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A simple DIY quilted play mat tutorial! Transform the Fishing Net quilt pattern into a toddler play mat for cars.
Rush Hour Traffic, Beach Style is an easy no fail curve design. With easy to follow instructions, youll quickly be making curves that youll love. Fabrics from bright novelty to beautiful batiks work beautifully with this design. Enjoy Rush Hour Traffic without the stress! Quilt Size: 62 x 68
This is an exquisite fall quilt, a labor of love that seamlessly combines craftsmanship and comfort. Handmade and meticulously machine quilted, this quilt measures a cozy 44” x 56”, perfect for adding warmth and style to your home. Crafted from premium quality cotton fabrics, this quilt showcases a breathtaking rainbow of colors gracefully cascading down the fabric, evoking the essence of a crisp fall day. This quilt is the ideal companion for those chilly evenings, back-to-school preparations, or the approach of Thanksgiving. This quilt is created using the enchanting Moda fabrics designed by Fancy That Design House from the exquisite Slow Stroll collection. The quilt's reverse side features the charming Tossed Acorn design in the delicate Petal shade. Crafted with 100% cotton fabric and filled with a comfortable cotton/poly blend batting, this quilt offers both durability and softness in one package. Care Instructions: To preserve the beauty and functionality of your homemade quilt, we recommend washing it with cold water on the delicate cycle. For the best results, dry with low heat or no heat at all. As is common with quilts, some slight shrinkage may occur after the initial wash. This only enhances the quilt's cozy texture, and over time, it will develop a delightful crinkled appearance with repeated use and washing. Every quilt created by The Uncommon Bobbin is lovingly made in a smoke-free, pet-friendly home. As each quilt is meticulously made, small imperfections may be present, showcasing its unique character and the care put into its creation. Please be aware that colors may appear slightly different in person compared to the photos provided. Elevate your living space with the enchanting fall quilt, a delightful fusion of artistry and comfort, proudly brought to you by The Uncommon Bobbin.
I have a narrow wall beside my refrigerator, where my Tulip Time quilt has been hanging for the past couple of years. I decided that it was time for a change, so I made my Sardine Soirée wall quilt to replace it. I'm really quite pleased with how it turned out. It's super bright and colourful and each sardine has it's own personality. I used all sorts of Tula Pink fabrics for the sardine bodies and coordinated their heads and tails with solid fabrics. I machine appliqued them to the background low volume dotty prints with black aurifil cotton thread. I think that the black gives them a good outline. Each fish has been embellished with ric-rac, buttons, sequins, beads, lace and one fish even has eye-lashes! I was going to add more "bling" but the fabrics are so great that I decided to show (just a little bit of) restraint. I love this long skinny quilt and even made a label for it straight away. I've decided that I'd better start labelling my quilts as soon as I finish them, otherwise, it doesn't seem to happen. I'm going to make another sardine project and already have the idea working itself out in my mind. Sardine's are misunderstood and I think I'm going to make all sorts of sardine-y things. Who knows, if there's any interest, I might even create a pattern for these quirky little fellows.
I made a doll quilt before Christmas and realized I’d never posted a tutorial on this quick and easy binding method. Since I know a lot of you are beginners…this is a really great way to dip your toes into binding a quilt. I especially love it for small things like hot pads,...Read More
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Why are you even here? Didn't you know blogging was dead? hehe Don't you just love the people who write a post after being gone for 9 months, tell us how wonderful the blogging community is and how they're recommitting? Then after another post or two they disappear forever. We're like, 'Hey, come back here! We love you!'. But it's no use, they're off over at Instagram scooping up the 'likes'. Autumnal Tulips quilt It does seem easier, prettier, and wowsers, so much less time consuming as per the posting. Oh well, you're probably stuck with me at Blogger for the long haul. Just too much to say! And after all, every new quilt has a story behind it, right? It doesn't make sense to wordy people like me to show off the latest fantabulous completion without giving you at least a tiny glimpse of the back story. I am dreadfully sorry for all the problems some people have experienced in trying to comment here. Have done a lot of research to fix things on my end and it appears that we're at an impasse until Blogger addresses the third party cookie issue. Basically you have to allow for cookies when commenting on a site that has threaded comments {such as mine}, and some people just don't want to do that. Or their favorite browser doesn't let them. That's okay, perfectly understandable, but I'm not moving to a site where I have to pay a monthly or yearly fee either. So yeah. Kinda stuck. I've mentioned before about how strange it is that a bright, shiny quilt idea can occasionally, 'instantly' morph into brand new quilt start. That's what happened here with a previously unintended quilt just this past October. I think it was entirely unintended, but now I have to wonder. It all sort of fell into place so quickly! Captivated by a thought, surprisingly willing to be lead off on a