Quilt Block FREE Tutorial: How to Make a Spiderweb Block

I have been in love with spider web quilts for some time. I have also been collecting strings when I cut fabric. I have used my strings for a couple of quilts but wanted to do more. When the “Pizza Girls” from Quilters Gallery did a presentation at GCQ guild, they showed 2 spider web quilt tops. I bought the large kite template they were selling. I like to use sew in lightweight interfacing for the foundation instead of paper. For my quilt I plan to use a variety of fabric for the kite shapes so there will be a variety of stars formed. I used the template to cut 4 matching kite shapes and centered each on a foundation. Then I started sewing strings until the sides are covered. Next the blocks are pressed and trimmed. When 4 are sewn together, a star is formed. Here are my first 2. As more are sewn, the spider web forms. Here you can see half of the webs formed. String piecing is one class I will be teaching in the fall for Midlands Tech.

Lookie, lookie!! I finished another UFO. Friends, I am on a roll and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve had lots of finished quilts lately. It’s mostly thanks to some unexpected days …

Like most projects that I embark upon, this idea has been rolling around in my noggin for awhile. I love the spider web block and I made a ...

I have been in love with spider web quilts for some time. I have also been collecting strings when I cut fabric. I have used my strings for a couple of quilts but wanted to do more. When the “Pizza Girls” from Quilters Gallery did a presentation at GCQ guild, they showed 2 spider web quilt tops. I bought the large kite template they were selling. I like to use sew in lightweight interfacing for the foundation instead of paper. For my quilt I plan to use a variety of fabric for the kite shapes so there will be a variety of stars formed. I used the template to cut 4 matching kite shapes and centered each on a foundation. Then I started sewing strings until the sides are covered. Next the blocks are pressed and trimmed. When 4 are sewn together, a star is formed. Here are my first 2. As more are sewn, the spider web forms. Here you can see half of the webs formed. String piecing is one class I will be teaching in the fall for Midlands Tech.

I can hardly belive that it's my turn to be the queen bee in our quilting bee, and it couldn't come at a more perfect time.... just before our move! Even as early as February, I have been thinking about what block I would like for my bee quilt. I ended up "auditioning" three possible blocks, but was not really sure if I wanted to impose curved piecing or a 100 piece paper pieced block on my other bee members. The most likely candidate, the Churnstile block from Stitchery Dickory Dock, was top of the list, but after I had made a few blocks, I realized that I had very specific ideas about the direction I wanted to go with the colors. I knew that I wanted to do paper piecing because... well, I just love the accuracy of it, but I had used up all my other free pattern ideas. So, I decided to search some other quilting bees to get some inspiration. When I first saw this block, I was a quite puzzled. Hmmm.... very simple and it really did nothing for me. ... that is until I saw the blocks put together! I thought ahhh... now I see it - wow, what a fantastic design! There are several versions of this block out there, but I used Zen Chic's free pattern Prism, and printed it at only 85% (the original is huge!) So, you might now recognize that pretty little stack of jewel tone fabrics that I shared last week... here they are again, all cut up and worked in with some colored low volumes. This is not my only project planned with this palette! ... and now I get to sit back and enjoy while all my busy bee members do the rest of the work for me ; ) Linking up this week to Let's Bee Social and Sew Cute Tuesday.

