Years ago, my husband and I took a long trip in our RV. We drove from Albany NY to the Grand Canyon, did the “Grand Circle”, then came back again by way of the southern US. We broiled in the West and got chased by no less than 4 hurricanes in the South, but that…
The Cactus Rose quilt block is a very old block that has been known by many different names in the past 200 years. I decided to show the Cactus Rose or Cactus Basket in honor of this months desert themed blog hop. Fabric Requirements and Cutting Instructions for the Block Sand Background Red Leaves Green…
It’s time for #QuiltBlockMania! The challenge for this month is to create a beach related block. Here is a way to make a large fish block, also known as a Shaded Four-Patch or a Cat’s Cradle Quilt Block. The method shown on this page uses the Creative Grid Cat’s Cradle Ruler, but an alternative is…
Start with a Three-Dimensional Pinwheel Quilt Block Gather some scraps so you can practice the technique before using it in a quilt. You will need: The Traditional Method of Making HSTs The Traditional Method of making Half Square Triangle Blocks (HSTs) is to place a 3-7/8″× 3-7/8″ dark square right sides together with a 3-7/8″×…
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. This is an 18″ block that is made in two major sections. It will be helpful if you have a 2-1/2″, 3-1/2″, and a 9-1/2″ ruler, but…
How to Make the Forest Tree Quilt Block You will need: The “Magic Eight” Method of Making Half Square Triangle Blocks This method works well when you need to make a lot of identically colored HST blocks. Here is an overview of the method. Make a test block first. (My personal preference is to cut…
Use the Print Friendly button at the bottom of this tutorial 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 fussy cut a monster quilt block Today I thought I would show you how to fussy cut a monster into a…
Three Dimensional Attic Window. Here’s the easiest way ever to make an attic window quilt block. Wouldn’t this make a cool Halloween pattern? Just put spiders in the window! The easiest way ever to make Attic Windows quilt blocks A Three Dimensional Attic Window handout, from our Piecing in the Third Dimension class. Have you ever…
I love my new puppy but she is not leash trained! I walk her every day and she is getting better, but there is no question that she occasionally drags me Hither, Thither, and Yon. That’s why I thought this block would be great for the It’s a Dogs Life Blog Hop. To Make the…
There is a free pattern for newsletter subscribers at the bottom of the page. If you don’t want to sign up for the newsletter, you can use the Print Friendly button under the subscription box to print this page. If that doesn’t work, try Ctrl-P or Flower-P. Sunflower Table Runner Quilt Pattern Fabric Requirements Make…
This is a Quilt-Block-of-the-Month Mystery series. It starts today! Clues will be presented every Sunday from 6/4/23 until Labor Day. It is a two color (plus background) quilt that finishes about 90″ x 90″. Look for a list of clues at the bottom of this page. To print this clue, use the green Print Friendly…
This Octagonal Table Topper is part of the “See It, Sew It” Blog Hop. The challenge is to show what you made with the theme of Something to Use at a Picnic. I chose an octagonal table topper made with grilling fabrics by Northcott. Change the fabrics and it would be a great tree skirt!…
