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
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Quilt pattern of the month – the Banff Quilt
Pattern of the Month is all new today and this is the quilt pattern of the month - the Banff Quilt! This quilt is so quick to make and packs a bold, modern punch! Sign up for Pattern of the Month here! You can choose to get 1, 2 or 3 patterns each month - quilts, bags and mystery patterns! Check out this month's Bag Pattern and this month's Mystery Pattern! I had so much fun designing this quilt with a few of my favorite solid cottons. The dark yellow in this quilt is Butterscotch from Riley Blake, it's my current favorite solid ...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
Thanks for holding my quilts Quilt Greeting Card
I wanted to make a special funny Valentine for my husband this year that paid homage to his willingness to hold my quilts! He is such a good sport when it comes to helping me with my crafts (and generally not being mad when thread and fabric take over) and I know many of you have someone in their life that plays that "quilt holder" role! So this quilt greeting card says 'Thanks for holding my quilts' and you can make it just in time for Valentine's Day to show your appreciation! This card is sort of like a general thank you for ...Continue Reading
Cricut Gift Guide for Sewers and Quilters
This Cricut Gift Guide is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Cricut has so many awesome supplies that sewers will love! Here's my top 12 list - you may want to add one or two of these to your Christmas list! The Cricut Maker The Easy Press Mini Easy Press Mat - Polka Dot Cricut Access Subscription 12" by 24" Acrylic Ruler Cricut Sewing Kit Decorative self-healing mat Designer Fabric Bundle Machine Tote Essential Tool Set FabricGrip Mats ...Continue Reading
NEW PATTERN! The Farmhouse Quilt PDF Pattern!
November's Quilt Pattern of the Month is the Farmhouse Quilt! This quilt was so fun to design, I love stars and love all the lines of and diamonds you can see in this fun pattern! The Farmhouse Quilt is the perfect quilt for a fun color palette, I used 2 pinks, a purple, a grey and 2 basic prints (polka dots and gingham). Riley Blake Swiss Dots Black on white is the fabric I used for the background. I use this fabric all the time, it's probably my favorite basic ever! The Farmhouse Quilt is the first QUILT pattern for Pattern of ...Continue Reading
Rainbow Baby Quilt with Cricut
This post, Rainbow Baby Quilt, is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I had so much fun creating this rainbow baby quilt pattern and I think it's the perfect gift for a rainbow baby! The rainbow baby quilt pattern is free to download and surprisingly fast to sew! The best part is choosing the fabric colors. The rainbow has 4 colors plus a background so you can get creative. Use standard ROYGBIV or go pastel or choose another color scheme! It's all up to you! I used Cricut ...Continue Reading
Quilt Block Coaster Tutorial
I can't stop with the Ohio stars! This Quilt Block Coaster Tutorial is just perfect for a quilt lover but its made with ceramic coasters and vinyl instead of fabric! Which makes them a nice sturdy coaster that you can wipe clean! And the shiny permanent vinyl is easy to apply. This project is super fast and SEW cute! You can see my other quilt block projects in this faux mini quilt and tee shirt post! I'm just sticking vinyl quilt blocks on everything! Materials// -4" by 4" Tile Coasters -Premium Vinyl Permanent -Cricut ...Continue Reading
Ohio Star Mini Quilt + Tee with the Cricut Easy Press 2
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Want the look of intricate piecing without the work?! This is a fun and quick faux-quilting project made with iron-on vinyl and the Cricut Easy Press 2! I made 3 basic quilt block designs and cut them out of iron-on vinyl to make a unique mini quilt and tees for quilters! These were seriously fun to make and I love how tricky the mini quilt is - it looks like real piecing! The three designs included are the Ohio Star, Sawtooth and ...Continue Reading
Harry Potter Quilt + Herringbone Quilt Pattern Template
10 points to Gryfinndor! I'm really excited about this project, it's the first time I've been able to finish a quilt in time for Christmas and I know my son is going to LOVE IT! I just can't wait for him to open this quilt and use it! This Harry Potter quilt tutorial is a herringbone pattern using just 2 colors! I used red and yellow/gold for a Gryfinndor quilt but it can easily be adapted to ANY Hogwarts house, which is so fun! Since the top of the quilt is made with 2 solid colors, you can use this quilt pattern to match any bedroom ...Continue Reading
