After purchasing a vintage quilt back in the fall, and finally getting past the guilt of cutting it up, I made the quilted coat that I have been dreaming of for months. This project has been a labor of love...and frustration. Has the end result been worth it? Definitely! But it was touch and go
Quilting with a sewing machine isn't an impossible task since quilting and sewing machines are mostly similar. The truth is, they are both sewing machines.
A modern twist on Baltimore Album Quilts. Originally, each quilt block was hand appliquéd. Most had botanical applique designs
Fear of not liking your quilting plan often contributes to large WIP piles. Continue reading for 5 ways to not over-do FMQ on your next quilt
Learn how to make a crib size rag quilt. This baby rag quilt pattern for beginners and experts is easy and fast. Learn these tips for easier rag quilts.
There are many myths and misconceptions about T-shirt quilts – from how they look to how they are made. Here are 10 of the most common misconceptions.
This traditional checkerboard quilt has been one of my most pinned pictures on Pinterest over the years and I am often asked for a pattern for it, so I decided to write one…and here it is. Easy to sew by hand or machine, using fabric scraps or charm packs combined with solid white fabric, this quilt always looks fresh and cheerful and will always be one of my favourites. Size: 66 in x 66 in (167.64 x 167.64cm) approx.
The meaning of kantha is patched cloth. Kantha is pronounced “kahn-taa” although the western world seems to continue to incorrectly pronounce it “cantha”. I ...
When it comes time for me to quilt, I usually have a fear of starting. Most people don’t quilt the face at all — but my entire quilt is a portrait and I have no choice but to quilt it. …
When you’re making a quilt, the batting is the most expensive part of the project. You can easily spend upwards of $50 for one quilt if you buy batting by the yard. But I have a secret! Some quilte…
I’m not a sketcher or very good at drawing.but I do make some rudimentary sketches for most of my landscape quilts. These are very broad and simplistic ideas of the way I want the art quilt to flow and appear. Much of what I use the sketches for is to figure the proportions of the Read the full article...
Baby quilts are an amazing way to honor new parents. A handmade gift that offers comfort and can stand the test of time will be cherished by its recipient for years. I genuinely think baby quilts are one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give, but I may be a bit biased. Because a...
You have to try this. It is so fun! I know it looks complicated. It isn't. It's basically an adaptation of all over spirals (bel...
Explore the essential traditional quilt patterns and blocks that every quilter should know! From the basic quilt blocks like to timeless classic quilts.
Most of you know I spent some time teaching in Hawaii last month! Well, I brought back a solid tan and a new understanding of Hawaiian quilting and it’s origins. I thought I would share what I learned with you :) Hawaiians learned to quilt and sew from the first Christian missionaries. The first Hawaiian quilting circle was held early in 1820 on the decks of the ship Thaddeus with the royal wives of two reigning chiefs in attendance. Prior to the arrival of the missionaries, Hawaiian clothing wa
5 Ways To Use Up Your Crumbs - Scrap Quilting (Part 1) Most quilters I know have scrap collections. Since we tend to acquire fabric...
All Wrapped Up Quilt Pattern by Stacy Iest Hsu #SIH004 (this is the most recent version of the pattern, updated 9/9/17). Adorable dachshund dog quilt pattern, perfect for the dog lover! Also a good pattern to use your scraps. Finished Quilt Size: 45" x 60" Pattern is new and unused/unopened. All pattern sales are final.
In today's post Christine Baker shares the many ways that rail fence blocks can be arranged in a quilt and shows how to finish sewing the top of her strip pieced table runner.
So, here I am with yet another installment of the Back to Basics feature. Today I will be explaining the concept of Quilt Sizes and most ...
