Make this modern quilt with geometric blocks with solid fabrics or your favorite prints. This is an easy pattern and beginner quilters will love it, too! [Edited September 9, 2021]. This is one of my newest patterns: Lace and Fineness. For this project, I chose Dear Stella Designs' Dash Flow Basic collection of solids. I love its texture and palette and am happy with how it turned out. The quilt measures 56" x 68" and the blocks finish at 12". Of course, you can use prints but be sure … [Read more...] about Modern quilt with geometric blocks
Free Quilt Pattern with geometric blocks
Free pattern alert!!! Download this free quilt pattern with geometric blocks and begin choosing your favorite solid colors or prints because this is a stash-buster project! This is Engaged, the quilt I designed for the Timeless Treasures Mix Basic collection. It measures 64" x 76" and the blocks finish at 12". It looks very complicated but it is so easy to make! The instructions are simple and straight forward so you will get this quilt done very quickly. The Mix Basic … [Read more...] about Free Quilt Pattern with geometric blocks
Hand binding a machine pieced quilt
Hand binding a machine-pieced quilt is very relaxing and easy. Match the thread to the backing of the project and use a slip stitch. {Edited September 9, 2021} I am finishing a secret project using Riley Blake Designs Christmas fabrics. The binding is taking hours to complete and I am doing so while listening to music. The binding phase of any project is, to me, like approaching the finish line on a race. Not because I have been racing to finish it (although it does happen … [Read more...] about Hand binding a machine pieced quilt
Quilts with words – the new trend in home decor
Quilts with words are the newest quilt-making trend and offer a great canvas in which to express yourself, adding whimsy, and meaning to your home decor. Applique' a personal message to any project, or make a fun wall hanging or baby quilt. [Edited: June 22, 2020] Have you seen this book by Sherri Noel? Its projects are easy to make, fun, and have short messages and words to add more interest to your quilt. Text it! - Quilts and Pillows with Something to Say, just published by … [Read more...] about Quilts with words – the new trend in home decor
Free pattern for a quilt for children
Download this free pattern for a quilt for children with trucks and lots of fun colors. Or make it scrappy - either way, it makes a great gift! [Updated 9/22/2021] You must have a little child in your life who would love this quilt. I designed it for Henry Glass Fabrics' collection My Favorite Trucks. It measures 56" x 68", with lots of cool blocks and prints to keep any child entertained for a long time! Yes, it is a busy quilt because I wanted to showcase as many of the fabrics in this … [Read more...] about Free pattern for a quilt for children
Beginner quilt pattern: make this quilt in one day.
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.