I have wanted to make a bed quilt with favorite fabrics for the longest time. There is a pattern I designed a while ago that has been calling my name for a long time. Would you want to make it with me? I have resized the Colorful Illusions quilt for a queen bed and am itching to make it. It now measures approximately 90" x 105" with 6" blocks in the center and 5" blocks on the pieced border. I originally designed it using the Timeless Treasures Tonga Fruit Punch batiks. Yet, I am thinking I … [Read more...] about Make a bed quilt with favorite fabrics
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Fat quarter quilt patterns I love for Spring
Gather some precuts to make these two fat quarter quilt patterns I love: a modern quilt and one with machine applique flowers to welcome Spring. "Spring Dance" was just published in the Late Spring 2021 issue of Quilter's World magazine, and also in the Fat-Quarter Friendly Quilts publication. These colors are so beautiful! They are from the Balboa collection by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics. It measures 54" x 70" and the blocks finish at 12" and 4". It comes together super fast … [Read more...] about Fat quarter quilt patterns I love for Spring
Christmas tree quilt pattern to make in one day
Here is a Christmas tree quilt pattern to display your favorite fabrics or to make as a scrappy quilt. Perfect as a wall hanging! I sprinkled it with stars and added the presents under the tree. No water required! I have many large Christmas quilts and was looking for something I could hang on a wall or use as a throw. So, I designed the Tree of Joy Christmas quilt pattern. I finally got the binding done this weekend while listening to a book. Then, I left the house looking for a cool place … [Read more...] about Christmas tree quilt pattern to make in one day
Fall home decor – quilted and everlasting!
This easy quilt brings warmth and color to your fall home decor. It is a perfect scrappy quilt with modern vibes, fast construction, and comes in two sizes! Fall Blooms, my newest fall quilt, has just been published in the September 2020 issue of the American Quilter magazine published by the American Quilter's Society. As pictured above, it measures 66" x 66" with 12" blocks. However, the pattern comes with a queen-size version if you decide to make it for your bed. This is a great … [Read more...] about Fall home decor – quilted and everlasting!
Easy fall panel quilt: make it in one afternoon
Have you seen my quilt pattern State of Mind? I put together a photo tutorial of how I made it so you can see how fun it is to make this easy fall panel quilt. I finished State of Mind a week ago and haven't had a chance to take it to the quilter yet but you can see why I am loving it. Fall is my favorite season of the year because of its colors. When I saw the panels (yes, this quilt uses two different panels) I had to design a quilt using them. Read all the details on the post I wrote … [Read more...] about Easy fall panel quilt: make it in one afternoon
Make this Valentine’s angel heart quilt
[This post may contain affiliate links. Please read material disclosure on the bottom of this page.] One of my Valentine's Day decorations this year is featuring a different color scheme. I decided to make this Valentine's angel heart quilt for my wall using simple blocks and easy design. What do you think? I have a tutorial below with links to the blocks. This is Love Dance, the mini quilt that is hanging on my kitchen right now. I used leftover fabrics from my quilt Joyful from the … [Read more...] about Make this Valentine’s angel heart quilt