First day of June! I am in Summer mode already and the colors in my quilt studio have changed from pastels to brights. Which brights? This Red white and blue one day quilt says it all! "Add Fireworks" is my quilt featured in the July 2020 issue of the American Quilter magazine, published by the American Quilter's Society. It measures 42" x 42" and the blocks finish at 12" and 5". It showcases fabrics from the Tonga Freedom collection by Timeless Treasures. Yes, they are batiks and have … [Read more...] about Red white and blue quilt: one day quilt!
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Free pattern for lap quilt or throw: must make!
If you need more motivation to stay busy during these crazy times, I think I have the right thing for you! How about a free quilt pattern for lap or throw quilts, which you can make using three beautiful fabric collections? This is Fall Fest: it measures 59-1/2" x 71-1/2" and the blocks finish at 12". It is a simple and fun quilt to make, regardless of your skills. The criss-cross design ensures our stars are aligned... don't we all need them that way now? Timeless Treasures liked my … [Read more...] about Free pattern for lap quilt or throw: must make!
Quilt design software to create a masterpiece
Wait until you see this! I have just received for review the Dear Jane add-on to EQ8 by The Electric Quilt Co. and I am having so much fun with this quilt design software! So, here are 4 cool ways to create a masterpiece quilt, whether you decide to recreate the original quilt or make it your own by changing things around. As soon as I downloaded the Dear Jane Add-On, a Read First PDF popped up. It is objective, just long enough to show you how to use it, and walks you step-by-step through … [Read more...] about Quilt design software to create a masterpiece
Scrappy quilt patterns to love forever
I am always looking for scrappy quilt patterns that I can repeat over and over again so the 12 designs I found fit the bill: I carry with me the yardage requirements of the quilts I like for when I am at the quilt store and ready to replenish my fabric stash. The quilts here are all from the book "Sunday Best Quilts" by Sherri L. McConnell and Corey Yoder, published by Martingale. I had a difficult time looking for one or two quilts that I liked... because I liked them all! So, indulge me … [Read more...] about Scrappy quilt patterns to love forever
Easy quilt patterns for every season.
I have released a few easy quilt patterns for every season in the past month and haven't had a chance to show them to you. Remember that, even though I may feature a specific fabric collection, you can choose your own fabrics when you make them unless, of course, they require a specific quilt panel. Angels Sing measures 37” x 57” and the border blocks finish at 5”. A Confident Beginner can easily make this project, and it requires the panel from the Oh Come Let Us Adore Him collection by … [Read more...] about Easy quilt patterns for every season.
Fall leaves become an easy panel quilt
The snowplows have been working all night to clear the roads of the many inches of snow we got. The sky is still melting into white powdery stuff, but I have other colors on my mind right now because of the fall leaves easy panel quilt pattern I have just released. "State of Mind" is the name of this fall quilt pattern and I am in love! The panel is from the Nature Narratives collection by Hoffman Fabrics, which will be in quilt stores this coming April. It features my favorite season of … [Read more...] about Fall leaves become an easy panel quilt