Have you guys seen the latest Moda All-Stars book? All in a Row Again, compiled by Lissa Alexander and published by Martingale has fantastic rows we can assemble in a quilt or add to our own quilt designs. It is really difficult to pick a favorite! All photographs by Brent Kane for Martingale. Used with permission. I love that the rows will look great regardless of the type of fabric you use: modern, traditional, 1800s reproduction, 1930s... The designers went all out and did not skimp on … [Read more...] about Moda All-Stars: All in a Row Again
Flannel Quilt
Today I am introducing my newest pattern: Orbit. It was designed with novelty flannels by Dear Stella Designs and their latest fabric line Gravity. This quilt measures 61" x 85" and the blocks finish at 12". Since it only uses one block, this project comes together super fast! You can download the free pattern by going to Dear Stella Designs. Check out these awesome space-themed fabrics which are suitable for boys and girls: Flannels are the best and these will keep kids … [Read more...] about Flannel Quilt
Modern Spools Sew Along – Blocks 7 and 8
Hi, everyone! Here are two more blocks for the Modern Spools Sew Along using Peta Peace's pattern. No applique' blocks this time but I already have another sewing notion motif lined up. So far, here are the other blocks I made: Once we add the sashing they will look more like spools. I am loving them so far, particularly the fact that I don't need to spend too much time working on them: they are fast, and I am doing one per week (posting them every two weeks on this … [Read more...] about Modern Spools Sew Along – Blocks 7 and 8
Block Tour Road Rally and Giveaway
Welcome to the Block Tour Road Rally! From today until Friday, November 17, Quiltmaker is celebrating the publication of 100 Blocks Volume 16 with a fun blog tour and lots of giveaways! I can't wait to visit all the other participating blogs because the blocks in this issue of the magazine are fantastic! Wait, my block is in there, too! "Best Friends Forever" is my new applique' block. It is reminiscent of a stuffed cat I used to make and it occurred to me it would look awesome as a quilt … [Read more...] about Block Tour Road Rally and Giveaway
Stitches from the Harvest
As I was walking Toby the dog yesterday I pondered on the fast passage of 2017 as we crunched the red, brown, orange, and yellow leaves beneath our feet. How can one be so happy with the natural display of colors and yet so startled by the pace of changing seasons? And so it is that I am now planning for Thanksgiving. I was looking forward to seeing my grandsons but it is likely they will not be visiting. My plans now revolve around a delicious dinner for the four of us and a craft project for … [Read more...] about Stitches from the Harvest
Free quilt pattern
Free pattern alert! This is Nobile, my newest quilt design for Timeless Treasures featuring their recently released line of batiks called Tonga Tuscany. Nobile measures 74-1/2" square using one block with two different fabric groups creating a quilt with an array of textures, colors, and richness reminiscent of the Italian region for which this collection was named. Here are the fabrics I used on the design: Aren't they gorgeous? Tonga Tuscany batiks' dreamy textures practically … [Read more...] about Free quilt pattern