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
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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
Desert Diamond Quilt Pattern featuring Spotted Fabric!
I'm excited to release the Desert Diamond quilt pattern at Pattern of the Month! This quilt is super modern, bold and so fun to create with your favorite fabrics! And I always love a good triangle quilt! The Desert Diamond pattern is a lap/throw size measuring about 40" x 52.5". It is made with diamond shaped templates which means it comes together fairly simply and quickly! About the Desert Diamond Quilt Pattern PDF PatternLap size: 40" x 52.5"Template quilt with printable templates includedGreat for showcasing bold ...Continue Reading
Wide Quilt Backing Fabric List – The BEST fabric for quilt backing!
Wide quilt backing fabric is ultra-wide fabric designed specifically to back your quilts! This fabric is so wide - usually about 108" wide to cover your whole quilt with just one piece. Wide Quilt Backing Fabric Wide quilt fabric is called "wideback" fabric. Your local quilt shop probably carries some in their store! Just ask for the quilt backs or wide backs. 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 ...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
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