tangent {so shocking}, and then, all of a sudden, there I was, cutting out the parts and pieces to an applique flower quilt. All because I fell in love with the word 'Autumnal'. A close-up of the blocks Of course it wasn't quite that simplistic, but you know how it is when a very vague idea, {one that's been hanging around in the shadows of our subconscious}, suddenly steps forward and demands some attention. Of course it had to be tulips, because that's my fave flower for applique. Will I ever truly have enough tulip quilts made to satisfy? Or basket quilts? The mind boggles. So many potential variations! A finished quilt top! And now the quilt top is finished up. Just had to plow thorough 30 blocks of applique. Why so many? I seemed to have this yearning for an old fashioned, antique-look vibe. Something like what you'd expect Lucy to take a picture of. Or make. Which means I'll probably have to do an enormous amount of hand quilting too, but we'll leave that thought for another day.... The flowers are all placed just a little wonky and it's only now that I wish that some of the flowers had been made to lean left as opposed to an enthusiastic placement of right leaning flowers. Why did that not happen? And no, we are decidedly NOT talking about politics here, but only sweet looking flowers. The leaf shapes are a tiny bit different per color, but of course the stitching there is very 'eye-balled' and organic. Did not do any of them absolutely identical. And I never, ever use a placement diagrams if a reason can be conjured up to eliminate the need. In this case, I would have had to draw up one of those fussy diagrams from scratch and honestly, I couldn't be bothered. No regrets! Loving this simple quilt so much... It was tough to determine the little connector square color between the sashing strips. I originally thought to use navy there. Everything auditioned looked pretty dull though, or took way from the tranquil look of the quilt and created a spotty effect. In the end I kept coming back to a fabric that was a touch deeper than the lighter gold flowers, and a lot happier {brighter} looking than the stems. Not perfect, but available in the stash. Whatever shade it ended up being, the main thing was that it not compete in any way with the flowers. Crossing another off the list! People often want to know about the original inspiration. Well.... here it is. A shirt worn {during the fall usually} underneath my sweaters. These flowers are a bit too chaotic to reproduce in a quilt setting, but the colors always sort of melt me. It felt like a fantastic piece of inspiration to pull the likely quilt colors from. Looking at it now, it seems obvious that there should have been more of an effort to use a sharper cheddar color as well. Mostly I was bogged down in trying to decipher the true oranges. Oh no, do I really have to use that color? Up close, some of them are almost ugly looking, but combined with the whole, give the entire color range something important. It was also from intense study of this particular floral print shirt that I came to the decision to keep all {or most} of the fabrics to a solid or very low key print. Not sure how important that was in the overall scheme of things, but for sure, it was interesting. Very nice change-up in how I normally do things and one that I will no doubt return to again in the future. The color inspiration Of course, I went immediately to an old book of mine, 'The Collectors Dictionary of Quilt Names and Patterns' by Yvonne M. Khin to find a likely pattern. There wasn't anything that struck my fancy right off, but after cruising Pinterest for awhile, I came back and found this middle block 'Four Tulips'. Though I didn't want the four-block look, it gave me something to start with in drawing up my own design. And that's how this particular tulip quilt came to be. Is there too many tulip blocks after all? My quilts usually end up with 20 blocks instead of 30, but these are 8" finished. That seemed like a better size for these blocks. Maybe it should have some sort of border, but for now I'm pleased with the simple floating frame. It feels finished. A great quilting resource... Also back in October, I went a little crazy and dumped out one of my scrap bin baskets. Now is a season for 'finishing' but back in the fall, apparently it was a season for chasing squirrels! I didn't dump the basket to sort everything by color and put away. No, I did it to play with all the bits and pieces. Somehow the current U&U quilt on the wall, also known as the AHIQFlowers quilt, made me think of opportunities. It was like the maker of the original quilt had dumped out her very own scrap bin and well, had a play. Like I did that very evening. Initially I just sorted fabrics that looked interesting together and grouped them into similar size piles. Then I ironed and sorted into stacks of squares, strips etc., slowly developing a more focused color palette, all the while cutting and trimming. Basically trying not to get too fixated on what the final result might end up being, and just letting the subconscious do its thing. The start of something On a whim, I sewed groupings of similar sized strips together and then sewed a setting of rectangles together, similar to what was in the U&U quilt. Having absolutely no idea where any of this was going, but still, somehow determined not to let this seed of an idea slip away. It was a very fragile idea indeed. The next day I impulsively sew a few 'plus' blocks together and then after several days of nothing, no ideas, nada, zip!, stacked it all up and put it away in a tote to simmer well out of the way. Trying to figure out where to go from the middle These sorts of Improv. quilts have always seemed the most impossible to me. How to know what length to cut the strips and if/when it was time to add a different element perhaps? How to control the chaos and make something cohesive? Working on the AHIQFlower challenge quilt {that U&U quilt again}, plus watching Kaja for years, puzzling out her bits and pieces until she ends up with a masterpiece, had finally given me just enough courage {and insight?