Pixel (or pixelated) quilts are popping up everywhere in the quilting world lately … and they are AMAZING! Save those scraps because these are the perfect projects for them. Let me show you the wonderful, free pixel quilt tutorials out there by creative designers! This pixel heart quilt is a classic and designed by Amy […]
IT'S DONE...IT'S DONE...IT'S DONE May I present to you my quilt titled "The Tenth" I am overwhelmed with all so...
Earlier this summer, the Happy Zombie posted a quilt-along called the Ron Swanson Along. I don’t watch much TV and haven’t seen Parks & Recreation, but I still thought her quilt was…
Hello Quilting Friends! Have you ever heard of a Duckworth quilt? I didn't until recently. A Duckworth quilt is a quick and easy scrap busting quilt. Not just any quilt pattern but a wonky log cabin quilt. I started seeing these being made in a Facebook Group called Scrap Quilt Enthusiasts. Why are they called Duckworth quilts? Duckworth refers to a quilters name....Jo Anne Merrill-Duckworth. She is an amazing quilter in the group who makes almost exclusively scrappy wonky log cabin quilts. She can whip these things out super fast and donates them to friends, family or whoever. And she has become a quilting Rock Star to many of the members in this group. Duckworth has inspired quilters to dig into those scraps and just sew. To me this style looks vintage and modern all at the same time. It also has that Gee's Bend feel to it. With every quilt she made and shared in this group she was overwhelmed with comments and questions. So to help others create one of these beauties from their scraps, she was kind enough to make a PDF to explain her process. The PDF can only be found in the group files. So if you have a Facebook account you might want to join the Scrap Quilt Enthusiasts group and grab that free PDF. It's a fun group of quilters making more than Duckworth quilts. So much scrappy goodness! Yes, the Duckworth bug has bitten me as well! It's all I can do to not start one. Now I have another tool in my toolbox to use up those scraps...someday. A Duckworth quilt. It makes me wonder... in a hundred years when you see articles written about wonky log cabin quilts will it read something like this... The wonky log cabin quilt has more than one name. It is also known as an improv log cabin quilt and a Duckworth quilt. (Jo Anne gave permission to write this post and use her quilt images) Until next time... I hope you find time to stitch up something sweet! EDITED 12/26/23 A YouTube video has been made about how to make a Duckworth Quilt. The Channel is called Jelly Roll Club and is hosted by Ivonne Davila-Beegle. She saw this blogpost and decided she too needed to use up scraps and help others to do the same. Watch the video below! Pin It
Photo above © debbiefrioquiltsThis quilting pattern / tutorial is available as a free download... Download Pattern: Pixelated Rose Quilt
Earlier this summer, the Happy Zombie posted a quilt-along called the Ron Swanson Along. I don’t watch much TV and haven’t seen Parks & Recreation, but I still thought her quilt was…
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
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My previous post showed how to put together a Poppy Field. Here I want to share with you some ideas for creating a similar background but i...
"Hope" Quilt by Kikuyo Miyashita 宮下季久代 from Japan There was a fantastic exhibit at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, USA, that ended January 5, 2014. Titled "Japanese Influences in Fiber Arts", the exhibit features, (among other things), award winning quilts from a major Japanese Quilt Show, the 11th biennial Nihon Quilt exhibit. [The quilts are now being exhibited at the New England Quilt Museum through April 12, 2014.] "Connected Squares" Quilt by Anco Brouwers-Branderhorst from the Netherlands The Japanese show attracts many outstanding international quilts from around the world, and over 35 of the top quilts from Quilt Nihon were displayed at the museum in Cedarburg. "In the Blue" Denim Quilt by Soo Hee Lee from Korea I have been to five quilt shows in the last three months, and yet the museum's exhibit has quilts whose design, workmanship and fabrics stand out among the many other quilts I have seen. I think that the international competition to be in the Japanese show gets a much more diverse body of work then local quilt shows. Quilt by Maya Chaimovich from Israel In this blog post I am sharing a few of my favorite quilts from the museum exhibit. There are many more quilts