Warm memories of elementary school lunches gave Chase, of 1/4″ mark, the idea of making a modern version of the kin-cha-ku bag. Her mom used these to wrap the metal boxes that contained her noonday meal. She explains that … Read More ...
Jungle + 2 free quilt patterns
Brighten a child’s room with this mini quilt designed by Casey York for Windham Fabrics. This free downloadable project showcases Jackie Shapiro’s Jungle fabric line for French Bull.
If you want to make a larger quilt using Jungle, Windham … Read More ...
Free pattern: Blueberry Pie House mini quilt
Wendy Sheppard rocks the blues with her creation, Blueberry Pie House mini quilt. Coming in at a diminutive 24″ x 26″, it’s a perfect size to experiment with your stitching threads and designs.
She made this as part of the … Read More ...
Free pattern: Adapted Pine Burr Beauty block
The blue square surrounds one of the 12 blocks that make up the quilt you see here. Designed by Judy Martin for her 1985 book, “Scrap Quilts”, it’s a favorite of Lindsey Rhodes, blogger at LRStitched. Lindsey increased … Read More ...
Sue Spargo: InstaStitch Log Cabin Lap Quilt
InstaStitch Log Cabin Quilt Block 1 in Wool
Choose cotton or wool and you can make a lap quilt Sue Spargo says is just right for patchwork and embroidery beginners. To complete the project, you will need to refer to … Read More ...
Tutorial: Baby doll quilt
Baby doll sleeps soundly under this flower applique quilt made by Jill of Snugglebug University. Of her project she says,
… Read More ...If you’re looking for something simple…this one is just for you! It’s more like a cheater quilt, but I love
Tutorial: Scrappy strip quilt 6 ways
Charming and cheerful quilt top
Cats amid bright strips of fabric make this quilt top sing. Made by Allison, of Cluck Cluck Sew, she says this is a great way to thin out the scraps from your stash. I’d … Read More ...
Free pattern: Argyle Christmas Quilt
Meredith, of Olivia Jane Handcrafted, showcases fabric from the Argyle Christmas collection in her merry quilt. Sizable diamonds carefully laid out gives each piece a chance to shine (excuse the pun).
Start now and you’ll have it ready to deck … Read More ...
Process: Plus Side quilt with Carkai
Alternate layout for the Plus Side quilt
Kirsty of Bonjour Quilts outdid herself using the Plus Side pattern in a fresh way. Embracing a modern aesthetic, her choice to piece the top using, Carkai, by Carolyn Friedlander was spot … Read More ...
Free pattern: Spotty the Turtle applique
Stabilization is the key to working with stretchy fabrics like Minky/Cuddle. Polly Carlson of Pieced by Polly did a guest post at Fairfield World where she shows how she approaches the issue. Meet her protagonist, Spotty The Turtle who … Read More ...
Make a Tri Love quilt | Free pattern
Perfect for beginners
This quilt is called a one-patch, because it’s made up of a single pattern, a 60 degree triangle. Designed by Melissa Lunden for Birch Fabrics, her choice of solids in cheery colors give it a modern look. … Read More ...
Put some patchwork in your pouch
Put some patchwork in your pouch
Amy Smart at Diary of a Quilter uses patchwork smartly (excuse the pun) in this pouch bag design. Of the project she says,
… Read More ...It’s a great one for using small scraps or mini charms.
Free pattern: Mushroom applique
Barbara Taylor’s Mushroom Applique
Call ’em vintage or old, these appliqued mushrooms – circa 1970 book The New Barbara Taylor Book On Quilting by Barbara Taylor – are worth repeating. Published in a time when ‘magic’ mushrooms were a thing, … Read More ...
Stars from Happy Days BOM
Nicolette of Dutch Comfort shares her latest makes for the first ever Sarah Fielke Block of the Month (BOM) event, Happy Days. Bright and cheery, Nicolette’s stars match the mood. The eye candy doesn’t stop with stars. Click the … Read More ...
Freebie: Bunny Applique Table Runner
Because there’s nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby, this table runner is especially nice for your Spring table. Heather of The Sewing Loft used six assorted fabric fat quarters for the ground. The bunny, check out the heart nose, … Read More ...