There is nothing I like more than a simple quilt pattern that looks complicated. Behold .... the Jewel Box quilt. Shibori is a Japanese term for a method of dyeing cloth. Traditionally using Indigo, it is a form of tie-dyeing that goes back to the 8th century. This quilt block is called: Jewel Box I did not use a printed pattern - but by reading this post and the links below you will be able to master this :) Quilt Specs: The fabric: A fat quarter bundle of Shibori II from Moda. This collection designed by Debbie Maddy contains 20 different designs and I used all of them in this quilt. The 'background' fabric is Kona white. Note: If you are using pre-cuts like charm squares or a layer cake, do not starch or iron with steam - they will shrink. If you are using yardage for this project, feel free to starch and iron with steam. 1) Cut 5" x 5" squares from both the Shibori fabric and the Kona white: a TOTAL of (126) each. 2) Take (63) of the blue and (63) of the white squares and make (126) half square triangles. Use a scant 1/4" seam. Trim to an unfinished size: 4.5" x 4.5" A good tutorial for making HST's with charm squares is HERE from Scrapish. 3) Take (63) of the blue and (63) of the white squares and make (126) 4-patch units. See pix above. These should be unfinished at 4.5" x 4.5" Note: A good video tutorial on how to make 4-patches from 5" squares is HERE from Me and My Sister Designs. If you are using yardage (cut into 2.5" strips) - a video HERE from Missouri Star Quilt. Co. is helpful. Or, you just cut up 2.5" x 2.5" squares and a post HERE from Fabric406 explains this method. Assemble all your units the way shown above with the 4-patch focus fabric on the top left - and HST focus fabric - top right. That's it! Sew away and stack them up. I figured out my quilt size based on a 4" finished square. 14 squares across & 18 rows down = 56" wide x 72" long. NOTE ABOUT YARDAGE ... The yardage for THIS quilt in two colors would be exactly 2 yards of each. But since I would err on the side of caution with mistakes, pre-washing, squaring up and starch - I would get 2.5 yards of each to be SAFE ! Bonnie Hunter from Quiltville's Quips & Snips has a great chart for yardage if you choose to make this quilt with just two fabrics ... a light & a dark. Just figure out how large YOUR quilt will be - and go to the chart column for 5" squares. See the Jewel Box pattern emerge as you rotate these units and match up the triangles and the four patches. I made this diagram which explains the assembly in detail - the colors are not important. Two good links below are also helpful with instructions & pictures. *Make all your units (#1). *Take two units (#2) and rotate them so the focus fabric HST's are pointing out (#3) *Sew blocks together with 4-patches and triangles next to each other (#4 and #5). The backing is a beautiful midnight blue minky. Wavy line quilting was done with a walking foot in Aurifil 50wt. threads. Following the seams makes it super easy to quilt and creates cute little squares. More Links: 1) Shontelle from England Street Quilts has a great PDF and diagrams for a Jewel Box quilt here. While our assembly techniques are different (Shontelle stripped pieced her 4-patches, I made them from 5" squares) - her pattern guides are the best. 2) For some step by step pictures of Poppy's Jewel Box quilt, visit Cuckooblue. Thanks to everyone for their tutorials and for all those who left comments that corrected my horrible math skills. (2/14/19) Materials: Shibori II by Moda / Debbie Maddy Kona white Dimple dot minky / midnight blue Binding: Cotton Couture Midnight / Michael Miller Aurifil Thread 50wt: #2600 (dove) & #1248 (denim blue) Warm & White batting Jewel Box quilt pattern Size: 56" x 72" December 2018

Septiembre 2009. Autor: Artepatchwork. Dimensiones: 171x205 cms.

The Minimalist Square Burst is the third, and final, quilt in the Square Burst 2.0 series. This variation uses just two fabrics to create a more modern look! Is this my favorite quilt I've ever made? Maybe. I love absolutely everything about this quilt. From the texture of the Essex linens, to the softness of the Art

Cricut Maker Quilt: In Part 1 of this two part post, learn how to find a quilt pattern that is easily designed in Cricut Design Space.

More storms and tornado warnings a couple miles south last night so I had the machine unplugged again for awhile. 8/10 of an inch of rain and lots of wind. I finished sewing this together by 11p.m. and then pressed it and did a row of stay-stitching around the edge. When it is sewn together I can really tell if it is successful. When it is just pieces on the design wall I have my doubts. I'll call this one a success! It is 44" x 64". I will be posting a couple collages of the progress as I worked on this one.

