I told myself I'd never make another puff quilt. Yet, here I am.....sharing about my second puff quilt. (haha!) Don't get me wrong, I loved the process of making my first puff quilt, which you can read about here, but I honestly thought that we'd never have the need for another one. Well, over the last year, I slowly forgot how much work they are (haha) and I started getting the itch to do the process all over again! Peter uses my original puff quilt alllllll the time. He loves the weight of it, but his only complaint was that it wasn't long enough. I made the

Download the FREE Ombre Puff Quilt Pattern here! If you've been around for any amount of time, you might've seen my Puff Quilt that my grandmother made for me. I love this thing SO much. She used various scrap fabrics and clothing to create this very dense, yet very snuggly quilt. . . . When I look at this quilt, I see something new each time. Recycled tablecloths from the 80s, pieces of my grandfathers button-down shirts, left-over fabrics from previous quilt projects. The list goes on. Some fabrics are used multiple times within the quilt, while other fabrics are only represented once. I love looking over all of the puffs and finding all of the similarities and differences between the squares. . . . My Granny made this for me when I was 7 years old. I absolutely LOVE that she created a tag for this quilt. I also love that she referred to the quilt as a

Deco Quilt Pattern is now available! This is the 20th Lo & Behold pattern! It's hard to believe that I've hit that milestone, but this design is the perfect celebration! I have a few different versions of this quilt that I wanted to share, so I figured I would start with the very first Deco quilt that I created. I was inspired to create an

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

I told myself I'd never make another puff quilt. Yet, here I am.....sharing about my second puff quilt. (haha!) Don't get me wrong, I loved the process of making my first puff quilt, which you can read about here, but I honestly thought that we'd never have the need for another one. Well, over the last year, I slowly forgot how much work they are (haha) and I started getting the itch to do the process all over again! Peter uses my original puff quilt alllllll the time. He loves the weight of it, but his only complaint was that it wasn't long enough. I made the

“Flowers Of The Cosmos” by Fumiko Nakayama Let me just say right up front that this quilt show exceeded expectations in every way. Something I really love about Japan is …

RHYTHM QUILT PATTERN is NOW AVAILABLE! . . I designed this quilt pattern back in March. To be honest, I'm not sure what my inspiration was, other than...I wanted to create an ombre quilt that appealed to my love of tiny piecing. I played around with different kinds of stripes and squares and I eventually landed on this. I like to brainstorm designs while they are still monochromatic. Sometimes I decide to include a two color option in the pattern and sometimes I don't. While I really love how this looks, the pattern really came to life once I added some color! . . I decided to create the pattern so that the colors faded into each other. I also wanted to have the opportunity to use lots of color for a maximum impact! Here are the fabric requirements....you can see that the larger the quilt, the more colors you'll need. Don't let this intimidate you! You're welcome to reuse colors or even choose fabrics that span as many

Download the FREE Ombre Puff Quilt Pattern here! If you've been around for any amount of time, you might've seen my Puff Quilt that my grandmother made for me. I love this thing SO much. She used various scrap fabrics and clothing to create this very dense, yet very snuggly quilt. . . . When I look at this quilt, I see something new each time. Recycled tablecloths from the 80s, pieces of my grandfathers button-down shirts, left-over fabrics from previous quilt projects. The list goes on. Some fabrics are used multiple times within the quilt, while other fabrics are only represented once. I love looking over all of the puffs and finding all of the similarities and differences between the squares. . . . My Granny made this for me when I was 7 years old. I absolutely LOVE that she created a tag for this quilt. I also love that she referred to the quilt as a