The Jawbreaker Quilt Pattern by Meghan Buchanan of Then Came June. The Jawbreaker Quilt Pattern is a great beginner friendly modern pattern. It is an updated take on a classic block - the flying geese. This pattern marries two of my favorite time saving techniques: Strip Piecing and the No-Waste Flying Geese Method. Multiple design and material requirement options are provided in all four sizes! This pattern requires beginner quilting knowledge. The pattern assumes quilter has knowledge of basic piecing and can use consistent 1/4" seam allowances. The pattern requires yardage and/or FQ. Material requirements on second image. **This is a downloadable PDF, being instantly delivered to your email after your purchase is complete. Your download will only be available to download a limited amount of times. Please remember to save on the computer instead of opening on your phone. Feel free to print out as 8.5" x 11". Pattern is for one person use only. Do not copy, redistribute or sell. You may sell quilts made using this pattern on a small independent scale. Please credit the quilt pattern to Then Came June. Photos by Amy Wennerlind and quilting by Michelle of Mariposa Quilting. Last 4 photos use my FREE Tutorial on how to use ALL FQs with this pattern.
This nicely complex block is a WHOLE lot easier to make than it looks. (Edited to add: See the finished quilt here!) It's July, and I'm so excited that it's my turn to host again in the Nurture Circle of do. Good Stitches! This month we are all going to be making blocks based on the Fibonacci sequence. The Fibonacci sequence is a mathematical concept that was discovered around 200 BC. In fact, it's been around even longer than Fibonacci, who it's named after, but he introduced it to the western world, so he got the credit. The sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two previous numbers. Traditionally the sequence starts with 1, but the numbers themselves aren't actually what is important, but the ratios between them. The cool thing about this is that this sequence of numbers, these ratios, show up all over the place. The Golden Spiral for instance is made from boxes whose sides lengthen following the sequence. This spiral shows up a lot in nature. But it's not just nature, it's architecture, art, even web design. The golden spiral is very pleasing to our eye. Many trees have branches in combinations of the Fibonacci numbers and even in the bumps in their bark. Sunflowers and some other flowers have petals according to these numbers. It is nature's numbering system, for reasons that we don't entirely understand, but it is without a doubt both aesthetically appealing and efficient. I have been fascinated by the Fibonacci Sequence even since I learned about it in high school. You can see in the image above how the sequence is used in this month's block. With nature itself on our side we can't help but make a beautiful quilt, so let's get started! This technique makes 2 blocks at a time, which is all I am asking you for, but in order for the design to look right I really will need a 6x6 layout (36 blocks). I am planning to make the extras myself, but if anyone wants to send extra I would appreciate it! For this quilt I am thinking of colors similar to this quilt we did before. You will each need to choose 2 complimentary solids with a decent amount of contrast between them. (No pinks or purples please, let's keep it boy friendly.) Cut a 14" square from each solid. Slice each of the squares into strips, (2) 1" wide, (1) each of 1.5", 2", 3", & 4.5". (There will be a narrow strip leftover which you can toss into the trash or your scraps.) Swap every other strip between the sets to make 2 complimentary, inverted strip sets. Be careful to keep the strips in the right order. Sew the two strips sets together into 2 new blocks and press toward the darker fabric. It's easiest to press as you go along, after adding each strip. (Normally I am not a stickler about pressing but in this case it is important. If one of the fabrics isn't obviously darker, just pick one to press toward, but keep it the same for both blocks.) You might check your measurement here. At this point the blocks should measure 10.5" in their shorter dimension. Square up one end of the strip sets. Then slice off strips going crossways in the same measurements as before: (2) 1" wide, (1) each of 1.5", 2", 3", & 4.5". Again there will be a bit leftover, but probably not much. Again, swap every other strip between the two sets to create 2 complimentary blocks. See how the seams nest? (Yes, sorry, the fabrics changed colors.) Sew these together carefully. The pressed seams should nest, allowing you to get really crisp intersections without pinning (but absolutely do pin if you need to!) Be careful that the ends line up; this time we don't have any to spare. You can press these seams all the same direction, to whichever side you want. Please do run a line of stay stitching around the block about 1/8" from the edge to protect seams from splitting in shipping or assembly. You blocks should measure 10.5" square, but trust me I know how hard it is to stay precise with this many seams. As long as you are within a 1/4" or so don't stress and send what you've got. Thanks so much for being an awesome group, Nurture Circle! I look forward to our finished quilt! (Edited to add: See the finished quilt here!)
Improv quilting. The modern scrap quilt?