At our September meeting, I did a demonstration of the Spider Web Quilt Block. It is a simple string quilt block with several variations. I chose Halloween fabrics and a black background to make a Halloween table quilt. (Not sure if it'll be done for Halloween this year or not though!) For the demo, I made a tutorial handout showing some of the steps involved in making this block. There have been a few people who couldn't make it to the meeting that wanted to see how the block is made, so I thought I'd share the tutorial here. At the bottom of this post, I've listed a few other online tutorials for the Spider Web Block. If you make something using this tutorial, I'd love to see it! ~Christy Spider Web Block Tutorial 1. Cut a variety of strips from the fabrics chosen to make the spider webs. Varying widths from 1 ¼” to 2” work best. (You can use yardage or scraps for these strings.) 2. To create a “kite” template, cut a paper square 8.5” by 8.5” and then cut it diagonally into two triangles. Using one triangle to create your kite, draw a line ¼” above the long side of the triangle. Find the center of this line and then make a hash mark ¼” away on each side. From the tip of the triangle, measure 2.5” on each side and make a mark. Make a diagonal line from the mark on the triangle sides to the appropriate mark along the bottom line. Cut along the diagonal lines to make your kite template. (I traced this paper template onto a piece of plastic from a food container to have a more durable template.) 4. Trace kite template onto your background fabric and cut out kites. 5. Cut your paper foundation into an 8.5” by 8.5” square, and then cut it diagonally into two triangles. Cut an appropriate number of foundation squares for whatever size finished quilt you would like. (These blocks finish at 8”x8”.) 6. Using a small amount of washable glue stick, attach a fabric kite to each paper triangle. Lay your first strip, facedown, on top of your fabric kite, lining up the raw edges. Make sure that this strip extends far enough beyond the paper foundation to cover it once it is flipped. 8. Stitch using ¼” seam allowance. 9. Flip the strip right side up and press. 10. Add your second strip facedown, on top of the first strip. Align raw edges and stitch with 1/4” seam allowance. 11. Continue the stitch and flip method until you have covered both sides of the triangle. 12. Flip your finished triangle over on your cutting mat. Line up your ruler with the edges of your paper foundation and use your rotary cutter to trim off the excess strips. 13. Remove the paper foundation. (This can be messy, so have a trash can handy! I found it easiest to complete several triangles and then remove all the paper.) 14. To create a quilt with the spider webs in an off set pattern, you will join two triangles together along the long side. Line up the kite points and anywhere else along the seam that you wish. Stitch with a ¼” seam allowance. 15. Press seam open to reduce bulk. (There are a lot of seams to deal with while pressing. I recommend starting in the center and pressing out towards the corners.) 16. Square up your blocks. Join your blocks in rows and then join the rows to complete your quilt top. Tips and advice: Use a walking foot when using a paper foundation for your blocks. Using a shorter stitch length and a larger needle size will make the paper foundation easier to remove. Try to use a larger strip as your last one on the triangle. The skinnier strips are harder to deal with at the ends when you put the triangles together. When removing the paper, try not to stretch or distort your block. Use your thumbnail to hold the first few stitches in place when removing the paper foundation. Make sure to PRESS, not IRON, to avoid distorting your block. Cut LOTS of strips. You’ll need more than you think. Other online tutorials http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/2010/06/spider-web-quilt-block-tutorial.html http://quilt-it.blogspot.com/2009/01/tutorial-spiderweb.html http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2010/04/spiderweb-block-sew-along/ http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/2010/04/spiderweb-tutorial-for-selvages.html http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2010/07/spiderweb-potholders-tutorial.html

Quilt Block FREE Tutorial: How to Make a Spiderweb Block

I have been in love with spider web quilts for some time. I have also been collecting strings when I cut fabric. I have used my strings for a couple of quilts but wanted to do more. When the “Pizza Girls” from Quilters Gallery did a presentation at GCQ guild, they showed 2 spider web quilt tops. I bought the large kite template they were selling. I like to use sew in lightweight interfacing for the foundation instead of paper. For my quilt I plan to use a variety of fabric for the kite shapes so there will be a variety of stars formed. I used the template to cut 4 matching kite shapes and centered each on a foundation. Then I started sewing strings until the sides are covered. Next the blocks are pressed and trimmed. When 4 are sewn together, a star is formed. Here are my first 2. As more are sewn, the spider web forms. Here you can see half of the webs formed. String piecing is one class I will be teaching in the fall for Midlands Tech.

