Hi Reader, It was fun to make triangle quilt blocks that aren't HSTs! What a nice change. Thanks to all of you who watched last week's video! I enjoyed making it and I'm glad so many of you enjoyed it. There were lots of questions about the Square-in-a-Square block. Particularly the dimension to cut squares for the right size triangle, plus multiple assembly inquiries. I enjoy this feed back as it gives me the opportunity to share the info you need. In case you missed it, last week's video is...
10 days agoย โขย 3 min read
Hi Reader, When it comes to the holidays, my primary rule is 'Keep It Simple'! While I may only follow it the first few months, it's a good rule. Until I see what else is out there to create and I want to make it all! ๐ So I'm changing my approach this year. Use simple blocks that go together fast and easy! Here's how I'm deciding which blocks to choose. First, it must be a block I can easily make scrappy. This way I can use fabric I already have which saves me money. I prefer to buy my...
17 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi Reader, Get ready for a thrilling tour as I โunboxโ the latest and greatest in quilt fabric surprises! Watch as I showcase a beautiful collection of fabrics that will inspire your next quilting project. All this gifted to me by my dear new friend, Phyllis. She included everything every quilter wants! From vibrant colors to charming patterns, and even wonderful quilt fabric storage ideas. You won't want to miss this exciting reveal! New Scrappy Charm Square Quilt POST My latest post How to...
27 days agoย โขย 2 min read
Hi Reader, Here are some favorite Scrappy Layer Cake Quilt Tips for a Fast, Easy, and Stunning Design! Choose to use just your fabric scraps, or make it SUPER EASY like mine with some Layer Cakes added! Youโll love these easy quilt ideas that will inspire you to create something truly special. These fabrics got me excited and I love how the blocks turned out. I think you will, too! 'Scrappy' is very popular right now and I have some scrappy quilt posts you may enjoy. So please check these...
about 1 month agoย โขย 2 min read
Hi Reader, With a few charm packs on my table it's time to find more scrappy ideas! Beginning with charms is a great way to start a quilt. First, you already have a variety of pretty, coordinated fabrics. Now you just need to pull some scraps from your pile to get started! Watch and see how easy this quilt goes together! You'll love this super simple quilt that doesn't even need a pattern! Plus, it's a wonderful way to use up lots of leftover fabrics. So, start pulling out those scraps! If...
about 2 months agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi Reader, Here's a scrappy quilt that has me very excited! You probably already know that I love these silly potato chip quilt blocks. They are fast and easy which makes them a great choice. But these are really my favorite because I can easily use a hundred or more different fabrics in a single quilt! Not that I did, but I surely could have. ๐ That may be my next goal! But first I want to add a border to this quilt to make it a bit wider. What do you think? This quilt has been great fun to...
2 months agoย โขย 3 min read
Hi Reader, Happy Spring! ๐ Our weather has been gorgeous and the spring flowers look beautiful. The perennial bed is enjoying the rain showers and showing lots of buds. It won't be long before there's lots of color. This is my favorite time of year. When I'm not in the garden, I'm playing with lots of beautiful fabric. This quilt began with a few fat quarters I bought on sale last summer. It's a very light and springy wisteria floral fabric that's just fabulous. When I saw them I realized...
over 1 year agoย โขย 2 min read
Hi Reader, Our weather has been gorgeous and the spring flowers look beautiful. The perennial bed is enjoying the rain showers and starting to show some buds. It won't be long before there's lots of color. This is my favorite time of year. When I'm not in the garden, I'm playing with lots of beautiful fabrics. This week's quilt turned out so pretty. What started as mostly blue quickly became turquoise and looks awesome. It's predominantly batiks and I love how it looks. The best part - it's...
over 1 year agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi Reader, Thanks so much for helping me work through the recent email debacle! It looks like things may be getting back to normal. I appreciate how many of you responded and am so grateful to have such a wonderful group of friends following along with my quilting. You're terrific! This week's quilting will definitely keep you busy for a good while. There are 8 different baby quilts demonstrated in this video and each has a free download. You may be familiar with a few but there are some new...
over 1 year agoย โขย 3 min read