This quilt tutorial is part of the “Kitchen Stitchin” blog hop. The challenge is to make something that you would use in the kitchen, on the table, on an appliance, on the wall, or wherever else. I gave myself a challenge in this blog hop: to continue the Storm-at-Sea quilt block tutorial that I started…
In this quilt tutorial, I am going to show you the traditional method of making Half-Square-Triangles. The Spring Crocus Quilt Block Use the green “Print Friendly” button at the bottom to print these instructions without any distractions. Cutting instructions BackgroundCut (1) strip 3-1/4″ wide by the WOF. From that strip, cut (1) 3-1/4″ squares and…
How to Make a Twisted Rail Fence Quilt Block To make this block, you will need: 1/8 yard Dark Red 1/8 yard Light Red Cut this fabric into strips depending on what size block you are making. I like using my Stripology ruler when cutting strips. It keeps my hand steady and my cuts accurate….
This quilt tutorial is part of the “Salt and Sand” blog hop. Get out your suntan lotion before you visit the participants at the bottom of this page. There will be virtual ocean breezes, pretend sand between your toes, and maybe an imaginary wave or two. How to Make a Storm-at-Sea Quilt Block Well, as…
In this quilt tutorial, I am going to show you the Bias Beauty technique of making four blocks at the same time. I am using the Half-Square-Triangle variation in this block, but there are several other variations. Details are in the free printable. Use the green “Print Friendly” button at the bottom to print these…
According to Irish folklore, those who find a four-leaf clover are destined for good luck. Each leaf in the clover is a good omen for faith, hope, love, and luck. Here is a quilt block that promises both love and luck. Four of them make a great table topper or mini quilt. Cutting Instructions for…
Cutting Instructions Make these HSTs: In this pattern, you are making 2″ HSTs using the 2-1/2″ squares. Following the instructions above, make these HSTs: From the (10) 2-1/2″ Orange Fire Squares and the (10) 2-1/2″ Background Squares, make (20) HSTs. Press to the dark and square them up to 2″ × 2″. From the (6)…
What could be better for Valentines Day than Flowers and Candy? (Well, maybe a puppy.) Seriously, here is a 12″ square block that you can use for the center of a table runner, the front of a pillow, or maybe a pocket on a tote. Requirements: Cutting Instructions Dark Pink for Hearts and Candy Background…
I would like to take a moment to thank OyVey Quilt Designs for donating the fabric I am using in this tutorial. It is from her new fabric line, Mosaic Masterpiece by Hoffman International. Ask for it at your local quilt store! Supplies you will need Before starting this or any other project, wash and…
Halloween Quilt Pattern Tutorial: I used to teach at a quilt retreat held at the Bayside Inn in Cooperstown NY. I wouldn’t stay at the Inn, I would stay in a camping trailer we had at the time at Shadowbrook Campground. One year I offered two different classes – a log cabin and a bargello….
Ringo Starr said he named his song after the story that Octopuses strolled along the ocean floor gathering rocks and other pretty baubles to make a garden. Is the story true? Indeed it is! Octopuses like to hide in small, protected areas. Sometimes they hide the opening to that area by piling up rocks, shells,…
The Batty Pumpkin Quilt Block is a spooky quilt block! This 12″ pieced block is using a bat for his distinctive smile. Or is it a grimace? Here is one made by Kelly M. Fabric Requirements & Cutting Instructions This tutorial uses a Tri-Recs ruler. There are other Triangle-in-a-square rulers that cut the same block….
