Make your own board game quilt with this quilted checkerboard game pattern! Sewing a fabric checkerboard game is so easy with this simple tutorial - it's a great project for a beginner and fun for quilters. For the checker pieces, you can either sew your own rounds, purchased unfinished wooden pieces or find a set that coordinates (here is the glossy black and white set photographed - affiliate link). The back of the checkerboard has zipper storage for the pieces. A DIY checkerboard is a great gift idea or use it as a replacement if ...Continue Reading
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Nativity Wall Hanging Quilt Block
Here's a fun little quilt project to get you into the Christmas spirit! This nativity wall hanging project features a baby in a manger quilt block. Sew it to create the cutest nativity wall hanging! I love the hymn Silent Night and any Christmas decor that reminds me of it! So this sweet little hanging is a perfect nod to Silent Night and the nativity scene. Sew this on it's own, or pair with the Christmas Star Block to create a double wall hanging. These can also be made into holiday throw pillows. Add a little bit of iron-on vinyl ...Continue Reading
Christmas Star Quilt Block
Here is another quilt project to add to your wall - the Christmas Star Quilt Block! This star of Bethlehem block is simple to sew and packs a punch for your holiday decor! Sew this block on it's own and add some iron-on vinyl to make a wall hanging, or sew up a few for a festive table runner. The first star is one of my favorite elements of the Nativity! You can even use this block to make a full quilt! This block is sewn with templates that are available to download in this post. Pair this block with the Nativity block found ...Continue Reading
Mountain Town and More Mountain Quilt Patterns
The Mountain Town quilt pattern is new this month for July's Pattern of the Month! This adorable quilt makes a nice Christmas couch quilt with it's cozy wintery vibes! This post also has a list of more mountain quilt patterns for all your outdoorsy sewing escapades! The Mountain Town Quilt features a little forest town with homes, a schoolhouse (or church) and two kinds of trees! Use solids as shown or choose Christmasy prints. I even think this one could make a really spooky Halloween quilt! The template blocks are really fun to ...Continue Reading
Quilt Planning Worksheet Free Download
Print off a new quilt planning worksheet whenever you are starting a new quilt! This free download will help you plan your quilt from start to finish. You can also use these sheets for other sewing projects. Use a hole punch and keep them all in a binder to help you keep track of fabrics, projects and more! I love dreaming up new quilts, pairing fabrics with a pattern and then getting to work! These sheets make it extra fun and also easy to file so you can reference them later. I like to keep these in a binder I can easily flip ...Continue Reading
LITTLE STAR BABY QUILT Pattern Release
Introducing the Little Star Baby Quilt - this month’s quilt pattern for Pattern of the Month! This quilt is as sweet as can be and so easy to sew. The Little Star Baby Quilt pattern is available in my shop - get it here! Or sign up for Pattern of the Month to get a new quilt pattern every month! This pattern is made of half square triangles and solid blocks - that’s it! The pattern calls for 8 fabrics and it’s a great quilt to mix prints and solids! Little Star Quilt Measurements The finished quilt measures ...Continue Reading
Throwing Darts Quilt Pattern Release!
I'm so excited to share the Throwing Darts Quilt Pattern today! This is the Pattern of the Month for August and features my new fabric line - Spotted for Riley Blake designs! I designed this quilt as a way to showcase the prints from Spotted. I put so much love into each print and I wanted a quilt pattern to show them each off with. Get the pattern here! I used the Butterflies print with the black background to create a high contrast to the lighter prints that comprise the arrows or darts. Spotted is shipping now (or soon!) and is ...Continue Reading
Spotted Fabric for Riley Blake Designs
Today I'm introducing my new fabric line for Riley Blake Designs! It's called SPOTTED and it's basically spotted fabric with some fun florals, leopards, moths and more! This post contains links to order the fabric and project inspiration. I have SO many plans for this fabric and I'm excited to show you what I've already made! I was inspired mostly by spotted moths, which are naturally gorgeous! Anything black and white has my heart, so that became the first print! I wanted to tie some leopard in, so I started with the leopard print ...Continue Reading
twisted headband pattern – DIY fabric headband
This twisted headband pattern is fun to sew. It's a great scrapbuster sewing pattern and only requires a little bit of elastic. So it's fun to add a cute accessory to make a messy topknot or ponytail look more intentional and a great way to show off your cute fabric! The twist headband is made with two pieces of fabric that loop in the middle, creating a little knot. It's fun to play with fabric this way and you'll love making these! The twisted headband pattern will be your new go-to gift and scrap buster! There are two ...Continue Reading
Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Mini Course
I'm so excited to launch a new mini-course - the Quick Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Course! This video course includes the pattern and video instructions for sewing this quilt start to finish. The Quick Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Course The Quick QST quilt is a versatile pattern that you can use for so many things! The throw size quilt can be made with precut fabric, scraps or even yardage! It's a great scrap buster and a super fast afternoon project! The quilt size is about 48" by 56" but, since this is a block quilt, add more or ...Continue Reading
The Sheet Music Quilt Pattern – Quilt for Music Lovers
Introducing the Sheet Music Quilt Pattern! This new quilt pattern is the perfect quilt pattern for music lovers! The Sheet Music Quilt has lines of beautiful music notes! I made this one with an off-white and black fabric to create a very classic music theme quilt. The Sheet Music Quilt is April's Pattern of the Month this month! Sign up for as low as $6.50/pattern here! Or get the Sheet Music Quilt in the shop for $12! Sheet Music Quilt Fabrics I used black and white for this quilt - but I would love to see one with a solid ...Continue Reading
