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Les Bleus d’Alsace 2026 Quiltalong from Humble Quilts

For our 2026 quilalong, I had a plan but after visiting Alsace, a region in France, my brain led me a different way.

So here we are- my inspiration was this lovely gray/blue I kept seeing!

Just a little peak on the right.

This was the airbnb my daughter and I stayed in 2015. Blue shutters have stole my heart!

Swatches at the linen museum.

And, of course, this quilt displayed in France from the International Quilt Museum.

I've gathered up a few bits of gray/blues and blue printed shirtings. I have one print that is a ...

added by Lori 1 month ago. under 2026 quiltalong , french inspired , les bleus d'alsace , little quilt , small quilt

Humble Quilt Swap- Checking in from Humble Quilts

My little quilt is winging its way to its new home! I see many others are zig zagging the US and the world right now!

Just wanted to remind you that May 9th is the deadline to have your quilt in the mail! If it is heading overseas I hope you will get it mailed sooner than later.

The quilts I've seen have been wonderful!

Have a lovely weekend!

added by Lori 6 months, 2 weeks ago. under 2026 quilt swap , little quilt

STOP THE PRESSES! Summit Stitches part 3 from Humble Quilts

Feel free to pull your hair out, scream at me, never read my blog again!

In testing they always say your first answer is usually correct..well,

My first post said we needed 80 four patches, then I corrected it to be 320.

When I was sewing 320 four patches, I thought, "Is this actually right?" NO it wasn't! But I am going to have a lot of little 4 patches left over and you may too. 320 is the amount of 1.5 squares we needed. Geez Louise!

I have made small errors before in the sewalong but ...

added by Lori 1 year ago. under 2025 summit stitches quiltalong , little quilt

Summit Stitches Part 2 from Humble Quilts

This is the original star in the quilt. I've cropped it close, but yes, the tips are cut off a little.

Let's make one!

You should be able to click on that and make it larger.

Here is the background square cut on the diagonal twice.

Lay your pieces out

I start with the flying geese sections, lining up one side as seen in the photo,

Sew, then press and add the other side. I take a tiny bit less than a 1/4" seam allowance. This piece, when sewn should measure 2 1/2" x 1 1 ...

added by Lori 1 year ago. under 2025 summit stitches quiltalong , little quilt

2025 Swap Quilts Linky Party from Humble Quilts

My swap quilt is crossing the seas and I have not received it yet, but I wanted us to start sharing the quilts!

We will post the quilt you received.

Please try and take a straight on photo so we can see them better online.

You can add a photo from your blog, from your desktop or instagram.

If you cannot figure out how to add your received quilt feel free to send me a photo at humblequilts@gmail.com and I'll post it.

Thank you to everyone who sewed and swapped!

added by Lori 1 year, 6 months ago. under 2025 swap quilts , little quilt , little quilts

Swap Quilts On The Move from Humble Quilts

This was not my planned quilt, but this is how mine turned out. I played with more fabrics and the 2 reds just seemed destined to be the main show.

I hand quilted with a cross hatch.

The backing is a lovely fabric!

Many quilts have arrived at their new home and other's are winging there way across the USA and World!

If you aren't done, don't panic. You have 17 days to get it completed and in the mail.

I hope your week has been wonderful.

added by Lori 2 years, 6 months ago. under doll quilt swap , little quilt

Little Quilt and Baskets from Humble Quilts

Here's Janny's little quilt made from my "new old quilt" You can see it HERE. Each version is so adorable!

When I did my Bounty of Baskets workshop last month one of the ladies (I am so sorry I cannot remember who brought them) shared her string baskets from a class she took in Sisters.

Because one of my workshops is Bounty of Baskets and one is String Quilts Your Way I was inspired to make a string basket!!

I hope I can spice it up a little a liberated style border. It falls a little flat for ...

added by Lori 3 years, 2 months ago. under antique quilt block , bounty of baskets , hiking , little quilt , string quilts

Fun on a Friday! from Humble Quilts

Here is another cutie Patootie little quilt! This time made by Laura in WA. (I kept her instagram handle in the photo if you want to follow!)

She opted for 7" blocks.

Then I turned this:

Into this!

We have had some beautiful summer nights.

I'm sorry for all those dealing with wildfire smoke. I hope it clears up soon. On the west coast we get it a lot and understand how miserable and ugly it can be. Take comfort in the fact it always clears up!

Thank you all so much for the Etsy orders! I appreciate it ...

added by Lori 3 years, 5 months ago. under little quilt , reproduction fabric , reproduction quilt , shirtings

Shenandoah Stars from Humble Quilts

Thanks for the good feedback on my joyful Friday post. That was fun!

This quilt has been put on hold long enough! I had it machine quilted and it just wasn't what I hoped for, so I removed it then hem-hawed around trying to figure out how to quilt it.

