Download 2 free Christmas quilt patterns and cross off two gifts from your Christmas gift list. Or maybe more! Did you notice that Costco already has Christmas stuff for sale? But July has not ended yet! I guess we can get ahead of the curve and slowly be ready for the Holiday Season. In that spirit, how about you download 2 free Christmas quilt patterns and begin making some gifts for family and friends? I designed two quilts for the Winter Joy collection by Hannah West for Henry Glass … [Read more...] about Download 2 free Christmas quilt patterns
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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
Quilted gnomes for your home decor
Make quilted gnomes for your home decor or as gifts. These beginner projects are quick and will add a touch of playfulness to everyone's day! I made two projects featuring these magical creatures and I am so happy with how they turned out! The first is this baby quilt called Mystical Friends. It measures 36" x 43" and the blocks finish at 6". I used fabrics from the Story Time collection by American Jane for Moda Fabrics. I love making bright-colored quilts for babies! To be sure, I made … [Read more...] about Quilted gnomes for your home decor
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
Free Christmas Quilt pattern with poinsettias and applique’
Are you looking for a cool Christmas quilt pattern? How about a Free Christmas Quilt pattern with poinsettias and applique'? This one is called Dancing Poinsettias and you still have time to make it before the big event! [Edited May 21, 2020.] I designed Dancing Poinsettias for Hoffman Fabrics and their beautiful collection Poised Poinsettia. It measures 55" x 55" and the blocks finish at 12". This size is ideal for a table topper or wall hanging. If you use a flannel backing, it … [Read more...] about Free Christmas Quilt pattern with poinsettias and applique’
Flower Block
This iris was completed during a class I took at Thimbles and Threads in Draper, Utah. The class was taught by Lea Hardee, using Ruth McDowell's straight line method of piecing. Although not for beginners, it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Batiks are so awesome, aren't they? Ruth has published many books. The one I have is called Design Workshop, and I find it indispensable in my library. If you also enjoy creating landscape quilts, you may want to have at least one of her … [Read more...] about Flower Block