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Free star quilt pattern

By Denise Russell

Get ready for time in the wilderness with this free star quilt pattern! Make it for your home or your animal-lover friends. Are you ready for a new, easy project? Then, download Magic Under the Stars - a free pattern I designed for Studioe Fabrics' Woodland Magic collection by Ashley Satanosky. Owls, deer, foxes, bears, and rabbits bring their magic from the woodlands into our homes in this quilt where stars light up the sky, under which all is quiet and asleep! The quilt measures 51" x … [Read more...] about Free star quilt pattern

Filed Under: free quilt pattern, Uncategorized Tagged With: easy quilts, free pattern, panel quilts, paper pieced, paper pieced blocks, Paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, quick projects

Quilt pattern with star blocks

By Denise Russell

This quilt pattern with star blocks will brighten your home or make a friend happy! Choose your favorite fabrics and get sewing! I love everything about my latest quilt called Market Star: the fabrics I chose, the borders, the whole design. The geometric lines are complemented by the floral and dots prints and lend a modern vibe to the quilt. Change the palette for a traditional piece that will add happiness to any decor. Market Star measures 72" x 72", and the blocks finish at 9" and … [Read more...] about Quilt pattern with star blocks

Filed Under: quilt patterns Tagged With: floral fabrics, moda fabrics, modern quilts, Paper piecing, paper piecing patterns, paper piecing tutorial, patchwork, quilt pattern, quilting, quilting for beginners, star blocks, Tutorials

Christmas quilt pattern with poinsettias

By Denise Russell

Christmas quilt pattern with poinsettias

Make this beautiful Christmas quilt pattern with poinsettias in one weekend! Display it on the wall, the table, or as a throw. However you use it, it is sure to contribute to the warm welcome you will extend to your family and friends this holiday, and for many to come! "Holiday Cheer" was just published in the November 2021 issue of the American Quilter magazine. I love this photograph so much! It provides the perfect setting for this bold, geometric design. And the colors!!! The quilt … [Read more...] about Christmas quilt pattern with poinsettias

Filed Under: quilt patterns, wall hanging Tagged With: Christmas decor, Christmas gifts, christmas quilts, foundation piecing, medallion quilts, Paper piecing, poinsettias, star blocks

Learn How to Paper-Piece the Sun Block

By Denise Russell

Learn How to Paper Piece the sun block

Follow this easy step-by-step photo tutorial and learn how to paper-piece the sun block. You will become a paper-piecing pro! Make one and use it as a wall hanging, add a few to your quilt, or make a whole quilt with it. This is a 10" block that I made to test a pattern I was writing (I trimmed it slightly after I took the photo). I used these fabrics (and not oranges and yellows) because I am trying to get more blocks ready for a sampler quilt with this collection. It came out gorgeous (if … [Read more...] about Learn How to Paper-Piece the Sun Block

Filed Under: Paper piecing, Tutorials Tagged With: foundation piecing, foundation piecing tutorial, how to paper piece, Paper piecing, paper piecing tutorial, passo a passo, quilt tutorial, sun quilt block

Modern quilt with Christmas ornaments and trees

By Denise Russell

Modern quilt with Christmas ornaments and trees

Get this free quilt pattern and make a modern quilt with Christmas ornaments and trees. Work with the fabrics I did or your favorite or Christmas fabrics! I can't believe I forgot to write a post about the quilt Deck the Halls that I designed for Dear Stella Fabrics. I worked with their collection Sparkle All the Way but it would look great with any of their Holiday fabric lines (I love "Baby it's Cold Outside". No, wait... so many options!). Deck the Halls measures 53-1/2" x 64" - a … [Read more...] about Modern quilt with Christmas ornaments and trees

Filed Under: free quilt pattern Tagged With: Christmas decor, Christmas fabric, Christmas ornaments, christmas projects, christmas quilts, holiday decor, holiday projects, modern quilt pattern, modern quilts, Paper piecing, paper piecing tutorial

The best floral quilt to welcome Spring

By Denise Russell

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

Filed Under: free quilt pattern, Machine Appliqué Tagged With: butterflies, colorful daisies, floral quilt, free pattern, geometric prints, machine applique, modern fabrics, Paper piecing, quilt ideas, quilt pattern, Spring quilt

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Hello, I’m Denise and I love to design and make quilts. You can also find me knitting, crocheting, and making other crafts. Join me!
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