Welcome to the Interwoven Quilt Along! I'm so excited you're here! . . We will spend the next 8 weeks creating an Interwoven Quilt top. I'll be sharing tips, tricks and tons of amazing prizes along the way! Did I mention that there are over 500 quilters signed up from around the world?! How cool is that! . How to Participate: Sign up for the Quilt Along here. I'll be sending weekly emails and I want to make sure you stay in the loop! Make sure you have the pattern. You can find the digital version here and a paper copy here. Gather your supplies. You can find a list of my favorite quilting supplies here. .. . . Have you read the story about Interwoven? I designed this quilt as a gift for my husband. Read about the design, and see examples by my amazing pattern testers here. . . Here is the schedule for the Quilt Along. Note which version you're making (Modern/Traditional), as well as the size. The schedule is slightly different for each variation. . . Okay! Now for the fun part: this week, we are planning and choosing our fabrics. As you know there are two versions of this quilt: Traditional (2 colors) or Modern (multicolor). My original design was two colors (Robert Kaufman Kona Doeskin and Snow), and I LOVE the aesthetic that this quilt has. . . However, the Modern version has really taken off! It really seems to be the favorite, and I'm okay with that! For this version, it's really fun to play with color! I recommend choosing 1-3 colors, then expanding on those shades from there. . . Remember, the baby size Modern version calls for 9 colors and the throw size calls for 11. If you want to use less colors, but still create a Modern version, you can do that too! Here are some examples: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I also glean LOTS of inspiration from Pinterest. I have a Color Palette board here, that should help spark some ideas! There are several shops carrying bundles, too! . Shops carrying Interwoven Bundles: Cottoneer Beautifully Mended Fabrics Sewtopia (they also have a discounted Stripology ruler using the code LoAndBehold!) . . I went back and forth about the colors I was going to use for my quilt! Initially, I was planning on doing another two-color Traditional version, then I started thinking...I don't have a Valentines day quilt! So I changed my mind to this: .. . . .. . The colors are all Kona by Robert Kaufman. From top to bottom, they are: Lingerie, Peach, Primrose, Melon, Camellia, Valentine, Blush Pink, Foxglove, Plum, Bordeaux and Berry. I love these colors so much! . . . This week, our prize is sponsored by Creative Grids. I've been talking about it for a while now, but ya'll, their Stripology ruler is a GAME CHANGER! It saves so much time, especially with this pattern. You can find the ruler on Amazon here. . . I have two of these rulers to give away! Enter to win by posting a photo of your fabric pull to Instagram and use the hashtag #interwovenqal. You have until Sunday night to post your photo, and winners will be chosen on Monday, Feb. 4th. - Next week we'll be cutting our strips and testing our seam allowances! I'll also have a video tutorial of how I use my Stripology ruler. Seriously...prepare to be amazed! . Alright ya'll, happy planning! I'll see you next week! . -Brittany . . . . . . I only suggest products that I love! This blog contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission when you purchase from those links.

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I told myself I'd never make another puff quilt. Yet, here I am.....sharing about my second puff quilt. (haha!) Don't get me wrong, I loved the process of making my first puff quilt, which you can read about here, but I honestly thought that we'd never have the need for another one. Well, over the last year, I slowly forgot how much work they are (haha) and I started getting the itch to do the process all over again! Peter uses my original puff quilt alllllll the time. He loves the weight of it, but his only complaint was that it wasn't long enough. I made the

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Nightingale Quilt Pattern is now available! This pattern holds a lot of meaning for me! As many of you know, back in September, I left my career as a Registered Nurse to pursue Lo & Behold full-time! This transition has definitely been bittersweet, as I do miss my co-workers and my tiny patients in the NICU. Nursing has been a huge part of my life....so to let that go, even if it's in pursuit of something that I love, is still tough. My heart especially goes out to everyone on the front lines of this pandemic. In a way, I feel like I'm letting them down by walking away from nursing. Overall though, I know this decision is what's best for me. It's given me a work-life balance that I simply didn't have before...which I'm very grateful for! . Here's baby Brittany, about to graduate nursing school! . July 2020 . I designed Nightingale around the same time that we were seriously thinking and considering this decision. I wanted to create a single block pattern that represented the last 7.5 years of my life as a NICU nurse, but also the wider healthcare profession as a whole. My mind immediately went to a

