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!
Embroidery patterns for beginners and a finished project
If you are looking for embroidery patterns for beginners, this book is perfect for it. Look at this small embroidered patchwork project I just finished and you will see how you can make it, too! [Edited: July 7, 2020] A while ago I talked about Gail Pan's book "Patchwork Loves Embroidery Too" and my plan to make one of the amazing projects in her book, as it is full of embroidery patterns I love. Well, here it is! This weekend I carved time away from moving preparations (yep, in a few … [Read more...] about Embroidery patterns for beginners and a finished project
Free quilt pattern for the beginner quilter
Happy [snowy] Wednesday! Let's rock this day with a free quilt pattern for the beginner quilter (the blizzard is so crazy my high schooler HAS to stay in bed)! JotDot Quilt 1 finishes at 72" x 84" and the blocks measure 12". It will brighten any room in your home with its charm and colorful palette. I love the textures of this collection - perfect on their own as in the quilt above, or as basics with other fabrics. JotDot Quilt 1 makes all the colors shine through the rings, except... you can … [Read more...] about Free quilt pattern for the beginner quilter
Stitched So Sweet
What a crazy day it is outside: if I look out one window, it is cloudy and gloomy; if I look out the other window, it is sunny! The sunny window is enticing but my office is facing the clouds. So, I decided to look down and through the pages of this gorgeous book by Tracy Souza: Stitched So Sweet - Whimsical Embroidery, Patchwork, and Applique', published by Martingale. Tracy's designs are quick to make featuring easy embroidery designs and patchwork (did you notice the hidden Easter Eggs … [Read more...] about Stitched So Sweet
Free quilt projects for Thanksgiving
Download now these free quilt projects for Thanksgiving, to jazz up your home decor or as gifts for family and friends. [Updated 9/22/2021.] Take a look at these super cute fabrics! I designed this wall hanging for Blank Quilting using the amazing Give Thanks II fabric collection by Bernadette Deming. The quilt measures 52" x 72", the border blocks are simple and easy to make, with machine appliqued corner stars bringing out the stars from the panel. The fabrics are shipping to stores and … [Read more...] about Free quilt projects for Thanksgiving