Scrappy Four Patch, Older Child (click here to open the pattern in a new window)
When i arrived back from our trip to the seaside i got on with hand quilting this scrappy summer quilt, and after just a few evenings it was done :) ...i quilted it round the edge of each square and then diagonally across the middle of the squares..........i chose a red and white striped binding for it, inspired by the striped awnings of the flower market in nice........ ..............i love the prints in this quilt, as well as the floral feel and the bright fruit appliques and i liked how the red and white striped binding brought it all together............. .................the backing is a gorgeous pam kitty picnic fabric with cherries and roses on yellow...... .............i love all kinds of quilts and a huge variety of patterns, but i know i will always want to make ones with simple squares (and maybe a bit of embellishment) every now and then...... ..............i enjoy using text prints as a decorative feature too, and love how they look with a colourful image appliqued on top, like the cherries below which are sewn onto a patch of sew mama sew fabric......... ............i took pictures of this quilt all around the house, as usual following the best light, as well as avoiding bright sunlight..........here it is on an old chair in front of a book case on the top floor of our old house............ ...........sometimes i like to add buttons to my quilts, and i had a little look at these fruit buttons from just another button company to see if any would look nice on my new quilt............. ...........i decided just to add the lemon slice to the patch which had lemons appliqued on it....... ...............here is daisy whirling and twirling with the new quilt.........the children use the quilts and the crochet blankets to make houses and tents and to wrap up their toys and each other :)............. ...............we thought the chicken might look pretty with the quilt too...........it is a money box and full of loose change at the moment so is very heavy............ .............just as my summer quilt is finished we are feeling autumn in the air............the weekend was a mix of autumn coolness, strong winds, grey days and some sunshine..........we had a special outing to a lovely garden where i took this photo of the golden dahlias............ ..............and i will leave you with this photo of the gorgeous zinnias which have been brightening up the cutting garden recently...........though a snail or two have been secretly munching on them over the weekend and the effect was not a good one.............. ..............thank you for visiting me today, lovely readers, it is so good to see you...........and thank you too for taking the time to leave a comment, it is always a treat to hear from you too :).............i hope you have a wonderful week ahead, wherever in the world you may be..............back soon xxxxxxxxx
This quilt has been in the works for a while, and in my head I'd deemed it our 'end of summer/early fall' quilt. It's primarily made from a charm pack of American Jane Happy Campers, and I will allow myself the disclaimer that this isn't my first choice for binding. But it's leftover from a…
learn how to sort fabrics scraps and tips on what to make with fabric scraps after you are done with the fabric in a quilt
Dart Modern Quilt Pattern by Amy Ellis - The simple rectangle pieces make it fun to play with color and print in each block.
Garn: Varde frå Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk (100 g = 200 m). Kan kombinerast med Vidde lamullgarn frå Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk. Garnalternativ: Lettlopi, Drops Nepal, DSA Alpakka Tweed, Filcolana Peruvian Highland Wool NB: Sjekk lengde på garnet om du vil bruke eit anna garn. Strikkefastheit: 20 m på pinne 5 mm på mønsterstrikk = 10 cm 18 m på pinne 4 mm på glattstrikk = 10 cm (ta utgangspunkt i denne strikkefastheiten når du skal finne garn). Pinneforslag: Rundpinne 40 cm 4 mm og 5 mm Rundpinne 80 cm 4 mm og 5 mm Strømpepinnar 4 mm og 5 mm Storleikar: A (B) C (D) E (F) G (H) I (J) K Mål på genseren: Overvidde / bust circumference: 84 (90) 96 (102) 108 (114) 120 (126) 132 (140) 152 cm Lengde bol / body length: 39 cm, eller ønska lengde Ermlengde / sleeve length: 49 cm, eller ønska lengde Garnmengde: Hovudfarge/ MC : 300 (300) 350 (350) 350 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) 600 gram Mønsterfarge / CC : 300 (300) 350 (350) 350 (400) 450 (450) 500 (550) 600 gram
This zip pouch is made with scraps sewn together to form panels, then some quilting lines are added to create a nice sturdy pouch. DIY Sew Tutorial
If you're a quilter , you know the pain of having a huge fabric scrap pile and nothing to do
Scrappy Broken Dishes Quilt – Antique Inspired Hello Dear Friends and Readers, Reflecting on antique Dutch quilts, I will immediately think of stars, hourglass, tumbling blocks and broken dishes in the quilt designs. Of course there are others too, but this is what comes to mind for me. The appeal is timeless and the beauty of … Continue reading Scrappy Broken Dishes Quilt – Antique Inspired →
Kailia's Quilt plus Petunia = perfection! I made this version of Kailia's Quilt for our sew-a-long and it turned out perfect. See all the bright colors and fabric up close and read all about this quilt.
Looking for some last minute gift ideas to sew? These ten free and creative sewing projects are sure to inspire. 1. Got fabric scraps? This is your sewing project! Make it large to use as a day…
This is our first-ever post about scrap quilts, although we've been collecting inspiration for years. Our favorite scrap quilts are those w...
I don't know if you have a "quilting bucket list", but I sure do! And a cathedral window quilt was at the top of that list! There's something so elegant and perplexing about how they're constructed and I always love a good challenge of figuring things out and stretching my skills and this quilt did just that! I first d
Learn how to use quilter's grid fusible interfacing to create a scrappy quilt top.
