And just like that, it would seem, another Christmas has come and gone... or has it? We're still in the Christmas season and these days following Christmas Day can be just as much of a gift as the day itself! In my "rush, rush, hurry, hurry" frame of mind during those days leading up to the 25th I had to back-burner a few things that I had really wanted, and fully intended, to get done before the
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Check out these free easy quilt patterns for the kitchen for you to download and make for your home or give as gifts throughout the year!
If you are looking for some last-minute ideas for handmade gifts to make for your family and friends, consider these patterns I designed for Blank Quilting. Download the patterns right now, make the gifts, and then, come January – when the fabrics are shipping to stores – get the fabrics to make them just for you!
All these projects (there is a table runner set below!) are fast to make. I love them with the Fruit ...
read moreThe guidelines for the Island Batik December Challenge were simple
Project Type: Any
Size: Minimum size 12” x12”
Any fabric
Technique: English Paper Piecing
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| Paul, the model |
When you make the Serendipity Infinity quilt, you’ll end up with scraps.
You can use those scraps to make a pretty table runner. But guess what? You’ll still have scraps. Make another table runner, and still, more scraps. Keep sewing!
When all is said and done, you’ll have a beautiful quilt + up to NINE table runners to use as gifts! Is it a Christmas miracle? Nope! It’s Serendipity Infinity!
Just when you thought it was over…
#AGFNationalSewingMonth is back with a final hurrah! For those of you who missed it, here’s a quick recap! Over the month of September, we celebrated National Sewing Month with a special event called Makers’ Call. This event would take you along the designing process until the very end where you get to download the winning free pattern!
It was a thrill watching everyone be a part of this event, from choosing your favorite block to the final project. After counting over a thousand votes, the winning project was the TABLE RUNNER and ...
If you’re looking for a fun and unique Halloween decor piece, look no further than this Spider Web Table Topper. While the lace-like technique used to put these pieces together is perfect for some spooky fun, it will work perfectly in seasonal decor of all kinds – just change out the thread color for a […]
When summer turns to fall, all the candles and pumpkins come out. If you’re ready to put out all the fall decor, add this Scrappy Pumpkin Table Runner to your fall decor this year! Fun to make using all of your harvest-toned scraps, this Scrappy Pumpkin Table Runner can be stitched up in a day. […]
Make quilted gnomes for your home decor or as gifts. These beginner projects are quick and will add a touch of playfulness to everyone’s day!
Mystical Friends by Denise Russell
I made two projects featuring these magical creatures and I am so happy with how they turned out! The first is this baby quilt called Mystical Friends. It measures 36″ x 43″ and the blocks finish at 6″. I used fabrics from the Story Time collection by American Jane for Moda Fabrics. I love making bright-colored quilts for babies!
To be sure, I made baby quilts with pastel colors ...
read moreWelcome to Day Two of Island Batik's August 2021 Blog Hop - Try a Tool.
My assignment was to use the Butterfly Blooms collection and the Corner Pop 3 Ruler to make a project.
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| Inspiration Board |
If you like these fabrics, you are about to be dazzled...by how bright they look in person.
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| On my cutting table |
These colors remind me of the Crape Myrtle trees that are in full bloom these days.
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The story of this quilt began in September 2019.
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| Dancing Daylilies 70" by 90" |
It was the long weekend of Labor Day and I was playing with scraps... Moda Scrap Bag scraps, to be precise. The fabric is by Corey Yoder.
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| Scraps from Moda Scrap Bag |
Just piecing strips and making large blocks. I ended up with a flimsy of 50" square. Good enough for a large baby quilt. I set it aside and worked on quilts for the Socorro Foundation.
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| Almost Flimsy |
In October 2019, I traveled to India. I was tasked to convey a care package to Meetu ...
read moreMy goal was to get these runners and table topper bound and on tables by the 4th. It's always a satisfying feeling when a goal is met, no matter how small!Here's hoping that you and yours had a safe and happy Independence Day. We had a beautiful worship service in the morning and spent the evening with church friends enjoying delicious food, fellowship, fireworks and freedom! What a difference a
read moreMy goal was to get these runners and table topper bound and on tables by the 4th. It's always a satisfying feeling when a goal is met, no matter how small!Here's hoping that you and yours had a safe and happy Independence Day. We had a beautiful worship service in the morning and spent the evening with church friends enjoying delicious food, fellowship, fireworks and freedom! What a difference a
read moreThe Island Batik Challenge for July urged us to get an early start on Christmas and other end of the year holiday projects!
In my first Island Batik Ambassador Box, I had received a strip set of Holly Holiday fabric, designed by Kathy Engle. With deep red/dark green colors and reindeer/pine shaped trees it screams Christmas. Naturally I set it aside for the July challenge.
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| Holly Holiday Strips |
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I chose to make a tree skirt.
We have a small Christmas tree and some years we even put it up, when we are not traveling. If I make ...
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You probably know John Adams as a Founding Father of the United States. But did you know he was also a fantastic party planner? It’s true! (Well, kinda…)
When independence was officially declared, John Adams wrote: “[This day] will be the most memorable in the history of America. It ought to be [celebrated] with pomp and parade, games, sports, and [fireworks] forever more.” His 4th of July plans were so much fun, we’ve celebrated John Adams-style for 245 years!
But there’s just one thing Mr. Adams forgot: Quilts! Every good holiday needs quilts!
This week, Jenny is ...
read moreInspired by the runners and table toppers that I saw on Doodlebugs and Rosebuds blog a short while ago, I decided to try my hand at some of these. I found this great patriotic border print and grabbed my 60 degree ruler. In no time at all I had these two runners and a table topper pieced and ready to go. I loaded one piece of backing fabric, sandwiched in some left over batting scraps, and
read moreInspired by the runners and table toppers that I saw on Doodlebugs and Rosebuds blog a short while ago, I decided to try my hand at some of these. I found this great patriotic border print and grabbed my 60 degree ruler. In no time at all I had these two runners and a table topper pieced and ready to go. I loaded one piece of backing fabric, sandwiched in some left over batting scraps, and
read moreThe Island Batik Challenge for June 2021 reads as follows:
The challenge for you is to use the 8” or 12” finished BOB dies from your Ambassador box, the GO! Qube 8" Mix & Match Block and create a whole new pattern by combining the two!
Here is my response
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| Novella, 11" by 66" |
BOB means Block on Board. In other words, the complete block is on a single die. I received Snails Trails Die.
Snails Trail BOB Die 
All units in one place 
Cut Pieces 
First Block
In my opinion, the best complement to Snails ...
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I love quilting circles.
In the latest episode of Quilt Conversations LIVE! we talk about circles as design and function in quilts.
Are you looking for new quilting design options for your projects? Have you considered circles? If not, you should. Watch Episode 15 to learn the design potential of circles.
The LIVE! episode is now available as a replay. Learn and see the progress of quilting designs from small quilt projects like table runners to large quilts.
Large or small, circles are easy to stitch with acrylic rulers. I use Westalee Design ...
read moreLet go of the rules and have some fun creating a funky table runner. Even if you aren’t into contemporary and modern quilts, I hope you’ll give this a try. After all, there’s a season for everything. A season for making those perfectly ordered quilts ....
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read moreAfter all that practicing of the woodgrain design it was time for me to go on my actual project.
