placement guide
Tips for fussy cutting and feature fabric placement

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Wondergarden The Beetle Quilt Pattern

My Story

I grew up in Hawaii, where I was always captivated by the bold, two‑color Hawaiian quilts. My mother insisted that all her daughters take sewing classes the summer after sixth grade — a skill that served us well through high school. Money was tight, but sewing allowed me to make my own prom dresses and school clothes, and that sense of creativity and independence never left me.

In the 1990s, I discovered a picture of a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt in a library book, and that moment sparked my lifelong love of quilting. I began collecting books and fabric, though I didn’t complete my first quilt until around 2010 — a special one for my dad.

Between raising my children and working full‑time, quilting often had to wait. But when my sons left for college and the world slowed down during Covid, I returned to my decades‑old Grandmother’s Flower Garden project. As I stitched, I noticed my seams were uneven, which inspired me to design a notched template — now called the Plexi‑Hexi™. That simple idea led to my Etsy shop and eventually to this new chapter: QuiltingJoyPDX.

I still consider myself a confident beginner, always learning new techniques (thank goodness for YouTube!). My shop continues to evolve, and I’m focusing on beginner‑friendly quilts and tools that make quilting approachable and fun.

In a couple of years, I’ll retire from my “day job” and spend my days surrounded by fabric, color, and creativity — something I’m truly looking forward to.
If you’re searching for something special, please reach out. I’ll do my best to find it through my vendors.

Thank you for being here, and for supporting this little corner of quilting joy.

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