Maybe it's just me and the season I'm in, but I think this might be a busier time of year for me than the holidays! Sports and wrapping up the school year means lots of places to be and things to celebrate. Which typically means I have far less time to sew than usual. It's also the time I'm thinking about giving quilts as gifts, whether for Mother's Day or a special teacher in our lives or someone who's graduating. So I thought a round-up of some of my fastest patterns might be helpful to have to reference. Here goes! Madeline Madeline is such a good, modern make and easy to gift. You can make it as scrappy or modern as you want and you're sure to make something that someone will treasure! I think a two-tone would be a safe option if you're less sure of what their design preferences might be. Ebb and Flow Ebb and Flow is quick and modern and really gives you a chance to have some fun with some bundles you might have lying around as well! I think it's the perfect gift for your easy going, carefree friend who's ready for summer! Big Block Lottie While the original Lottie might not be a quick make, the bonus pattern found at the last page is a single block pattern that is *so* fast and beautiful. Jodie of Joz Makes Quilts made a linen one I'm still drooling over! And who wouldn't love this for a gift?! Iris Iris is another quick pattern that packs a punch. While maybe not quite as quick as some of these others, you still don't have any HSTs to trim and the tube method of assembly that the pattern uses pulls it together pretty quickly! And the design is just so unique and fun--most people in your life would probably like it! Willow Willow is the pattern I chose for a recent graduate friend, and it was the perfect mix of modern and vintage that suited her perfectly. If you haven't created a quilt

If you’re looking for a timeless, classic and fast baby quilt, you’ve come to the right place. (P.S. I also have a separate Irish Chain tutorial if you want to make a bed sized one which you can find here .

31 Days of Everyday Quilt Inspiration just went from "everyday" to "extraordinary"! Today we are looking at volcano colours for our next quilt inspiration.

Create this modern quilt created entirely with square fabric pieces

A fusion quilt is a fun alternative to making a patchwork quilt. This tutorial is part 1 of 2 and shows how to make the squares for the quilt.

Our popular gingham quilt is back with a new bouquet of embroidery. A lovely linen in one of our favourite colour combos: mustard and peachy pink. Backing is 100% cotton. Handmade and hand quilted 100% linen & 100% cotton The quilt measures 105 x 105 cm

Sharing my love of quilting, fun quilt patterns, and great tools and tips. With a healthy dose of thrifting, sock knitting, sewing projects, and lots of other cottage creations. Thank you for visiting Anyone Can Quilt!

I found this picture on facebook and just wanted to share it. Isn't it beautiful? I love watercolor quilts!

I love the colour and shape of sea glass, my sister and I spent a lot of summers at the beach scouring the sand for gems. This is a quilted cushion cover but you can make it into a decorative quilt/ wall hanging/table runner, there are so many options.

I am regularly asked to review new publications in the sewing and quilting industry and I'll be honest, I don't review all of the books that I am offered. But this is a book I have been REALLY intrigued and excited to see. It is Modern Quilt Perspectives: 12 Patterns for Meaningful Quiltsby Thomas Knauer....Read More

