It was so sunny and pleasant out yesterday that Dylan offered to haul some of the ol' quilts out for a photo shoot. (Thank you as always, Dylan!) There's an old train station and adjacent barn building that had been neglected for years, but they've renovated the barn in recent months, and it seems like it's a public community space now. I guess I should have taken some actual photos of it! Anyway, here are a few long-delayed shots of the thrift blocks quilt I finished a few months back! I decided on the border after seeing something similar in a Kaffe Fassett book. You might notice that the border is made up of scraps as well as triangles of an olive/multi-coloured print: that's the Marie Jacobi Berlin metro print that I love oh so much. There are, like, 15+ colours in the print! Plus it's just full of character, and it's nice to see a map print that isn't about Paris;) I ordered a ton of it -- basically all that was left -- from Superbuzzy last year, knowing all along that I wanted to back the quilt with it. I also spent a long time thinking about the binding, but ultimately I went with Joel Dewberry's Aviary woodgrain, which was gifted to me by my friend Paul last year. Paul had gifted one FQ of the brown print to me (it was an FQ bundle), so I thought I just needed one additional FQ to get the job done. Of course, that additional FQ still had me coming up short, because I never measure when I should:P So a little bit of the border is in the yellow woodgrain. I think brown would have been better, but I felt like I had to teach myself a lesson for not buying the right amount:P Anyway, thank you again for carrying my quilts around, Dylan. Maybe someday I'll be able to let some go and sell them off!

Modern quilt pattern. The listing is for a PDF pattern of a gorgeous modern quilt that is easy to make using the raw edge fusible appliqué technique. The pattern will help you create a wall hanging or a lap quilt but, by adding additional background fabric around the center medallion, this quilt can be easily turned into a bed quilt. The fabric used in the original quilt is the entire Spring Couture collection from Michael Miller but other color combinations can be used with great success. This pattern will look great even in one color or gradients of just one color or in many other color combinations. Finished quilt size: 60" x 60"

Geraniums Raw Edge pattern by Laundry Basket Quilts. Finished quilt size is 20" x 22". Patterns are easy to read with full instructions included. For cutting applique shapes for these raw edge patterns, trace the pattern pieces on a light weight fusible webbing. Patterns are already reversed for easy tracing. After tracing all components onto the webbing, rough cut the pieces leaving at least 1/4" allowance to ensure the fabric edges will adhere adequately. After applying to fabric, cut to exact sizes and shapes by following your original tracing marks. Peel of fusible webbing paper after your pattern is cut, fuse to fabric. As always we combine shipping to save you money! ***Due to copyright laws and restrictions, we do not accept returns on patterns!***

Another beautiful pattern from Edyta Sitar!  Traditional patchwork is the featured technique. Moonstone is made from scraps of red, olive green, and blue fabrics and is for all level quilters. Finished Project size is 64 1/2"x 64 1/2" A Moonstone template is suggested for this project and can be purchased separately at our shop.  The pattern includes full instructions, fabric requirements and full size templates. See the list of all the fabric and other requirements on the back of the pattern (see the photo)

Get ready, stylish quilters! Dive into our Stash Busting Challenge as we transform those lazy fabric scraps into a chic, modern Log Cabin quilt block. Embrace Zen Chic style with this sassy guide and make your quilting game stronger than ever. Join us on this vibrant, improvisational quilting advent

