I love quilts with stars, whether they are pieced, paper pieced, or appliqued. I have made them entirely with stars, such as this Christmas quilt, or mixed with alternating blocks. Here is my latest star quilt block, which is going into a sampler quilt. Two of my friends and I are making star quilt blocks which will be later turned into a quilt. We were supposed to meet every month and exchange blocks, but life is getting in the way. I did make another block, though, and I think it came out … [Read more...] about Quilts with stars and over 50 one-block quilt patterns
Christmas quilt patterns for the wall and lap
Let's get ahead of the game and pull out our red and green fabrics to use with these two fun Christmas quilt patterns! Choose one (or both) and get it ready over the weekend. They have just been published in the Christmas Quilting book by Annie's Quilting. Holiday Stars on page 25 measures 51" x 67" and the blocks are 16". I used fabrics from the Holiday Decadence collection by Hoffman Fabrics. The prints are beautiful with pine cones, robins, seasonal words... all wrapped in lots of gold … [Read more...] about Christmas quilt patterns for the wall and lap
Quilt with squares and bright colors – a free pattern!
I just came home from a walk with Toby the dog. What beautiful flowers and greenery we walked through! When we returned, it occurred to me that I have not yet shared with you the free pattern I recently designed: a quilt with squares and bright colors, the bright colors from outdoors! Aren't these colors fantastic? They are from Chameleon, a new Basics collection by Blank Quilting. Quilt #1 uses one fat quarter bundle plus yardage, measures 56” x 72”, and the blocks finish at 4". Totally … [Read more...] about Quilt with squares and bright colors – a free pattern!
Tie your Face Mask in 4 Easy Ways
I have been sewing masks since the end of March. I made a tutorial showing how to sew face masks to help all of you who want to make your own. The pattern I am using is by Craft Passion - the sizes I chose to make are the Man (for all adults), 7-12-year-olds, and 3-6-year-olds. Use this comfortable face mask pattern and you will love it. Elastic has been my choice of tying material. However, today I will show you 4 easy ways to tie your face mask in case you can't find elastic or would like to … [Read more...] about Tie your Face Mask in 4 Easy Ways
Red white and blue quilt: one day quilt!
First day of June! I am in Summer mode already and the colors in my quilt studio have changed from pastels to brights. Which brights? This Red white and blue one day quilt says it all! "Add Fireworks" is my quilt featured in the July 2020 issue of the American Quilter magazine, published by the American Quilter's Society. It measures 42" x 42" and the blocks finish at 12" and 5". It showcases fabrics from the Tonga Freedom collection by Timeless Treasures. Yes, they are batiks and have … [Read more...] about Red white and blue quilt: one day quilt!
Free pattern for lap quilt or throw: must make!
If you need more motivation to stay busy during these crazy times, I think I have the right thing for you! How about a free quilt pattern for lap or throw quilts, which you can make using three beautiful fabric collections? This is Fall Fest: it measures 59-1/2" x 71-1/2" and the blocks finish at 12". It is a simple and fun quilt to make, regardless of your skills. The criss-cross design ensures our stars are aligned... don't we all need them that way now? Timeless Treasures liked my … [Read more...] about Free pattern for lap quilt or throw: must make!