Patterns, patchworks and projects
Three adorable chapels are ready for the springtime! The soft toned chapels repeat in an half-drop pattern, adding interest and variety. Perfect for weddings, baptisms, engagements, and religious/faith filled celebrations, these hand-drawn chapels bring a touch of love to any … Read More ...
Quilting with denim is not the same as quilting with other fabrics. This list of 15 tips for quilting with denim will help guide you. Denim quilts are a great way to recycle those old blue jeans. Denim has become … Read More ...
These patritoic fabric designs over at TheFatQuartershop are fun and so inviting. I love this modern bright version, perfect for a bright and cheery project. It has a few more designs in this collection making it perfect for a 9 … Read More ...
This DIY Quilting pattern is for a fun Triangle design. This DIY quilt is intended as a wall hanging but you could easily use this a rug or throw. I love the patterns in this Quilt so make sure you … Read More ...
Amanda (Mandy) Leins put a novel twist on a quilt book when she dug into her love of the past and mixed it with modern patterns. Wanderlust Quilts
Jayne of Twiggy and Opal made this 40″ square mini quilt as part of the Needle and Foot blog hop. It’s stunning. The Needle and Foot Etsy shop owner, who is hosting the blog hop to celebrate her Etsy … Read More ...
Sarah Craig of Confessions of a Fabric Addict created “Exploding Stars” as part of her Stunning Stars Quilt Along!. The bright solids against a deep gray background make those stars shine. The straight-line quilting keeps the look sleek. This would … Read More ...
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl and Amber of Gigi’s Thimble created the quilt pattern “All Stacked Up” as a way to use large scale and directional prints successfully. It’s part of their Five fat quarter Fun Pattern series, and as … Read More ...
Sherri of A Quilting Life shares tips for sewing long strips of fabric together for the piecing part of making a quilt top. One is a technique I use when I’m sewing together a row-by-row quilt top. It’s confirmation from … Read More ...
The hearts in this quilt show off to perfection The Strawberry Thief fabric collection. The blog by the same name shares detailed instructions on how to make the blocks. The heart shape is pieced, not appliqued, and I have to … Read More ...
It’s brilliant how Charise, of Charise Creates, fussy cut the eyes of this cat with bluebirds. She finishes this sweet feline face with blue and red embroidery threads atop tiny pink hearts. Be still my heart. A talented quilter, she … Read More ...
Sew, life is good in the quilty-verse. Erin, of Why Not Sew, shows off her first creation for the Bella Skill Builder QAL hosted by the fat quarterShop. February 1 they published the first quilt block pattern. It’s totally … Read More ...
If nesting in quilting leaves you cold, don’t miss this video tutorial by Laura Ann Coia of Sew Very Easy. She’ll take you step-by-step how to make a simple quilt block and by the time you’ve finished your first one, … Read More ...
Lindsey of Fort Worth Studio Blog shares how to make this pretty table runner. She features the AdornIt! fabric collection in all four blocks. White sashing and binding gives it a soft finish. This quilted table runner would sew up … Read More ...
A quilt challenge is in progress. For those of you who do their best work through a competition, read on. If additionally, you love working with Kaffe Fassett’s fabrics, bonus. Here’s an excerpt from the official press release via Westminster … Read More ...