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Get ready to roll with my TOP TEN jelly roll quilt patterns! I’ve collected some of my favorite jelly roll-friendly quilt patterns to share with you.

If you’re new to quilting, Jelly Rolls are 2.5″ x 42″ strips that also go by Bali Pops, Roll-Ups, Rolie Polies, or Design Rolls (depending on the manufacturer). But no matter what you call them, they’re fun to sew with and oh so, pretty.

All these quilts listed below are available in paper and PDF versions, and if you’d like to see the full video of my picks, read ...

It’s time for another release in our 10th Annual Charity Quilt, Bountiful! Are you ready for the second pattern release, the Wildflower and Center blocks? We can’t wait to see yours! Be sure to read to the end of the post for our second Bountiful Charity Cross Stitch release.

DOWNLOAD THE WILDFLOWER & CENTER BLOCK PATTERNS

The second pattern release is the Wildflower and Center Blocks, and they’re ready to bloom! You’ll need to make four Wildflower Blocks and one Center Block for the quilt. We’re sewing with the Sunwashed collection by Corey Yoder for Moda ...

All of my patterns include paper pieced blocks, which are constructed with scraps of fabric going in various directions. It is important to quilt over the finished block so it will not stretch out of shape when laundered. But, after paper piecing a lovely image, it almost hurts to quilt over it! My go to method is to use invisible thread.

These 3 invisible threads are brands that I have used and I think they are all do a good job. Superior Threads makes MonoPoly, Aurifil makes a 100% Nylon variety, and YLI makes this Monofilament 100% Nylon Invisible Thread ...

We’re ready to start sewing our 10th Annual Charity Quilt, Bountiful! Let’s get started on the first pattern release, the Baskets! We can’t wait to start sewing with you. Be sure to read on to the post for our first Bountiful Charity Cross Stitch release.

DOWNLOAD THE BASKET BLOCKS PATTERN

The first pattern release is the Basket Blocks and it’s the star of the show! You’ll need to make two of these for the quilt. We’re sewing with the Sunwashed collection by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. If you’re sewing with something different ...

We’re almost ready to start our 10th Annual Charity Quilt Along, Bountiful! We’re leaping into this year’s charity quilt and stitch along with the fabric requirements and cross stitch supply list. From March to August we’ll be sewing and stitching our way through this beautiful design, and Kimberly Jolly will share a free quilt block tutorial video each month. It’s nearly time to start, so let’s gather our supplies and get ready!

If you want to make a quilt just like this one, you’ll want to pick up the Bountiful Quilt Kit and ...

 Welcome to 

Creatin' in the Sticks!

I'm excited to kick off the

Virtual Cookie Exchange and Blog Hop

where bloggers are sharing Christmas cookies recipes, traditions, 

and/or 

sewing projects.

Thank you, Carol, for including me!

Merry Christmas!

It's time to make Christmas happen here in the Sticks

and

my friend Carol at Just Let Me Quilt

has a way of pushing me (this blog hop)

 to get my projects finished on time.

I have committed to using only mostly scraps for my projects this year.

I had a bunch of small Christmas bits and decided to use ...

As I started putting up my Christmas decorations, I realized I have plenty of Christmas tree skirts to choose from. They are all handmade and, of course, all paper pieced.

Any tree skirt pattern can be created as a table topper instead, just don’t cut the hole in the center. The BEARY-Y CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT would also make a super cute table centerpiece.

When I am decorating using a more farmhouse look, I use this tree skirt.

LITTLE RED TRUCK TREE SKIRT is so easy! Consider using fabric photos to paper ...

Change Is GoodThank you for joining me here for so many years. We have been through many tutorials...

We are all aflutter it’s time to present the 2023 Bountiful Quilt and Stitch Along! Join us in making this bright sampler quilt overflowing with Spring’s bounty and designed by Corey Yoder, featuring her fabric collection Sunwashed, for Moda Fabrics! We hope you’ll sew along with us.

Our Bountiful Quilt and Cross Stitch Pattern benefit Make-a-Wish Central & South Texas.

As we embark on our 10th Annual Charity Quilt, we continue to be amazed by ...

As Halloween is approaching, you might be looking for some cute and spooky patterns. Here are some of my faves….

BOO COLLECTION, a pattern with 6 blocks including these…

This collection of 6 Halloween paper pieced block patterns is so clever! Included with the blocks are patterns for a table runner and potholders. These 8″x 8″ blocks can be used in so many fun ways. Be creative and construct an entire Halloween quilt! Here is a quilt put together by Donna for her daughter, using some of these blocks….

