Build your quilting skills with the Vintage Rose BOM quilt this summer! Roses are red, but sewing fun has many more colors! Let me introduce you to the Vintage Rose Block of the Month program that I designed for the Vintage Rose collection by Timeless Treasures! It measures 87” x 87”, and every block finishes at 12". Are you a beginner quilter? I've got your back! These blocks use regular piecing techniques - only one block requires the simplest paper piecing on the corners. You already … [Read more...] about Vintage Rose BOM quilt
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Three easy Halloween quilt patterns
Here are three easy Halloween quilt patterns to make and add whimsy to your home decorations as you welcome friends to your haunted house! [Photos by Jackie MacDonald. Used with permission.] Are you almost ready for Halloween? If not, I have some treats for you of the quilty kind! A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of designing three quilts for the Spellbound collection by Sweetfire Road for Moda Fabrics. The fabrics were so wonderful to work with because of the amazing motifs, the … [Read more...] about Three easy Halloween quilt patterns
2 free quilting 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
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
Cabin decor with quilts for men
Updating your cabin decor with quilts for men? Here are two free patterns you can download now and begin making! Driving cross-country with Toby the dog to settle in Georgia was the perfect thing to do between packing everything in Utah and unpacking here. I saw the beautiful landscape I often missed when traveling by plane. This trip reminded me of the quilts I designed for the Wilderness Trail collection by Blank Quilting. This collection features a 24-inch panel with animals found in the … [Read more...] about Cabin decor with quilts for men
Vintage quilt for your home decor
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