Two of my quilty girlfriends and I are sewing star blocks for a quilt. We meet every month or so and exchange 12" blocks using a specific fabric collection - this way the quilt will have a more harmonious colorway. We are working with Gretel by Amy Smart for Penny Rose Fabrics. This time I chose to make a three-color star block and here is the Easy Star quilt block tutorial. When we meet today I will give them each one of these star blocks I made. Don't you love it? I found it in the book "I … [Read more...] about Easy Star quilt block tutorial
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Around the Fireplace Christmas quilt
This is Around the Fireplace Christmas quilt, my quilt just published in the November 2019 issue of the American Quilter magazine. The palette is definitely seasonal but its allure is timeless, in my humble opinion... All photos by American Quilter magazine. Used with permission. It measures 59" x 59" and the blocks finish at 12". A perfect throw or lap quilt size, with robins, plaids, checks, and applique', this is already decorating my home! Yeah, I know, I have Christmas stuff around … [Read more...] about Around the Fireplace Christmas quilt
Zen Life – a quilt with batiks
Today I introduce you to Zen Life - a quilt with batiks, my project just published in the September 2019 issue of American Quilter magazine. Check out these bright colors! Photograph by American Quilter magazine. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Since I received it back from the publisher, I have had it in front of my office so I see it all the time. The vibes! The many hues on the quilt center, surrounded by the cool border, brighten up any room. It is perfect as a major pop of … [Read more...] about Zen Life – a quilt with batiks
Autumn quilt: ready for Fall with style
By now you must have guessed that Fall is my favorite season. Thus, I have made many quilted projects with those amazing colors. Here is another Autumn quilt so you can be ready for fall in style! [Edited: June 18, 2020] Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine. ©2019 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved. "Autumn Picnic" is my newest quilt design with my all-time favorite color combination for Fall, featuring fabrics from the Can't Stop Falling … [Read more...] about Autumn quilt: ready for Fall with style
Black and White pattern for a modern quilt
Free quilt pattern alert! Nothing like a black and white quilt to add a contemporary flair to your home decor. This Black and White pattern has a scrappy look to it - even better! [Edited: June 18, 2020] This is the quilt I designed for the Domino Effect collection by Blank Quilting. It measures 61" x 71" and the blocks finish at 10". I love this black and white quilt with its scrappy look which can easily be achieved due to the variety of prints in this collection. This collection … [Read more...] about Black and White pattern for a modern quilt
Mini Quilt: turn a quilt block into a fast work of art!
If you are wondering how to make a mini quilt, here is a great way to do it using any quilt pattern you like. Let me show you how I created this small quilt that is great for beginners. [Edited: June 22, 2020] This is All-Star, a patriotic quilt pattern I designed with beautiful fabrics from the Tonga Patriot collection by Timeless Treasures. The red white and blue colorway is enhanced by the texture of the batiks and each fabric as more interest to the quilt. It would be a great … [Read more...] about Mini Quilt: turn a quilt block into a fast work of art!