This tutorial was part of a blog hop called Call Me Crazy. Last time the theme was “Crazy”, I did a Stack N Slash quilt. This time around I thought I would show a quilt that made ME crazy. The pattern is available for free to subscribers at the bottom of the page. If you’d…
It’s time to make those PIGS fly! What are PIGS? Why, they are PhDs or PIPS. They might even be WHIMs, WIPs or WHISPS. Either way, don’t let FOB scare you! Here is how to say, “TGIF!” Bias Binding I started this tutorial last year, meaning to plan for a series of posts on bias…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
The Independence Block is a traditional block used as a barn block. Here is a tutorial on how to make it, along with pictures of it in use. There is a pattern is available for free to subscribers at the bottom of the page. If you’d like to print this one, click the green Print…
Why do I think the Stripology Ruler is a queen of gadgets? If you have followed this blog for a while, you have seen me use this ruler many times. I think it is the fastest and most accurate way of cutting strips. Here is why If you are new to piecing, one of the…
. Sunbonnet Sue – from a plain beginning as a drawing to a superstar, here is her story and how she has been used in quilts and quilting. To print this article, click the green Print Friendly button at the end. If that doesn’t work, try Ctrl + P (or Flower + P) to bring…
I admit the house and, in particular, my sewing room has gotten away from me lately. I could give you all the excuses but you probably know them. My job, my kids, this endless cold that just will NOT let go, the fact things always get worse before they get better – ARGH!! The most…
This month’s blog hop theme is a colorful array of bloggers, who have been working away getting ready to share their “Colors” with us all. I couldn’t help but remember a quilt I designed called Color Me Creative that was chosen as a local shop hop quilt in 2010. Each shop chose a color and…
