The Dragonfly blocks were made using a tool called the Starburst 30 Degree Triangle Ruler by Creative Grids. I love it when a pattern pushes me to try a new technique or tool. The Bloom-Topia pattern provides ...
The Dragonfly blocks were made using a tool called the Starburst 30 Degree Triangle Ruler by Creative Grids. I love it when a pattern pushes me to try a new technique or tool. The Bloom-Topia pattern provides ...
This was a super easy block with nicely sized pieces. I took a risk and decided to use a navy print for my background fabric, which I think makes this simple block look more striking. From a distance, that navy background fabric almost takes on a denim tone, which I ...
Our assignment was to make two long Geese blocks, each measuring 6 1/2" x 18 1/2". One of the Geese blocks was then used as the middle portion of the larger block, the Geese and Gander block, which finished at 18 1/2" x 30 1/2".
I introduced a bit of Sweet Tea fabric (by Sweetwater) into these blocks. The navy with white pin dot is from ...
The center square of this block is 4" finished (4 1/2" cut), which is a great size for fussy cutting or using a focal fabric. I selected a lovely navy floral for the center square. I also switched things up a bit on my block, electing to border it with a taupe print rather than a neutral border as called for in the ...
If you had time to read my earlier posts, you'll know that The Kindness Project was a mystery quilt sew-along hosted by Sweet Treasures Quilts. The goal was to sew a quilt to gift to someone affected by the COVID-19 outbreak or someone who ...
The Martha Washington Star Block features a festive pinwheel nestled in a traditional star. The pattern called for the background fabric behind the pinwheel to be neutral, but I substituted that for a soft green, which I think warms up the overall look of the block.
We also made Magnolia Bud blocks this month. Once again I broke the rules. Instead of using a neutral fabric for the ...
All of the information (fabric selection, fabric requirements, block instructions) for this mystery sew along is available through social media on the Sweet Treasures Facebook page and the Sweet Treasures Instagram feed. Please check out those links, as shop owner Terri was kind enough to offer some ...
Sweet Treasures Quilts released the Day 1 block instructions yesterday and the Day 2 block instructions today. So I'm popping in to show you my progress. I've also included the Sweet Treasures Quilts instruction ...
Are you a Fat Quarter collector? Do you pick up a few here, a few there, or a whole bundle… “just in case”? We can relate. After all, we are the Fat Quarter Shop! And today we’re pleased to present to you, one of the latest books from Martingale that is all about sewing with fat quarters.
Two, Four, Six, Eight: Fat Quarter Quilts You’ll Appreciate is a Moda All-Star book compiled by Lissa Alexander for Martingale. The book honors traditional and modern quilts alike proving that you can sew up just about anything your heart desires with ...
read moreTravelling Quilt Bee 2019
A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to be part of a Travelling Quilt Bee it was an amazing experience for me, I made some great 'virtual' quilt friends many of whom I am still in regular quilty contact with, as well as being a great opportunity to try new things and develop my skills. This was largely due to the fact that back then I wasn't overly brave when it came to fabric choices, colour palettes or block/pattern choices and had a real tendency to stick to what I knew and ...
The Sarah's Choice (star) blocks were a little tricky, but I pinned, pressed and stitched carefully. Pinning is essential for me to keep my seams matched up! I also use my walking foot when sewing together blocks with a lot of seam bulk. The walking foot makes it much easier to maneuver over bulky junctions!
My version of Bloom-Topia features ...
The inspiration for this project came from the Furrows block and Harvest tablerunner in Lori Holt’s Farm Girl Vintage book. My runner is much longer than the sample in the book, finishing at 96" long by 12" wide ...
The art of quilting can be done independently, but over time we quilters have come together as a family in quilting bees, groups, and retreats to share quilting and fabrics with each other! The sisterhood of quilting reaches far and wide, exchanging scraps, techniques and charity quilts!
The Sisterhood of Scraps: 12 Brilliant Quilts by 7 Fantastic Designers Quilt Book, by Lissa Alexander for Martingale, celebrates scrappy quilts from her and all of her quilty friends! Come on and join this scrappy sisterhood!
Sisterhood of Scraps: 12 Brilliant Quilts from 7 Fantastic Designers
In Sisterhood of Scraps, Quilt Designer Lissa ...
read moreThe pattern calls for fun, multicolored Matchstick blocks, but I made mine a bit more subdued. I sure hope my color and print placement all works out in the end. It looks pretty in my mind, but I won't know until all the blocks are completed and laid out on my living room floor. While it makes me a little nervous ...