Today let’s sew together a Braced Star quilt block! It finishes at 12″ and goes together on a diagonal grid. I also have several layout ideas toward the end of the post to help spark your inspiration. Let’s get started!
I’m super excited to be participating in the Riley Blake Designs Wonderland Two Blog Tour today. Melissa Mortenson from the Polka Dot Chair is as sweet as her adorable bunny fabric!! I can&…
Are you "Addicted to Scraps" like Bonnie Hunter? She's a prolific scrap quilter who doesn't just save her scraps, Bonnie uses her scraps!
Hi Everyone! Today I'm going to show you how to piece together the traditional quilt block called Flight of Fancy. I really had fun putting this block together and I hope you do too. Let's get started!
I am not an artist. I have no formal art training and never considered myself to be one of those right-brain creative types. I love reading interviews of quilt designers and their explanations abou…
This design is from the Addicted to Scraps series by Bonnie Hunter. Forty-two blocks set in 7 rows of 6 blocks makes a sweet 48″ x 56″ holiday baby quilt (as shown). Instructions to make the
Meet the Maker Quilt Block tutorial by Riley Blake Designs featuring Sunnyside Ave and Gingham Girls fabrics by Amy Smart.
1 Charm Pack of Snippets by American Jane {40 squares}1 1/4 yd. Moda Bella Solid White1/3 yd. for Binding1 1/4 yd. Backing and Batting All seams are 1/4″From White Cut: 3 – 5″ x 4…
A set of stipple circles for using with your own designs. Includes 5 sizes 4x4 - 3.86 x 3.86" (98.0 x 98.0 mm) with 1183 stitches 5x5 - 5.04 x 5.04" ( 128.0 x 128.0 mm) with 1888 stitches 6x6 - 6.22 x 6.22" (158.0 x 158.0 mm) with 2621 stitches 7x7 - 7.01 x 7.01" (178.0 x 178.0 mm) with 3292 stitches 8x8 - 7.80 x 7.80 (198.0 x 198.0 mm) with 3898 stitches Includes all 5 sizes in DST, EXP, HUS, XXX, VIP, VP3, JEF, PES formats and instructions.
Today we're going to sew together this easy Chained Star quilt block. The block was designed by Margaret Huckeby and appeared in the Quilters Newsletter. The block finishes at 12" square and goes together quickly. Let's get started!
Sew Kind of Wonderful's Urbanologie I love to use metallic fabrics in my quilts. I think in the right places it makes a huge impact. I can’t always find a good metallic in quilting cotton, soooo I go to the garment department :)Here's a quilt I made with a gold metallic swimsuit knit! That’s right, I found a swimsuit spandex/knit in a fantastic antique gold color and just had to see if I could get it to work.I used the lightest weight fusible stabilizer (featherweight) and pressed it to the back
This is my all time favorite quilt I ever made. Probably because it was the first quilt I made for my first child and there's a certain sentimental attachment in that. It's yellow because I picked out the fabric when I first found out I was pregnant and then I got terrible morning sickness so I did
Today let's sew together an Arrowhead Star Quilt Block! The Kansas City Star gave it this name but it goes by a host of other names: Laurel Wreath (by Grandmother Clark), Many Pointed Star (by Nancy Cabot), Michigan Beauty (by Clara Stone), etc.
The Nine-Patch quilt block is probably the most used block in the quilting world. It is very easy to sew and sooooo many blocks use the nine-patch layout in construction. We'll go over a few different ways to construct the block.
This beginner friendly block is really quick to create and can be arranged a number of ways for different looking quilts!
These are my Top 10 Free Baby Quilt Tutorials - everything from simple beginning patchwork to other short-cut projects for the perfect gift.