Quilt Block FREE Tutorial: How to Make a Spiderweb Block

Sarah of Narcoleptic in a Cupboard shares how to make this pieced pattern block, a Spider Web. This is a good pattern for using up scraps. Get the tutorial. Thanks to Cindy of Fluffy Sheep Quilting…

Happy Tuesday morning everyone! I had the chance to take a mini-vacation of sorts this past weekend and it was so nice! One of my nephews was getting married and due to school and work stuff, my kids and husband were not able to come with me. So my sister and I flew together up to Washington for a few, short, delightful days. I’m back now, feeling quite rested and ready to survive what’s left of winter. So… since finishing my selvage pillow I’ve been thinking about what selvage project I’d like to do next! I love the look of the selvage quilts- like this one (called Web of Whimsy from Quilt Magazine June/July 2013 issue) or this one made by Kelly Girl Quilts but I know I just don’t have time for another large project right now. I do love this Market Tote bag pattern from Jodi from A Pleasant Home. (Click the photo to purchase the pattern.) And this definitely seems more doable for me right now. Meanwhile, I keeping adding to my Selvages Pinterest Board. I know I’ll never have the time to tackle all of these awesome ideas, but it’s still fun to dream, right? And now for the winner of the box of selvages (plus a few extras that I’ll throw in)…… Congratulations Allison! I’ve sent you an email. And thank you to all who commented – it was fun to read how everyone spent their Valentine’s Day!

At our September meeting, I did a demonstration of the Spider Web Quilt Block. It is a simple string quilt block with several variat...

I am so excited to wrap this one up and put it in the finished pile. I started this some time ago. When we hosted a retreat in 2017 with Bonnie Hunter the Spider Web String was one of the quilts …

I've been using 1.5 inch strips to continue work on an old Spider Web UFO. I've been using low volume (well, mostly low volume) strings to make Hearts. Strips, Strings, Scraps! Oh, my! Oh Scrap! at Quilting is More Fun than Housework

The pattern for the “Spider Web” raffle quilt (I posted about here) may be found in a tutorial on the “Sew Mama Sew” blog. For the size paper triangles we worked with, a 12” paper square was cut di…

I have been in love with spider web quilts for some time. I have also been collecting strings when I cut fabric. I have used my strings for a couple of quilts but wanted to do more. When the “Pizza Girls” from Quilters Gallery did a presentation at GCQ guild, they showed 2 spider web quilt tops. I bought the large kite template they were selling. I like to use sew in lightweight interfacing for the foundation instead of paper. For my quilt I plan to use a variety of fabric for the kite shapes so there will be a variety of stars formed. I used the template to cut 4 matching kite shapes and centered each on a foundation. Then I started sewing strings until the sides are covered. Next the blocks are pressed and trimmed. When 4 are sewn together, a star is formed. Here are my first 2. As more are sewn, the spider web forms. Here you can see half of the webs formed. String piecing is one class I will be teaching in the fall for Midlands Tech.

I think this is it—my most favorite quilt that I’ve made so far. I have loved it since I started piecing it many years ago, and I still love it today, now that it’s finally finished. Th…