I moved forward and started doing some large cross hatching, not minding where the stitches fall.

I've always liked an all-over pattern so I'll trust myself I'll like it when it is complete.

The fan stitching lines should come out after washing when the quilt is ...

added by Lori 3 years, 5 months ago. under backpacking , little quilt , shenandoah stars

Joyful Friday! from Humble Quilts

Today's post, June 2, 2023 are the things that bring me JOY this week!

A little quilt remake by Mary R! Darling as ever!

Fresh eggs from my neighbor. They are so pretty!

I've seen some very small lizards around my house but none this long for several years! Look at that tail! At first I only saw the tail and thought it was a pack rat. I was thrilled it was Mr Lizard.

Cara Cara oranges. I have to get these at my Trader Joes 1 hour away! Should have bought 2 bags!

Flowers at my front ...

added by Lori 3 years, 5 months ago. under friday fun , little quilt

New old Quilt Revisited with Sizes from Humble Quilts

Many of you asked for sizes so you can make this little charmer.

When asking for sizes of orphan blocks there is a reason they were left out of a quilt! lol

The upper left block measures 6.5"x7" across.

The upper right measures 6.5" x7" also.

The lower left measures 7"x7"

The lower left measures 6 3/4"x 7" across.

I guess I would suggest making them all 6" or 7" finished.

I'd love to see yours if you make one!

The lower border finishes at 1 1/2"

The entire quilt with binding ...

added by Lori 3 years, 5 months ago. under antique quilt block , little quilt , vintage quilt block

10th Annual Humble Quilt Swap from Humble Quilts

Little swap quilts are winging their way through the USA and beyond! I've seen many so far and they are so sweet, as usual!

My little quilt is winging its way over the ocean blue....

That narrows it down since we have several overseas swappers this year!

If you are in trhe swap your little quilt needs to be in the mail by May 6th. That is right around the corner!

I hope you are having a great week!

added by Lori 3 years, 6 months ago. under 2023 swap quilt , little quilt

Turkey Challenge from Humble Quilts

I finished my turkey quilt challenge in time to bring to Laurie in WA.

My turkeys are a little "off kilter" but overall I'm happy with it.

I did a mix of machine and hand quilting.

Turkey Time!

Here is the one she made me.

Here is the fabric we used, found in VA along with a lot of live turkeys!

Let's have a great week!

added by Lori 3 years, 8 months ago. under little quilt , turkey challenge

Quilt Friends Part 2 from Humble Quilts

Before going to my quilt guild trunk show/class I had been talking with Kathy (photo below, left- such a fun lady with high energy!) and we made arrangements to have dinner at Laura's (right) before the evening meeting.

Laura's hubby took a quick photo before we left. It was such an enjoyable time!

Laura's house is so adorable!

Upper right, Quilters Madder, lower right, Palmateer Point, both quiltalongs on my blog.

I love this so much. It was hanging right near her front door. I want to make one!

Cascadia quiltalong on top of a cupboard ...

added by Lori 3 years, 8 months ago. under little quilt , quilt friends

The Week of Love from Humble Quilts

I didn't get this completed until Valentines day and I was out of town at that time, so here is my sweet little "love" project.

I had intended to make it for the VA quilt museum fundraiser but I was too slow and didn't get it completed on time.

I loved this little umbrella fabric for the backing.

As many of you may have seen either on instagram or my Facebook group I was out of town in a remote area of Washington visiting my brother. This was my first time visiting him at his log cabin.

A ...

added by Lori 3 years, 8 months ago. under family , little quilt , travel , valentines day

Stair Steppin" Two from Humble Quilts

I finished my second little stair steppin quilt. Finally got the binding on.

Here's a close up of the fabrics. I really love them and the results of this simple little quilt!

Beautiful Central Oregon

Let's have an amazing week!

added by Lori 4 years, 5 months ago. under little quilt

Steppin' Out Class from Humble Quilts

I finished my little quilt project for class last night.

Oh my goodness, I love it!

I'm calling this Steppin' Out since I really feel like I'm taking a giant leap into my quilting business by doing a regular online class. My Etsy store is going well and I have several guild bookings, online and in person. I'm super excited to see this year unfold.

Thank you to those who have signed up for my online class! You will get the pattern and Zoom info in the next couple of days.

If you want to sign up ...

added by Lori 4 years, 7 months ago. under french general , little quilt , quilt class , two color quilt

Cuttings Quilt {Dust off a Book - Blog Hop} from Samelia's Mum

I have a lot of craft books on my shelves. I don't think I've ever met a craft/sewing/quilting/crochet book that I haven't wanted to look through and make things from.

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added by Anorina @SameliasMum 5 years, 8 months ago. under applique , blog hop , cuttings quilt , hand quilting , little quilt

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