} to want to try my own version. Taking pieces out and trying to puzzle them back in.... After letting it simmer for a couple months! I pulled the project out of the shelves and fondled the fabrics just a bit. Yes, I actually did think they all belonged together in the same quilt! I spent a tiny bit of time dithering over which piece to start with, and then, in total exasperation, just grabbed a length of sewn strips and slapped it on the wall. There. That's the starting place! And then I started placing different fabrics and/or sewn units around it until something eventually clicked. Okay, that looks fine. Maybe this is better? Then I did more. And more, until ending up with the first smaller pieced unit {See the very first Improv. picture above}.*Whew! That wasn't so bad! A Wing and a Prayer Improv. quilt in the making. The next day I found time to play a little more, focusing on the area below the initial, squarish pieced unit. It was at this time that I determined that everything was going to work better if I had something to focus on 'balancing' throughout the quilt. Otherwise, I might end up moving fabric around forever and getting absolutely nowhere! You might think totally different than me, but when working on Random Sampler, Orphan block or these Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink sort of quilts, it helps tremendously to have a base plan. Are the pieces divisible by the same number? That can work, but no, not here. Are the colors working in a very narrow repeat? No, not at all. Is it a copy or a specific look that I'm aiming for? No, no such reference. Okay. How to get unstuck? I mean that seriously. Though just starting the quilt, my brain was already spinning in circles, considering a million directions to go! Nothing concrete you understand, but still, the possibilities seemed rather endless. So confusing. After pondering the initial pieced unit on the wall, I decided that I really, really liked the 'plus' blocks. Out of everything, they spoke to me. How about making more as the underlying theme and using that as a pathway forward? And just that easily, 'The Plan' was formed and I was ready to play again. Not that it's all come easily. That would be ridiculous! I'm still in the learn-as-you-go stage for sure. But now the entire left side {14" wide} is sewn together now and also the centerpiece {16 1/4"} down to within about 7" from the bottom. None of the right side is sewn as yet. I'm having to partial piece here and there, but not too much as I try to avoid having to do that. Because it's being done in the Improv. method, I am definitely sewing and trimming without regard to measuring. Just making sure the outside width of each larger unit is a set number works fine. That set number becomes fixed only when I particularly like a small part of the much larger unit and say, 'Okay, that particular area doesn't need to be any wider!' So simple! I can see a couple clunky areas in the larger piece as I look at the last picture, but we'll see if I opt to pick anything apart. The right side is of course, very fluid, as things will change marginally when the seam allowance starts to come into play. Though parts and pieces are overlapped to take into account that seam, it never ends up being totally accurate until sewn on the machine. So far I'm having a great time playing with my own scrap bin pieces and hope to get comfortable enough to try again at a later date. I greatly admire quilters such as Kaja who have a way of making this all look very easy peasy! So gifted! I've tried cutting all the scrap fabric down to uniform widths and lengths etc. in the past, but always end up getting burnt out on the sheer time involved. This way takes a short amount of time ironing, sorting, simple piecing, {perhaps longer amount of time simmering if you're me!}, and then it's time to play! Another interesting thing about this quilt is that it seems to be turning into my own version of a quilt that I've long wondered about making. Never quite found enough oomph to get going on though! Nancy made this great looking 'Primitive Crosses' quilt that caught my eye years and years ago. I've pondered and pondered making it, but always felt like it was bit more 'mourning' than what I was perhaps comfortable with at this time in my life. My Improv. attempt doesn't have cross blocks like her quilt, but the plus blocks remind me of them somewhat, somehow? It's vague I know, but connections? Quilters have some odd ones for sure! Lots of stuff going on in our life presently that require deep thinking, and I do try to be a prayerful person. For now, I'm calling this my 'Wing and a Prayer' quilt. It remains to be seen if there will also be a bird included.*wink
Midnight Glow Quilt Tutorial
Are you starting to get bored with common and easy quilt patterns? Try creating one of these Dresden plate quilt pattern as your next project.
It is important to square a quilt before starting the preparation for long-arm and free motion stitching. Learn how to square any size quilt topper.
Round Rosies, Quilt book - Round is the New Square by Material Girlfriends squareup.com/store/material-girlfriends-patterns
Sew a star quilt block with this tutorial from Bonjour Quilts. This 9" finished modern star quilt block looks great in scraps.