Creating A String Quilt String Quilts have a long tradition. Since they use small strips (strings) of fabric, they are a good use for fabrics left over from other projects. Assembling a string quilt isn’t hard—in fact, if you like playing with fabric, it is a lot of fun. I can’t tell you how many yards of fabrics you need, I’m afraid—this is a project where you pull out the scraps and create as you go. Before beginning, think about the type of block you want. For this demonstration, I was learning how to do a star, but simply cutting straight strips will work as well. You can choose to make the center of each block of the same fabric and strip width to tie the quilt together visually like this: or you can go with a completely random block—the choice is yours. Take a look online for images. You will be astonished at the variety. Also, think about size. I usually make a 10” block (I got a good deal on some 10” piecing papers), but either smaller or larger will work. Think about a foundation. As I mentioned, I use paper, but many people like to use fabric (usually muslin) squares. The advantage to this method is that the foundation becomes a part of the quilt, rather than requiring removal as paper does. I prefer paper since it doesn’t stretch out of square, but many people have good results by starching their foundation squares. What you will need to begin: Strips of fabrics Foundation material of your choice Sewing machine (I suppose you could do this by hand, but that’s not something I want to tackle!) Cutting mat Ruler (a 6”x24” is what I use in these photographs) Rotary cutter (You can use scissors, though it will be a slower process.) Iron and Ironing board Washable glue stick (optional) About the fabrics—you may use leftovers from other projects, buy new fabrics to cut, or check out thrift stores for old clothing to cut up. I advise using 100% cotton fabrics, but I know people have made quilts with cotton blends as well. Avoid anything stretchy or meltable—you will be using the iron for this project. About the tools—I love my cutting mat/rotary cutter/ruler combo—it takes so much less time than scissors and markers—however, unless you plan to do more quilting/crafting, you may not want to invest the money. Quilters got along without my handy gadgets for many years, and they made gorgeous quilts. Safety alert—Rotary cutters are razor-sharp! Take your time and pay close attention to your cutting. To create a string block: Place your foundation flat on the table Choose your center strip. Note: in this case, I am making a star-shaped block, so my center strip is shaped like a kite. A straight strip about 2” wide will work perfectly, if you want to make a straight block. If you are planning to make a quilt that ties together in color like the picture I showed earlier, all your center strips will be the same width and color. I like to use a glue stick (washable) to anchor this first strip across the center of the square, though that isn’t required Choose your next strip. It can be any width greater than ½” (though I’d stay between 1” and 3” when learning to do this). Place your strip on the edge of the center piece, right sides together. Stitch along the edge using a 1/4” seam allowance and a short stitch length (this will help with paper removal later). Press your narrow strip away from the center. Add a second strip on the other side of the center, just as you did the first and press it in the same manner. Continue adding strips, until your paper is covered. It doesn’t look great right now, but it is time for the magic. :) Turn the whole piece over. Using a ruler and rotary cutter, trim the block using the edge of the paper square as a guide. When you have trimmed all four sides, turn the block over. Viola! You now have a beautiful string block! You can remove the paper at this point. If you have used a short stitch length, the now-perforated paper will peel off easily. (You can wait until after putting the blocks together to remove the paper, if you wish. It is your choice.) Putting your blocks together When you put four of the squares together, the star appears. (Or the X if you are using a constant color/fabric/width strip in the center.) There is very little matching when sewing these together. Note, however, that in this case, I was careful to match the edges of the black (just above the colored strips in this photo), so the star doesn’t appear jagged. If you have used a constant color/fabric/width in the center of your blocks, make sure it matches in that same place, so your lines will be smooth. Sew the blocks together in fours. Sew the large stars together to form your quilt. I chose to add a border to mine, but that is up to you. Here are closeups of some of the fun fabrics I used: This shows the backing and binding I chose: String blocks are a lot of fun to make—I hope you will try them.

I am still working on the Spider-web quilt....along with all the other projects.... This quilt is very similar to all the other spider-webs you have seen on blogs. And very similar to the one in Material Obsession 2. The difference from the MO2 is that my kite ruler {from Marti Michell} is smaller than the template in the book, therefore my webs will be smaller as well. It is a bit tedious with all the ironing between each strip, but I do love this quilt....and adore the Flower Sugar in the star section! Hope you are having a great weekend! mary :)

At our September meeting, I did a demonstration of the Spider Web Quilt Block. It is a simple string quilt block with several variat...

Ab Mai gebe ich wieder Patchworkkurse in der Quiltmanufaktur in Frankfurt! Hier findest du die Termine und erfährst welchen Projekte wir nähen werden!