Update (May 2020): The tutorial for this quilt can now be found below! Hey friends! Happy Monday! I wanted to let you know I have a tutorial for this Military Max quilt over on the Riley Blake blog today. I had my boys with me at my local quilt shop when we first saw these prints and they both were quick to tell me how cool they thought these fabrics were. It’s nice to see a military-themed line that’s skewed a bit younger than usual. The quilt is a fairly straightforward pattern, and uses my favorite Heat n Bond EZ Print sheets for the appliqued circle/stars. These are pretty slick. You can print right onto these sheets from your regular printer – no more tracing! If you’ve never tried a quilt with applique before, this quilt pattern might be a great way to try it out! The applique pieces are large and with both curved and straight edges this would be great practice before moving on to more complex and/or smaller applique projects. For the circle/stars on this quilt, I used Featherlite fusible web, and finished them with a simple straight stitch- nothing too complicated here. The finished quilt measures about 48” x 60” – a nice throw size. I used a minky fabric on the back so it’s great for snuggling (and later for using in our trailer when we camp this summer.) When I use minky on the back, I like to keep the quilting less dense – this time I did some gentle meandering with a few stars sprinkled in. Just for fun, in EQ7 I made a version of this quilt using Summer Celebration – an upcoming line from Riley Blake. Wouldn’t this make a fun 4th of July quilt? It’s just asking to be used for picnics, isn’t it? ] Ready for the tutorial? Let's go! The finished Military Max quilt measures about 48″ x 60″. Supplies: 3/8 yard each of 6 prints 3/4 yard solid white 1/2 yard binding fabric 3-1/8 yards backing, or 2 yards of 60″ wide Minky Circle and Star template Heat n Bond EZ Print Featherlite sheets (need 5 sheets) OR Heat n Bond Lite or Featherlite (or other similar fusible web) Cutting: From one of the prints, cut 1 @ 6.5″ x WOF (width of fabric). Then subcut to 5 @ 6.5″ square. From the other 5 prints, cut: 1 @ 6.5″ x WOF, then subcut to 3 @ 6.5″ x 12.5″ 1 @ 6.5″ x WOF, then subcut to 5 @ 6.5″ x 6.5″ From the solid white cut: 2 @ 12.5″ x WOF, then subcut 5 @ 12.5″ square You should now have 30 (6.5″) squares, and 15 (6.5″ x 12.5) rectangles. Step 1: Using a 1/4″ seam, sew all 6.5″ squares into pairs. Press seam to one side. Step 2: To each pair, sew one 6.5″ x 12.5″ rectangle. Press seams toward the rectangle. Make 15 of these blocks (12.5″ x 12.5″). Step 3: Print the circle and star template onto 5 sheets of Heat n Bond EZ Print Featherlite OR print one template onto regular paper and trace onto regular fusible web (such as Heat n Bond Featherlite) using a pencil. You will need to trace the circle/star five times. The EZ Print sheets are so handy because you can print directly onto them using your regular printer – no tracing needed! Step 4: Cut out each circle, leaving about 1/4″ around the lines. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, press the Heat n Bond Featherlite to the wrong side of the solid green fabric. You will need 5 green circle/stars. Using sharp scissors, cut out both the circle and the star, directly on the lines. Step 5: Peel off paper backing. Center the circle/star shapes in each 12.5″ white square. Press in place. Step 6: Using a coordinating thread, stitch around the edges of the circle/star applique with a straight stitch. Alternatively, a zigzag or blanket stitch could also be used. Step 7: Lay out the quilt blocks following the diagram. Sew blocks into rows using a 1/4″ seam. Press seams for all odd numbered rows to the left and even numbered rows to the right. Sew rows together. Press seams. Baste and quilt as desired. For the binding, use the 1/2 yard binding fabric, cut into 2.5″ strips to make a straight grain, double fold binding. I quilted mine in a gentle meander with a few stars sprinkled about. And as soon as it was bound, both of my boys claimed it as theirs! If you make one, I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram (@abrightcorner) and use the hashtags #abrightcorner and #militarymaxquilt so we can all see what you've created!
If you have been following along with our Quilt Block of the Month Series, you will know that we are having fun this year with basic quilt blocks. We are currently on block #3 of our Quilt Block of the Month series (The Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial) and this month we are doing the […]
Traditional Economy Quilt block tutorial (also known as Square in a Square). Finishes at 8" x 8" - make 9 blocks for this simple fussy-cut mini quilt.
