Kermit Says "The Luck 'O the Irish to You!" and offers to share my free St. Paddy's Day quilt or quilt block patterns with you! Shown is a simple string quilt, pieced in a diagonal pattern with Kiss Me I'm Irish and other fun shamrock fabrics. Remember, that any quilt block or pattern can be used for this holiday by the simple use of color and fabric patterns! Kermit's Irish green eyes are smiling on this green free pieced strings quilt, hope yours are too! New!free St. Patrick's quilt pattern - Moonlight Quilts pdf So cute, 4 little pieced hearts make a four leaf clover, one big clover per block, easy download makes this one a keeper! Aunt Mary's Double Irish Chain Quilt Block Make an eight inch paper pieced block. Broken Irish Chain a 10" pieced quilt block pattern from Quilter's Cache. Celtic Sunrise - a 12" paper pieced quilt block pattern from Quilter's Cache Single Irish Chain Baby Quilt Double Irish Chain - a 12" pieced quilt block pattern from SewQuilty. Double Irish Chain Quilt classic block for a pillow, or lots for a quilt. Four Leaf Clover - 10" applique quilt block pattern from CompuQuilt. Happy St. Patrick’s Surprise » the free quilt pattern's pdf file...lovely pieced hearts create a shamrock! Green for the Catholics, Orange for the Protestants, and White for the hope for peace between them. Celtic Interlocking Squares Quilt Block: Interlocking Squares, Template 1 of 2 Interlocking Squares, Template 2 of 2Irish Chain - from Sharon Hultgren of EZ Quilt Irish Chain - an 18" pieced quilt block pattern from Quilter's Cache. Irish Chain Quilt - a 54" x 66" pieced quilt pattern from EZQuilting Irish Eyes - a 12" pieced quilt block pattern from AZPatch. Irish Grandma Sue Boy Block from Quiltmaker.com Latticed Irish Chain Block a 28" block from Quilter's Cache Scrappy Pieced Shamrock Block...turn several shamrocks into a quilt...look how cute! Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt - a 68-3/4" x 84-1/2" pieced quilt pattern from McCall's Quilting. Shamrock Single Irish Chain Quilt for Baby - alt/ 4 1/2" fussy cut w. Irish Chain from About.com St. Patrick's Day Quilt from Kim's Big Adventure Traditional Irish Chain Quilt lovely traditional Irish chain Quilt pattern. Traditional Irish Chain quilt with some shamrock quilting!...same link as above Trip To Ireland Quilt - a pieced quilt pattern from Simply Quilts. Triple Irish (chain) Flower quilt pattern from Moda Ireland Quilt by Laura Roberts for McCalls Quilting More Shamrock ideas ...applique can be so easy and fun! Lots of lovely Shamrock fun: Paper pieced St. Patrick's Shamrock by Jennifer Ofenstein at Sew Hooked; St. Patrick's Surprise quilt by Beth Lancaster at Moonlight Quilts. St. Patrick’s Shamrock Banner at Totally Stitchin' by Babylock Leprechaun's Hat Mini Quilt by Lyn Brown. Celtic KnotsL and ideas at Quilter's Fancy and Clover and the article How to Make Celtic Bias Tape Designs. More Celtic Knots...lovely! Hair of Neptune by Lies Bos-Varkevisser at Lies Bos Quilts. Free Celtic Knot Patterns at Marcel's Kids Crafts; Free Celtic Knot Cross at Ireland Fun. Rectangular Celtic Knot and Celtic Knot in Square at Wikimedia Commons. Also, shown below, is a beautiful pieced endless knot made by Brooke Johnsen at Pitter Putter Stitch; it is based on the free Interlocking Seasons Quilt Block Tutorial at The Parfait Cafe. Irish Chain, Irish Plaid or Pinwheel Quilts: Double Irish Chain, see the pattern by Penny Halgren at How To Quilt (and Irish Chain Video Tutorial Single Irish Chain by Sharon Hultgren at