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Quilted gnomes for your home decor

By Denise Russell

Quilted gnomes for your home decor

Make quilted gnomes for your home decor or as gifts. These beginner projects are quick and will add a touch of playfulness to everyone's day! I made two projects featuring these magical creatures and I am so happy with how they turned out! The first is this baby quilt called Mystical Friends. It measures 36" x 43" and the blocks finish at 6". I used fabrics from the Story Time collection by American Jane for Moda Fabrics. I love making bright-colored quilts for babies! To be sure, I made … [Read more...] about Quilted gnomes for your home decor

Filed Under: baby quilts, easy quilts, Machine Appliqué Tagged With: baby quilts, Christmas gifts, Christmas home decor, gnomes, holiday gifts, home decor, how to machine applique, machine applique, placemats, quick projects, quilt ideas, table runner, Tutorials

Half-square triangle tutorial and giveaway winner

By Denise Russell

Half-square triangle tutorial

Make 8 units at a time with this easy half-square triangle tutorial. Use this formula to figure out the size of the beginning squares. No guesswork! In a few weeks, I will release a new quilt pattern that features a pieced block (above) and a block with piecing and applique'. Today I will show you how I've been making lots of half-square triangles (HST) shown in my recent patterns and published quilts. When I have to create many units at a time, I have a few options. Half-square triangle … [Read more...] about Half-square triangle tutorial and giveaway winner

Filed Under: quilting, Tutorials Tagged With: baby quilts, easy baby quilts, half square triangles, quilt block tutorial, quilt pattern, Tutorials

Easy Baby Quilt pattern for beginner quilters

By Denise Russell

easy baby quilt pattern

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

Filed Under: baby quilts, easy quilts Tagged With: babies quilt, baby quilts, beginner quilts, easy baby quilts, easy quilts, easy quilts for beginners, pattern baby quilt, quilt in a day, quilts for babies

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Hello, I’m Denise and I love to design and make quilts. You can also find me knitting, crocheting, and making other crafts. Join me!
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