Welcome to my Sewmiriam Blogpost for this week. I have a special treat for you all - a free tutorial on a very easy way to make an orange peel shape and how to use it in a 12 inch finished block. The orange peel shapes look like this - gorgeous! And the blocks look like this ... stunning! Now that's my kind of quilting block! One you can adapt and make your own, build upon and have fun with once you have mastered the technique . So let's get to it! These instructions are for a 12 inch finished block. You will need * One 12 1/2 " x 12 1/2 " piece of background fabric * Four 5" x 9" pieces of fabric for the peels * Four 5" x 9" pieces of iron on light weight non woven interfacing * Template plastic * Pencil * Sewing machine & thread * Scissors * Iron and ironing board * Rotary cutter and cutting mat. 1. Take your background fabric square and fold it diagonally and press. Repeat so that you have two diagonal press lines that intersect in the middle of your square as shown. 2 . You can now use one of these quadrants to create your peel template. Place your template plastic over the quadrant and draw along the diagonal line to create your centre line marking 1/8 " in from the centre and 1" in from the outer corner . This will be the length of your peel. Now you can make the peel as thin / fat as you desire. I like to make mine quite fleshy! Draw and peel and cut out your template. The dimensions I use are 7 3/4 " long and 3 3/4 " at the widest part across. 3. Take your peel template and place on the wrong side of your iron on interfacing pieces ( that means the non shiny side) and trace around using your pencil. Repeat for all of your interfacing pieces. This pencil line will be your stitching line later. 4. Place each interfacing piece on your cutting mat and make a cut lengthwise about 2-3 inches long. 5. Place an interfacing piece on top of a fabric peel piece with right sides together. ( shiny side of interfacing will be facing right side of fabric) 6 . Using a stitch length of 2 stitch carefully on the pencil line. 7. Trim around the peel shape leaving only 1/8" fabric/ interfacing seam allowance. 8. Turn out through the precut slit of the interfacing and gently push out the corners. DO NOT PRESS!!! You should now have a perfect peel with a shiny interfacing back . 9. Place a peel carefully along one of the diagonal press lines of the background square positioning in 1/8" in from the centre . Press in place. Repeat for the remaining 3 peel shapes for the block 10. Finish your block any way you wish. The peels are adhered to the background but do need to be secured more permanently. You can machine appliqué or hand appliqué or use any decorative stitch really. This is a versatile block! Here are four blocks together . Even at this stage you can see that ther is going to be a nice circular movement when the blocks are joined together. Variations. Where do I start? You could make it scrappy, or colour coordinated. You could make it look traditional or modern. You could mix the modern and traditional. Bright, soft, mono chromatic ....... What fun! Here is a block done with a dark background Sizing - this technique can be sized up or down easily. You could make it precut friendly in a snap! And then ... The technique itself you could use for circles , leaves, teardrops..... Follow my progress in upcoming blogposts as I make more blocks and experiment with stitching and quilting techniques. Thank you for visiting my blog. You are always welcome here - a creative and hopefully inspiring place for you to enjoy. Happy sewing, Miriamxx

Such a delicate touch and so easy to do. Choose your contrasting fabric and learn how to add a flange to your binding, giving just the right pop to your quilt!

I bought some coloured pencils and nice paper recently and have been busy scribbling some potential quilt ideas. When I shared a few to my instagram stories, this was one of the favourites- so here is a tutorial so you can make one too!

A blog about how to properly combine colors and how to use a color wheel with different tints, tones, and shades.

Hello everyone. My name is Anjelika Temple and I’m a pattern-aholic. And since all of us here at Brit + Co. have a thing for patterns, new takes on old school crafts and color, we’re all about the recent trend of modern quilts. Take away the paisley and the plaid, and you’re left with hip geometric patterns that are ripe for the hacking. To pay homage to National Quilting Day, here are 15 quilts in our dream Etsy shopping cart.

I’m so happy to announce that I have another quilt published in a major quilting magazine! My Color Catcher pattern is in the January/February issue of McCall’s Quilting! Color Catcher is a quilt I whipped up from my scrap stash. It is a very quick make – with the help of my AccuQuilt Go! I … Continue reading Color Catcher Quilt

This super simple tutorial for a patchwork gingham quilt will create a fresh modern quilt that comes together fast! Includes free printable PDF pattern.

