One of the best things about quilting is how two people can use the exact same quilt pattern to sew two very different quilts. This is my version of my Scrap Magnet quilt, with each block sewn with similar coloured scraps. The fabrics (solid or patterned), the colours, the values (dark vs light) and their …
I have a new scrap quilt pattern for you today called Scrap Magnet. This pattern will hopefully get you rifling through your scrap pile, looking for gold. A good scrap pile rifling is like a stroll down memory lane. It’s fun to remember all the projects those fabrics featured in, and to know that they’ve …
Postage stamp quilts are always a visual feast – and this Postage Stamp Star quilt block is no different. The Fat Quarter Shop is hosting a round-up on this block and asked me to join in. Of course, I said yes. You can find out how to download the free PDF pattern for this block …
I’m happy to introduce you to my latest quilt pattern, called Gemology! This pattern is FQ friendly, as I am really trying to reclaim my linen cupboard and reduce my stash. The Gemology quilt pattern is for a lap/throw size quilt, finishing at approximately 54″ x 70″. The tumbling gemstone shapes are made with HSTs …
If you caught my last post you’d know that I’ve just released a new quilt pattern called Scrappy Lattice. The pattern comes in 5 sizes (baby, lap, twin, queen, king) and has two different block sizes to offer more choices for scrap reduction. There are instructions for using scraps and also for fat eighths (baby …
Who doesn’t love a good scrap busting quilt pattern? Scraps seem to multiply in the dark so it’s good to sew up a scrappy quilt project every now and then just to keep the population under control! While the Scrappy Lattice pattern was written to be a scrap busting quilt pattern, many readers advised they …
I have a fun Diamond quilt block tutorial for you today! I love a diamond pattern/diamond shape as an alternative to HSTs. I’m actively working to reduce my scrap pile this year, which is how this diamond quilt block came to be. If you’ve ever sent out a quilt to be long-armed, you’ll likely have …
I recently sewed up another version of my Heartfelt Quilt – this time the crib size. This heart quilt pattern is a lot of fun to plan and choose colours for. In an effort to make this part even easier, I updated the pattern to include colouring in sheets. These sheets can be printed out …
Coral fabric – do you love it? Or does it make you wince? I have to admit that after a rocky start the 2019 Pantone Colour of the Year, Living Coral, is growing on me. I’m not much of a pinky, peachy girl, but as an accent colour I can see that coral can be …
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