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Red White and Blue free quilt patterns

By Denise Russell

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

Filed Under: free quilt pattern Tagged With: beginner quilt pattern, easy quilts, easy quilts for beginners, free pattern, heart blocks, patchwork, patriotic quilts, quick projects, quilt pattern, quilts of valor, red white and blue, star blocks, star quilts

2 free quilting patterns with tropical fabrics

By Denise Russell

2 free quilt patterns with tropical fabrics

Here are 2 free quilting patterns with tropical fabrics to liven your home decor or give as a housewarming gift. These quilts are fast to make, colorful (but not dark), and fun! Get ready to be transported to a tropical Island as you make one of these quilts that I designed for the Tropical Vibes collection by Emma Leach for Blank Quilting. The colors are bright, the motifs are beautiful, and the possibilities are endless as you can decorate a bedroom or living room with a quilt or wall … [Read more...] about 2 free quilting patterns with tropical fabrics

Filed Under: free quilt pattern Tagged With: beach decor, easy quilts, easy quilts for beginners, flamingos, Hawaii, Hawaii decor, Hawaii flowers, Hawaii quilts, home decor, patchwork, quilting, quilts for the beach, tropical fabrics, tropical flowers, Tutorials

Summer quilt with stars and pinwheels

By Denise Russell

Summer quilt with stars and pinwheels

Make this Summer quilt with stars and pinwheels using your favorite quilting fabrics. An easy quilt pattern perfect as summer decoration! I came across Moda Fabric's Rainbow Garden collection and was struck by the brightness of the prints and the whimsical garden motifs. So, I set out to design a quilt that would showcase those fabrics I loved so much. Yes, fabrics are often the source of inspiration for my designs. "Summer Groove" measures 73" x 87-1/2" with blocks that finish at 6", … [Read more...] about Summer quilt with stars and pinwheels

Filed Under: Machine Appliqué, Paper piecing, quilt patterns Tagged With: easy quilts, easy quilts for beginners, home decor, paper piecing tutorial, patchwork, pinwheels, quilt ideas, quilt pattern, quilt tutorial, quilting, star blocks, summer decor, Tutorials, watering can

Vintage quilt for your home decor

By Denise Russell

Looking for a vintage quilt for your home decor? Here's a project that is sure to add enduring appeal with classic vibes to your home. I love how this quilt turned out! I named it Vintage Kitchen because the palette reminded me of that fun era of soft pink, blue, aqua, and simple, unadorned lines on everything in the kitchen. Vintage Kitchen features fabrics from the Adel in Spring collection by Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs. The prints are fantastic and the Traditional Orange … [Read more...] about Vintage quilt for your home decor

Filed Under: quilt patterns Tagged With: beginner quilts, chicken quilt, easy quilts, easy quilts for beginners, farm style, home decor, how to design a quilt, how to write quilt patterns, patchwork gifts, quilt pattern, quilting for beginners, vintage

Make a bed quilt with favorite fabrics

By Denise Russell

Make a bed quilt with favorite fabrics

I have wanted to make a bed quilt with favorite fabrics for the longest time. There is a pattern I designed a while ago that has been calling my name for a long time. Would you want to make it with me? I have resized the Colorful Illusions quilt for a queen bed and am itching to make it. It now measures approximately 90" x 105" with 6" blocks in the center and 5" blocks on the pieced border. I originally designed it using the Timeless Treasures Tonga Fruit Punch batiks. Yet, I am thinking I … [Read more...] about Make a bed quilt with favorite fabrics

Filed Under: easy quilts Tagged With: batiks, bed quilts, beginner quilt pattern, beginner quilts, easy quilts, easy quilts for beginners, queen size quilt, scrappy quilt

Christmas tree quilt pattern to make in one day

By Denise Russell

Christmas tree quilt pattern

Here is a Christmas tree quilt pattern to display your favorite fabrics or to make as a scrappy quilt. Perfect as a wall hanging! I sprinkled it with stars and added the presents under the tree. No water required! I have many large Christmas quilts and was looking for something I could hang on a wall or use as a throw. So, I designed the Tree of Joy Christmas quilt pattern. I finally got the binding done this weekend while listening to a book. Then, I left the house looking for a cool place … [Read more...] about Christmas tree quilt pattern to make in one day

Filed Under: easy quilts, quilt patterns, quilting Tagged With: cats, christmas, Christmas decor, Christmas fabric, christmas projects, christmas quilt pattern, christmas quilts, Christmas tree, easy quilts, easy quilts for beginners

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