from the exhibit I'd like to share, but for now these will have to do. close-up of the Kikuyo Miyashita quilt, lots of Keiko Goke fabrics I love seeing quilts in person, because then you get to see not only the overall impact of the quilt, but the small details, fabrics, and quilting choices that make up the quilt. The quilt above has so many cheerful fabrics I have never seen before. The impact of the colors in the quilt is amazing in person. Close-up detail of the Anco Brouwers-Branderhorst quilt The color and construction of the geometric quilt above really caught my eye. The simple block construction, with the white squares offset, is enhanced by the quilting and the embellishment. close-up detail from the Soo Hee Lee quilt This denim masterpiece has to be one of my favorites. The use of zippers and belt loops and the arrangement of colors of denim is just fantastic in the sections of little houses, and then the overall arrangement of the houses in the quilt with a section of leaf pattern is just so creative. close-up detail from the Soo Hee Lee quilt I find myself just stunned sometimes at the talent, skill and time poured into some of the quilts. There is something exciting about seeing masterpieces, and being able to appreciate them. I can't quilt like these quilters, but I can enjoy their efforts, in the same way that I can enjoy a concert even though I can't sing well. Detail 1 of Maya Chaimovich's quilt This last quilt is so different, I can look at it and study it, and still not know where one fabric ends and the next starts. But it is lovely to see. Detail 2 of Maya Chaimovich's quilt I would encourage anyone interested is seeing this show to make the effort. Traveling to Japan to see a show like this is much harder then traveling to Wisconsin (or Massachusetts). People from as far away as Texas made arrangements to come and see this exhibit, and I can see why. These quilts traveled all over the world to get here. If you are interested in seeing more quilts from this exhibit, leave a comment saying so. If there is enough interest, I post more photos. Click on the images to see them enlarged (Yes, you can see these images even larger!). If you enjoyed this post you might also like: Batik Stars Quilt Batik Scrap Quilt Circle Quilt Heart Quilt Quilts Part 2 Valentine Vignette Valentine Hutch Spring Hutch Spring Needlework Vintage Lace Mosaic Heart Butterfly Bling I am linking up to these memes: Quilt specific links: Colorful life: Really random Thur (Entry 5 of 26.) 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Lavender Garden: Cottage Style (Entry 19 of 33.) b Savvy Style: Wow Us Wed 144 (Entry 192 of 390.) * Handy: Wicked Awesome Wed 136 (Entry 72 of 104.) Family Home: Wow us Wed (Entry 71 of 101.) Snap: Show and Tell (Entry 122 of 175.) Ivy and Elephants: Whats it Wed 100 (Entry 110 of 215.) Someday Crafts: Whatever Goes Wed 196 (Entry 206 of 391.) Katherine: Thurs Favorite Things 114 (Entry 66 of 271.) Jan Olson: Share your Cup of Tea Thur 81 (Entry 70 of 139.) From my Porch: Treasure Hunt Thur 132 (Entry 64 of 137.) Girlish Whims: Your Whims Wed 137 (Entry 180 of 199.) No Minimalist Here: Open House (Entry 85 of 170.) Sew Much Ado: We Did It Wed 182 (Entry 144 of 221.) Brambleberry Cottage: Time Travel Thur 174 (Entry 51 of 109.) Col Lady: Vintage Thingies Thur (Entry 12 of 26.) A Delight: Home and Garden Thur 55 (Entry 61 of 110.) Knick of time: Knick-of-time Tue (Entry 86 of 87.) Adorned from above: Adorned Wed (Entry 144 of 153.) Sand yellow door: Home (Entry 26 of 38.) Charm of Home: Home Sweet Home 145 (Entry 18 of 129.) Thrifty Grove: Thrifty Things Fri 135 (Entry 44 of 79.) French Country: Feather Nest Fri (Entry 153 of 316.) * Common Ground: Vint Inspiration 164 (Entry 14 of 225.) * Romantic Home: Show and Tell (Entry 20 of 249.) Chic: Flaunt it Friday 180 (Entry 140 of 190.) Tatertots: Weekend Wrap Up (Entry 680 of 1038.) Create-with-joy: Inspire Me Mon (Entry 258 of 259.) 137586 2015 Quilt, 2022 Quilt, hokkaidokudasai, jonellepatrick. Tokyo kimono, Tokyo Wisteria, Tokyo Plum, Japan Flowers
Jessica asked me to give you couple of gentle reminders from the Shop today…first… The 12 Days items are not meant to be Christmas presents delivered in time for Christmas. We ship as …
Turn any image into a pixelated quilt pattern! Don't stop there, use it as a guide for cross stitching and more!
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I love roses!! Use your favorite solids to create your rose quilt in your favorite color. AND the pattern is perfect for beginners!