Hi Quilty Friends! On this chilly February day, I'm sharing a super cheerful quilt that will make you think of spring and summer. I just kept thinking all the happy thoughts while I making my Chain of Stars Quilt with the Strawberry Honey Collection designed by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs. I love the strawberries, florals, bees, and bears! I love making my Chain of Stars Quilt because the pattern uses all (42) 10" squares that come in a Riley Blake Stacker - yay!!! 10" squares are my favorite pre-cut as it is affordable plus I get all the prints in a collection! I love stars blocks, but I especially love these star blocks as there are NO points to match - hooray! Your stars will have all their points plus it is an easy block to sew. The Chain of Stars Quilt Pattern is great for any level quilter! My original Chain of Stars Quilt does not include a border, but I decided to add one. That is the great thing about borders - you can always add one to your quilt if there is a fabric that you love or if you want to make your quilt larger without making more blocks. I'll share the border measurements in a bit - keep on reading. Let's gather up all the supplies you will need to make your own Chain of Stars - Strawberry Honey Quilt! Chain of Stars Quilt - Strawberry Honey 64" x 72" Supplies: Chain of Stars Quilt Pattern - available at Etsy (HERE) or PayHip (HERE) (42) 10" Squares - Strawberry Honey designed by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs 2.75 yards Background - Confetti Cottons Sunshine by Riley Blake Designs 0.5 yard Inner Border - Confetti Cottons Sunshine by Riley Blake Designs 1 yard Outer Border - Strawberry Honey designed by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs 0.625 yards Binding - Strawberry Honey designed by Gracey Larson for Riley Blake Designs 4 yards Backing Fabric - Blossom Cayenne by Riley Blake Designs Border Measurements /Adjustments *Be sure to measure your quilt top BEFORE cutting the length of your border strips as your quilt top may measure a bit different than mine. Inner Border Cut (7) strips 1.75" x WOF (width of fabric). Sew (7) 1.75" strips end to end to make one very long continuous strip Measure quilt length. Cut (2) 1.75" x quilt length strips (mine was 1.75" x 63.5") Sew (1) inner border strip to right side and (1) inner border strip to left side of quilt. Measure quilt width. Cut (2) 1.75" x quilt width (mine was 1.75" x 57") Sew (1) inner border strip to quilt top and (1) inner border strip to quilt bottom. Outer Border Cut (7) strips 4" x WOF Sew (7) 4" strips end to end to make one very long continuous strip. Measure quilt length. Cut (2) 4" x quilt length strips (mine was 4" x 65") Sew (1) inner border strip to right side and (1) inner border strip to left side of quilt. Measure quilt width. Cut (2) 4" x quilt width (mine was 4" x 64") Sew (1) inner border strip to quilt top and (1) inner border strip to quilt bottom. Binding Cut (7) 2.5" x WOF strips Attach quilt binding with preferred method I really love this sweet and cheerful quilt! I think the Strawberry Honey Collection was perfect for my Chain of Stars Quilt pattern! You can easily adjust the size of your quilt by making more or less blocks and adding a border if desired. Chain of Stars Quilt Pattern - PDF is available on Etsy (HERE) or PayHip (HERE) Strawberry Honey Fabric - available soon Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Thanks for reading! Melanie Call This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Quilters are such awesome people! So kind and generous... especially with their quilting talents. A group in New Zealand is collecting green heart blocks and are going to make quilts for the victims and families of those killed and injured in the mass shooting there. A woman here in the US is collecting hearts to send to them from quilters here. There is so much senseless tragedy in the world these days. It's nice to lose oneself in the creating of something that will, hopefully, bring a bit of peace and love to those who are suffering. These hearts and binding will be sent to be added to the quilts. It would be wonderful if something like this is never needed again. I have been working on the new quilt being made with Kaffe fabrics. This quilt is one that I have to pay attention to while I am working! Guess what this means! Yep...the blocks have to be taken apart. Even though I had written on the label what way the block is facing, I STILL made it incorrectly!! UGH!! This is my progress so far! I just love the pattern in this quilt. Hopefully I will not need the seam ripper again after using it on the stack of blocks above. These are my block sets, labeled and stacked. I have eight more sets to make and then I can begin putting the top together. Stay tuned! Happy Quilting!

Includes Bonus Hexie Flower Layout! Modern Hexies is a faster version of traditional english paper piecing, but with a modern spin. This pattern gives you full instructions for a decorative pillow, but can also be used to create your own Modern Hexies project. Video tutorial links included in PDF pattern sharing instructions and my favorite tricks. Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate Finished Size: 19.5″ x 19.5″ square Fabric Requirements:-1 yard of fabric for pillow-41 2.5″ x 2.5″ squares of fabric for hexies PDF Delivery: A link to download the pattern will be emailed to you when the purchase is complete.

In this FREE Evolve wall hanging appliqué pattern, I give you the templates and basic instructions to make this rainbow wall hanging!

Try this easy patchwork quilt from vintage sheets. Learn how to sew with vintage sheets and some very helpful hints.

Try this easy patchwork quilt from vintage sheets. Learn how to sew with vintage sheets and some very helpful hints.

This beautiful lap quilt is reversible. It would look great for that pop of color on a wall as art or draped over your favorite chair or couch. The bright, large block adds a punch of color, and the quilting draws you in for a closer look. I made a modern log cabin block with all my beautiful solid fabric scraps. I kept warm colors in the middle and cool colors outside the block. The back is a collage of matching fabrics in warm and cool colors; for visual interest, I added three blocks that include the fabrics represented on the front in very tiny pieces. (photo 7) The quilt was quilted on a longarm and the geometric design adds organic movement and texture. I used variegated turquoise thread and finished the quilt with my shop tag and a turquoise binding, which is double thickness and sewed by machine neatly to the front and the back. The quilt is machine washable on a cold gentle cycle, dry on low. I recommend washing with a color catcher the first time you wash it. This quilt is eco-friendly as I utilized all my tiny scraps to make a lovely one-of-a-kind quilt.

