This charming Snow Stars quilt block is an easy-to-make snowman filler block that pairs beautifully with any set of winter-themed quilt blocks to create a lovely winter table runner. A video is included! First, I want to share the beautiful, free block patterns and fabric links with you. These four blocks are from the 2023 […]
The Playful Pumpkin Patch Challenge is an exciting event designed to bring quilting enthusiasts together to create something fun for fall! This is a paper piecing project, with a surprise challenge block. Here’s how to join: We are opening up this challenge once again and will attach the pattern for our subscribers completely free. We
Have you struggled to get quilt triangles even and quilt blocks square? Using a few notions, quarter square triangles can be easy to make, and you CAN make a quilt block you’ll be happy with. Let’s learn to make perfect quarter square triangles. Before the tutorial, I’ll start with the tools that make quarter-square triangles
It was one of those days! Red felt and white fabric. I sprayed the quilt top after stitching the hearts and immediately saw it run. OUCH! I simply couldn’t think of ripping out rows on this quilt, and then remembered the reverse applique technique. It might come in handy for you too! Here’s how to
“Is it really simple?” It was, and my little girls are happy with them! Christmas cookie time is here, and I have two very eager little cookie bakers who are so ready to bake this year! Even though this Christmas season is going by so fast already with travel and a Christmas to-do list stacking up.
In this post, I’m sharing how to make free-motion swirls using a sewing machine. I was tired of the same old stippling, and stitch-in-the-ditch type quilting. Below is a 5-minute video on how to make free-motion swirls, first with practice, and then on a sewing machine. This is not hard if you practice the free-motion
When sewing a sleeve or neckband to a garment, you may see the instructions to pin in the ditch. This technique is really handy so don’t ignore it like I did the first few times! When putting a band on a sleeve, we want the finished sleeve to be as pretty as possible. Top stitching
Diamonds are such a stunning design in quilts! This free Harvest Star quilt tutorial uses a jelly roll precut and is not hard for an ambitious beginner. Directions here are given for the top quilt piece. If you need some instruction in basic quilting, see our free videos here. Supplies You Need Finished size is
Half-square triangles are always a challenge. You need to mark the fabric, sew, and trim to size. I’m getting better with practice, but all it takes is one line not sewn straight to throw off a block. Cupcake and Cake Mix Recipes by Miss Rosie’s Quilt Co. for Moda are my new go-to for easy-to-make
Here is a beautiful pattern that is easy for beginning knitters. I frequently do little videos for my grandchildren who are learning to knit, so I try to make directions very simple! Here is the Chinese Wave pattern with a quick how-to video. This pattern is for you if you can: If you need the
I was really excited to try out a quilt block challenge with Riley Blake Designs! Quilt block challenges are a great way to interact with other quilters and get some encouragement as you sew. Anyone can join! See the link below! This block has some great techniques! One is SNF – or sew and flip.
Watch our tutorial for beginners on how to foundation paper piece the house block for the Merry Lights Quilt! This video will help with most questions on how to paper piece a quilt block. What is Foundation Paper Piecing? Foundation paper piecing is simply placing fabric under a printed outlined shape that may have odd angles or