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Two-Color Quilts Shine In Their Simplicity By Rebecca Bratburd With the largest ever fabric palette in history available to us, it’s a wonderful time to be a quilter. Yet, two-color quilts, with their muted honesty, offer a welcome vacation from the high volume that life brings to us in this day and age. Amy from Sewn Handmade built her Scandinavian Series on monochromatic and two-tone quilts, and it’s worth a deeper consideration. Speaking to minimalists, color enthusiasts and everyone in between, two-color quilts transcend trends and maintain their classic appeal— forever. At the same time, two-color quilts can transform a quilt pattern into a modern work of art. Both classic and modern, traditional and bold, two-color quilts shine in their simplicity. Have you ever been stopped in your tracks by a black-and-white quilt, red-and-white quilt, or a blue-and-white quilt? Head over to the feeds of contemporary quiltmakers Megan Legrand, Lelie Lemon, Park Lane Studio for striking examples of modern-day, two-color quilts. Building a fabric stash and arriving at fabric pulls is a common conundrum we quilters find ourselves in. With an ever-expanding array of swoon-worthy prints and solid colors made available to us in fabric stores, it can be overwhelming to know what to do next. Plenty of quilters stick to using fabrics in solid colors, yet that still leaves hundreds of options on the table. Throw in small prints, dots, or calicos, and unless you have an art education, decision paralysis can get the best of us. With Amy’s black-and-white quilts serving as our guide, we recently caught up on all things quilting, and she shared some of her insights about the magic of two-color quilts. Rebecca Bratburd: What inspired you to write patterns that work well with two colors? Amy Schelle: When I decided to design a quilt pattern series that was inspired by each room in my house, I knew I wasn’t going to be sewing up any colorful quilts. My own design style is very neutral. I love soft, natural colors and textures, so when I went to pull fabrics, I was drawn to designing in black and white. RB: How did you arrive at using dark backgrounds for many of your quilts, like the cover quilts for the Sunroom, Living Room, and Mudroom patterns? AS: I honestly selected black as the background for its practicality. With two toddlers in the house, I knew it would show fewer stains. We use our quilts constantly around here. I also knew it would photograph well for the cover of the quilt patterns themselves. I wanted the cover to be very simple in design with a white background. RB: The more practical it is, the more a quilt will be used, which is what most of us hope for. How would you describe your thought process behind your monochromatic quilt pattern designs? AS: I specifically go for black, white, and gray because that’s what looks best in my home. These quilts float around our entire house, so now it doesn’t matter what room they are in, they match! For my most recent series, the Scandinavian Series, I wanted to give people the option to add more color, so I intentionally designed these in more of a gradient. My hope is that this will also help people when they are trying to choose fabrics for their quilt by pulling their fabrics from darkest to lightest. I think it can be overwhelming for people to visualize and pull fabrics for a new quilt, especially when you are standing in a quilt store surrounded by a million beautiful options! My hope is that this will simplify it for them. RB: You have a love for beautiful interiors. Before you make a quilt, or write a quilt pattern, do you first envision it in your beautifully-designed home or a room you saw on Instagram or in a magazine? I’m looking at The Citizenry, Design Within Reach, Muuto, etc. AS: YES! I am always, always inspired by The Citizenry. As I mentioned, I consider what room the quilt will live in at my own house, but mostly I let myself get lost in Pinterest for a while and just explore rooms that speak to me. I love McGee & Co as well! Their interiors are so simple and clean, yet still interesting. I also find a lot of inspiration in tile designers like Ann Sacks or Fireclay Tile. My goal is to always design a pattern that will look fabulous in a well-designed space. RB: If we looked at your current fabric stash, would we find a mostly monochromatic collection, or would we find that you, like the best of us, end up with a dizzying array of colors and prints? AS: Everything I have is very neutral and earthy. I also don’t keep a huge stash on hand because I get very stressed out by clutter. I sort my fabrics by color and the two largest bins are black, white, brown, and off-white. If I have other colors, they are more natural colors like blue and green. I don’t really have any prints at all. I love to use a variety of textures, so you will mostly find a mix of solid cottons, wovens, linens, and canvas. If I use a print, it’s usually on the back of a quilt so when I order it, it goes right onto a specific quilt. RB: You’ve released three of the four patterns from your Scandinavian Series. Quilt kits are available from Pasadena Quilt Studio, Rosie Girl Quilting, Lamb and Loom, and Rose Petal Quilt Shop. Some have two colors, some have more. How do these collaborations come to be? Why might these kits be a great option for beginners and seasoned quilters alike? AS: All of these collaborations have happened organically with time. We have all found each other through Instagram! Some of these shops pull their own fabrics and sew up their own samples. Some of them let me select the fabrics, then they sew up the sample. If I am pulling the fabrics, I make sure it will vary from any versions I am making so that customers will be able to visualize a variety of options. Kits have become such a hit because it takes out the guesswork. Customers can see what the finished quilt will look like so it’s not as much of a risk when you’re buying all that fabric. You know it’s going to be gorgeous. For example, I have a friend that wanted to make quilts for both her daughter-in-laws, who aren’t quilters. This made it much easier for her to show them options before purchasing a bunch of fabric they may not like. RB: Any last thoughts on two-color quilts? AS: Quilt patterns with two-color cover quilts age better, I was recently told by a quilt shop that sells paper copies of my patterns. Patterns can appear dated more quickly if the cover version of the quilt is done in trending fabrics. Black and white is pretty timeless! They also said it helps their customers select fabrics more easily because it’s only two colors. You Might Also Enjoy Reading: Quilt Studio Tour Sewn Home Quilt Pattern Series Sewn Scandinavian Series

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