We named these amiable amphibians Rosemarie and Hilaire, after the friendly neighbor who shared the…

Photography is more than just sunsets, memories of vacations, family gatherings and weddings - it's actually in our life every single day. Product photography ranges the gamut from cereal boxes and billboards, to the photos you see on Amazon and every other online retailer. Someone takes those photos, and those photos require a lot of work. Not only is it a fun profession to do, the techniques are also something that almost everyone can benefit from and apply to their own photography, even if it's not product photography. From listing better photos on eBay and Craigslist to broadening your existing

Solid Quilt with trupunto type machine quilting , cotton through and through. Boutis styled quilting and marvelous Victorian styled scallops. It is a must have, for quilt aficionados. Availble in: White Ivory

If you want to feel like an all star, this quilt's for you! It's a fun twist on a snowball block that comes together quickly and easily with rave results! To start, gather up one roll of 2 1/2" strips in a favorite print and add one package of complementary 10" squares. Go ahead, shoot for the stars because, guess what? You'll make it! Finished Size: 62 1/2" x 72" Pattern for 10" Squares and 2.5" Strips.

This beautiful lap quilt is reversible. It would look great for that pop of color on a wall as art or draped over your favorite chair or couch. The bright, large block adds a punch of color, and the quilting draws you in for a closer look. I made a modern log cabin block with all my beautiful solid fabric scraps. I kept warm colors in the middle and cool colors outside the block. The back is a collage of matching fabrics in warm and cool colors; for visual interest, I added three blocks that include the fabrics represented on the front in very tiny pieces. (photo 7) The quilt was quilted on a longarm and the geometric design adds organic movement and texture. I used variegated turquoise thread and finished the quilt with my shop tag and a turquoise binding, which is double thickness and sewed by machine neatly to the front and the back. The quilt is machine washable on a cold gentle cycle, dry on low. I recommend washing with a color catcher the first time you wash it. This quilt is eco-friendly as I utilized all my tiny scraps to make a lovely one-of-a-kind quilt.

I got a bit jazzed on the Perle #8 threads a few years ago. I bought a lot of it, in lots of colors. Plus I have boxes of DMC threads, so it wasn't that I needed any colors. But these little balls of thread looked SO cute. Years ago, in another life time when I used to sift and search eBay for no reason, I bought this vintage top. It was so sweet, and yet so not worthy of a ton of time. I had found the perfect project to use some of these bright threads. Now to find the right needles. I purchased a multi pack of big eye needles, branded for big stitch quilting. It was tough for me to pull the eye through the fabric. Then I was bending the needle at the base of the eye. And breaking the eye off. Needless to say, this trouble send me packing, as in packing up the project and putting it away. Until I found these. I've used Tulip needles for other types of sewing, and while we were at the quilt show in Monroe, WA we went into Quilting Mayhem They had a very good selection of needles and I thought I'd give these a try. I used the #4, (there are 4 sizes in the package) Although this isn't a very big top, approx 32" x 40", I got it finished in two weeks. As soon as I took the first stitches, I was in heaven. They went through like a hot knife through butter. Since it was so pleasurable, I kept at it during the evenings, and in no time, I had resurrected not only an old top, but an abandoned project. This sweet little piece just needs binding. I have a soft yellow solid that is perfect, it's all cut and ready to add, and then it's ready to be washed and loved. Tools of the trade are very subjective, what one quilter loves another one abandons. Just like methods to making blocks, there are many ways to achieve the same outcome, it's a matter of personal preference. I'm thrilled with this product so my $8.50 was well spent! Keep stitching Sharon

Today’s the day, y’all! V5 officially debuts on news stands today and we couldn’t be happier to share our features on the blog. Yesterday, y’all got a sneak peek of our Family Heirlooms shoot with some behind the scenes shots. Judging from your comments, you’ll be positively giddy to see these amazing images, styled by […]

After I took this shot, I was stunned at the result. The way the patterns of light mixed with the textures of the concrete amazed me. I took several more shots from the same spot, but none had the same grainy feel to it. I guess because this was at 1600 ISO. Most of the others were at 100 ISO. Taken during a night shoot under the Esplanade Bridge. (edit) This one hit #1 on Explore! Esplanade, Singapore 2007 | Arjun Purkayastha • travel & fine art photography • | Facebook page |