Learn about different color possibilities for your next Traverse quilt!
This Scrappy September, we want you to raid your fabric stash and sew up something beautiful with all that's left of your other projects. We knew that quilters end up with lots of leftover fabrics and that inspired us to get scrappy with our September sewing! This September, we are challenging you to make a new quilt entirely from your scrap stash. Are you up for it?
For us, springtime in the desert means three things: spring flowers, spring training (baseball), and Quilt Arizona ! This is our 8th year...
If you haven't heard by now, Summer Pop quilt pattern is now available!! This is a short and sweet blog post to help get your creative wheels turning! Elizabeth of @elizabethboltenstudio created all of these mock-ups for us and and I really love each of them! If you already own the Summer Pop PDF, these mock-ups are all conviently listed within the pattern. The Paper version of Summer Pop has most of these listed, but not all. And if you don't already own the pattern yet, you'll be seeing these for the first time! :) Let's take a look! . First up, we have fabrics from Carolyn Friedlander for Robert Kaufman. It's a little hard to envision Summer Pop with prints but I've found that abstract motifs, or designs like strips, dots, or some sort of small repeating theme....work really well! Exhibit A: . Next up is the
Hello out there. I just noticed that it has been over a month since I last posted anything about my practice. Too much time in the isolation chamber I think. The silence can be like an extra layer of batting between brain cells.
Quilt along with us. Jill's Recipe influenced by Karla Alexander's Stack a New Deck. 5 fabrics in a tight range of values from a medium ...
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Inspired by Americana folk art, a US Flags Quilt pattern by Amy Smart called Flying Flags. Precuts and beginner friendly for the 4th of July.
It's time to quilt with the masters! Join us as we learn how to make a Starry Night quilt — one of Vincent van Gogh's most memorable works.
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Today we're going to talk about quilting patterns on our Tamarack Jackets! This is, I think, one of the most fun parts of making a Tamarack because there are so many options to choose from, the possibilities are literally endless! Before we get too carried away though I want to share a few tips you'll want to think about when deciding on a pattern for your quilting. All of these images are pulled from our Tamarack Pinterest board. Tips for Quilting your Tamarack Unless you have experience using a free motion foot or a longarm machine, straight lines are going to be the easiest option. Turning circles on a regular machine can be difficult with one layer of fabric and adding the batting won't make it easier. If you do want to do a circular pattern, the larger the curves the easier it will be! You don't have to use a machine, try hand quilting or sashiko for a really custom look. Practice quilting on a scrap quilt sandwich before you attack your actual garment. You may need to adjust your machine settings and tearing it out on your jacket is not fun, believe me. Don't be afraid to experiment a bit or step outside your comfort zone. Try a more intricate pattern on a solid color, or use a contrasting color on a print! This is a great time to have fun! We also have a post from the original sew-along called Quilting Tips for the Tamarack Jacket if you need more assistance with your quilting. I highly recommend checking it out! I put together a few quilting ideas if you're looking for inspiration. Any of these would make a great starting point or finished quilting pattern. I had to stop myself at 12 because I was having too much fun. I've also popped a blank jacket in below for you to print out and use as a template to experiment with your own quilting ideas. These 6 designs are relatively simple and would look great on a solid or print. I've used the top right and the bottom left for Tamarack samples in the past so you can see what those look like quilted in our product photos here. The less pivoting you do, the easier the quilting will be, and all of these are simply straight lines but they definitely create an impact! These 6 patterns take slightly more planning than the first 6, but that doesn't mean they're hard! There's a bit of pivoting which I would recommend practicing on a scrap quilt sandwich before you dive in, but it's really all very similar to sewing a garment - just with more fluffiness. If you're using a print, especially a large scale one like Lexi is using here, you can also quilt around the motif. On the front it doesn't distract from the print while on the inside you can really see all the quilting shine. I think this is a super cool option if your fabric is accommodating! If you'd like to download the design page, right click the image above click
So many people at one time or another go to the beach. Many of us day dream about what it would be like to live at the beach, look out our windows to see the endless ocean and the big sky, and listen to the waves. Beach designs and motifs give us a sense of Read the full article...
This is a series of six grid patterns for knitted blocks, which can be sewn together into larger panels such as blankets. You can make each of the panels in a variety of colours, but the grids are also designed so that you can mix and match features to create new building blocks. Each block pattern is named after a district in Copenhagen: (from top left) Nørrebro Studios, Nørreport Offices, Østerbro Studios, Hellerup Apartments, Nyhavn Hotel, Frederiksberg Apartments. All blocks have been worked in 4-ply cotton using 3mm needles (UK: 11, US: 2½). Each finished block will take 20 grams of yarn in total, and will measure approximately 15 x 24 cm. Rather than trying to buy an exact number of balls at once, I suggest beginning with a handful of colours you love, then adding in new colours as you work. As a rough guide, the following formula will make at least 9 blocks: 50gm dark grey (pavement, windows) 50gm dark colours (roofs) 100gm light/medium colours (facades) PLEASE NOTE: The original blanket is made with a variety of brands of cotton. It’s a good idea to shop around for a set of colours that you like and begin with those.
