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
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Thread Bin
Keeping my quilt room tidy (but not when I am designing a quilt!) is much easier when I use a thread bin by my sewing machine. I got mine many years ago while I still lived in Maryland, in a gift shop. At first, instead of pieces of thread inside the little bin, one would often find my little scissors and the seam ripper in it, very handy while working at the sewing machine. Now, my right hand is trained to stuff all pieces of thread I cut into the bin which sits about 6 or 8 inches away from … [Read more...] about Thread Bin
Black & White
I am trying to decide what to do with these 12" black and white blocks I made a while ago. Sampler quilts are not my forte... Perhaps making three separate bags using two blocks for each bag. Or three table runners. Maybe I should use a yellow and black print fabric as sashing. If I turn these into a quilt, it will be scrappy since every block has different fabrics. Scrappy quilts present a challenge for me, although these are better because only two colors are involved. I suppose harmony plays … [Read more...] about Black & White
Ruler Bag
During our last quilt guild meeting I learned how to make a cool bag to carry quilting rulers (thanks, Diana!). The perfect item for our upcoming retreat. The bag folds totally flat when empty (the rulers give the bag its shape), a welcome bonus for those of us with limited storage space in our sewing rooms. There are enough pockets for different size rulers, as well as smaller pockets for rotary cutters, scissors, and other notions. It was easy to make, and I used a decorative stitch … [Read more...] about Ruler Bag
The cutest apron ever!
On this cloudy day, my friend Soraya came to visit me with her mother. She came bearing gifts: Brazilian food for dinner (feijoada!), and a gorgeous apron she made for me! Clouds? What clouds? She has no idea how she has brightened my day! The colors are cheerful and the choice of fabrics could not have been better! What would we do without friends and their acts of kindness? … [Read more...] about The cutest apron ever!