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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

Get Well Soon and Love Messages in a Quilt

By Denise Russell

Get Well Soon and Love Messages in a Quilt

Send Get Well Soon and Love Messages in a Quilt: this beautiful free project honors those going through ovarian cancer. Say "I mean it" with a quilt! People, I just finished classes and can finally write again on this blog! Phew! And, although this fabric collection (Inspiration by Blank Quilting) won't be available until September, I must write about this now as I have a dear friend who could use the messages I hid into this quilt design: "Get Well Soon" and "Love". There is so much we … [Read more...] about Get Well Soon and Love Messages in a Quilt

Filed Under: free quilt pattern Tagged With: free pattern, get well soon, love messages, ovarian cancer, patchwork, quilting, ribbon

Make this quilt pattern with floral fabrics

By Denise Russell

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

Filed Under: Machine Appliqué, quilt patterns Tagged With: floral fabrics, floral quilt, home decor, machine applique, patchwork, quilt pattern, quilting, spring decor

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