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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

Drunkard’s Path quilt using interfacing

By Denise Russell

Drunkard's Path quilt using interfacing

Make a Drunkard's Path quilt using interfacing for a quick alternative to the slow traditional process of curved sewing! Check out a couple of projects I made with it: nope, I am not making money on this post - just showing you a product that I liked working with and that can be a great way to tackle projects that are a bit more involved to make when using traditional curved piecing. I made this quilt a few summers ago using a Moda Fabrics charm pack (5" squares) and yardage of a light … [Read more...] about Drunkard’s Path quilt using interfacing

Filed Under: Machine Appliqué, quilting, small quilts Tagged With: charm packs, curved piecing, curved sewing, drunkard's path, interfacing, modern decor, modern quilts, patchwork, quilting, table topper, wall hanging, wedding ring quilt

Download these 2 free quilt patterns now

By Denise Russell

Download these 2 free quilt patterns now

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

Filed Under: free quilt pattern, Machine Appliqué Tagged With: beginner quilt pattern, handmade gifts, machine applique, patchwork, quilted gifts, quilting, quilting for beginners, sewing, sewing projects

Corn maze and pumpkin spice on a quilt!

By Denise Russell

Corn maze and pumpkin spice on a quilt

Check out this magazine cover for Autumn: corn maze and pumpkin spice on a quilt! Make this easy quilt for your home or as a gift. And, read on for a giveaway! Yes, that is my quilt on the cover of the September 2021 issue of American Quilter magazine. How awesome! I made "Corn Maze" using amazing batiks from Moda's Sunny Day collection. The fabrics have all the colors I most love and fun textures that add lots of depth to the design, making it really difficult to choose just a few for a … [Read more...] about Corn maze and pumpkin spice on a quilt!

Filed Under: quilt patterns, quilting Tagged With: batiks, corn maze, fall quilts, modern quilt pattern, modern quilts, patchwork, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, quilt pattern, quilts for fall

2 Free Quilt Patterns to Download Now

By Denise Russell

Here are 2 Free Quilt Patterns to Download Now! Both with jewel tones - perfect as gifts or to add color to your home decor. Choose from a panel quilt or a row-by-row design, or make the two projects. I designed two quilts (click on their names to download them) for the Swan Lake collection by David Stavitzski for Blank Quilting. The fabrics will be in stores in July, so read on for all the details because they are a must-have! The more I look at the prints, the more I remember the … [Read more...] about 2 Free Quilt Patterns to Download Now

Filed Under: free quilt pattern Tagged With: butterflies, dragonflies, drawstring pouch, panel quilt, patchwork, quilt for beginners, quilt pattern, quilting, row by row quilts, star blocks, swans

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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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