Simplicity. Green Pinwheels, free pattern by Cori Derksen and Myra Harder for All People Quilt Irish Plaid, free block pattern by Marcia Hohn at Quilters Cache. Words to applique:" Kiss Me I'm Irish **Yellow Clover a block design first published by Nancy Cabot for the Chicago Tribune. According to Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns, Yellow Clover is one of hundreds of Cabot patterns sold by mail order during the 1930s. It is no longer available online, and the hyperlinks for photos have all been pulled off the website. But here are the directions that I still have: Yellow Clover: BLOCK SIZE: 10 1/2" square MATERIALS Dark print at least 5" x 10" Medium print at least 10" square Light print at least 16" square or one fat quarter CUTTING Dimensions include a 1/4" seam allowance Cut 2: 5" squares, dark print Cut 3: 5" squares, medium print Cut 5: 5" squares, light print Cut 4: 3 3/8" squares, light print, then cut them in quarters diagonally to yield 16 side triangles Cut 7: 2" squares, light, then cut 2 of them in half diagonally to yield 4 corner triangles DIRECTIONS Draw diagonal lines from corner to corner on the wrong side of each 5" light print square. Draw horizontal and vertical lines through the centers. Place a marked square on a 5" dark print square, right sides together. Sew 1/4" away from the diagonal lines on both sides. Make 2 using the dark squares and 3 using the medium ones. Cut the squares on the drawn lines to yield 16 dark pieced squares and 24 medium pieced squares. Press the seam allowances open. Trim each pieced square to 2". Sew a 2" light print square to a dark pieced square to make a rectangle unit. Make 4. Press the seam allowances open. Lay out the square units, rectangle units, and the remaining 2" light print square. Sew them into rows and join the rows to complete the block center. Press the seam allowances in the direction indicated by the arrows. Set it aside. Lay out 3 medium pieced squares and 2 side triangles. Join them to make a pieced strip, as shown. Make 4. Press the seam allowances open. Lay out one medium pieced square and 2 side triangles. Join them to make a pieced strip. Make 4. Press the seam allowances open. Sew a corner triangles to a pieced strip to make a corner unit, as shown. Make 4. Press the seam allowances toward the corner triangles. Sew a corner unit to a pieced strip to make a large triangle. Make 4. Press the seam allowances toward the corner. Sew 2 large triangles to opposite sides of the block center. Press the seam allowances toward the corners. Sew the remaining large triangles to the remaining sides and press to complete the block. Please Note: Info on image credits: All images are supposed to be linked back to their owners by the linking of the patterns, themselves. I use them only because I am linking to them. Please ask permission of the linking site and not me for Pinterest pins! Complete information can be found at the designers' websites provided in the links given throughout this linking list. Michele Bilyeu blogs With Heart and Hands as she shares a quilting journey through her life in Salem, Oregon and Douglas, Alaska. Sharing thousands of links to Free Quilt and Quilt Block Patterns and encouraging others to join in her Liberated Quilting Challenge for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) Help us change the world, one little quilt at a time!
Here is a Q.I. classic! St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, green attire, and green beer. How about an Irish Chain quilt? He...
