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This week I did the free motion applique on my rainbow blocks. I also have had several requests for the pattern for the blocks so I worked on that too! Below you will find the teal block tutorial and I will get the pink and blue one done soon.

What a week!  What started out simple enough has turned into sew much more!

Since Monday, I have been working on my very first Granny Square blocks, made from a 20 piece jelly roll of True Colors by Anna Maria Horner for Free Spirit.  This yielded 20 blocks.  The finished quilt is approximately 33" x 41".

Looks easy enough.  How do you make Granny Squares?  A quick search of the internet resulted with two basic methods.  A strip pieced method and a no waste method.  I went with the no waste method, but did one set of blocks according to ...

There are a few traditional quilt blocks that I love….just because.  The single irish chain quilt block is one of them.  With super simple and very basic blocks, these can be partnered with different fabric layouts to make new designs.  You would think it, but it can be very surprising what quilts are made from pairing these up.

The block –when you break it down is two 9 patch blocks with 2 spacer blocks.  The spacer blocks are usually your background fabric, and because there isn’t anything on top of them, it’s a perfect spot for some ...

It’s Friday…and around here that means two more blocks for the Layer Cake Sampler QAL!!  You guys are blowing me away with your gorgeous blocks on Flickr and Instagram!  I love all of the beautiful fabrics being selected.

So, let’s get right to it, here are today’s blocks (and if you need to review the block piecing instructions, just click here.)

Block 5:

Block 5 is a happy star and I love how the stripes worked out in this block.  They frame the center so perfectly!  Below are a few more color options.  I really love ...

Hello there Quilt-Alongers! I have a tutorial for you, whew! Because I will confess I'm only days ahead of myself when I push that publish button! :) But that's okay because this quilt top is coming right along. I do love to see a quilt come together!

Today’s Creative Team post is part two of the Make Your Own Bias Tape tutorial.  Last time, Cami showed you how to make bias tape out of any fabric, and today she is showing you how to make baby bibs, with either pieced stripes or solid fabric.

Supplies:

Main Fabrics: 2 Pieces 1/3 yard each.  We used Hello Sunshine fabric.
Flannel for the back: 3/4 yard
Snaps or Velcro
Bias Tape: 9 yards (1 1/2 yards per bib)
Baby Bib Pattern (click the link to download a PDF of the pattern)

Yield: 4 bibs with a ...

The block today for the Round Robin is a Granny Squared Quilt Block by Elizabeth of Simple Simple and Company.

I have always been a fan of the granny square in crochet.  I occasionally pick up the hooks– and this is a great go to crochet pattern.

With quilt blocks, this can become one of your go-to quilt blocks.  Keep the center the same color for a consistancy –or use scrap fabric for a no rhyme or reason kind of block.

Either way this is a great one for using smaller fabric scraps.

Granny Squared Quilt Block

What Elizabeth says ...

Thank you to everyone who posted such nice comments on Monday's design wall post about this quilt! I had been planning to write up a tutorial but you guys gave me the push to go ahead and get it done.

"Sidewalk Puddles" quilted. Better pics coming later :)

Anjeanette Klinder shares on her blog the secret to sewing what she calls ‘pretty points’ in a quilt block. Hint: she uses lots of pins – but her explanation and photos on just how to pin for no slippage – is a must-see. After completing this block she declares to her pupils:

 Let’s admire our points. Practically Perfect. I call this good enough.

I call her tutorial admirable and her attitude towards unrealistic exceptions of piecing perfection, incredibly healthy. Put this method in your repertoire, get the know-how.

Image credit: Anjeanette Klinder

I was searching for patterns the other day and wanted to use batik fabrics. Not exactly a jelly roll quilt, this table runner pattern is rows of rectangles and squares

Batik fabrics these days are beautiful aren't they? I bought some of these and had some leftover fabric

The finished size of the table runner is 20 x 35 inches

Cutting Instructions for Table Runner: 

Hello friends! Excited to share with you today a fun tutorial to add a little Springtime to your decor – The Confetti Pillow!

This was inspired by the Pantone spring fashion trend report for 2014 that I have seen online all this week. I tried my very best with what solids I had on hand to re-create the spring color choices – and what better way to celebrate the start of spring with some confetti!

Materials needed:

• Solids closely matching the above shades – I cut a strip of each measuring 2″ x 17″
• Heat N Bond lite if you are quilting -or- ...

Here is my new crochet tutorial video!  My viewers on YouTube love my crochet tutorials so I decided to make some fun springy patterns for easy beginner friendly videos!  I love the way this scarf turned out.  Isn’t it fun when something turns out the way you envision it?  This scarf is the perfect addition to your spring wardrobe!!  Here are some of the details

Materials Used:
2 skeins Red Heart Unforgettable Yarn in Tidal

J hook (6mm)

INSTRUCTIONS:

To make the main scarf body

Slip knot, Chain 30

Chain an additional 3, dc in 4th chain, chain 1 ...

Paula and I are delighted to welcome you to the second of our monthly Ho,Ho,Ho and on We Sew Link Parties. With the Winter Olympics in full swing and the first snow of the winter here last week, it doesn't seem so strange to  be planning a Christmas project :)