If you've been around since the beginning of Lo & Behold Stitchery, you might remember that key fobs were my JAM. Back in the early days, I cranked out SO many key fobs in all sorts of variations and stocked my Etsy shop with them. They are super fun to make and very quick and rewarding! I eventually phased out of making them for sale, but I do still really enjoy making one from time to time! They make great teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, party favors....whatever you'd like! All you need is some scrap fabric, scrap batting and a key ring (which you probably already have!) Gather all of your supplies and lets get to it! PS - Looking for a printable PDF? I have this tutorial condensed into six lovely, printable pages for your convenience. Download it here. . . Okay, here's what you'll need: Basic sewing supplies (Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, iron, ironing board, etc.) You can find a list of all of my favorite supplies here. Fabric - One 3

I told myself I'd never make another puff quilt. Yet, here I am.....sharing about my second puff quilt. (haha!) Don't get me wrong, I loved the process of making my first puff quilt, which you can read about here, but I honestly thought that we'd never have the need for another one. Well, over the last year, I slowly forgot how much work they are (haha) and I started getting the itch to do the process all over again! Peter uses my original puff quilt alllllll the time. He loves the weight of it, but his only complaint was that it wasn't long enough. I made the

How To Make A Puff Quilt The Easy Way ~Bubble Quilt ~ Puffer Quilt. Free sewing Tutorial

Download the FREE Ombre Puff Quilt Pattern here! If you've been around for any amount of time, you might've seen my Puff Quilt that my grandmother made for me. I love this thing SO much. She used various scrap fabrics and clothing to create this very dense, yet very snuggly quilt. . . . When I look at this quilt, I see something new each time. Recycled tablecloths from the 80s, pieces of my grandfathers button-down shirts, left-over fabrics from previous quilt projects. The list goes on. Some fabrics are used multiple times within the quilt, while other fabrics are only represented once. I love looking over all of the puffs and finding all of the similarities and differences between the squares. . . . My Granny made this for me when I was 7 years old. I absolutely LOVE that she created a tag for this quilt. I also love that she referred to the quilt as a

Download the FREE Ombre Puff Quilt Pattern here! If you've been around for any amount of time, you might've seen my Puff Quilt that my grandmother made for me. I love this thing SO much. She used various scrap fabrics and clothing to create this very dense, yet very snuggly quilt. . . . When I look at this quilt, I see something new each time. Recycled tablecloths from the 80s, pieces of my grandfathers button-down shirts, left-over fabrics from previous quilt projects. The list goes on. Some fabrics are used multiple times within the quilt, while other fabrics are only represented once. I love looking over all of the puffs and finding all of the similarities and differences between the squares. . . . My Granny made this for me when I was 7 years old. I absolutely LOVE that she created a tag for this quilt. I also love that she referred to the quilt as a

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Welcome to the Interwoven Quilt Along! I'm so excited you're here! . . We will spend the next 8 weeks creating an Interwoven Quilt top. I'll be sharing tips, tricks and tons of amazing prizes along the way! Did I mention that there are over 500 quilters signed up from around the world?! How cool is that! . How to Participate: Sign up for the Quilt Along here. I'll be sending weekly emails and I want to make sure you stay in the loop! Make sure you have the pattern. You can find the digital version here and a paper copy here. Gather your supplies. You can find a list of my favorite quilting supplies here. .. . . Have you read the story about Interwoven? I designed this quilt as a gift for my husband. Read about the design, and see examples by my amazing pattern testers here. . . Here is the schedule for the Quilt Along. Note which version you're making (Modern/Traditional), as well as the size. The schedule is slightly different for each variation. . . Okay! Now for the fun part: this week, we are planning and choosing our fabrics. As you know there are two versions of this quilt: Traditional (2 colors) or Modern (multicolor). My original design was two colors (Robert Kaufman Kona Doeskin and Snow), and I LOVE the aesthetic that this quilt has. . . However, the Modern version has really taken off! It really seems to be the favorite, and I'm okay with that! For this version, it's really fun to play with color! I recommend choosing 1-3 colors, then expanding on those shades from there. . . Remember, the baby size Modern version calls for 9 colors and the throw size calls for 11. If you want to use less colors, but still create a Modern version, you can do that too! Here are some examples: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I also glean LOTS of inspiration from Pinterest. I have a Color Palette board here, that should help spark some ideas! There are several shops carrying bundles, too! . Shops carrying Interwoven Bundles: Cottoneer Beautifully Mended Fabrics Sewtopia (they also have a discounted Stripology ruler using the code LoAndBehold!) . . I went back and forth about the colors I was going to use for my quilt! Initially, I was planning on doing another two-color Traditional version, then I started thinking...I don't have a Valentines day quilt! So I changed my mind to this: .. . . .. . The colors are all Kona by Robert Kaufman. From top to bottom, they are: Lingerie, Peach, Primrose, Melon, Camellia, Valentine, Blush Pink, Foxglove, Plum, Bordeaux and Berry. I love these colors so much! . . . This week, our prize is sponsored by Creative Grids. I've been talking about it for a while now, but ya'll, their Stripology ruler is a GAME CHANGER! It saves so much time, especially with this pattern. You can find the ruler on Amazon here. . . I have two of these rulers to give away! Enter to win by posting a photo of your fabric pull to Instagram and use the hashtag #interwovenqal. You have until Sunday night to post your photo, and winners will be chosen on Monday, Feb. 4th. - Next week we'll be cutting our strips and testing our seam allowances! I'll also have a video tutorial of how I use my Stripology ruler. Seriously...prepare to be amazed! . Alright ya'll, happy planning! I'll see you next week! . -Brittany . . . . . . I only suggest products that I love! This blog contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission when you purchase from those links.