Kermit Says "The Luck 'O the Irish to You!" and offers to share my free St. Paddy's Day quilt or quilt block patterns with you! Shown is a simple string quilt, pieced in a diagonal pattern with "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" and other fun shamrock fabrics. Remember, that any quilt block or pattern can be used for this holiday by the simple use of color and fabric patterns! And I've even included some fun 'non quilt' extras. Kermit's Irish green eyes are smiling, someone gave lots of kisses.... hope yours are too! Free "Irish" or St. Patrick's Day quilt patterns...note, a lot of them are not green, but those are very old or very traditionally used blocks and quilt patterns and are such fun! And a little extra: Printable Joann coupon 50% off one item expires 3/19/11: PRINT COUPON Aunt Mary's Double Irish Chain Quilt Block Make an eight inch paper pieced block. Broken Irish Chain a 10" pieced quilt block pattern from Quilter's Cache. Celtic Sunrise - a 12" paper pieced quilt block pattern from Quilter's Cache Double Irish Chain - a 12" pieced quilt block pattern from SewQuilty. Double Irish Chain Quilt classic block for a pillow, or lots for a quilt. Four Leaf Clover - 10" applique quilt block pattern from CompuQuilt. Happy St. Patrick’s Surprise » the free quilt pattern's pdf file...lovely pieced hearts create a shamrock! Green for the Catholics, Orange for the Protestants, and White for the hope for peace between them. Celtic Interlocking Squares Quilt Block: Interlocking Squares, Template 1 of 2 Interlocking Squares, Template 2 of 2 Irish Chain - from Sharon Hultgren of EZ Quilt Irish Chain - an 18" pieced quilt block pattern from Quilter's Cache. Irish Chain Quilt - a 54" x 66" pieced quilt pattern from EZQuilting Irish Eyes - a 12" pieced quilt block pattern from AZPatch. Irish Grandma Sue Boy Block from Quiltmaker.com Latticed Irish Chain Block a 28" block from Quilter's Cache Scrappy Pieced Shamrock Block...turn several shamrocks into a darling quilt! Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt - a 68-3/4" x 84-1/2" pieced quilt pattern from McCall's Quilting. Shamrock Single Irish Chain Quilt for Baby - alt/ 4 1/2" fussy cut w. Irish Chain from About.com St. Patrick's Day Quilt from Kim's Big Adventure Traditional Irish Chain Quilt lovely traditional Irish chain Quilt pattern. Traditional Irish Chain quilt with some shamrock quilting!...same link as above Trip To Ireland Quilt - a pieced quilt pattern from Simply Quilts. Triple Irish (chain) Flower quilt pattern from Moda Words to applique:" Kiss Me I'm Irish **Yellow Clover a block design first published by Nancy Cabot for the Chicago Tribune. According to Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns, Yellow Clover is one of hundreds of Cabot patterns sold by mail order during the 1930s. It is no longer available online, and the hyperlinks for photos have all been pulled off the website. But here are the directions that I still have: Yellow Clover: BLOCK SIZE: 10 1/2" square MATERIALS Dark print at least 5" x 10" Medium print at least 10" square Light print at least 16" square or one fat quarter CUTTING Dimensions include a 1/4" seam allowance Cut 2: 5" squares, dark print Cut 3: 5" squares, medium print Cut 5: 5" squares, light print Cut 4: 3 3/8" squares, light print, then cut them in quarters diagonally to yield 16 side triangles Cut 7: 2" squares, light, then cut 2 of them in half diagonally to yield 4 corner triangles DIRECTIONS Draw diagonal lines from corner to corner on the wrong side of each 5" light print square. Draw horizontal and vertical lines through the centers. Place a marked square on a 5" dark print square, right sides together. Sew 1/4" away from the diagonal lines on both sides. Make 2 using the dark squares and 3 using the medium ones. Cut the squares on the drawn lines to yield 16 dark pieced squares and 24 medium pieced squares. Press the seam allowances open. Trim each pieced square to 2". Sew a 2" light print square to a dark pieced square to make a rectangle unit. Make 4. Press the seam allowances open. Lay out the square units, rectangle units, and the remaining 2" light print square. Sew them into rows and join the rows to complete the block center. Press the seam allowances in the direction indicated by the arrows. Set it aside. Lay out 3 medium pieced squares and 2 side triangles. Join them to make a pieced strip, as shown. Make 4. Press the seam allowances open. Lay out one medium pieced square and 2 side triangles. Join them to make a pieced strip. Make 4. Press the seam allowances open. Sew a corner triangles to a pieced strip to make a corner unit, as shown. Make 4. Press the seam allowances toward the corner triangles. Sew a corner unit to a pieced strip to make a large triangle. Make 4. Press the seam allowances toward the corner. Sew 2 large triangles to opposite sides of the block center. Press the seam allowances toward the corners. Sew the remaining large triangles to the remaining sides and press to complete the block. Links: 2,500 Free Quilt Patterns Huge List of Free Quilt Block Patterns Free Babies, Childrens Quilt Patterns Free Sunbonnet Sue and Sam Patterns Free Heart Themed Quilt Patterns Free Snowman Quilt Patterns Free Sewing Accessories Patterns Free Breast Cancer Awareness Quilt Patterns Free Patriotic Quilt Patterns Liberated Quilting: Free Patterns, Blocks, Ideas&Tutorials Free Butterfly Quilt Patterns Free Easter Quilt Patterns Free St.Patricks or Irish Quilt Patterns String Quilting:Tutorial and Free Patterns
Here is a Q.I. classic! St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, green attire, and green beer. How about an Irish Chain quilt? He...
