I admit that I am known for seeing the word through Rose Colored Glasses. Here is a pretty pink mini-quilt called A Box of Roses with a rose colored border just to celebrate the season. Fabric Requirements and Cutting Instructions Making the Half Square Triangle (HST) Blocks As you can see, this block is basically…
Here is a little gift for you to celebrate Mother’s Day. Or perhaps I should say Motherhood day. Not all quilters have children, but I would venture to guess that all quilters have a nurturing instinct. When was the last time you made a quilt for yourself? This is a pretty little 34″ x 34″…
One quick interruption Do you have a dog that is your best friend? If you would like to share their picture, you can send it to me at moc.liamgobfsctd-8f0de4@sngisednoomebeohp. I will show it off here. Fabric Requirements for the Dog Quilt Block This is a great block for scraps or fat quarters. Here is what…
This is a faux braid that makes a great border – and an even better tablerunner! I call mine Bipartisan Committee for reasons you will see in a moment. To make it, I started with four strips 2-1/2″ wide by the Width of Fabric (WOF.) I sewed them together pressed them all in one direction…
The Rail Fence Quilt Block is a great block for beginner piecers and quilters. Here is a tutorial on how to make one with just two rails. The rails I demonstrate with are 2″ x 3-1/2″ but that is not a hard and fast rule. Use the size that you need for your project. If…
While I was working on this demo, I realized there were two ways to make this block. I will give you my preferred method first, then the alternatives. Every quilter is different – try them both, then decide what feels best to you. Start with two strips of fabric. I am using 2-1/2″ strips, but…
I have always associated Mardi Gras with New Orleans, assuming it to be one of their traditions. Turns out, I was wrong:-)) It actually started in Mobile, Alabama and the entire season is heavily celebrated in the area. Though Mardi Gras technically refers only to Fat Tuesday, the Mardi Gras season actually begins on Epiphany,…
Here are some ideas for machine quilting your own quilt from Amazon. Download Color Me Creative Block Twelve here. Here are the Steps:
Summer Poppies For my project, I am working on a 36″ square wallhanging called Summer Poppies with some lovely red and yellow fabric. If you would like to sew along, you will need: Here is the block I am using: You will need to make 8 of these blocks using the Magic Eight Method to make…
Years ago, I was playing around with the Heart Die by Accuquilt. You may have seen the Lucky in Love table runner that I made with them. Here is another one, which is a free pattern from Accuquilt called Heart of My Heart. Now, you don’t NEED the die. You can get a heart shaped…
Mardi Gras is a spectacular celebration that lasts from the 12th day after Christmas to the day before Ash Wednesday. It is a purple, green and gold carnival filled with parties, interesting parades and best of all, King Cake! Here are my experiences with Mardi Gras in Galveston. When is Mardi Gras? Mardi Gras is…
This month you will add the final borders. All that sewing is finally paying off. Here are some books and notions that will give you some suggestions for finishing that quilt top into a quilt on the bed from Amazon. Download Color Me Creative Block Eleven here. If you missed it, the Introduction and Block…