It's the first day of summer and here in Arizona and it is HOT, HOT, HOT! It's definitely time to hole up in my studio and make new things until cooler weather is with us again. This year I got back from my latest trip and started studio clean up. Usually that process begins with putting away my scraps from recent projects, but this time I was confronted with this image. What a wreck! Not only can I not find anything in my scrap drawers, but I also can't fit any more in those drawers. As yo
This US Map Quilt is easy to sew up and comes with a free Pattern. Click here now to see it featured by top US quilting blog, Flamingo Toes!!
This colorful Tiger Paper Piecing Quilt pattern is an exciting and beautiful addition to our quilting pattern collection. Inspired by Violet Craft's Jungle Abstractions, The Lion, this tiger is an original and comes with the pattern, fabric and instructions included, this kit includes all the fabric colors you will need. Choose from 24" wide finished kit or 36" wide finished This kit contains 27 colors of Kona Cotton fabric by Robert Kaufman: Fabric for background is not included. You can purchase the pattern only and substitute your own colors which comes in 2 sizes: 24" wide or 36" wide. Skill: experienced
It's the first day of summer and here in Arizona and it is HOT, HOT, HOT! It's definitely time to hole up in my studio and make new things until cooler weather is with us again. This year I got back from my latest trip and started studio clean up. Usually that process begins with putting away my scraps from recent projects, but this time I was confronted with this image. What a wreck! Not only can I not find anything in my scrap drawers, but I also can't fit any more in those drawers. As yo
Hi, all! Friday is here once again, and that means it's time for us to get our whoop whoop on! I've been chasing a squirrel this week...
A few of us finally got together to learn the Snippets technique. I had to end it rather quickly but here are some shots! So fa...
Want to learn to Quilt As you Go? This Rainbow Sunset Mug Rug by Top US sewing blog Ameroonie Designs will teach you how! Click for the tutorial.
Do you ever wonder how your life might have turned out if just one detail had been different? My ‘sliding doors’ moment was when I was allocated my A level art teacher, Diane. Brimming with enthusiasm, Diane guided us through the curriculum, but her real passion was for textile art. She taught us how to […]
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*please purchase directly through my website www.fijimama.com for easier downloading.* My signature scrappy strawberry pattern with easy to follow instructions, diagrams and simple construction. I hope you love making this quilt as much as I did! Finished Quilt size approximately 63" x 65" Digital Download - PDF Thank you!
In this guest tutorial, Annette from Juniperus Threadworks is going to teach us how to make a double-sided quilt!
The evening of my class with Joe Cunningham, he had a lecture in the hotel, and since there were only four of us, he told the organizers he could hold up his own quilts and talk at the same time. …
A free quilt block pattern from us to you! For personal use or fundraising purposes only. Gather your sewing supplies and take heart!
Warm sunny weather greeted us upon our desert adventure to Quilt Arizona!, the new name for the 2016 annual show of the Arizona Quilters Gui...
MEET quilters Giuseppe Ribaudo + Amy Morgan. MAKE strip pieced stunners! Get MOTIVATED to design your own quilt. All for just US$10!
Looking for something to sew or quilt in hurry? Get fast and fun ideas for Quick Quilting & Sewing Projects. Links to patterns and tutorials--some free!
Log Cabin quilt block tutorial for 6" x and 12" size blocks plus lots of log cabin quilt inspiration - from tradtional to modern improv.
Pinwheel quilts are a timeless joy in the world of quilting. They embody tradition, beauty, and versatility, offering endless possibilities for creativity. Dive into the world of pinwheel quilts wi…
The weekend is almost upon us. While the Nineteen Thirty quilt pattern releases on Monday, you can have the Colorsheet today to jump start some weekend color and fabric play. Download, print and enjoy!
Here are FREE patterns for Black and White quilts! What could be more stylish? To go to a pattern : Scroll down the page until you see the...
For us, the great lesson of 2020 was to simplify and take better care of ourselves. Initially, we approached the challenges of the year by constantly pivoting, in anticipation of "what's next". It took us a while, but we finally realized we were happier, and life was a bit easier if we stopped reacting and let things b
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A Temperature Quilt is a fun, creative way to mark each day of the year with bright, vibrant colors. Start yours today!
