Photography by Matthew Owen. Used by permission. This pattern is called Cruising on the Lake and has just been published in the More Quick and Easy Quilts for Kids book by Annie's Publishing. I am glad to have this quilt back from the publisher because it is one of my all time favorites! I designed it with the Splish Splash fabric collection by Gail Cadden for Timeless Treasures in mind - a gorgeous fabric line with whimsical ocean creatures and boats. This one-block quilt is very easy to … [Read more...] about Quilts for Kids
Mug rugs without binding are fast to make
[Edited on January 13, 2020] Everyone loves to receive a handmade gift. These quilted mug rugs will make your friends happy and will use up your stash. Because these mug rugs have no binding they are fast to make. Remember those leftover blocks you did not know how to use? Forget potholders! Enjoy their beauty every day in your studio, office, or by the couch after you transform them into mug rugs. Mug rugs absorb water, prevent spills, and add color to your day. As you read my previous … [Read more...] about Mug rugs without binding are fast to make
Xmas Gifts Runner
Rainy day here today but I think you can get an idea of the fabrics on this Christmas table runner I designed. It is simple but festive. The hollies, berries, bows and ribbons were appliqued using Aurifil monofilament and a very small (free motion) zig zag stitch. I pieced the gift boxes making sure the lid extended beyond the box. Here is the runner in all its glory, though the colors on this picture are not accurate. If you like this runner, click here to download the free pattern … [Read more...] about Xmas Gifts Runner
Knitted Beanie
Reversible Beanie. Pieced Brain. Design by Sarah Penderson. There is not a lot of sewing going on in my studio right now as I am swamped writing quilt patterns. However, knitting has helped me relax or occupied the early (really early!) morning hours when I cannot sleep. I finished this beanie over the weekend and have already mailed it to my niece. The yarn is Deborah Norville's Everyday collection by Premier Yarns - I love it because it is very soft and easy to work with. I also like … [Read more...] about Knitted Beanie
Stroll in Venice quilt
Here is my newest pattern designed for Timeless Treasures and their batiks collection Tonga Passion Fruit by Judy and Judel Niemeyer. It is called Stroll in Venice - you can download it for free from their site. Stroll in Venice is reminiscent of Italian tiles with surprising designs. The Diamond in the Square blocks feature my favorite fabrics from that collection. Timeless Treasures batiks have amazing texture and colors, and I often cringe when my rotary cutter gets closer to … [Read more...] about Stroll in Venice quilt
Flannel Chevron Quilt
This king size quilt is finally finished! The pattern is called Crooked Path (fat quarter friendly!) from the book "Oh Sew Cozy Flannel Quilts" by Lynette Jensen (I found it here). Click here to see my original post when I was getting ready to begin this project. The quilt top was pieced very fast but remained folded inside the closet in my quilt studio for more than two years, awaiting my courage to quilt it in my Bernina. It never happened. Two months ago I made the smart decision to send it … [Read more...] about Flannel Chevron Quilt