Download these 2 free quilt patterns now and make these beginner projects that look complex but are a breeze to make! (And yes, last week's giveaway winners are announced below!) Mellow Yellow Quilt 1 is the first project I designed for Blank Quilting's Mellow Yellow collection. It measures 60" x 72" and the block size is 9". The timeless appeal of this color palette makes this, and the next project, ideal for any home decor and perfect as gifts. The fabrics are to die for! Here are some of … [Read more...] about Download these 2 free quilt patterns now
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Christmas Quilts with 12-inch Quilt Blocks
Make quick Christmas Quilts with 12-inch Quilt Blocks that you forgot you had! Simple layouts translate into fast gifts or holiday decor. Last Saturday, after writing a pattern I decided I wanted to spend the rest of the day sewing. I actually wanted to see if I could make a quilt with some test blocks I had. You know that when I test blocks I try to use similar fabrics for many of them so, down the line, I can just put them together into a quilt. That was my mood that day. The quilt … [Read more...] about Christmas Quilts with 12-inch Quilt Blocks
2 Cool Ideas for Halloween and Fall quilts
These 2 Cool Ideas for Halloween and Fall quilts will jazz up your home decor or make a friend happy as they are great gifts! They are my latest finishes and I am so happy to see how they turned out. This is Witches Party, the Halloween pattern I designed with my favorite Moda Fabrics collection for Halloween: Ghouls and Goodies. This is the third quilt I made with this collection (here are the other two), and I am not quite sure it will be the last. Why? Because of the bright colors, the … [Read more...] about 2 Cool Ideas for Halloween and Fall quilts
Make this quilt pattern with floral fabrics
Make this quilt pattern with floral fabrics in one weekend! This beginner quilt will add pizzazz to your home decor or make a friend happy! "In the Sunroom" is my newest pattern released and was designed with the Scented Garden collection by Northcott Fabrics. It measures 58" x 70" and the blocks finish at 12". It is perfect to showcase your favorite prints, yet this collection with gorgeous flowers and butterflies gives In the Sunroom a romantic look, don't you think? No special … [Read more...] about Make this quilt pattern with floral fabrics
Fat quarter quilt patterns I love for Spring
Gather some precuts to make these two fat quarter quilt patterns I love: a modern quilt and one with machine applique flowers to welcome Spring. "Spring Dance" was just published in the Late Spring 2021 issue of Quilter's World magazine, and also in the Fat-Quarter Friendly Quilts publication. These colors are so beautiful! They are from the Balboa collection by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics. It measures 54" x 70" and the blocks finish at 12" and 4". It comes together super fast … [Read more...] about Fat quarter quilt patterns I love for Spring
The best floral quilt to welcome Spring
Say Hello to Spring with the best floral quilt to welcome Spring with butterflies, dots, and daisies: a free quilt pattern to download and sew today! I designed Quilt 1 for the gorgeous Whimsy Daisical collection by Keri Schneider for Blank Quilting. It is bright, bold, and beautiful! It measures 68" x 88" and the blocks finish at 9-1/2". Twirl the blocks around and create exquisite flowers with butterflies, tiny daisies, and geometric shapes to finish a quilt that is sure to dazzle your … [Read more...] about The best floral quilt to welcome Spring