Jazz up your indoor Halloween decor this year with these Halloween quilts - 2 patterns you will love as they are easy, fast, and fun! The first quilt is called Haunted House. It measures 37" x 37" and the blocks finish at 12" and 6". Simple log cabin blocks frame the center applique', with the cat and bat adding movement to the design. I chose to make the quilt center lighter and the borders dark and bold for interest and contrast. Haunted House is perfect as a wall hanging, welcoming … [Read more...] about Halloween quilts – 2 fun patterns you will love
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Get this free quilting pattern for a Christmas wall hanging
Download today this free quilting pattern that I designed for Moda Fabrics and begin making a beautiful and easy Christmas quilt for the perfect Holiday home decor! It will look fantastic by the mantel or as a table topper - you decide! "Starry Eve" measures 59-1/2" x 59-1/2", the blocks finish at 20-1/2", and the center block is machine appliqued. The gorgeous fabrics are from the Poinsettias and Pine Metallic collection by Moda Fabrics. It has all our favorite traditional holiday colors, … [Read more...] about Get this free quilting pattern for a Christmas wall hanging
Christmas quilt patterns for the wall and lap
Let's get ahead of the game and pull out our red and green fabrics to use with these two fun Christmas quilt patterns! Choose one (or both) and get it ready over the weekend. They have just been published in the Christmas Quilting book by Annie's Quilting. Holiday Stars on page 25 measures 51" x 67" and the blocks are 16". I used fabrics from the Holiday Decadence collection by Hoffman Fabrics. The prints are beautiful with pine cones, robins, seasonal words... all wrapped in lots of gold … [Read more...] about Christmas quilt patterns for the wall and lap
Winter Cheer quilt as Block of the Month
Make this Winter Cheer quilt as Block of the Month using different fabrics from your stash, or use the amazing collections I did! It measures 81" x 81" and features fabrics from Riley Blake's Winterberry and Merry and Bright collections. [Edited 01/08/2023.] Photos by The Quilting Company. Used with permission. Quilters with any skill level can enjoy this project, as The Quilting Company has developed videos to help with block assembly. The videos are well-produced, brief, and to … [Read more...] about Winter Cheer quilt as Block of the Month
Applique’ quilt pattern with butterflies – cool wall hanging
Machine applique' is my go-to relaxation technique. When I use large shapes, it is even better! Check out my new applique' quilt pattern, perfect for a fabric collection or as a scrappy quilt! [Edited: June 18, 2020] "Nature Lover" measures 47" x 47" and the blocks finish at 8". Naturally, it is made with batiks and these are by Timeless Treasures. They are so beautiful! Of course, you do not have to select batiks but they do add fantastic texture and color variation to any quilted … [Read more...] about Applique’ quilt pattern with butterflies – cool wall hanging
Quilts with words – the new trend in home decor
Quilts with words are the newest quilt-making trend and offer a great canvas in which to express yourself, adding whimsy, and meaning to your home decor. Applique' a personal message to any project, or make a fun wall hanging or baby quilt. [Edited: June 22, 2020] Have you seen this book by Sherri Noel? Its projects are easy to make, fun, and have short messages and words to add more interest to your quilt. Text it! - Quilts and Pillows with Something to Say, just published by … [Read more...] about Quilts with words – the new trend in home decor