Hot Nights PAPER longarm quilting pantograph design by Apricot Moon Designs More Details A single row is 12 inches wide - printed with one row - 144 inches long This is a PAPER roll of a continuous line quilting pantograph pattern. Main Pantograph Directory Page Don't know what a quilting pantograph is? Click Here to find out what the heck a "panto" is.
I ordered some new dies last week and one of them was the chisel die. As I’ve said before, I never did triangles until I got my Accuquilt GO. I think the most important thing about having di…
This digital quilting design is suitable for most sizes. Pattern Type: Block Pattern Style: Classic, Traditional Formats Included: BQM CQP DXF HQF HQV IQP PAT PLT QLI SSD
In our eyes, the most fascinating modern quilts are art quilts. Much as traditional artists use paint and canvas, contemporary quilt artists...
A good view of the water can be so relaxing. Most of us can't access a calming view of the water, but we can all make one with this quilt. Endless opportunities for variation and giving a personal touch to your favorite view of the water. See all the variations people have made so far using the #coastalquilt on Instagram. Hawaiian islands, rivers, mountains in the distance, and a tropical turquoise sea. This pattern, similar to my other NightSky pattern, is a written quilt pattern with many options for personalization. This is a digital document for immediate download. This pattern is an original design by SkyClad Quilts. Pattern is for single purchaser only, please do not share or reproduce. This pattern is for personal use, please do not create to sell. This is not a paper pattern or a finished quilt. The measurements given herein are for a wallhanging which is roughy 38"x44". However, the techniques given and explained can be used to make a quilt of any size.
The Endangered Species Block of the Month is a stunning set of foundation paper pieced patterns designed by Cassandra Beaver for Aurifil. Each foundation paper pieced block features an animal in dire need of attention, advocacy, and compassion. This block of the month is an amazing way to grow your
Simple instructions to make a whole cloth quilt, whether you are a beginner or long time sewist! Includes links to the perfect products to help you out.
Schools out and the sun is out. I’ve selected my seven favorite easy quilt patterns that you can sew up while enjoying the summer to its fullest too!
A few years ago, I created a tutorial for how to sew an oversized hot pad and it’s one of my most popular videos to date — mostly because of my fuss free method of quilt binding! That tutorial teaches the quilt binding method that I’ve always used, so I really didn’t know how many people were str
Lots of photos have been posted already, but I just can't resist. It was AMAZING. Probably one of the most awesome things i've seen in my life!
In an unprecedented act of blogging fanciness I decided to make a video documenting how I create the woodgrain texture (so thoroughly p...
If you've ever made a quilt, chances are you've used the straight line quilting technique. It's a popular choice mostly for smaller projects like table runners, potholders, placemats, baby quilts, etc. but can be used for big size quilts too.
Good Vibrations - Offset - Pantograph / E2E © 2023 Patricia E. Ritter PAPER: A single row is 2 inches - printed with ten rows - 144 inches long. DIGITAL (computerized quilting systems): Zip file includes: BQM, CQP, DXF, HQF, IQP, PAT, QLI, SSD, TXT, WMF and 4QB or PLT. Most designs also include a DWG, GPF, PDF, PNG and SVG. This design includes multiple files options. DIGITAL MULTIPLE ROW FILE - is formatted at 8.75 inches and comes in lengths of 44/68/94/124 inches long, resizing from these dimensions is not recommended. Caution: This design stitches left to right and right to left. Multiple row repeats do not connect to each other like a regular pantograph. Tying off the multiple row design and repeating is required. In most systems a block set up is recommended. DIGITAL SINGLE REPEAT FILE - design is formatted for manual set up. SELF-PRINT: A single row is 2.25 inches - printed with twelve rows. TEAR AWAY (Patent #10975506): A single row is 2 inches - printed with ten rows - Pack includes FOUR 52 inch tear away sheets. NOTE: One package of Good Vibrations - Offset TEAR AWAY will quilt an area approx. 55 inches x 47 inches. NOTE: This is an OFFSET pattern. For paper pantographs, it will be necessary to be able to quilt 8.75 inches before advancing your quilt. For self print pantographs, it will be necessary to be able to quilt 9.75 inches before advancing your quilt.
