Josh here, and today I'm tackling stippling on my spoonflower cheater cloth. This was really my first go at extended stippling. I found it imperative to have practiced the wiggly U filler shapes and
Throughout history, quilters have incorporated recycled clothing into their quilts. The photo below is of an African American crazy quilt f...
Josh here. We're moving along in our Disappearing 9 Patch blocks, and this is my attempt at circles and spirals. I enjoyed stitching the square spirals. I love the look of them; they remind me of Azt
It’s Friday and time to cheer for whatever we’ve quilted this week! I’ve taken a break from Duchess Reigns and...
Unearth the cozy charm of rag quilts with our guide. From selecting fabrics to stitching squares, learn the steps to create a rustic, homey masterpiece. Quilting made easy!
We’re continuing to speed things up in the Building Blocks Quilt Along with our last series in the Pinwheel Block....
Josh here, and it’s pasta time: This one was not one of my favorites. To be perfectly honest, it was...
Capitol Quilter has a fabulous idea for novelty prints that takes me back. Her tutorial for a Polaroid Quilt is retro at its best. Now my excess novelty prints have a plan! This would be great for a swap too. I'm thinking I'd like to make them a little larger, perhaps, so each polaroid fits on a 6" finished square. Jamie at Busy Bee Quilts explains how to set them in a wonky block. OccassionalPiece-Quilt! pars the instructions down to a single photographic image.
I was part of the Third Block Swap on Reddit recently, and just finished one of two polaroid quilts! This one is for my granddaughter. Participants in the swap were organized in groups of 12, and we each made 48 basic Polaroid blocks, fussy cutting novelty prints into the subjects of the photos and then framing them with white. We […]
When we’re not filling orders for our online quilt shop or working on our latest quilt and sewing patterns, we love to sew for ourselves. ...
Fifty easy quilt patterns and simple tutorials are perfect for new quilters. Learn how to make a quilt. Free beginner quilt patterns.
Finally got this one done, 112 pictures plus the camera. I still don't know how I'll quilt it, but I have a few other things to finish first so hopefully I'll figure it out by the time I get back to it.
Inspired by a quilt that my friend Mary shared with me from Pinterest, I decided to design an Ombré HST quilt mathematically. This was the result. I chose to use a gradient of eight different values, numbered 1-8 from lightest to darkest. I began by drawing a 7 by 9 rectangle in my graph notebook and ...continue reading →
Josh here, and today our design is circuit board, a very cool filler which has all kinds of potential. Let's get right to the video. And here's the completed block: The 1" scale, no problem, just go
Josh here for another block in our basket series. Today I’m stitching Echo Shell and Stippling. I enjoyed stitching these...
Before I started the project, I spent a bit of time talking about the idea with friends and family. Some...
Josh here. Happy Friday! Today I’m quilting straight lines in our newest block, a spinning square. Straight lines are easy...
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Bored with normal straight quilt borders? Ready to try something new? Continue reading to learn how to miter a quilt corner for a new look!
Hello! You may have found me while doing a search for a Minecraft quilt block or the whole quilt - welcome! On this page I am combining all previous posts
Josh here for a try at circles in a Spinning Square. Just in case you missed it, Leah posted her video about this block yesterday right here. Now for my block...I think this has been my least favorite
Team Spirit is a really fun quilt design that began as an Oregon Ducks quilt. It's bright, bold and fun, and the easy to follow instruction book practically guarantees success! PLEASE NOTE: This listing is NOT for a completed quilt. This is a digital pattern download so that you can make your own quilt. Thank you for checking it out! Includes patterns & instructions for all pieced blocks and football helmet applique, ready to customize for your favorite fan. This design makes a wonderful gift for birthdays & graduations, and it's a great way to show off your team spirit! The beauty of this pattern design is its flexibility. Includes applique pattern for the center panel football helmet, but you can put just about any applique design in that space. Use the quilt pattern as is, or follow my easy tutorial to create any applique theme you like - from schools and sports teams to superheros and princesses, I've got you covered! Due to licensing restrictions, this pattern does NOT include applique patterns for team mascots or logos, but the tutorial below will walk you through creating your own pattern! Available as E-pattern download with option to print applique pattern in one 36"x48" sheet (check with local blue printers for pricing) or in multiple 8 1/2"x11" pages. Sizing / Finished Measurements: 55 3/4" x 75 1/2"
I love this tutorial. Each step has a video to walk you through it - perfect for beginners! Rag quilts are so great to snuggle under. They also make a wonderful handmade gift.
Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, features an Easy Fat Quarter Quilt tutorial that takes now time to make! Click now for more details!
