We all love fabric panels but often do not know how to put borders on them. Missing You: a quilted greeting card with hearts is my latest panel quilt and I think you will love it! "Missing You" was just published in the Summer 2020 issue of Quilter's World magazine. It measures 40" x 60" and the blocks finish at 5". The panel is from the You Make My Heart Happy collection by Gail Cadden for Timeless Treasures. The fabrics in this collection are so beautiful! No, greeting cards are not a … [Read more...] about Quilted greeting card: a wall hanging with hearts
Free quilted projects for Easter: choose from 3!
Phew! I had no idea we were so close to Easter! There is still time for you to download the patterns, cut the fabrics, and decorate your house with these 3 free quilted projects to celebrate Easter. I LOVE this quilt (click here to download it)! The fabrics are beautiful and the cute bunnies will cheer everybody up. The Cotton Tales collection was designed by Abraham Hunter Art, Inc. for P & B Textiles and I had a blast designing projects for it. The quilt above measures 51" x 62" … [Read more...] about Free quilted projects for Easter: choose from 3!
Quilt design software to create a masterpiece
Wait until you see this! I have just received for review the Dear Jane add-on to EQ8 by The Electric Quilt Co. and I am having so much fun with this quilt design software! So, here are 4 cool ways to create a masterpiece quilt, whether you decide to recreate the original quilt or make it your own by changing things around. As soon as I downloaded the Dear Jane Add-On, a Read First PDF popped up. It is objective, just long enough to show you how to use it, and walks you step-by-step through … [Read more...] about Quilt design software to create a masterpiece
Download Free Quilt Patterns today
Let's end the month of March with 2 super cool and free quilt patterns to download and begin sewing right away because we must stay busy so our minds won't wonder about sad stuff. Holiday Retreat is the quilt I designed for Moda Fabrics' Forest Frost Glitter collection. It measures 82" x 94" and the blocks finish at 12" and 6". The techniques include easy piecing, machine applique', and easy paper piecing. You've asked me before which one I prefer: foundation paper or tracing paper. I … [Read more...] about Download Free Quilt Patterns today
Easy to sew Face Mask: fast and comfortable!
This is the time when we all reach into our fabric stash and find materials for face masks. In this Easy to sew Face Mask: fast and comfortable blog post, you will see the steps I took to make my first (of many I know) face mask. [Edited: July 21, 2020] Before you go any further: if you are looking for face masks and are pressed for time, check out the ones I have listed in my Etsy store. I have sold over 500 masks and you might find something you like for yourself or your kids. I followed … [Read more...] about Easy to sew Face Mask: fast and comfortable!
Fabric Giveaway and free classes – take a chance!
I promised on my newsletter that I would have a giveaway this week and here it is: 3 yards of Fabric Giveaway and free online craft classes - one courtesy of my friend Deb and one courtesy of Bluprint. Yeah! These are the fabrics I am giving away: a half-yard bundle with Kona Fabrics. I love the cheerful prints and the palette. Add matching solid fabrics and you can make a super cool quilt. I like half-yard bundles because they are so versatile. This one brings to mind modern quilt … [Read more...] about Fabric Giveaway and free classes – take a chance!