FABRIC: 1 yard Yellow Ochre, 1 yard Raincoat Yellow, 2 1/2 yards Raw Oats, 1 3/4 yards Putty Gray of Purl Soho's Spectrum Cotton SIZE: 36½ x 53 inches
Difficulty Level: BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE Create the perfect summer table setting with the Sweet Summer table topper! Included in this Parchment Pressing Pattern: Instructions to help you complete the table runner A gray tone template for each element that guides your fabric placement and fabric selection. Additional Supplies Required: Fabric Scissors Lite Steam a Seam 2 (or adhesive of your choice) A wide range of fabric in light, medium, and dark. Our fabric bundles are perfect for getting started! Background fabric Parchment paper (baking paper). I have found that the Reynold's brand works best, but use whatever you have. Mini iron Finished table topper size is 30" x 38"
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If you want to make a simple heart quilt block in multiple sizes, you've come to the right place! I've included a free printable pattern with measurements for 7 different sized Heart blocks. Click below to save or print the Heart Block pattern! Heart Block Pattern These are such easy,...Read More
New Halloween quilt patterns available! The Bat quilt pattern is one of 16 designs that are perfect for the spooky season!
New Halloween quilt patterns available! The Cat quilt pattern is one of 16 designs that are perfect for the spooky season!
I've been meaning to update my first simple heart quilt tutorial for years, so this is just a fresh update! I also finally made a pretty printable pattern for Heart Blocks in multiple sizes you can find here. Simple Hearts Quilt Instructions: Finished Quilt: 42" x 44" Heart finished block size: 6" square Materials: ...Read More
Hi everyone! I'm back again with another free quilt pattern just for you. This time, I am bringing you a quilted table runner pattern called Orange You Glad. You can find this free pattern below. This quilt pattern utilizes the Modern Curves Acrylic Template Set that I paired up with Riley Blake Designs to create. The
DIY beginner-friendly Lone Star baby quilt tutorial. Perfect for 10" x 10" precut squares.
Discover the latest from Love Patchwork & Quilting! Order online or download digital issues, plus find tutorials and free patterns with Gathered.
Today we're going to sew together this modern-looking traditional quilt block called Interlocking O's. The pattern is attributed to Doris Dace but I couldn't find any more information about it other than that. Let's get to it!
Keep your creative juices flowing with over 100 free quilt blocks rounded up in one place. Includes everything from basics, traditional and paper piecing.
Celebrate autumn and all that it entails with this cute Woodland Shrooms FPP quilt block. Use it for a fall-themed tote, a table topper, or combine it with the Mushroom and Apple quilt blocks for an autumnal quilt. The Woodland Shrooms quilt block is a foundation paper pieced quilt block pattern that finishes at 12" x 12". It is suitable for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. Prior knowledge of FPP is assumed. Check out this blog post for some tips and more colouring options. PATTERN FEATURES Block size 12.5" x 12.5" Skill level: intermediate Technique: Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Pattern assumes that the quilter has prior FPP knowledge, technique is not explained. Includes full-size templates with seam allowances Colouring diagrams to help keep track of your colour choices Easy to read with detailed assembly instructions & diagrams Fabric requirements: this pattern is designed for scraps and as such does not contain fabric requirements or a cutting chart. A maximum of 1 FQ is needed for the background. IMPORTANT DETAILS This is a PDF instant download at checkout The download link will also be emailed to you, make sure you enter a valid email address at checkout PDF can be viewed on your device or printed at 8.5in x 11in (will also fit A4 paper) Limited number of downloads, please save it to your device Pattern is one person use Do not copy, sell or distribute without written consent License to sell: You may sell items made from this pattern as a small, independent business. Please credit Penny Spool Quilts as the pattern designer. CONNECT Share photos of your Penny Spool Quilts projects on Instagram with the hashtags #psqwoodlandshrooms and #psqpatterns, or tag me @pennyspoolquilts
A Charming Block Design for a Table Topper or Wall Quilt, Too! Patchwork pumpkins star in this beautiful quilt for your autumn decor. Select a variety of fabrics from your stash to give it a scrappy look. While the tendency may be to make the pumpkins from all orange fabrics, the quilt will be more …
I've decided that scrap management is a full time job. (One that I am happy to have!) I've been cutting 3" squares from scraps. This i...
A collection of cat quilt patterns featuring different sizes, styles and designs. Simple and cute, these free patterns are perfect for any occasion.
Discover how a quilt is put together, what materials are used, different techniques that can be used to layer a quilt and trouble-shooting common problems.
Designed by © Elaine Huff of Fabric406 If you love classic quilt blocks with a touch of modern flair, you will enjoy making this Traditional Betty's Delight Quilt Block. This block features four patch units, half square triangles, and flying geese units to create a striking design. Elaine Huff of Fabric406 has a free tutorial on her blog that shows you how to sew this block step by step. You can use your favorite fabrics and colors to make this block your own. This block is perfect for beginners and experienced quilters alike. Full Post: Betty's Delight Block
Are you ready to make the easiest quilt ever? If so, read on to see how I made this easy quilt with no measuring or pattern required!
