Spinning Stars Table Runner This 23″ x 46″ table runner was inspired by a class on the various ways to make Flying Geese blocks. All you need is a 6-1/2″ square ruler! Please note that the rectangles are cut slightly oversize in the pattern below. That’s to give you a chance to experiment and make…
Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. This year it is on December 15. You can help by…
What is a mug rug? It’s an oversize coaster that you put on the table to hold your beverage and a small snack. It’s not quite as big as a placemat – it can range from 4″ to 10″ and any shape that suits your creativity. Its primary job is to look cute and provide…
Well, that’s thinking outside the block! It’s time to try something new! Now is the time for you to challenge yourself to try piecing or quilting something outside your comfort zone. Yes, I know, there is a reason the comfort zone is so cozy. There is nothing unexpected there, nothing you need worry about. No…
There are two basic types of quilt binding, straight grain binding (which includes cross grain binding) and bias binding. Straight grain binding is binding that is cut in strips along the grain line of a piece of fabric parallel to the selvedge. Crossgrain binding is also cut in strips along the grain line but it is…
Use the Print Friendly button under that list to print this page. If that doesn’t work, try Ctrl-P or Flower-P. That should bring up the Printer Dialog box. The complete pattern is available to subscribers at the bottom of the page. . I am delighted to present My Happy Place row in the Seams to…
Creating the Three Dimensional Center and Finishing Options You should have four of the Latte blocks. Now it’s time to add the dimensional center. Remember the Three Dimensional Bow Tie? This is the same idea, just on a larger scale. I call it the Faux Cathedral Window. If you watched the 2008 video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvXUvKIzYZY&t=66s,…
Use the Print Friendly button under that list to print this page. If that doesn’t work, try Ctrl-P or Flower-P. That should bring up the printer dialog box. Making a Latte Block You will be making four identical blocks. The pieces go together like a puzzle, so take your time and use pins. You might…
Use the Print Friendly button under that list to print this page. If that doesn’t work, try Ctrl-P or Flower-P. That should bring up the printer dialog box. How to Make A Three Dimensional Flying Goose Block Assemble: (8) Red 3″ x 3″ squares(8) Gold 3″ x 3″ squares(16) Green 3″ x 3″ squares(16) Background 3″ x 5-1/2″…
Use the Print Friendly button under that list to print this page. If that doesn’t work, try Ctrl-P or Flower-P. That should bring up the printer dialog box. Let’s Start with an Easy One How to Make a Half Square Triangle Quilt Block using the Traditional Method To create an HST block using the traditional…
Use the Print Friendly button under that list to print this page. If that doesn’t work, try Ctrl-P or Flower-P. That should bring up the printer dialog box. . I’m preparing for my row in the Seams to Be Sew “My Happy Place” Rowalong! I haven’t had a chance to make new videos yet, but everything…
Here’s a blog post from my old blog, dated August 26, 2003. I have been asked to tell about the places we go in the bus. We DO have an awful lot of fun, and meet an incredible assortment of very nice people, but it does get tiring traveling all the time. Still, the good…
