Download this Free quilt pattern using 2.5" fabric strips and whip up this beauty in no time at all! Precut strips are perfect for this project! This quilt is called Latticework, which I designed for the Sapphire fabric collection by Timeless Treasures. It measures 65" x 76" with 10" blocks. The size is perfect as a throw quilt and would make a beautiful gift. This collection features deep blues, softer ones, and blacks with metallic touches bringing out the florals, paisleys, and scrolls … [Read more...] about Free quilt pattern using 2.5″ fabric strips
Free Quick Thanksgiving quilt patterns
Download these Free Quick Thanksgiving quilt patterns to revamp your Holiday decor or give it as a gift to family and friends! Quilts using panels are super fast to make and these two designs I created for Blank Quilting's He Leads Me fabric collection are no exception. They convey the spirit of the Thanksgiving season with a soothing palette with dusty corals, teals, and soft ivory that will likely not clash with the colors you already have in your home. Some of us feel intimidated by … [Read more...] about Free Quick Thanksgiving quilt patterns
Christmas quilting for decoration or gifts
Do you like Christmas quilting for decoration or gifts? Here is an idea to turn the blocks you have already made into a finished project! You saw this quilt before it was quilted and bound (click here for the post), where I worked with 12" blocks I had made to test quilt patterns. It has become part of my work process: test patterns using similar fabrics so that, one day, I can turn those blocks into a quilt. It reminds me of the "leaders and enders" process, where you begin and end … [Read more...] about Christmas quilting for decoration or gifts
Christmas quilt pattern with poinsettias
Make this beautiful Christmas quilt pattern with poinsettias in one weekend! Display it on the wall, the table, or as a throw. However you use it, it is sure to contribute to the warm welcome you will extend to your family and friends this holiday, and for many to come! "Holiday Cheer" was just published in the November 2021 issue of the American Quilter magazine. I love this photograph so much! It provides the perfect setting for this bold, geometric design. And the colors!!! The quilt … [Read more...] about Christmas quilt pattern with poinsettias
Quilted gnomes for your home decor
Make quilted gnomes for your home decor or as gifts. These beginner projects are quick and will add a touch of playfulness to everyone's day! I made two projects featuring these magical creatures and I am so happy with how they turned out! The first is this baby quilt called Mystical Friends. It measures 36" x 43" and the blocks finish at 6". I used fabrics from the Story Time collection by American Jane for Moda Fabrics. I love making bright-colored quilts for babies! To be sure, I made … [Read more...] about Quilted gnomes for your home decor
Make a bed quilt with favorite fabrics
I have wanted to make a bed quilt with favorite fabrics for the longest time. There is a pattern I designed a while ago that has been calling my name for a long time. Would you want to make it with me? I have resized the Colorful Illusions quilt for a queen bed and am itching to make it. It now measures approximately 90" x 105" with 6" blocks in the center and 5" blocks on the pieced border. I originally designed it using the Timeless Treasures Tonga Fruit Punch batiks. Yet, I am thinking I … [Read more...] about Make a bed quilt with favorite fabrics