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Lion English Paper Piecing Pattern

July 25, 2022 by Claudia Porter

If you want to be amazed at your own quilting work then you have to do this incredible lion pattern by Violet Craft.  It can be purchased over on the Confident Stitch website.  Wow is it stunning.

It is an … Read More ...

How to Make An Improv Quilt

February 24, 2022 by Claudia Porter

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make an improv quilt?  This article from world-renowned improv quilter Cindy Grisdela can get you started.

Once you read about her inspirations and techniques for making her gorgeous quilts, you will want … Read More ...

14 Free Crazy Quilt Patterns and Techniques

March 6, 2021 by Claudia Porter

 

As a quilter, I have always been fascinated by the history and beauty of crazy quilts. These quilts have a rich history and were initially created as a way for women to showcase their embroidery skills and use up … Read More ...

Take Me to the Magic Layer Cake Friendly Quilt Pattern

August 22, 2020 by Shellie Wilson

Take Me to the Magic Quilt Pattern PDF

This quilting Pattern has clear, easy to follow step by step instructions with full color images making it suitable for a beginner or an experienced quilter. It is layer cake or charm … Read More ...

Lucky mini quilt + pattern

March 15, 2017 by Scarlett Burroughs

Megan Pitz of Canoe Ridge Creations created this monochromatic mini quilt to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Various shades of green fabrics make up the three leaves and stem of the clover. The white ground makes the design pop. She shares … Read More ...

Tips for using solids in a quilt

November 17, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

brigitte-heitland-mi-zen-jelly-bellyWorking with just solids in a quilt composition requires skill. The Amish do it well, and so does fabric designer Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic. But she also expertly mixes solids and prints, as she did with the quilt … Read More ...

Free BOM: You are Blessed quilt

October 15, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

bom_youareblessedminiquiltVal Laird combines embroidery and applique for this patchwork wall quilt she calls, You are Blessed. She stitched seven blessings from the Beatitudes in the Bible. At 32 inches square this is doable before Christmas.

In a September post … Read More ...

Event: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza {PNQE}

September 14, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

pennsylvania-national-quilt-showQuilty friends, if you live in Philly, don’t miss this quilt show, opening September 15 and running through this weekend. I’d go just to see “On This Winter Day”, a quilt made by Nancy J. Prince and Linda French. … Read More ...

Tutorial: Create a Poly Gen Quilt

June 27, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

Low Poly Quilt Making Part 1Lauren of Right Sides Together shares on her blog how to create a Poly Gen quilt. She explains,

This technique is cool because paper-piecing design can be complicated, resulting in a lot of frustration before the sewing even starts. This

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Improv patchwork kit

March 14, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

MazeValeQuiltKit_ImprovPiecingFree-form piecing is a thing. Quilters using kits has been a thing. But, can improv translate well in a kit? It can if you’re Maze and Vale. Owner, Australian textile designer Leslie Keating, used some of her hand printed fabrics … Read More ...

Pick the right needle

February 19, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

WhichNeedleForDiffEmbroideryThread_birdontherunI’ve always heard that a carpenter is only as good as their tools. Same goes for quilters. You need the right needle for your task. But, how do you choose between so many options? Laura of ArtFabrik shares on her … Read More ...

Six ways to make a serendipitous quilt

January 29, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

Serendipitous mini quilt Japanese fabricCathy of Gefilte Quilt has gotten radical when it comes to making fabric choices for quilts. In a blog post, she shares six games designed to help you do the same.

Her mini quilt, shown, is not only serendipitous, but … Read More ...

Songs of Freedom wins quilt challenge

December 22, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Jennifer Mitchell Winner Quilt ContestThe art quilt Freedom’s Spirit made by Jennifer Mitchell took first place at the Songs of Freedom 2015 Quilt Challenge. Learn more about the challenge here. This event was a way to celebrate milestones for Ballaarat Quilters and the … Read More ...

Fidget quilts

October 22, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Fidget Quilt Alzheimers Patients 1This tiny work of art is more than just a pretty textile. It will sit on the lap of a dementia patient as a soothing sensory tool. Michele Bilyeu, from With Heart and Hands, came to making these quilts … Read More ...

Sky part of Torii Gate collection

October 17, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Sky for art quilts Kona BayGood sky fabric is hard to find, as any art quilter will tell you. So, when I spied this swatch, Lair of the Dragon, I wanted to get the word out. It’s part of the Torii Gate fabric collection designed … Read More ...

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