Carla of Lollyquiltz chose this pattern as part of the Mid-Century Modern Bee. Each finished block measures 6 1/2 inches. I love seeing this traditional pattern sewn up in fresh, bold colors. Visit her blog to get the tutorial.… Read More ...
New year…new block at Anna’s
Karen of Anna Lena Land just posted her latest quilt block, Spools, as part of her Quilt Block a Month series. Of the block she explains,
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Freebie: Sisters’ Ten BOM at Gen X Quilters
Are you thinking up some quilt-y projects for the new year? If so, AnneMarie of Gen X Quilters has you covered (no pun intended) with a free Block of the Month (BOM) event. She said she chose blocks that honor … Read More ...
Tute: Paper piece a kaleidoscope
Brooke of Pitter Putter Stitch shows her readers how to make a kaleidoscope quilt block using paper piecing. This, after she created a lovely pillow with the same pattern for her swap partner. Get the know-how.… Read More ...
Tutorial: Frame pouch great for singles
Charise of Charise Creates says this project is a good way to use a single quilt block. The hexie with a fussy cut center of a girl on a swing makes it. Find out how she did it. Get the … Read More ...
Tutorial: Thirty-six officers quilt top
Margaret of Konstant Kaos is conscious of the mathematics of making a quilt. I love that about her. In her latest tutorial, she mocks up several quilt tops inspired by the thirty-six officers problem. Intrigued? Get the know-how.
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Newsy: ‘Lucky Stars’ BOM starts in Jan
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to make a quilt, read on. Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy is hosting a Block of the Month (BOM) quilt along starting January 1, 2013. Join, and each month you’ll receive … Read More ...
Antique quilt with barber pole borders
I found this quilt in the auction house catalog of Pook and Pook. Made by Pennsylvania Mennonites in the 19th century, it recently sold for $4503 USD. The color scheme is unique mixing pinks, blues and golds. The two narrow … Read More ...
Newsy: Curved Seams Challenge 2013
It’s time to sign up for Ricochet and Away!’s next sewing challenge. This time around she’s going to tackle the curves in a Drunkard’s Path quilt pattern. Go HERE to read all about it.… Read More ...
Tutorial: ‘Getting Ziggy with It’ quilt block
Kelly of Live. Love. Create. shares on her blog a new tool (Clearly Perfect Angles) as part of Pile O’ Fabric’s Technique Tutorial Tuesday series. With it, she walks you through sewing this quilt block that’s made up of half … Read More ...
A quilt that outgrew baby
Tricia Royal of Bits and Bobbins explains this quilt started out as a baby quilt but grew into an adult throw, finding a home with her brother. Lucky bro. A crisp looking design, this Blocks in a Box quilt rocks. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Pleated Christmas tree wall art
The mother-daughter team at Sew Lux Fabric and Gifts shares how to make this fun Christmas Tree. The pieced block goes on card stock then into a black frame to create wall art. This block would be cute made into … Read More ...
Tutorial: X + O Table Runner
Have some charm squares you need to use up? Read on. Leah Douglas of the Buggspot made this quilted table runner starting with fabric precuts. She shares how to make it at the Moda Bake Shop. Get the tutorial.… Read More ...
Tutorial: ‘Starry Night’ Christmas tree skirt
Jennifer of Ellison Lane Quilts finished up her Deck the Halls series with this Christmas Tree skirt. The 12 star quilt blocks feature Aneela Hoey’s Cherry Christmas fabric collection. I never tire of an aqua and red color scheme, you? … Read More ...
Free pattern: Deer quilt block
Julianna of Sewing Under Rainbow made this festive Christmas pillow as part of the Deck the Halls series at Ellison Lane Quilts. She used a paper piecing technique to create the deer quilt block that makes up the front. … Read More ...