We’ve all seen the trend of blowing up quilt patterns to make them sew up faster and/or look more modern, but Me? A mom? is thinking small. She took a Circle of Geese quilt block pattern and shrunk it down … Read More ...
Technique: Improv Chevrons
Anna at Six White Horses shows how to make improvisational pieced chevron blocks on her blog. She said the inspiration came from a pillow she saw at Anthropologie that had a wonky chevron pattern. Go HERE to see more.… Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Titanic Belfast block
Ethne at Flaming Stitches made this pieced block for the Free Bee, month of February belonging to Marianne at The Quilting Edge. Marianne asked everyone to create quilt blocks with an urban, industrial theme in the style of Elizabeth Barton. … Read More ...
Sew Happy QAL update
The Mixed Sampler Quilt Along at Jenna’s from Sew Happy Geek is well under way. Since I last checked in, she has posted four more blocks. Shown here is Block 5. Stunning!
Go HERE to see the rest. I … Read More ...
Event: Modern Mini Challenge
Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts is hosting a challenge and contest on her blog for a mini quilt.
Something like Jennifer made here with Washington Sidewalk blocks. One of the prizes is a fat quarter bundle of the full line … Read More ...
Tutorial: Double hourglass block
Adrianne at Little Bluebell created a video tutorial showing how to make a double hourglass block without a template. I’m intrigued. Get the tutorial.
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Bee blocks to swoon over
Made for the Cocorico Bee by Tamiko at Patchwork Notes. The theme if you haven’t guessed is Orchard. So cute.
Made for the Kumiko Fujita Bee by Tamiko at Patchwork Notes. The theme is Patchwork 318.
Monkey Do is swooning
Katy at Monkey Do (formerly I’m a Ginger Monkey) is showing off her finished quilt top she made as part of The Swoon Along event. Along with photos of her finish, she posts a photo mosaic of her current fave … Read More ...
Tutorial: Lightening Zig Zags quilt
Jenn at Jenn of all Trades shows how she made this doll-size baby quilt on her blog. She said her directions can be adapted for a larger quilt depending on the size you cut your squares. She did a great … Read More ...
Tutorial: The shortcut quilt square
Bri at Googly Eyes & Glitter shares a way to create a quilt block that is fast and easy. The trick involves sewing before cutting. Brilliant! Get the know-how.
Image credit: Googly Eyes & Glitter
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Wonky to wacky house blocks
This is Annie’s wacky quilt block that should have been wonky for a swap. She talks about how difficult doing wonky turned out to be on her blog Annie’s Musings. Whatever her goal this is a happy fun block. Go … Read More ...
Rose quilt block
Ineke from Never Too Old To Learn created this quilt block with soft green and pink floral fabrics. The pattern is Flying Geese all pointing to the center rose, which she cross-stitched. Lovely mix of piecing and stitching. Go HERE … Read More ...
Tutorial: Star Crossed Quilt block
Elizabeth at Don’t Call Me Betsy shares how to make this Star Crossed quilt block on her blog. Don’t you love that center fabric? It’s from the Stitch line designed by Betz White for Robert Kaufman. She has links on … Read More ...
Tutorial: Curve Nine Patch block
Here’s some urban cool, a Nine Patch with curves created by Jenny from Sew Kind of Wonderful. She shows you how to make it on her blog. Go to tutorial.
Image credit: Sew Kind of Wonderful
Tutorial: Scrappy tree appliquéd block
Danny at Mommy for Reals made this awesome tree block for the Stash Bee, hosted by Sunni at Love Affair with my Brother. Danny wants you to be able to make this tree too so she generously created a … Read More ...