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"Ombre" style quilts are some of my favorite. It's a fun way to squeeze a lot of colors into one quilt...while still maintaining a cohesive "look" and style. They're fun and wild, but also logical and sophisticated. At one point in my quilting journey, I thought that ombre quilts were too modern for me. However, after

Tying a quilt is an easy and quick way to finish a quilt. Tying a quilt means using thread or yarn to attach all three layers of a quilt together. This is a great option for beginner quilters as well as more advanced quilters! To add some extra interest, ties and quilting can be used...

This is a PDF digital copy. After purchase, you can instantly view the pattern under your Etsy account. Click on Purchases, then Downloads. Viewing the pattern works best on a laptop or desktop. PLEASE NOTE: when printing templates, be sure your printer is set to "Actual Size" NOT "Scale to Fit". Mountain Horizon is inspired by the way the sun rises and falls over a mountain range, and the resulting colors of the horizon. Each block plays off the next with the sun coming between two mountain peaks. This is an intermediate pattern, which requires sewing curves and working with bias edges. This pattern assumes that the quilter has a basic knowledge of quilting. Paper templates for the curved pieces are provided and I recommend cutting them out and tracing them onto a sturdy surface such as cardboard or plastic template paper. This pattern is written for five sizes: Wall Hanging (16" x 33"), Baby (33" x 33"), Throw (49" x 65"), Full/Queen (81" x 114"), and King (114" x 114"). Since this pattern is block based, you can easily add or subtract blocks to customize size. This pattern is written for use of Fat Eighths/Quarters or Yardage. A Fat Eighth is considered a 9 x 21" cut of fabric and a Fat Quarter is considered a 18 x 21" cut of fabric. All yardage is assumed to be 42" wide. All seam allowances are 1/4". This pattern includes helpful diagrams and a coloring page to help you plan your fabric selection. Tip! Pattern requires cutting along bias edges, meaning fabric is prone to stretch. Handle fabric carefully and use starch as desired. Pattern is for one person use. Copying, redistributing or selling is strictly prohibited. You may sell quilts made using this pattern on a small independent scale. Please credit design to Lo & Behold Stitchery. Throw quilt with purple was created by Eliane Bergmann. Wall hanging quilt was made by Fran Gulick. Enjoy!

If you've been around since the beginning of Lo & Behold Stitchery, you might remember that key fobs were my JAM. Back in the early days, I cranked out SO many key fobs in all sorts of variations and stocked my Etsy shop with them. They are super fun to make and very quick and rewarding! I eventually phased out of making them for sale, but I do still really enjoy making one from time to time! They make great teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, party favors....whatever you'd like! All you need is some scrap fabric, scrap batting and a key ring (which you probably already have!) Gather all of your supplies and lets get to it! PS - Looking for a printable PDF? I have this tutorial condensed into six lovely, printable pages for your convenience. Download it here. . . Okay, here's what you'll need: Basic sewing supplies (Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, iron, ironing board, etc.) You can find a list of all of my favorite supplies here. Fabric - One 3