With a combination of blue-green this Dream Big Tidepool Spectrum Print Panel offers a gorgeous color spectrum for your next project.This supersized floral print by Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero offers an incredibly unique and versatile background for applique quilt projects. Sew it up as-is or fussy cut for incredible works of art. Size of panel 43″ x 43″
Double Pinwheel Block Easy Scrappy Style – Tutorial For some time I’ve been thinking about a Double Pinwheel and how to make this in an easier fashion. I think I’ve come up with something here. I’m excited! Hope you will be too! Do you remember when Jenny Doan showed us how to make pinwheel blocks … Continue reading Double Pinwheel Block Easy Scrappy Style – Tutorial →
Update (May 2020): The tutorial for this quilt can now be found below! Hey friends! Happy Monday! I wanted to let you know I have a tutorial for this Military Max quilt over on the Riley Blake blog today. I had my boys with me at my local quilt shop when we first saw these prints and they both were quick to tell me how cool they thought these fabrics were. It’s nice to see a military-themed line that’s skewed a bit younger than usual. The quilt is a fairly straightforward pattern, and uses my favorite Heat n Bond EZ Print sheets for the appliqued circle/stars. These are pretty slick. You can print right onto these sheets from your regular printer – no more tracing! If you’ve never tried a quilt with applique before, this quilt pattern might be a great way to try it out! The applique pieces are large and with both curved and straight edges this would be great practice before moving on to more complex and/or smaller applique projects. For the circle/stars on this quilt, I used Featherlite fusible web, and finished them with a simple straight stitch- nothing too complicated here. The finished quilt measures about 48” x 60” – a nice throw size. I used a minky fabric on the back so it’s great for snuggling (and later for using in our trailer when we camp this summer.) When I use minky on the back, I like to keep the quilting less dense – this time I did some gentle meandering with a few stars sprinkled in. Just for fun, in EQ7 I made a version of this quilt using Summer Celebration – an upcoming line from Riley Blake. Wouldn’t this make a fun 4th of July quilt? It’s just asking to be used for picnics, isn’t it? ] Ready for the tutorial? Let's go! The finished Military Max quilt measures about 48″ x 60″. Supplies: 3/8 yard each of 6 prints 3/4 yard solid white 1/2 yard binding fabric 3-1/8 yards backing, or 2 yards of 60″ wide Minky Circle and Star template Heat n Bond EZ Print Featherlite sheets (need 5 sheets) OR Heat n Bond Lite or Featherlite (or other similar fusible web) Cutting: From one of the prints, cut 1 @ 6.5″ x WOF (width of fabric). Then subcut to 5 @ 6.5″ square. From the other 5 prints, cut: 1 @ 6.5″ x WOF, then subcut to 3 @ 6.5″ x 12.5″ 1 @ 6.5″ x WOF, then subcut to 5 @ 6.5″ x 6.5″ From the solid white cut: 2 @ 12.5″ x WOF, then subcut 5 @ 12.5″ square You should now have 30 (6.5″) squares, and 15 (6.5″ x 12.5) rectangles. Step 1: Using a 1/4″ seam, sew all 6.5″ squares into pairs. Press seam to one side. Step 2: To each pair, sew one 6.5″ x 12.5″ rectangle. Press seams toward the rectangle. Make 15 of these blocks (12.5″ x 12.5″). Step 3: Print the circle and star template onto 5 sheets of Heat n Bond EZ Print Featherlite OR print one template onto regular paper and trace onto regular fusible web (such as Heat n Bond Featherlite) using a pencil. You will need to trace the circle/star five times. The EZ Print sheets are so handy because you can print directly onto them using your regular printer – no tracing needed! Step 4: Cut out each circle, leaving about 1/4″ around the lines. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, press the Heat n Bond Featherlite to the wrong side of the solid green fabric. You will need 5 green circle/stars. Using sharp scissors, cut out both the circle and the star, directly on the lines. Step 5: Peel off paper backing. Center the circle/star shapes in each 12.5″ white square. Press in place. Step 6: Using a coordinating thread, stitch around the edges of the circle/star applique with a straight stitch. Alternatively, a zigzag or blanket stitch could also be used. Step 7: Lay out the quilt blocks following the diagram. Sew blocks into rows using a 1/4″ seam. Press seams for all odd numbered rows to the left and even numbered rows to the right. Sew rows together. Press seams. Baste and quilt as desired. For the binding, use the 1/2 yard binding fabric, cut into 2.5″ strips to make a straight grain, double fold binding. I quilted mine in a gentle meander with a few stars sprinkled about. And as soon as it was bound, both of my boys claimed it as theirs! If you make one, I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram (@abrightcorner) and use the hashtags #abrightcorner and #militarymaxquilt so we can all see what you've created!
I know there are several quilters that are well into the process of creating their own Vintage Linens quilt! Thank you for sending pictures of your awesome progress! Recently Elaine Marie on Facebo…
In part two of Amanda Murphy's Diamond Quilt Along how to prep your quilt sandwich, do the "stitch-along-the-ditch" and other straight rulerwork quilting, and do some free-motion! … More
