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
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
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
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
Kites are the cutest bit of applique you can add to your quilt block. The best part is making them without a template! Only a ruler and a cutting mat with grid lines are needed. Here is how to make an applique kite! I’m using Minki Kim’s Cottage 10″ Stackers in this tutorial! Measure and
Here is an easy English paper piecing hexagon flower tutorial. Making hexagons is very pretty and very versatile. Hexies, as they are known, can be put on many projects. I started learning about English paper piecing last fall, and I love it! There is not a simpler hand-sewing technique for quilt piecing and pretty applique
I didn’t think I really needed a fabric design board. However, my sewing room said I did! I can’t fit two tables in the room, and while putting together our new Belle pattern, I had to move things to cut fabric, and then start over on the layout. Time is valuable, let’s make a design