Put your luck Lucky charm in your bedding with this Luck O’ the Irish Quilt Pattern. Featuring a three-leaf clover, this shamrock quilt is absolutely fun! This clover quilt is the perfect bedding for anyone who believes in the luck o’ the Irish and/or loves St. Patrick’s Day! If you are looking for an instant download quilt pattern, then this three-leaf clover quilt pattern could not be more perfect for you! Designed for the more advanced quilter, this instant print pattern is the perfect way to advance your quilting skills and become a quilting pro! 48" square- finished size quilt 😊Review: Beautiful pattern. Thank you sew much. I make holiday quilts for my bulletin board at school and get lots of compliments! I share where I get the patterns. If you have any questions about this item, just use the "Message Donna" below and I'' get right back to you. Thank you for shopping at "Donna Westerkamp"
Lucky is a scrap-friendly, St. Patrick’s Day quilt pattern for the confident beginner sewist and up! The pattern features a bonus “Sunshine” block (pictured on the pillow below) and includes instructions for making a single block and sham pillow! The throw size quilt finishes 67 1/2” square.
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Shamrock Clover Leaf Quilt Block Pattern - Perfect for all things lucky, St. Patrick's Day, and Spring! What this pattern features: Pattern includes instructions and measurements for 6 inch, 9 inch, 12 inch, 18 inch, and 24 inch finished blocks and includes written instructions as well as colored graphics to guide you as you construct the block. All of my quilt patterns are made using traditional machine piecing….no paper piecing used or needed! ***GREAT NEWS!! Beginning 9/21/2020 all patterns started including measurements and instructions for four finished block sizes-- Beginning 10/27/2023 all patterns released will now include five finished block sizes (6", 9", 12", 18", and 24")!! Patterns published before these dates will remain the same for the time being so please carefully review each pattern title and description to ensure you know the dimensions of the block pattern that you're purchasing. Thank you!** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am constantly looking for ways to customize and personalize my quilting and sewing projects! That’s why I started designing quilt block patterns…so that you too can incorporate these patterns into your special projects! My block patterns can be incorporated into quilts, pillows, pouches and bags, etc. The possibilities are endless! There are so many patterns out there that you can build 6 inch and 12 inch block into. Note: finished block is defined as finished when it is sewn into the project. The block by itself will measure 6 1/2 inches (or 9 1/2, 12 1/2, 18 1/2, or 24 1/2 inches) until it is finished in your project. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All of my patterns (including this one) come in PDF instant download format, so there is no wait time! You can download it immediately and it’s ready for you to use! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- This pattern is for this specific block ONLY. Please see my other listings for additional patterns. (Note: Any additional objects in the listing photos are for prop and photography purposes only and are not for sale. This listing is for the PDF quilt pattern only.) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Because of the nature of PDF patterns and that they can be saved to a computer, I do not give refunds or returns. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Must have a general knowledge of how to operation a sewing machine, rotary cutter/ruler, etc. to make this block. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This pattern is to be used for personal use only and is copyright Burlap and Blossom Patterns. This pattern is not to be re-produced, distributed or resold. This pattern is not to be used in items to be sold. ******** Thank you SEW much for stopping by my shop! I am constantly designing new patterns so make sure to check back often to see new designs! Please feel free to contact me with questions****
Here is a Q.I. classic! St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, green attire, and green beer. How about an Irish Chain quilt? He...
