Are you looking for a beginner quilt pattern? I have just designed an easy one for you to make your first project in one day or in one weekend. {Edited: June 22, 2020] "Camping Fun" is one of my newest patterns. It measures 58" x 70" and the blocks finish at 12". Easy to make, these blocks are perfect for large prints or fabrics you love but do not want to cut into tiny pieces. The quilt on the photo features fabrics from the "May the Forest be with You" collection by Dear Stella. … [Read more...] about Beginner quilt pattern: make this quilt in one day.
Easy Baby Quilt pattern for beginner quilters
Today I will show you an easy baby quilt pattern that is perfect for beginner quilters, can be customized for boys or girls, and will match your nursery decor depending on the fabrics you choose. [Edited: June 23, 2020] This baby quilt pattern is fun and fast, ideal for that baby gift you need to whip up: it is called "Color Happy" and was just published in the Summer 2019 issue of Quilter's World magazine. It measures 41" x 52-1/2" with staggered rectangular blocks. If you are a … [Read more...] about Easy Baby Quilt pattern for beginner quilters
Free quilt block pattern for a beautiful flower
Use this free quilt block pattern to make a flower with simple paper pieced rectangles as leaves. Repeat the block for a fun one-block wall hanging or lap quilt. Read on for the photo tutorial. [Edited: June 23, 2020] This is a 'hybrid' flower block. Why? Because the leaves are paper pieced and the flower is made with regular machine piecing. This is a perfect block for those who want to try their hand at paper (or foundation) piecing: a small part of the work is done with that … [Read more...] about Free quilt block pattern for a beautiful flower
I am a Guest on Pat Sloan’s Podcast today!
Good morning everyone, from my new digs! I am all moved in and ready to roll! To celebrate, today I will be a guest on the American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast hosted by Pat Sloan. How cool is that? You have been reading my blog for all these years and now you have a chance to catch my Brazilian accent as Pat and I talk about all things quilty. Show Time is Monday a 4pm Eastern, 3pm Central, 2pm Mountain, 1pm Pacific! Get ready because we always learn something new from our favorite … [Read more...] about I am a Guest on Pat Sloan’s Podcast today!
Sunnyside Lane quilt
Photographs by Amerian Quilter. Used with permission. Oh, how I wish my house looked just like this right now! Amidst the boxes and having packed all my quilts for the upcoming move, I am content flipping the pages of the May issue of American Quilter magazine and staring at Sunnyside Lane, the quilt I made with the Tonga Gecko batik collection by Timeless Treasures. The colors are so bright and happy, the blocks are easy to make, and the instructions are very detailed to help you … [Read more...] about Sunnyside Lane quilt
Pincushion patterns that will make your heart stop!
One of the must-haves in the toolkit of every quilter or sewist is a pincushion (pin cushion works, too!). I am always looking for cool pincushion patterns so I can make them for myself or to give them as gifts to my friends. [Edited: June 23, 2020] Last night I dropped everything and locked myself in my studio to make these pincushions - I could not help it after I saw them! One had pieced houses and the other had machine applique'. I could not choose so I made them both! In no … [Read more...] about Pincushion patterns that will make your heart stop!