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Paper piecing in a quilt block

By Denise Russell

Paper piecing in a quilt block

Here's a step-by-step photo tutorial of paper piecing in a quilt block, perfect for beginners who haven't tried this technique yet. The other parts of the block use regular piecing. Where did the month of March go? It flew by in a blur of pattern writing, quilt making, and meditating while dog walking; that's where! I am excited to say that I made it all in one piece to this side of Spring and am ready for new adventures. The other day I was testing a pattern and made this block with … [Read more...] about Paper piecing in a quilt block

Filed Under: foundation piecing, Paper piecing Tagged With: paper piecing patterns, paper piecing tutorial, patchwork, quilting, quilting for beginners, Tutorials

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

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

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

Dinosaur quilt for kids – a free quilt pattern

By Denise Russell

dinosaur quilt

Dinosaurs and construction sites: a perfect combination for kids room decor! Get this free dinosaur quilt pattern for a panel and fun dinosaur fabrics. Blank Quilting is shipping to stores its Dino Punk fabric collection designed by Holly Glaspey. I love these fabrics! This collection features very original dinosaurs in a steampunk style and comes with a 24-inch panel and fabrics with gears, a patch design, treads, and a tool argyle. The quilt I designed for them measures 45-1/2” x 65-1/2” … [Read more...] about Dinosaur quilt for kids – a free quilt pattern

Filed Under: free quilt pattern Tagged With: dinosaur bedding, dinosaur fabrics, dinosaur quilt, dinosaur quilt pattern, panel quilt, Paper piecing, paper piecing tutorial, quilts for kids

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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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