The pattern for the “Spider Web” raffle quilt (I posted about here) may be found in a tutorial on the “Sew Mama Sew” blog. For the size paper triangles we worked with, a 12” paper square was cut di…

It's done, phew! Selvage binding too! Short week, TGIF, almost! Click HERE to see king size log cabin selvage quilt! Click HERE to see Kelly Girl Quilts most recent post!

This beautiful selvage spider web quilt is the creation of Anne Marie Crowley of Oregon. Her blog is Run and Sew Quilts. This week we're reviewing some of the best selvage quilts of recent years. Welc

I have been in love with spider web quilts for some time. I have also been collecting strings when I cut fabric. I have used my strings for a couple of quilts but wanted to do more. When the “Pizza Girls” from Quilters Gallery did a presentation at GCQ guild, they showed 2 spider web quilt tops. I bought the large kite template they were selling. I like to use sew in lightweight interfacing for the foundation instead of paper. For my quilt I plan to use a variety of fabric for the kite shapes so there will be a variety of stars formed. I used the template to cut 4 matching kite shapes and centered each on a foundation. Then I started sewing strings until the sides are covered. Next the blocks are pressed and trimmed. When 4 are sewn together, a star is formed. Here are my first 2. As more are sewn, the spider web forms. Here you can see half of the webs formed. String piecing is one class I will be teaching in the fall for Midlands Tech.

As my first blogversary is coming up this month, it is time to get creative. I would like this to be a little gift to all of you who would like to try my take on the old Spiderweb. It is a celebration of the web, and sharing. So I would like to share with you how I make my scrappy Spiderweb blocks. Please read through the entire tutorial before you start. I will try to answer any questions you might have. Please post your questions as comments to this post. step 1: Your first important design decision, choosing a fabric for the base. This will be the stars, or the background of the spiderweb patter. I chose a solid white: Kona White. You might chose different. step 2: I cut my base into squares of 12.5"x12.5". Then I make two cuts on the diagonals and end up with 4 triangles. The longest side of each is 12.5". These 4 triangles will later form one block. step 3: Now I mark each triangle. I fold the long side in half, and make a mark (using a pencil) 1/4" away from the edge along the fold. Then I measure 6" from the 45 degree angled corners and mark with the pencil. The triangle will now have tree marks. Take your ruler. You will draw a line with your pencil 1/4" from the two marks (the 6" mark and the middle of the 12.5" mark.) The line will be on the 45 degree angle corner side of the marks. Repeat with the other side. These two lines will be hidden in your finished blocks. step 4: Find some scraps for your strips. This is your second important design decision. Decide on what color scheme you will be using for your strips. Again, there is many options. I have restricted mine to using mostly scraps from designers like Heather Ross, Denyse Schmith, Amy Butler, Kaffe Fassett. Feel free to choose otherwise. This will be an important decision in the design of your quilt. Assemble your scraps. I cut them into strings of different width; minimum 1.0" - maximum 2.0". You might like smaller and/ or wider. I advise you to sew a few blocks before you cut into all of your scraps. The length of a useful strips is 5". You may precut a few or just use your scissors as you go. step 5: The fun starts!!!! Take your first triangle, aka base triangle. Choose a strip from your selection. Put the strip right sides together on your base triangle along the line you have marked. Make sure the strip covers the base triangle. Sew with an 1/4 " foot along the side so that the seam is crossing two of the tree marks you made on your base triangle. (Important: The line you marked will line up with the edge of your first strip when you use a 1/4" foot.) step 6: Fold over your strip and make sure it is covering the base triangle. Choose your next strip ( I prefer some contrast in colors) and position it right sides together, on the first strip. Make sure it covers the edges of the base triangle. Important!!! Fold back your base triangle before sewing the sides of your strips together. You are not supposed to sew the 2. strip onto the base triangle, only the 1. From now, you use the base triangle as guide to make sure your strips are long enough to cover the base triangle. Keep adding strips until you have covered your base triangle. step 7: Choose your first strip for the other side of the base triangle. As in step 5, sew this to the base. Go on like step 6 until you have covered the base triangle. Your base is supposed to look something like this: step 8: Press with your iron(I use steam) and turn your base. Be careful to press and not stretch. It will look a bit like this: Now, using the base triangle (white fabric) as a guide, I cut the edges: Then I cut away the excess base triangle, one side at a time: step 9: After making 4 of these triangles I sew them together to form a block; Tip: Be careful not to stretch the triangles out of shape before they are sewn into blocks. I think is important to chose a sturdy fabric as the base. Happy sewing, folks ...