Upscale Plaid is the newest quilt pattern by Lo & Behold Stitchery. Upscale Plaid uses color to create the illusion that the stripes are transparent where they intersect. With its modern plaid design, this quilt pattern designed by Brittany is sure to be a classic for a long time to come! Fabric in this kit will allow you to make the Throw size quilt top 67" x 67" only Binding and backing not included. Upscale Plaid pattern to be purchased separately at  Lo & Behold Stitchery Fabric included in this kit is Art Gallery Fabrics in the colors: Cinnamon Coconut Milk Blushing Ethereal Pink Haze Mauvelous Thistle Monet Sugar Plum Truffle Binding Options: Binding 2/3 Yard **Pattern not included. Pattern to be purchased separately at Lo & Behold Stitchery.**

Five hand stitches that should be in every sewist’s repertoire, by Tasha Miller Griffith.

Last month, I took a Bojagi class with Youngmin Lee at the Pacific International Quilt Festival. While the description and photos of the...

Another day at JMQ, another super simple quilt- my favourite! If you are looking for a quick finish, this one comes together in a flash- I made the quilt top in just over an hour! So let’s get right into it! This tutorial makes a large throw which is 60” x 75” ** (If you want to make a crib size qui

Learn all about sewing binding on a quilt with our in-depth hands-on tutorial. We'll show you how to calculate binding, make binding for a quilt, and how to finish binding!

Bargello Fantasy (Needlepoint Plus) Bargello Fantasy was original published in the July August 1991 issue of Needlepoint Plus. In 1994 Needle Adventures republished this design as a chart with a photo of the finished model on the back cover. The chart version of Bargello Fantasy is discussed separately. Needleartnut's Bargello Fantasy from NP Plus The two designs are almost, but not quite, identical. The "ribbon" across the top of the design is shorter in this version and the lower left bargello pattern is different as you can see in this photo of the finished magazine version, courtesy of Needleartnut. The bottom triangles may also differ. I can't be sure of that based on the images I've seen. The scans of the Needlepoint Plus model and magazine cover are courtesy of Ann in Baton Rouge. Needlepoint Plus July Aug 1991 Corrections to the magazine chart are posted in the Errata tab above. https://lorettaspears.blogspot.com/p/errata.html The delicate version stitched by Sue. H. And this is Sue H.'s version on congress cloth. It isn't framed yet. Thanks, Sue! ***************************************** Materials List:

It's time my friends! the Valley Song Quilt Pattern is officially here! If you've been around a while...well, since 2017, you may recognize this design. If you're new around here, I'm excited to give you a glimpse of what started Lo & Behold Stitchery. Valley Song is a re-design of the very FIRST pattern I ever created...can you believe it? In 2017, life looked very different for us. I was a full time NICU nurse, Peter worked endless hours in hospitality, we lived in Raleigh, and Lo & Behold Stitchery was just something fun to do on my days off of work. I wanted to create meaningful quilts that not only stood the test of time, but also would be loved by others. I made a goal to design just a few quilts that I wanted to see in my home... I would have never dreamed that this little pattern would be the start of where we are today! It's actually kind of hard to believe that this was the first pattern I wrote! While Valley Song looks simple in construction, there is a lot of math and complexity that went into the different size blocks. Knowing what I now know about pattern design, I'm not really sure how I did it! The Valley Song pattern you see today looks completely different than it did 7 years ago, while still keeping the original design intact. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE I wanted to make the construction of this quilt a little more simple than the original version, so as an advanced beginner pattern, it's all strips and HSTs. In the early stages of re-writing the pattern, it occurred to me that because of the HSTs, you can create different patterns and designs throughout the quilt. Fun, right?? While Valley Song just touches on a few of these, the possibilities with HSTs are nearly endless! To make this pattern beginner friendly, we went ahead and drafted three different variations of the HST rows and made this pattern what I like to call, a

Learn how to make a cheater quilt that is fast, easy, and you can use any striped or plaid fabric. A cheater quilt is perfect for gifts!