Here's a quick flannel quilt for beginners, perfect as a graduation gift or home decor. You can make it in one day! My middle son turns 25 today! I had been collecting flannels for a few years to make the Suede Satchel quilt for him, and, while on a retreat at Lake Okoboji earlier this month, I finally put it together! It is smaller than my original pattern - it measures 48" x 64" with blocks that finish at 8" - and I hope he will enjoy it as a throw as he hangs out with his cat, … [Read more...] about Flannel quilt for beginners
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Piece and Applique Modern Quilt Blocks
Build your favorite city as you piece and applique modern quilt blocks. Select the ones you like for smaller projects, or make the whole quilt! Welcome to City Blocks - my first quilt book! Published by Leisure Arts and already on sale, this book features 32 blocks I designed, each portraying a place or an experience in a city. There are also six coordinating, smaller projects, many diagrams, and easy-to-follow instructions. Those of you who have been following me since I began this … [Read more...] about Piece and Applique Modern Quilt Blocks
Blue and White Free Quilt Patterns
Download these two Blue and White Free Quilt Patterns to brighten your home decor or to gift to a friend! Stash busters to boot! Here is your first choice: Quilt 1 for the Annablue collection by Satin Moon Designs for Blank Quilting. It measures 57" x 71" with 6" blocks. I love the floral motifs of every fabric in this collection - I am sure you will love it, too! The prints feature butterflies, dragonflies, birds, and paisley tossed in white and blue. Blue and White look fantastic in … [Read more...] about Blue and White Free Quilt Patterns
Indoor Garden in 2 Easy Quilts
Download the free patterns for an Indoor Garden in 2 Easy Quilts! Make the panel quilt and the pieced one for your home or friends. Quilt #1 is the first project I designed for the Folk Garden collection for Blank Quilting. It measures 44" x 64" with corner blocks that finish at 4". This easy free quilt pattern (download it by clicking here) comes together very fast; it is perfect for beginner quilters and brings a whimsical touch to an area of your house that you need to brighten … [Read more...] about Indoor Garden in 2 Easy Quilts
Make a quilt with stars
Make a quilt with stars for your home or as a gift for family and friends! This project is fast and easy and will make your home shine! "Piece of Heaven," my latest quilt, was just published in the November 2022 issue of the American Quilter magazine. You know I've had a thing with star blocks, likely because they always bring cheer and brilliance into my life - much needed this year! "Piece of Heaven" measures 58" x 58", and the blocks finish at 24" and 12". As you can see, it works … [Read more...] about Make a quilt with stars
Red White and Blue free quilt patterns
Download these Red White and Blue free quilt patterns now and make projects that will be loved for years to come! I am loving the fabrics in the Anthem collection by Blank Quilting! Think of all the projects you can make with them, from quilts to clothes and accessories for the home. I tried to capture all their glory in two designs which you can download now and get ready as the fabrics will be shipping to stores in a couple of weeks. Yeah! Quilt 2 above showcases the fabrics in easy … [Read more...] about Red White and Blue free quilt patterns