Square Web Quilt Pattern, Spider Web Quilt, String Quilt, Scrap Quilt, Wall Quilt, Twin Quilt, Instant Download Here’s a Spider Web quilt variation with a new twist. The “webs” are square-ish rather than round, with a touch of wonkiness. Best of all, this quilt looks complicated, but it’s not! Got scraps? This quilt will gobble them up! The light value webs appear to float above the dark background. Delight the viewer by hiding little surprise images here and there. Clear directions, step-by-step photos and helpful hints. View on your computer, print, or save for later. Fifteen pages. This wall/throw quilt measures 64" x 64." X-Long Twin size 64" x 81" can be made by adding two extra rows of blocks. This quilt would look stunning on the wall in a home, office or library. Makes an awesome gift. Money back guarantee! Have a question while making this quilt? Just send me a convo. Instant download. Start creating now! SEE ALL MY PATTERNS HERE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarenGriskaQuilts?section_id=10919008

At our September meeting, I did a demonstration of the Spider Web Quilt Block. It is a simple string quilt block with several variations. I chose Halloween fabrics and a black background to make a Halloween table quilt. (Not sure if it'll be done for Halloween this year or not though!) For the demo, I made a tutorial handout showing some of the steps involved in making this block. There have been a few people who couldn't make it to the meeting that wanted to see how the block is made, so I thought I'd share the tutorial here. At the bottom of this post, I've listed a few other online tutorials for the Spider Web Block. If you make something using this tutorial, I'd love to see it! ~Christy Spider Web Block Tutorial 1. Cut a variety of strips from the fabrics chosen to make the spider webs. Varying widths from 1 ¼” to 2” work best. (You can use yardage or scraps for these strings.) 2. To create a “kite” template, cut a paper square 8.5” by 8.5” and then cut it diagonally into two triangles. Using one triangle to create your kite, draw a line ¼” above the long side of the triangle. Find the center of this line and then make a hash mark ¼” away on each side. From the tip of the triangle, measure 2.5” on each side and make a mark. Make a diagonal line from the mark on the triangle sides to the appropriate mark along the bottom line. Cut along the diagonal lines to make your kite template. (I traced this paper template onto a piece of plastic from a food container to have a more durable template.) 4. Trace kite template onto your background fabric and cut out kites. 5. Cut your paper foundation into an 8.5” by 8.5” square, and then cut it diagonally into two triangles. Cut an appropriate number of foundation squares for whatever size finished quilt you would like. (These blocks finish at 8”x8”.) 6. Using a small amount of washable glue stick, attach a fabric kite to each paper triangle. Lay your first strip, facedown, on top of your fabric kite, lining up the raw edges. Make sure that this strip extends far enough beyond the paper foundation to cover it once it is flipped. 8. Stitch using ¼” seam allowance. 9. Flip the strip right side up and press. 10. Add your second strip facedown, on top of the first strip. Align raw edges and stitch with 1/4” seam allowance. 11. Continue the stitch and flip method until you have covered both sides of the triangle. 12. Flip your finished triangle over on your cutting mat. Line up your ruler with the edges of your paper foundation and use your rotary cutter to trim off the excess strips. 13. Remove the paper foundation. (This can be messy, so have a trash can handy! I found it easiest to complete several triangles and then remove all the paper.) 14. To create a quilt with the spider webs in an off set pattern, you will join two triangles together along the long side. Line up the kite points and anywhere else along the seam that you wish. Stitch with a ¼” seam allowance. 15. Press seam open to reduce bulk. (There are a lot of seams to deal with while pressing. I recommend starting in the center and pressing out towards the corners.) 16. Square up your blocks. Join your blocks in rows and then join the rows to complete your quilt top. Tips and advice: Use a walking foot when using a paper foundation for your blocks. Using a shorter stitch length and a larger needle size will make the paper foundation easier to remove. Try to use a larger strip as your last one on the triangle. The skinnier strips are harder to deal with at the ends when you put the triangles together. When removing the paper, try not to stretch or distort your block. Use your thumbnail to hold the first few stitches in place when removing the paper foundation. Make sure to PRESS, not IRON, to avoid distorting your block. Cut LOTS of strips. You’ll need more than you think. Other online tutorials http://alamodefabric.blogspot.com/2010/06/spider-web-quilt-block-tutorial.html http://quilt-it.blogspot.com/2009/01/tutorial-spiderweb.html http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2010/04/spiderweb-block-sew-along/ http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/2010/04/spiderweb-tutorial-for-selvages.html http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/2010/07/spiderweb-potholders-tutorial.html

