Today I will show you an easy baby quilt pattern that is perfect for beginner quilters, can be customized for boys or girls, and will match your nursery decor depending on the fabrics you choose. [Edited: June 23, 2020] This baby quilt pattern is fun and fast, ideal for that baby gift you need to whip up: it is called "Color Happy" and was just published in the Summer 2019 issue of Quilter's World magazine. It measures 41" x 52-1/2" with staggered rectangular blocks. If you are a … [Read more...] about Easy Baby Quilt pattern for beginner quilters
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Joyful quilt
Photograph by American Quilter. Used with permission. Doesn't she make you want to smile all day? This cutie pie must be blessing her family and the life of those around her with her sunny face... I can almost hear the giggles and happiness with all the attention she is getting as she poses for this photograph. Her gorgeous outfit brings out the blue in her eyes and is exactly how I would dress a baby girl had I had one (only boys on this side of the Rockies). But wait, I am supposed … [Read more...] about Joyful quilt
Quilts you can make in one day
[Edited on January 13, 2020] I am always looking for quick quilts I can make for a friend or family member to celebrate a special occasion. Handmade gifts are the best except, at times, we need to be able to whip them up very fast! I am showing you today two Quilts you can make in one day. Photograph by Matthew Owen and Shane Pequignot for Annie's. Used with permission. How would you like suggestions for two quilts you can make in one day? I designed the first one, Paint Chips (above), … [Read more...] about Quilts you can make in one day
Spring Batik Quilt
Photograph by Quilter's World Magazine. Used with permission. Yesterday was a very gray day here in Utah but I was cheered up by the arrival of my quilt "Spring in Cape May" from the publisher. Oh... these blues, teals, and yellows made me so happy! Spring in Cape May measures 78" x 94" and the blocks finish at 16". It is a very easy quilt to make and the large blocks are ideal to showcase your favorite fabrics as I did. Here are some batiks from the Tonga Angelfish line by Timeless … [Read more...] about Spring Batik Quilt
Spring Table Runner
Photo by Matthew Owen for Annie's Publishing. Used with permission. This pattern of mine, called Tea Time, was just published in the Quilter's World Summer 2017 edition by Annie's Publishing. It has such happy colors! Three 12" blocks with sashing and border, plus well selected fabrics, make is a quick project. This pattern is great for showcasing special fabrics if you use solid fabrics on the blocks except the center. It would also look great with novelty prints so it can be customized for … [Read more...] about Spring Table Runner
Free pattern and Giveaway
Guys, I am in love with this simple quilt. I did not want to wait until it was quilted to show it to you! I am calling it Candy Crush because I have major crush on it. I used a Fresh Air Jolly Bar® by American Jane fabrics for Moda Fabrics from Fat Quarter Shop. These 10" x 5" precuts, only available from Fat Quarter Shop, are perfect for a quick quilt or you can cut them and use them in blocks. I wanted to show the fabrics in their full glory, though... I did not decide on fabric … [Read more...] about Free pattern and Giveaway