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!
Free quilt patterns to download and sew now
I designed many patterns for Blank Quilting and Studioe which are ready for you on their site under Free Projects. Today I am showing you these 5 free quilt patterns to download and sew now to keep you busy and happy. Blank Quilting has released Marisol, a collection that will be in stores in September. I love all the fabrics in that line and designed two fun quilts for it. Quilt 1, above, finishes at 75” x 90” and features 14-1/2" blocks with all the amazing prints and textures you can … [Read more...] about Free quilt patterns to download and sew now
Easy fall panel quilt: make it in one afternoon
Have you seen my quilt pattern State of Mind? I put together a photo tutorial of how I made it so you can see how fun it is to make this easy fall panel quilt. I finished State of Mind a week ago and haven't had a chance to take it to the quilter yet but you can see why I am loving it. Fall is my favorite season of the year because of its colors. When I saw the panels (yes, this quilt uses two different panels) I had to design a quilt using them. Read all the details on the post I wrote … [Read more...] about Easy fall panel quilt: make it in one afternoon