Here is a Q.I. classic! St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, green attire, and green beer. How about an Irish Chain quilt? He...
Here is a Q.I. classic! St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, green attire, and green beer. How about an Irish Chain quilt? He...
Here is a Q.I. classic! St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, green attire, and green beer. How about an Irish Chain quilt? He...
Here are free patterns for St. Patrick's Day quilts, table runners and pillows! This holiday is often celebrated with parades, green attire...
Pinwheel Surprise for the Spring Holidays Easter and St Patrick's Day by Jaded Spade Creations. Wall hanging, table topper, pillow, or quilt!
It Will be Fun in Green for St. Patrick’s Day, Too! This pretty little quilt will be beautiful on your table for Valentine’s Day and other romantic occasions. Make it up quickly with scraps from your stash or from a package of charm squares. Pink and red against a cream background is a lovely combination. …
Hello, friends! Thank you all so much for loving my True Love Mini Quilt pattern as much as I loved making it! As of today the pattern has been downloaded over 2,600 -- that is so wonderful! The True Love Mini Quilt pattern was a FREE sneak peek on what Fresh Mini Quilt Club patterns look like when they are sent directly to your e-mail each month. Since you love last month's FMQC pattern so much, I've decided to share a March Bonus pattern as well. You may remember seeing a few of these blocks pop up on Instagram last March. It's a scrappy, fresh take on a green clover that I'm calling the Lucky Mini Quilt. The Lucky Mini Quilt finishes at 16" x 16" and can easily be repeated to make a larger design or even a table runner, too. I'll have a limited number of kits available later this week, too. >> GET THE FREE PATTERN HERE! <<
As a quilter, I’m always on the lookout for fun and unique quilting projects. And, when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, I have to admit, I feel like it’s a bit overlooked in…
Click here for the free 2024 RBD Block Challenge Block 6 pattern. It is such a fun block to make and so each to sew up!
NOTE TO BUYER: This pattern consists exclusively of diagrams and was designed for those with rudimentary quilting and cutting experience. INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED. No items will be physically shipped to you. Upon purchase, you will be sent an electronic PDF file of the pattern you select. The files print on normal 8.5” X 11” paper. IN EACH PDF FILE: Block showing fabrics Quilt image with block and patches outline Quilt image without block and patches outline Yardage Block outline Templates Foundation Rotary Cutting BLOCK SIZES INCLUDED: 6” X 6” 9” X 9” 12" X 12" BLOCK DESCRIPTION: Horse Shoe block pattern Please contact me if you have any issues with your order. Happy Quilting!
Celebrate St. Patricks' day with this lucky shamrock quilt block. The are fun, quick and easy. Create your own luck with my tutorial.
This free St. Patrick's Day quilt pattern is quick and easy and made from scraps. Download your FREE wall hanging pattern!
Here is a Q.I. classic! St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, green attire, and green beer. How about an Irish Chain quilt? Here are free patterns for shamrocks, Irish chain and Celtic q
Celebrate St. Patricks' day with this lucky shamrock quilt block. The are fun, quick and easy. Create your own luck with my tutorial.
NOTE TO BUYER: This pattern consists exclusively of diagrams and was designed for those with rudimentary quilting and cutting experience. INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT INCLUDED. No items will be physically shipped to you. Upon purchase, you will be sent an electronic PDF file of the pattern you select. The files print on normal 8.5” X 11” paper. IN EACH PDF FILE: Block showing fabrics Quilt image with block and patches outline Quilt image without block and patches outline Yardage Block outline Templates Foundation Rotary Cutting BLOCK SIZES INCLUDED: 6” X 6” 9” X 9” 12" X 12" BLOCK DESCRIPTION: Horse Shoe block pattern Please contact me if you have any issues with your order. Happy Quilting!
