Are you looking for a cool Christmas quilt pattern? How about a Free Christmas Quilt pattern with poinsettias and applique'? This one is called Dancing Poinsettias and you still have time to make it before the big event! [Edited May 21, 2020.] I designed Dancing Poinsettias for Hoffman Fabrics and their beautiful collection Poised Poinsettia. It measures 55" x 55" and the blocks finish at 12". This size is ideal for a table topper or wall hanging. If you use a flannel backing, it … [Read more...] about Free Christmas Quilt pattern with poinsettias and applique’
International Quilt Festival in Houston
Last weekend, I had the privilege of visiting the Quilt Exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Houston. Although I know someone actually spent four hours viewing the quilts, the hour I was able to spend there filled me with awe and inspiration. The quilts above are by Shizuko Kuroha from Tokyo, Japan. This exhibit was called Pieces of My Life and featured her amazing, intricate quilts made with fabrics from her extensive collection of antique Japanese fabrics, especially indigo … [Read more...] about International Quilt Festival in Houston
Easy Star quilt block tutorial
Two of my quilty girlfriends and I are sewing star blocks for a quilt. We meet every month or so and exchange 12" blocks using a specific fabric collection - this way the quilt will have a more harmonious colorway. We are working with Gretel by Amy Smart for Penny Rose Fabrics. This time I chose to make a three-color star block and here is the Easy Star quilt block tutorial. When we meet today I will give them each one of these star blocks I made. Don't you love it? I found it in the book "I … [Read more...] about Easy Star quilt block tutorial
Free quilt pattern with stitch and flip blocks
I returned home from Quilt Market in Houston last night, exhausted and energized at the same time. My feet are still recovering from having walked the enormous convention center time and time again as I met with current clients, forged new relationships, and visited with old and new friends. But, I want to post this Free quilt pattern with stitch and flip blocks. [Edited May 21, 2020.] This is my design for the upcoming Blank Quilting collection Aziza. Love those colors and textures! The Aziza … [Read more...] about Free quilt pattern with stitch and flip blocks
Diamond Art for Christmas: fast and fun gift
If you are like me, you have a long list of Christmas gifts to make before the Holidays. I am always looking for ideas... I found I can make a fast and fun Christmas gift using Diamond Art. [Edited June 6, 2020] You know what happens when you discover a new craft that is fun, easy, beautiful, and fast and you can't stop making it? Well, that is me right now with Diamond Art. I finished the Snowman (Leisure Arts sold out of them, but you can still find them at Amazon if … [Read more...] about Diamond Art for Christmas: fast and fun gift
Quilted Wall Hangings for home decor
Our mountains here in Utah are already capped with snow - a gorgeous sight! It is difficult to pick a favorite season in this part of our world because they all have their special allure, but when the snow falls over those mountain peaks, it is all I can do to keep my eyes off them. This is probably why I like to see them as Quilted Wall Hangings for home decor. All photographs by Jason Masters for Leisure Arts. Used with permission. [Edited June 6, 2020] This quilted wall hanging by … [Read more...] about Quilted Wall Hangings for home decor