Hi friends! Today I have a really special (long) post for you! Today I want to share a quilt that took me two years and about 85 hours to...
Is there any (really good) reason why your mittens need to match? I think not! I marled leftover sock yarns with mohair to knit some beautiful scrappy mittens using the free World’s Simplest …
Happy March 1st! And because it is the first Wednesday in March, we are once again opening our monthly theme for the Modern Quilt Along series that we are doing in 2017. If you need a refresher of what this series is, go HERE to read the introduction post on the why’s and how’s. The theme […]
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Sure, squares are interesting and easy. So, why not? If you are considering making a quilt, any one of these would be a great way to begin. How, you ask? 1. Start with a square of fabric and sew it to another square. Keep adding squares to form a row until you are satisfied that the row is long enough. Thirty inches is a good start, but you can certainly make it any length you want. 2. Make several rows. If you have a square quilt in mind (equal length and width) count the squares in the first row and make that many rows. 3. Now you're ready to begin stitching the rows together. Sew two rows together matching up the squares as you go. 4. Keep going till all the rows are in place. Really, it's that simple. One of the great reasons to use simple squares is that you can use a different fabric for each square or just a few fabrics for the entire quilt. Thanks for stopping by. Please say hello. Only Google+ members can leave a comment, BUT you can reply if you're not affiliated with G+.....just click the reply button. Please leave your email address or blog address--I'll shoot back a "hey."
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If you listen to the Chris Evans Breakfast show on BBC radio 2 you may have heard him invite people to share their Smug Zone stories. I am ...
Are you ready to make the easiest quilt ever? If so, read on to see how I made this easy quilt with no measuring or pattern required!
Our Kantha stitch quilt upcycles old textiles with vibrant embroidery and rich textures. Learn how to make Kantha quilt and help reduce waste with Gathered
Happy Friday! I have a recent quilt finish to share. I'm really behind on sharing quilts, I have a bit of a backlog that I hope I can catch up on in the next month or so. We'll see how we do! First up, a leftovers quilt! I've had this stack of citron and white half-square triangle blocks leftover from making my Interlaced Sampler Quilt since 2016! They were just waiting their turn to become something. I also had a few turquoise ones, but I'm not sure what they came from. I ended up setting those aside and decided to use just the citron blocks. I pulled a slightly Fall leaning palette of prints to go with them. Some of these prints have been in my stash for a long, long time! To stretch these half-square triangles a bit further and make a larger quilt, I decided to make half-square triangles with them again. I paired a half-square triangle block with a solid square. It's similar to the process of making quarter-square triangles (putting two half-square triangles together). These are kind of a cross between a half-square triangle and a quarter-square triangle. Making blocks this way gives you two different blocks from each pair. I arranged the blocks in an alternating pattern so that the citron fabrics form a secondary pattern. I love the resulting movement in the quilt! I quilted this quilt with my signature wavy lines. Felt right! I've got a tutorial for how I do this style of quilting: How to Quilt Wavy Lines with a Walking Foot (video!) For the backing I decided to use a voile print from my Geometric Bliss* collection. I thought it was a rather good match for the colors of the top! I will admit, it was not the easiest thing to quilt, the backing was slipping and sliding all over the place! I realized after the fact that every lawn or voile quilt I've made up until now I had longarm quilted. I think from now on I'll stick with that strategy!! For the binding I went with this dusty blue-purple print by Joel Dewberry. I believe this color was in his True Colors* collection. It felt good to finally use up those half-square triangles. It only took 8 years of marinating for me to figure out what to do with them! That's okay, I'm just happy they are out of my drawer and living their life as a quilt at last! Happy Quilting! *Note: Any links marked with an asterisk in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click through and buy something, I make a small commission, at no extra cost to you.
Scrappy Trip Around the World quilt using Cotton and Steel fabrics by Emily of Quiltylove. Scrappy quilt using fabrics from my stash.
I have lots of scraps. And a young daughter who absolutely neeeeeeeds to be with me when I am working in my crafty corner. So I pulled out the scraps. Cut it into small pieces. Outlined a butterfly on thick paper and gave little girl a glue stick. After we cut out the butterfly neatly. This is how happy a 4 year old gets when she can craft with mama. And this is how proud a Mama gets when her daughter has created a beautiful scrappy butterfly like this; 1. She praises her daughter until she can't take any more praise 2. She brings out the camera to do a great photo shoot of the process and the result 3. She just has to share it with the world. 4. And last but not least the art has to be show cased in the little girl's bedroom. This was great fun! Kärlek Annette
Learn how Melissa Averinos uses these appliqué techniques and design wall tips in making her quilts.
As the fall season ushers in cozy vibes and gatherings around the Thanksgiving table, there's no better time to add a touch of warmth to your decor. The Scrappy Quilted Pumpkin Pot Holder is the perfect project for both seasoned quilters and beginners.
The Inside Out Star Quilt Pattern was the first one I released in February 2017. I remember how excited and terrified I was to release a pattern. What if I did all the math wrong? What if no one likes it? What if I have issues with people being able to download the pattern? It was intoxicating though - I think I sold m