Here are free patterns for St. Patrick's Day quilts, table runners and pillows! This holiday is often celebrated with parades, green attire...
Here is a Q.I. classic! St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, green attire, and green beer. How about an Irish Chain quilt? He...
Here are free patterns for St. Patrick's Day quilts, table runners and pillows! This holiday is often celebrated with parades, green attire...
Here is a Q.I. classic! St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, green attire, and green beer. How about an Irish Chain quilt? He...
Many countries celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parades, green attire, and - occasionally - green beer. How about a green quilt? Here are fr...
Here is a Q.I. classic! St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, green attire, and green beer. How about an Irish Chain quilt? He...
Next week is St. Patrick's Day, which honors the patron saint who brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century A.D. Here are some qu...
Here is a Q.I. classic! St. Patrick's Day is often celebrated with parades, green attire, and green beer. How about an Irish Chain quilt? He...
St. Patrick's day is a ways out. Nothing like being prepared right? Quilting Inspiration: Shamrock Free Pattern After the last few dreary, rainy days, I needed something bright to remind me that Spring is just around the corner. Shamrocks are popping up all over my Pinterest and Instagram feeds. I couldn't resist a little Luck of the Irish! I pulled most of these stunning green fabrics from the store, a few came from my stash. I love green and my stash seems to have more than its fair share. (It has even more now, but we're not going to talk about that.) This block is pretty simple. I was able to sew up a few in one afternoon. A few tools really helped a lot. First off, I can't begin to tell you how much I love my Martelli Rotary Mat. It made trimming all the blocks a breeze. I also used Creative Grids Square Rulers in 5.5
This Easy Runner is a Quick Project! Display sharmrocks for St. Patrick’s Day with this pretty runner. It’s a quick project and will be lovely in your favorite shades of green. You may already have what you need in your stash. Or, select a package of 2 1/2″ jelly roll strips in coordinated colors. The …
This quick and easy patchwork clover quilt block would be great for a St. Patrick's Day table runner or 4-H quilt!
Our popular free Ireland quilt block of the month patterns are perfect for quilters looking for an heirloom piece!
Every week Lee over at Freshly Pieced does a Work in Progress Wednesday, or WIP Wednesday. She has a link section at the bottom where people like me can submit our projects for that week. I just LOVE this idea and I have been an active participant for a few months now. For just about as many months as I have been participating I've wanted to catch up with the Skill Builder Sampler my friend Leila has been doing and this week I made TONS of progress. I did blocks #3 to #9 and bonus block #1. I've learned a few things along the way and basically had a lot of fun. I've worked on nothing else this week so this post is all about the Sampler. Block #3 Churn Dash - I love the way this one turned out. The greens look so great! I would love to see a whole quilt done in this block with a variety of colors or maybe even a bunch of the same. It would be fun to see the additional patterns this would make. While working on block #4 I learned about trimming down to create a perfect HST. It seems unbelievable to me that I have quilted for 15 years and never have done this. I guess I thought it was cheating and that I should be able to just make them perfectly in the first place (yeah, right!). It took a while but I can't argue with the perfect results. Here are all my perfect HSTs and the trimmings. I set aside one piece to show the tiny shavings I'm removing but over a whole block and a whole quilt it really does make the difference. Block #4 Pinwheels - See how perfectly it all came together thanks to the trimming? I'm so excited I learned something so useful! This block is just beautiful! I've never made a pinwheel before so it was fun and super easy. Block #5 Arizona - I think this is the best block as far as color combination so far. I love how it turned out! I also like how crisp it looks. So many of these would be fabulous with their own quilt and this is one of them! Block #6 Bow Tie - I love the red and white on this one. The bow tie was SO FAST! Block #7 