Machine applique' is my go-to relaxation technique. When I use large shapes, it is even better! Check out my new applique' quilt pattern, perfect for a fabric collection or as a scrappy quilt! [Edited: June 18, 2020] "Nature Lover" measures 47" x 47" and the blocks finish at 8". Naturally, it is made with batiks and these are by Timeless Treasures. They are so beautiful! Of course, you do not have to select batiks but they do add fantastic texture and color variation to any quilted … [Read more...] about Applique’ quilt pattern with butterflies – cool wall hanging
Mini Quilt: turn a quilt block into a fast work of art!
If you are wondering how to make a mini quilt, here is a great way to do it using any quilt pattern you like. Let me show you how I created this small quilt that is great for beginners. [Edited: June 22, 2020] This is All-Star, a patriotic quilt pattern I designed with beautiful fabrics from the Tonga Patriot collection by Timeless Treasures. The red white and blue colorway is enhanced by the texture of the batiks and each fabric as more interest to the quilt. It would be a great … [Read more...] about Mini Quilt: turn a quilt block into a fast work of art!
Quilt border ideas: a step-by-step block tutorial
I am always looking for quilt border ideas to jazz up my projects. At times, horizontal strips just won't do, right? Other times, no border is required such as in this free quilt pattern you can download. In this post, I will show you how I made the blocks to enhance a pre-printed panel. However, you can use them around blocks, too. [Edited: June 22, 2020] This is my quilt "Let's Party", just published in the Summer 2019 issue of Quilter's World Magazine. It features Maywood Studio … [Read more...] about Quilt border ideas: a step-by-step block tutorial
EQ Software Winner
Good morning, friends! Thank you for participating in the Electric Quilt software giveaway! I loved reading and responding to your comments - we all began it the same way: with paper and colored pencils. As I said in one of my replies, EQ 8 is like graph paper in steroids! I love it and cannot envision my design work without this powerful tool. Here is the winner: *** 1 Set of 1 Unique NumberRange: From 1 to 36Set #19 OhioLoriJune 6, 2019 at 6:47 PMI use graph paper... I haven't designed a … [Read more...] about EQ Software Winner
Free Christmas pattern for a quilt with trees and stars
How about a Free Christmas pattern that shows traditional Holiday symbols but with easy blocks and a modern look to it? Read on. [Edited: June 22, 2020] This is the quilt I designed for the Yuletide Cheer fabric collection by Laura Stone for Studioe Fabrics. It measures 80" x 97" and the blocks finish at 16". Large blocks? Yes! These translate into fast construction because the patches come together quickly. Look at some of the ones I used in my … [Read more...] about Free Christmas pattern for a quilt with trees and stars
Facebook Live and Giveaway
Do you remember my quilt, Ribbon Dance, published in the Spring 2019 issue of Quilter's World Magazine? The block placement creates cool pinwheels and I want to show you how I achieved that effect. Join me at the Quilter's World Magazine Facebook page tomorrow at 4 pm (Eastern Standard Time) for a live demo featuring the Electric Quilt software which I use for all my quilt designs. If you do not design your own quilts, do join me as I will give you tips on fabric placement on blocks to make … [Read more...] about Facebook Live and Giveaway