I am totally smitten by this book I just received from Martingale for review! As I was looking through 19th-Century Patchwork Divas' Treasure of Quilts by Betsy Chutchian and Carol Staehle, one word kept coming back to my mind - fantastic! Although I have only made one quilt to date using 1800s reproduction fabrics, what I loved the most about this book was that the authors presented three different setting options (actual quilts) for each of the 10 patterns. Betsy and Carol were able … [Read more...] about 19-Century Patchwork
Box Garden Quilt
Photography by Matthew Owen. Used by permission from Annie's Publishing. Finally I can now show you "Box Garden"! I worked on this quilt in the summer and Annie's Publishing just released their book - More Quick and Easy Quilts for Kids - featuring it. As my other quilt which appeared in the same book, Box Garden uses one block so it comes together very fast. The fabric collection shown here is called Farm Fun by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda Fabrics. I love its charming designs with farm-themed … [Read more...] about Box Garden Quilt
Neutral quilt
This is Headed North, my new pattern available at Quilterly on Etsy. I love the fabrics featured on this photo: the collection is Dear Stella Adventure Awaits by Timeless Treasures. However, look at this color variation: These four blocks were so easy to make! Each block took me under 10 minutes to complete! I think a colorful version of this pattern looks just as cool, and I am thinking scrappy, too. Just make sure that you have good contrast between those two fabrics - on the photo above: … [Read more...] about Neutral quilt
Quilts for Kids
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