Virginia Star - We tried flying geese for the first time in the sampler with this block. I was a little nervous but the traditional method worked well for me and it all lined up great. I like showing off the light gray print in the middle as it was one of my favorite pulls for this quilt. Block #8 Breaking Out - FAIL! Well, my husband thinks I'm crazy but I think I totally failed at this block. Especially the dark purple geese don't line up and there are huge chunks of white showing. We used the "magic method" and I tried really hard but came up lacking. Some of them turned out well but some of them were about 1/4" off. Needless to say I need practice with the magic method and in the mean time I'll be sticking to traditional. Block #9 Double Star - I went back to the traditional method of piecing the geese for this block and it turned out beautifully! I went with an alternate layout of this block and just love how it turned out! The gray and purple are so fun together! I don't know what it is about my camera that makes dark purple skew blue but some time I'll figure it out. To help with cutting directions and to keep track of the color combinations I have used without having to take out all the blocks every time. I love seeing them at a glance like this. Bonus #1 Zigzag - As part of the series Leila takes the time to teach basic skills like quilt math. For this block she discussed how quilt math works and then set us to work designing our own block for the bonus. This is what I came up with. It's a zigzag using 2.5" strips. I cut them 2.5" by 4.5" and just sewed them all together following my drawing. I love the crisp clean lines. WIP Wednesday Stats: No progress: • Cape Ann Quilt • A Walk in the Woods Quilt This week's stats: Completed projects - 0 New projects - 0 Currently in progress - 5
Happy St. Patty's Day to you! I woke up today with an idea and just HAD to make it. I struggle with impulsivity- it seems to be a trait that comes hand in hand with creativity, and can be a curse and a blessing! Obviously this isn't quite how rainbows work, but I wanted to give piecing within a curve a try, and it worked! Here's how to do it, assuming you already know the basics of piecing curves. First, I pieced a half circle using the EZ Dresden ruler with 10 blades that are 4" long. Next, using the Circle Savvy ruler fold the rainbow patchwork in half and trim at the 10 1/2 and 4 1/2 mark. The fold is at the bottom. I didn't follow the directions and placed the fold at the bottom line, not the fold line. I realize there are a lot of gadgety rulers going on here. Thing is, I love them both to death. I dislike working with paper templates, and both the dresden and the curve one can be used forever, with every size I'll ever need. I really love having them around! Next cut a piece of background to 14" x 7" and fold in half. With the fold at the bottom once again, trim the white background using the Cirlce Savvy ruler just like you did for the rainbow, but at the 9 1/2 and 5 1/2 marks. Here are the pieces still folded in half: The middle arc won't be used. Open them up and pin and sew the top and bottom piece on either side of the rainbow patchwork. Here's what the top looks like after you sew and before you press. Curves are so strange! I'm still kind of getting used to them. Then, sew a 14" x 4 1/2" piece of "grass" to the bottom. Baste, quilt, and bind according to your pleasing and voila! You can see the bottom curve gave me some trouble, but perfect is the enemy of trying new things, right? Or something like that. My Kindergartener loves festivity and will be so delighted with this when he gets home today. I will assign him to make a pot of gold and a leprechaun to go with it, which will be his great honor :) Maybe some day I'll try one with the colors going the right direction. The thought gives me the shivers right now, but never say never! Hope you have fun celebrating this somewhat silly, but very happy holiday. I'm off to start the corned beef and cabbage and put green dye in the toilet to make it look like a leprechaun used it. My boys will die over that!
Click here for the free 2024 RBD Block Challenge Block 6 pattern. It is such a fun block to make and so each to sew up!
Next week is St. Patrick's Day, which honors the patron saint who brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century A.D. Here are some qu...
Create something fun for St. Patrick's Day with this adorable patchwork Leprechaun quilt block. Simple construction and available in 2 finished sizes.