Choose your favorite star blocks, a fabric collection, and make a sampler quilt with stars like we did. Exchange blocks once a month! I am calling this my Friendship Star quilt! Deb, Lisa, and I agreed to work with the Gretel fabric collection by Amy Smart for Riley Blake Designs. I love Amy's fabrics! Deb suggested our blocks should be 12" stars, any stars we liked. So, we met every month or so to exchange the blocks we made. We would choose a design, make three blocks of it, and share. … [Read more...] about Sampler quilt with stars made by three friends
Half-square triangle tutorial and giveaway winner
Make 8 units at a time with this easy half-square triangle tutorial. Use this formula to figure out the size of the beginning squares. No guesswork! In a few weeks, I will release a new quilt pattern that features a pieced block (above) and a block with piecing and applique'. Today I will show you how I've been making lots of half-square triangles (HST) shown in my recent patterns and published quilts. When I have to create many units at a time, I have a few options. Half-square triangle … [Read more...] about Half-square triangle tutorial and giveaway winner
Red wagon quilt patterns: free projects you must make
Choose one of these red wagon quilt patterns or make them both! Bring back childhood memories of riding fun, and make one for each child! This is Quilt 1 which I created for the My Red Wagon collection by Debbie Busby for Henry Glass. I am smitten by the textures and colors of these fabrics and so happy I was able to work with them! The prints spell 'cozy' with plaids and paisleys and are versatile as well because they include whimsical motifs for the entire year. Debbie was … [Read more...] about Red wagon quilt patterns: free projects you must make
Christmas quilt with ornaments – win the magazine!
This Christmas quilt with ornaments for your home decor spells Fun and Joy all in one piece! Make it in a weekend, hang it up, or snuggle under it as its size makes it a flexible accessory for the Holidays. [Giveaway now closed.] "Family Traditions" measures 54" x 56" and the blocks finish at 12". When I designed it I was inspired by memories of decorating the Christmas tree with my young sons, and their joy in carefully handling the exquisite ornaments, many of which we had purchased … [Read more...] about Christmas quilt with ornaments – win the magazine!
Christmas tree quilt pattern to make in one day
Here is a Christmas tree quilt pattern to display your favorite fabrics or to make as a scrappy quilt. Perfect as a wall hanging! I sprinkled it with stars and added the presents under the tree. No water required! I have many large Christmas quilts and was looking for something I could hang on a wall or use as a throw. So, I designed the Tree of Joy Christmas quilt pattern. I finally got the binding done this weekend while listening to a book. Then, I left the house looking for a cool place … [Read more...] about Christmas tree quilt pattern to make in one day
Fat quarter Halloween quilt pattern to make in one day
This Fat Quarter Halloween quilt pattern for beginners can be made in one day! Brighten your Halloween decor with this easy quilt, also perfect as a gift. "Witches Party" measures 36" x 36" and the blocks finish at 8". I used the Ghouls and Goodies fabric collection by Moda, yet you can use all your Halloween fabrics. It is Fat Quarter-friendly and very easy to make because you are only using regular piecing on the witch blocks, along with machine applique'. The witch blocks come … [Read more...] about Fat quarter Halloween quilt pattern to make in one day