A design wall is essential for getting the best results when laying out a quilt top. Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios agrees, saying
The design wall has by far been the most valuable addition to my studio.
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Tutorial: Pretty points pieced block
Anjeanette Klinder shares on her blog the secret to sewing what she calls ‘pretty points’ in a quilt block. Hint: she uses lots of pins – but her explanation and photos on just how to pin for no slippage – … Read More ...
Tutorial: Modern Cross block
The modern, the graphics, the white space all add up to a wow! quilt design. Made by Sarah of Sew What, Sherlock?, she shares on her blog just how she made The Cross quilt block with lots of helpful … Read More ...
Tutorial: Crazy quilt ornament
Melissa of Mahlica Designs explains this tutorial gets more hits than any other blog post. She made this adorable ornament starting with constructing a crazy quilt block. Find out how she made it; get the know-how.
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Tutorial: Plus quilt by Jessica
Jessica Kelly of SewCraftyJess shares how she created her Plus quilt top. Jessica explains she did not use a pattern even though they are plentiful for this popular design. She came up with her own measurements, cutting and layout. You … Read More ...
Tutorial: Lattice Love Quilt
Kirsty of Bonjour Quilts made this beauty to celebrate the arrival of a new nephew. The shade of blue – she calls it Tiffany – coupled with the white lattice makes for a modern quilt baby is sure to love … Read More ...
The intergenerational appeal of quilting
You can’t actually see the late Ashta Johnston sitting alongside these girls from the Johnston family, but her presence is evident in their laps. Ashta created the blocks in this beautiful Dresden Plate quilt, but never completed it.
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Tutorial: Braided quilt block
Braids are so in right now. Jess of The Elven Garden takes braids from hair to hearth with her tutorial for this unique quilt block. She explains when you put several together they create a woven look. Go HERE to … Read More ...
Valentine mail mini quilt
Gina of Party of Eight finished this sweet mini quilt in time to share it on WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced. Learn where she got the inspiration and pattern for making her You’ve Got {Valentine’s} Mail project right here.… Read More ...
Free from Frieda: Hearts quilt patterns
Frieda Anderson of Frie Style admits she’s fascinated with hearts. She explains,
I created this Valentine Hearts art quilt to celebrate my love of LOVE.
And being the generous teacher – hailing from the Chicago School of Fusing – she’s … Read More ...
Modern pot holders in Kitchen Stitches
Jenifer of 42 Quilts made modern this oven mitt (I mean pot holder) using a simple log cabin quilt block. Hers is one of many clever projects found in a new book, Kitchen Stitches, by Martingale. Psst, Martingale is … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Betty’s Easy as ABC quilt
Betty of Sew What Now shows off her finished Easy As ABC quilt. She participated in the Easy As ABC QAL (quilt along) hosted by Alyce of Blossom Heart Quilts. Go HERE to learn more about the QAL.
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Pat tackles birthday blocks
This is a snippet from Pat Sloan’s design wall showing off some of her snazzy birthday quilt blocks received from quilt-y friends. Check out the Pat portrait…adorbs. Now that she has so many, it’s time to put them all together.… Read More ...
Stars and Sprigs BOM quilt
It’s not too late to join the BOM for this beautiful quilt, Stars & Sprigs designed by Kim McLean. Combining applique and pieced blocks to perfection, this one is a stunner. Visit The Rabbit’s Lair for details.
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Aurifil’s designer series with free BOM patterns
Pat Sloan kicks off the new year with the 2014 Aurifil Designer of the Month series. As host, she’ll interview one guest per month. She’ll share their work spaces, fabric lines AND – key to their choice of quilt block … Read More ...