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 less ...Continue Reading
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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
Standard Quilt Sizes Chart and Printable
I love making all sizes of quilts but I often forget the right size for the quilt I need. So I created this printable standard quilt sizes chart that also includes a range for quilts from crib quilt to king size! This is a great reference for quilters - just print it out and keep it handy. Want to learn quilting basics? Sign up for my video course, Learn to Quilt! The course is full of tricks for perfect points and straight squares, giving you a solid foundation as you begin your quilting journey! Read more about Learn to Quilt ...Continue Reading
Learn to Quilt – quilting for beginners video course
Learn to Quilt the easy way with my new video course! You'll learn to make 3 versatile quilts with skills that build on each other! By the end of this course you will go from beginner to capable quilter! Sign up here! Use code QUILT for $20 off Learn to Quilt! Learn to Quilt Course Did you know, I used to be scared of quilting?! It just seemed so overwhelming to create something SO BIG and intricate. Mental blocks for days. It seems so crazy now, because I can't imagine my life without quilting! It is my favorite form of therapy, ...Continue Reading
ohio star quilt block tutorial – how to sew this easy block!
The Ohio Star is one of my favorite quilt blocks to sew. It's such a classic block that is easy and fun! Today I am sharing an Ohio star quilt block tutorial with easy instructions. I wrote about the Quilts of Valor program this summer - it's an awesome program matching quilters and quilts with veterans! Read more here. While a whole quilt may seem like a big project to take on, especially during the holidays, sewing just 1 quilt block only takes a few minutes! So the Sew4Good December Challenge Calendar includes sewing quilt blocks! ...Continue Reading
10 Free Quilt Patterns
I have shared a few free quilt patterns over the years and today I wanted to round them all up so you can find a new quilt project to tackle! These patterns are simple and fun. These 10 free quilt patterns include some that use measurements and some template quilts. The Modern Ombre Triangle Quilt The Modern Ombre Triangle Quilt is the cutest modern bold quilt for a baby nursery. You can use any color scheme to make this quilt! It's great for a beginner quilter. You're a Gem Quilt The You're a Gem Quilt is made with ...Continue Reading
house quilt block advent calendar
I'm so excited about our new advent calendar made with a house quilt block! This is a new bonus pattern for October's Pattern of the Month - the Christmas Village Advent Quilt! This is the bonus pattern just for Platinum subscribers! You can sign up for just $19.99/month or get 2 months free with a yearly subscription! After November 1, the pattern will be available here in the shop! Each house has a clear button at the top. Starting December 1st, you can add a felt wreath to the top of each house as a countdown to Christmas. By the time ...Continue Reading
Christmas Patchwork Quilt with Santa Clause Lane
I'm so excited to share my new Christmas patchwork quilt! This is my first homemade Christmas quilt and I can't wait to snuggle it all winter long! As I am writing this, it's August and I have my A/C blasting, but I knew if I wanted a Christmas quilt this year I needed to start early. Projects like this always slip away from me - so there is no better time to start sewing a Christmas throw! (And feel free to laugh at the flip flops in this photo! Apparently, I really need to do a shoe check before my husband and I go out to photograph, ...Continue Reading
Sew4Good: Quilts of Valor + The Americana Quilt
I'm really excited to tell you about this new Sew4Good Project: Quilts of Valor! Quilts of Valor is an established organization that provides patriotic quilts to veterans and they are always looking for sewers! So here is a post with all the Quilts of Valor info, including how to get started, quilt requirements, fabrics to use, pattern links and more! Quilts of Valor was started by a mother who noticed her son struggling with PTSD after returning from military service. A quilt may not cure PTSD but the love and appreciation that is ...Continue Reading
the Chloe Quilted Clutch Pattern
I'm excited to introduce the Chloe Quilted Clutch Pattern as this month's Bag Pattern of the Month! This bag pattern is so fun to sew with a quilted top flap! The Chloe Clutch can be a crossbody bag or a date night clutch! I used a jelly roll for the quilted flap, which turned out to be a perfect use for the roll I've had sitting for years! I listed all the fabrics used in these purses below in the materials section. The back of the purse has a pocket for slipping essentials in - like pens or a cell phone! This project is ...Continue Reading
Top 10 Cricut Maker Fabric and Sewing Projects!
This post, Top 10 Cricut Maker Fabric and Sewing Projects, is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I've had my Cricut Maker for a few years now and my excitement from it continues to grow! The biggest thing the Cricut Maker has given me it empowerment. I can make almost ANYTHING with it, from quilts to wooden projects! In this post I'm sharing my TOP 10 projects using the Cricut Maker from the past year or so with a focus on projects with fabric, felt and sewing! As Cricut ...Continue Reading
