Inspiration comes from many places for us quilters, not just media targeted to our needs. I found this indoor/outdoor rug, fittingly called ‘Pyramid Blocks’ today at Overstock.com. I’m going to call it ‘Quintuple Squares’. I’ve made something similar to this … Read More ...
Snowball mini and pattern
Fussy-cut raccoon faces delight the eye in this Snowball mini quilt made by Karin, of Leigh Laurel Studios. It’s her offering in the Schnitzel & Boo Mini Swap where in her blog post she confesses it was hard to give … Read More ...
Tutorial: Cuddly puzzle quilt + pattern
This vibrant child’s quilt looks like a floor puzzle. To piece a top like this may seem difficult, but it’s not, according to the maker, Polly, of Pieces by Polly. She explains her secret was to sew squares, then applique … Read More ...
Quilts are ‘objects of desire’
I like finding quilts where you least expect them, like the one I spied in a current issue of ELLE Decor magazine. On their “Style Sheet” page the author shows readers a modern-looking quilt and explains they are part of … Read More ...
QuiltCon’s biennial conference has special exhibit
This quilt is one of twenty on display at QuiltCon as part of Bill Volckening’s “Modern Materials, Quilts of the 1970s” special exhibit. Though nothing replaces actually seeing these in person, Bill shares on his blog, Wonkyworld, some quick snapshots … Read More ...
10 Half Square Triangle Quilt Blocks
HST (or Half Square Triangle) quilt blocks can be one of the most versatile block designs we have as quilters. With a simple turn of the block, or change of color, your block can go from looking repetitive and “normal” … Read More ...
QAL block two – Sewing machine
Melissa of Happy Quilting shares her “make” for month two of the fat quarterShop’s Snapshots Quilt-Along (QAL). Though the patterns are offered up as a free download, the research done by St. Jude’s is not. They are asking … Read More ...
One hour triangle quilt – yes way!
The quickest way to grab a quilter’s attention is promise they can make a baby quilt in one hour from start to finish. No way. That’s impossible you say for a triangle quilt. Well, Kate of See Kate Sew, claims … Read More ...
Whole Cloth Mystery QAL
Lori of The Inbox Jaunt is hosting a Mystery QAL (Quilt Along) this month focused on free motion quilting. You’ll start with a quilt sandwich made from two fat quarters (18″x22″), so she’s keeping it small. There’s no piecing … Read More ...
Tutorial: Star Coasters
Rumi at 3PatchCrafts shares on her blog a tutorial that yields two quilted coasters. She explains her inspiration came from a quilt book by author Joy Lilly. This technique is similar to Stack N Whack.
9 Free Motion Quilting Patterns
I think we can all agree that as quilters we have this deeply implanted love of creating and being creative, and that creativity doesn’t just stop at piecing a quilt top. Doing the actual quilting on a quilt can be … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork pillow
Sherri of A Quilting Life made this pillow cover front from fabric scraps left over from an earlier project. She takes you step-by-step how she did it, so you can make one of your own. So, get out your scraps … Read More ...
What’s inside your purse?
Reveal to others the secret life of quilters by sharing what’s inside your purse through the Quilter’s Purse Project: 2015. If you are a quiltmaker, go grab your purse (if you are a guy grab your backpack) and … Read More ...
Trapunto mini quilt
Not sure why Vicki of Sew Inspired was ever afraid of trapunto, as she did a great job with it on this mini quilt. The gray letters s-e-w pop (stuffed with batting) against a colorful patchwork ground. This would make … Read More ...
8 Star Quilt Block Patterns
The star block is a fairly classic pattern in quilting and although it looks simple, there are many different options for the pattern to be laid out. With many of them containing half square triangles, the blocks can be changed … Read More ...