I don't know about you but when I started quilting I bought books, took a few classes and, from there, started making quilts. Sometimes I would get to a place and think: Hmmm... how do I sew this? How can these points match? It was the case with the Diamond in the Square block. How do I stitch the triangles to the sides of the square so I will have correct seam allowances on all sides? Here is a video tutorial (or click on image below) with a quick tip for how to sew the triangles to the … [Read more...] about Diamond in the Square
Pumpkin Table Topper
Photograph by Ryan Hake and Shane Pequignot for Annie's Publishing. Used with permission. "Pumpkin on my Patch" is the second of my designs published in the Autumn 2017 issue of Quilter's World magazine. This time I used bright, shiny, warm Fall fabrics from the Falling for You screenprint collection by Hoffman Fabrics. Its prints are ideal for October/November holidays so you can keep this table topper on your table for many weeks. It measures 48" x 48" and uses 2 blocks. The stem was … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Table Topper
Autumn Trails Quilt
Photograph by Ryan Hake and Shane Pequignot for Annie's Publishing. Used with permission. "Autumn Trails" is my newest quilt pattern published by Quilter's World magazine, Autumn 2017 edition. It features Tonga Vineyard batiks by Timeless Treasures forming a beautiful 3-D design. I am so glad to have this quilt back from the publisher! It measures 60" x 84" with 12" blocks. I chose the fabric values very carefully so the design would pop from the white background. It was expertly quilted … [Read more...] about Autumn Trails Quilt
Santa Tea Towel
I have missed doing embroidery and am so happy I worked on this tea towel. It will adorn my kitchen at Christmas (at the rate we are going it will be in my kitchen very soon!). Flour sack, floss, and a bit of fabric for the binding and backing is all it took. The embroidery was done with DMC floss #347, a red which is not too bright. Its color actually matched the red on the binding, an unexpected bonus. I love the texture and durability of flour sacks. They are very popular in Brazil for … [Read more...] about Santa Tea Towel
Wild Goose Chase Quilt
Fat Quarter Shop is releasing their new pattern "Wild Goose Chase Quilt" and I joined the group of bloggers who were doing a sew along. This pattern is very versatile: you can give it a modern or more traditional look by choosing fabrics accordingly. Here is my quilt: This table topper finished at 38-1/2" square, a perfect fit for my dining room table. I used Hoffman Fabrics Gypsy Princess fabrics I've had for years and never wanted to cut into (you know that type of fabric, right?), and … [Read more...] about Wild Goose Chase Quilt
Bella Skill Builder – 6
Yippee! This is month 6 already! Fat Quarter Shop is hosting this Sew Along and I am having a ball. How are your Bella Skill Builder blocks coming along? I keep the photo of the completed quilt near me so I can envision where the blocks I am making will fit in the design. Oh, this picture is too dark but my eyes weren't any help as I was trying to fix it. Here are my strips and squares all ready to be turned into the Courthouse Steps blocks. This month we are playing … [Read more...] about Bella Skill Builder – 6