The WITCH HAT pattern is very easy and would be ...

Here are three easy Halloween quilt patterns to make and add whimsy to your home decorations as you welcome friends to your haunted house!

Candy Witch

[Photos by Jackie MacDonald. Used with permission.]

Are you almost ready for Halloween? If not, I have some treats for you of the quilty kind!

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of designing three quilts for the Spellbound collection by Sweetfire Road for Moda Fabrics. The fabrics were so wonderful to work with because of the amazing motifs, the abundance of textures, and the striking colors. In short, a designer’s dream ...

Make a quilt with stars for your home or as a gift for family and friends! This project is fast and easy and will make your home shine!

Photo by American Quilter magazine. Used with permission.

“Piece of Heaven,” my latest quilt, was just published in the November 2022 issue of the American Quilter magazine. You know I’ve had a thing with star blocks, likely because they always bring cheer and brilliance into my life – much needed this year!

“Piece of Heaven” measures 58″ x 58″, and the blocks finish at 24″ and 12″. As you can see, it ...

Yes, it’s that time of year again…once a year I join forces with other talented pattern designers to offer my customers a bundle of 20 PATTERNS FOR ONLY $19! This is an amazing deal, and is only available from today through Sunday, October 9.

My GNOME MADE APRON PATTERN is part of this bundle! I love this apron because you can sew one for each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. What a great gift!!! AND, they are so easy to sew! I finished mine in an afternoon, and that included sewing the ...

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all of my wonderful customers. Please enjoy this FREE HALLOWEEN PAPER PIECED PATTERN!

You will find the download for these patterns at the end of this post. You might also enjoy my series of WITCH BLOCKS. These are all sold separately on Etsy…

Here are links to all the witches:

GLINDA THE WITCH

BEWITCHED

HAPPY WITCH

TOOTHY WITCH

GOOFY WITCH

WANDA THE WITCH

Wouldn’t these witches make a stinkin’ cute table runner for October?

This is my favorite new Halloween Quilt pattern: GNOME ...

Welcome back to the Heartfelt Charity Quilt Along! We’re on to the backing portion of Heartfelt as we wrap things up. We are so excited that we’ve all made it this far. Are you ready to finish up our quilts together?

DOWNLOAD THE BACKING PATTERN

This pattern release is the Heartfelt Quilt Backing! We are sold out of the Heartfelt Quilt Kit and Backing Set, but we still have the collection in stock. We’re sewing with the Beautiful Day collection by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. If you’re just joining in, you can find all the ...

Here are 2 free quilting patterns with tropical fabrics to liven your home decor or give as a housewarming gift. These quilts are fast to make, colorful (but not dark), and fun!

Tropical Vibes – Quilt 1

Get ready to be transported to a tropical Island as you make one of these quilts that I designed for the Tropical Vibes collection by Emma Leach for Blank Quilting. The colors are bright, the motifs are beautiful, and the possibilities are endless as you can decorate a bedroom or living room with a quilt or wall hanging, make bench pillows for outdoor areas ...

With almost no rules and endless designs, collage quilts offer a unique way to play with scraps.

Layered pieces of fabric come together to create an overall image.

It’s all about playing with fabric, and who doesn’t love that?!?

With collage quilts there isn’t any patchwork required.

It’s more about creating layers of applique.

5 Free Collage Quilt Tutorials

Collage quilts are fun to create and very scrap friendly. Shadows and highlights bring life to the images with contrasting fabrics and varying shades.

1. Dog Photo Collage Quilt
2. Owl Collage Quilt
3. Create A Fabric Collage from a ...

With almost no rules and endless designs, collage quilts offer a unique way to play with scraps.

Layered pieces of fabric come together to create an overall image.

It’s all about playing with fabric, and who doesn’t love that?!?

With collage quilts there isn’t any patchwork required.

It’s more about creating layers of applique.

5 Free Collage Quilt Tutorials

Collage quilts are fun to create and very scrap friendly. Shadows and highlights bring life to the images with contrasting fabrics and varying shades.

1. Dog Photo Collage Quilt
2. Owl Collage Quilt
3. Create A Fabric Collage from a ...

This quilt pattern with star blocks will brighten your home or make a friend happy! Choose your favorite fabrics and get sewing!

Photo by American Quilter. Used with permission.

I love everything about my latest quilt called Market Star: the fabrics I chose, the borders, the whole design. The geometric lines are complemented by the floral and dots prints and lend a modern vibe to the quilt. Change the palette for a traditional piece that will add happiness to any decor.

Market Star measures 72″ x 72″, and the blocks finish at 9″ and 12″. It is perfect as a ...