Selvage quilt by Chicken Julie http://chickenjulie.blogspot.com/ Selvages (or selvedges in English English) are the finished edges of the yardage. In screened fabric the selvage usually has information about the print, such as name, company and colors used in the various screens to get the multi-colored print. In the selvage above eight colors are indicated by the dots. Sometimes there is a number too. The dot is the traditional shape for color indication. At Moda we use that familiar strips of dots as a logo. ..... Riel Nason Making Every Scrap Count Riel at The Q and The U blog showed this quilt pieced of just the dots and the numbers cut from selvages. http://quispamsisquilter.blogspot.com/2012/03/making-every-scrap-count-selvage-wall.html riel Spider Webs from Squares and Triangles http://www.squaresandtriangles.com/selvages-spider-webs-and-dresdens-oh-my-100 Selvage quilters make the most of everything. Elena sells selvage quilts on Etsy They become selvage collectors A dress pieced of selvages by Jodi at Ricrac in 2008 http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/10/big-selvedge-project.html You collectors have probably noticed that Moda has done some innovating in their color indicators. In my Morris Modernized line we used a Voysey bird instead of a dot. We pull out an image from a print in the collection. The more colors, the more birds. Karen Griska at THE Selvage Blog calls the selvage quilt phenomenon "Extreme Scrap Quilting." Karen Griska, Thin Sticks http://selvageblog.blogspot.com

What a fun class we had on Wednesday in Ferndale, WA. It was called String Quilts Your Way I give them the basic techniques (there are more than one, like most of quilting) and they make a string quilt they'd like. I give them plenty of examples ahead of class. Busy quilters! So many fun varieties! Traditional with reproductions. Plaids and dots. What a fun variety of greens. Anything goes! It will be great! A quadrant of this block was already completed and she was doing a great job with the Y seams. Diagonal is always a great option. Spider web Hexagons. Circle string blocks that will be appliqued down! So creative! This is going to be a more modern setting. Love the use of these quiet solids. So graphic! I'm sorry if I missed your quilt blocks. Send me an email and I'll share them! I look forward to seeing some lovely string quilts! Thank you Piecables and Evergreen quilt guilds! I'm looking forward to going to Idaho next month to present to the North Idaho Quilters!

I am a bit web obsessed right now. I heard that when women used to make crazy quilts that they would always quilt or embroider in a web for good luck! At this rate I'll be living forever.

Mayleen of the Q is for Quilt blog recently made this wonderful selvage spider web quilt! It measures 88" x 103!" The gorgeous quilting was done by Jan Hutchinson, using a pattern by Angela Walters. Mayleen was inspired by Jacqui's selvage spider web quilt. See it on her blog Tall Grass Prairie Studio. Are these ladies awesome or what?